Read on to find out how some of Seattle’s best restaurants are welcoming in 2010.

W SEATTLE

Send 2009 off with a decisive bang with cocktails in the W Seattle Bar accompanied by the slick sounds of 5 DJ’s to include: MB, Supreme, Chloe Harris, Miguel Alvarado and Tim Thibault spinning their tunes. $40 per person at the door (21 and older, cash only, first-come-first-served) provides party favors and midnight champagne toast. The party starts at 8 p.m. and lasts until 1 a.m.

(206) 264-6000

$40 per person at the door

Take the lift home: the New Year’s Eve party is free for guests who stay at the W Seattle on the night of December 31st. Reservations at 1-877-822-0000 or whotels.com/seattle

MONSOON RESTAURANTS

Enjoy a four course, modern Vietnamese dinner at either Monsoon’s Capitol Hill location or on Bellevue’s Main Street, where delights such as Lobster Congee with Braised Ginkgo Nuts, Shallots & Truffle Oil and Lemongrass Braised Shortribs, White Beans, Siu Cai and Radish Salad prevail. Dessert includes Milk Chocolate Ganache, Caramel, Salted Banana and Crispy Wonton Paper and Happiness Dumplings with Red Beans, Mung Beans and Ginger.

$99 per couple + optional $25 four-course wine pairing (per person). Seating available from 5 to 11 p.m.

(206) 325-2111 – Seattle

(425) 635- 1112 – Bellevue

SPINASSE

Chef Jason Stratton, sous chef, Carrie Mashaney, wine director Michele Balkwill and the entire Spinasse team are delighted to offer two delicious options. Choose from favorites of 2009: Porchetta Tonnata, Chicories with Marinated Rabbit, Walnuts, Balsamico and Parmigiano-Reggiano, Tajarin with Sage Butter, Beef Cheek “Brasato al Barolo” with Celeriac Puree.  Or  innovative and celebratory dishes for a brand new year from the 2010 menu: Oysters with Beet and Crisp Pig’s Trotters, Cauliflower Flan with Parmigiano-Reggiano Fonduta and Pine Nut, Risotto with Grapefruit and Spot Prawns and Quail with flavors of Cinzano Vermut.

Download the full menu on the Spinasse Web site.

5 courses- $55 per person + tax & gratuity. Seating from 5 to 11 p.m.

(206) 251-7673 for reservations.

BASTILLE CAFÉ & BAR

Guests who dine at Bastille on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2009 will be offered a special dish of the day (Bonne Année Plat du Jour) in addition to the regular menu. Bastille’s Back Bar will be celebrating with a party that will include a DJ, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and noisemakers.

Call 206.453.5014 for dining room reservations. No reservations taken for the Back Bar.

CAFE  JUANITA

Decadence reigns at Cafe Juanita on New Year’s Eve! Start with Oysters on the half-shell, followed by Seared Foie Gras, Spot Prawns, Guinea Fowl Tortellini and a choice of either Wagyu Beef Tenderloin or Liberty Farm’s Duck Breast, followed by a cheese course of Kurtwood Farm Cheese with Honeycomb. Pastry chef Matt Kelley will be delighting with his Rosemary Scented Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache with Fresh Yuzu Foam and Crisp Feuillitine.

View the full menu.

$95 per person~ Optional wine flights of $55 and $80

(425 ) 823-1505

Stay up-to-date on sales and events at Pacific Place !

Throw your own Chico’s Wardrobe Party: You invite the guests, they’ll provide the style, refreshments and a great shopping experience. All guests receive 10% off purchases. Call (206) 624-5549.

New Brunch Menu at Gordon Biersch! Every Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm

BCBG Winter Sale, Thursday, Dec. 17th to Sunday, Jan. 24th NEW Markdowns Up to 70% off!

Treat yourself to Aveda favorites at once-a-year values starting at $11 till Jan 2nd.

White House | Black Market, By Appointment, Schedule a girls’ night out party and all guests will receive 10% off purchases. Staff will take care of all preparations, and associates will be your personal stylists. Ask an associate for more information today!

Experience the first ever high-tech holiday tour that takes you and your team to see the best sites and sounds of downtown Seattle. Sign up at geotouring.eventbrite.com and enter GPSCARD for 10% discount. Tours start daily at Pacific Place from noon to 8 p.m.

Fall – Winter Sale at MaxMara: Shop our sale of 50% off Fall & Winter merchandise and 30% off Fall & Winter coats. And preview their new Spring & Summer collection.

Heavenly Sale at Teavana Through January 27, 2010, 30% – 75% off select items.

Visiting Seattle? Ask about Go Seattle Card: multi-attraction pass featuring a 15% or more discount on shopping, dining & tour services. Purchase at Concierge Desk.

Pacific Place Gift Cards for their incredible stores, restaurants & movie theatre. From $10-$500 at Concierge Desk.

Seattle Snow Globes On Sale! $27 each at Concierge Desk. Collect any 3 for $25 each.

Complimentary Pacific Place Concierge Services: Package Storage/Delivery, Shopping Bags, Baby Strollers, Public Transit and Taxi Assist.

At Pacific Place until Dec 31st: PS Stores, All your holiday gift packaging needs, on Level 2, Spirits – Holiday Gift Store, selection of spirit-based chocolates/liquor gift sets, on Level 3 and Top Ten Toys, Old fashioned toys that inspire creativity & just plain fun, on level 2.

AMC Theatres Dining Offers at Pacific Place. Show your same-day AMC Theatres movie ticket at participating Pacific Place restaurants to receive exciting offers!

The Westin Seattle Holiday Shopping Package to Benefit Seattle Children’s: Rediscover the bliss of holiday shopping and embrace the magic of the season at The Westin Seattle. Stay during October 1, 2009 to February 9, 2010 and enjoy rates from $199 including a $100 Pacific Place gift card each night. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to Seattle Children’s.

Join the Pacific Place mailing list for updates on sales/events http://www.pacificplaceseattle.com/mailform.aspx

After checking with all of the shops at The Bravern, here is a list of the sales going on right now, December 26th.

There are some amazing discounts being offered!

Anthropologie: has a lot of markdowns today, from $9.95 and up!

DNA 2050: up to 50% off end of season merchandise!

Brooks Brothers Country Club: 40% off most items, 25% off sport jackets, and an extra 15% off sale till 1pm!

Jimmy Choo: has some Fall ‘09 items on sale for up to 50% off.

Eye Society: 20% off frames till the end of the year!

Salvatore Ferragamo: Fall/Winter handbags, accessories and shoes up to 35% off.

Piazza Sempione: 50% off most Fall merchandise, plus spend $250 or more get $50 off!

Sur la Table: holiday items 50% off, SLT white wear and non stick bakewear up to 20% off.

Tory Burch: is offering an additional 25% boots and sale items!

Wolford: 50% off Fall and Winter clothing, lingerie between 30-50% off.

Silverman Brown Stationers: All Christmas cards are 40% off.

Masins: 30% off furniture and all accessories – was told they rarely have a sale this great!

Arthur: 10-30% off various clothing collections.

Neiman Marcus: All current sale merchandise is an extra 25% off!

Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List for 2010 has hit the stands and Kenwood Inn and Spa has the highest overall score in California, at, 94.9%. This ranking is based on rooms, service, food, location, design and activities.

The Inn is the 4th highest scoring property in the entire U.S and is the only US property with a perfect 100% service score, marking the second year in a row Kenwood has scored a perfect 100% for service!

Congrats to the entire Kenwood team for such an amazing kudo!