Make a resolution to have a great New Year’s Eve

December 28, 2006 Vino

Make a resolution to have a great New Year’s Eve Party
Some ideas for the New Year’s Eve party bar that stray from French Champagne. From left, Rye, which will make a fine manhattan, a dark beer like Holiday Porter from Sam Adams is great on a cold night and a …
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