Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight: Where to Ring in the New Year in Greater Danbury

Welcome to the latest edition of the Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight, where we feature a new list of local restaurants and bars each month to showcase some of the great eateries Connecticut has to offer.

This time, we're showcasing spots where you can have a blast on New Year's Eve and beyond. Let's get started:

1) Farmboys Smokin' BBQ

For more than 10 years, Farmboys has been making mouths water with homemade rubs and spices, as well as delicious meat smoked for up to 20 hours in a hickory-fired smoker. They offer platters, sandwiches, appetizers, and all your favorite BBQ sides. Might we suggest the honey maple sriracha glazed pork belly?

2) Anthony’s Lake Club

Overlooking Lake Kenosia with a twin gazebo deck, Anthony's Lake Club is offering a New Year's Eve buffet, complete with hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast.

3) Sugar Hollow Tap Room

This live dance bar is offering their expansive selection of beer, wine, and drinks on New Year's Eve, along with a live performance from Shakedown: Grateful Dead & Beyond. Click here to learn more.

4) Molly Darcy’s

Molly Darcy's specializes in "quality pub-style food with an Irish American twist" and craft cocktails, as well as a bottomless brunch every Saturday and Sunday.

5) Aquila’s Nest Vineyards

Aquila's Nest offers wine by the glass and bottle, a Sip & Savor menu, and a variety of dining experiences, including a pergola, a fire pit, and an igloo sphere. For New Year's Eve, they are offering great wine, a delicious menu by Loree's Fine Food, and live music by Frank Louis Pisani and Pat Matto. Click here to learn more.

Special Bonus: If you want to burn off the New Year’s calories, check out Vitti’s Dance Studio for some after-dinner dancing!