NYE in Atlanta: Where to eat and how to party

Mike Snipes of Atlanta snaps photos of the fireworks as 2014 arrives Wednesday at the Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta Jan.1, 2014, in Atlanta.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Mike Snipes of Atlanta snaps photos of the fireworks as 2014 arrives Wednesday at the Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta Jan.1, 2014, in Atlanta.

New Year's Eve is a time for celebration, for reflection and resolutions -- and drinking and eating and entertaining. There's a lot of pressure to end one year and ring in another in just the right way. Where should you eat, what should you drink, etc.

We've got you covered. Here's a guide to celebrating New Year's Eve, with ideas from the newsroom and beyond.

There are a slew of football-related activities around today's Peach Bowl -- fit even for the non-football fans.

For dining, we recommend Buckhead's F & B Atlanta, Intown's Agave Restaurant, Gunshow and La Tavola, SOUTHBOUND in Chamblee and Common Quarter in East Cobb.

On the other hand: "Instead of forking out double-digits for a prix-fixe New Year's Eve dinner, check out some of these casual, budget-friendly New Year's Eve celebrations," our Alexa Lampasona wrote. For parties, she recommends Cook Hall, Cypress Street Pint & Plate, El Felix, Proof & Provision, TAP and the original El Taco.

If you're looking for a low-key option, Real Simple has five steps for the "easiest New Year's Eve party ever." Preparation is easy: just download some playing cards, whip up a few snackable provisions (think crostinis, not soufflés), and you're on your way.

Ludacris and Sugar Ray may be headlining this year's Peach Drop, but if you're going really low-key, HitFix has a complete list of what's on TV when, all through the night.

And on New Year's Day, you'll no doubt want your pick of "hearty, belly-filling brunches." Look no further.

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