Bye Bye 09

Tipple Away 09
Those Tippl'n boys Bax and Clift are putting together a 9 course feast perfectly paired with the city's finest cocktails. The New Years Eve pairings include some of their 2009 menu highlights. Expect champagne cocktails, wagyu beef, lobster, frogs legs, oysters and truffles.
When: Thursday 31 December 2009, $380++ including all cocktails, wine and champagne. Places are limited, book in advance.
Where: The Tippling Club, 8d Dempsey Road, Singapore. p: 6475 2217

NYE in the Basement
For a Rooty good NYE Basement Jaxx fans head over to Zouk to catch much loved Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton at the wheel. These guys know how to kick off a party and end the year with a bang.
When: Thursday 31 December 2009, $33, including 2 drinks.
Where: Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street, Singapore

Outdoor Countdown
With a stellar line up and views of the fireworks, Gatecrasher promises a party of epic proportions. The line-up includes BLANK & JONES, Yoji, Ronald Van Gelderen, Scott Bond, along with local DJs and podium dancers, stilt walkers and fire performers.
When: Thursday 31 December 2009, 6pm-6am. $38.
Where: Marina Barrage, see website for more details.

I ♥ 80's
Looking for a little moon walking? Relive the best of the 80's at 1TwentySix I♥80s NYE Party. Join in the revelry with a live band, resident DJ Funkman on the decks, percussionists, roving performance artistes and a surprise tribute to an 80's icon.
When: Thursday 31 December 2009, 6.30pm, $126++
Where: 1 TwentySix, 902 East Coast Parkway p.6348 2126

Winners are Grinners
After a marathon year, House is getting sporty, so get your sweat bands out for this NYE party. With best dressed Olympian prizes, Wii Sports galore and $10 beers and housepours, no one will get dehydrated at this sporting event.
When: Thursday 31 December 2009, 9pm to late. Free.
Where: House, 8D Dempsey Road, p.6475-7787.

Bang Away
Want to head out of town to see in the NY? Head for Bangkok and take advantage of the Metropolitan Bangkok's Festive Glamour packages. Rates start at USD$250 and include Christmas Eve gala dinner at Cy'an, breakfast, and daily yoga/stretch class at the hotel's COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, and personal shopper's assistance at exclusive Club 21 shops.
When: December 23 to 27, minimum two night stay.
Where: Metropolitan Bangkok, p. (66) 2-625 3333. See our Bangkok Travel Guide for further inspiration.

Thanks for reading Honeycombers in 09. We have had a hoot giving you the scoop. This final dispatch has been sent poolside. We will be back in 10.