At 10 p.m. FIRST will be turned into THE party to ring in the New Year at just $130 per person (all-inclusive). Guests will enjoy an open bar and selections of Chef Sam DeMarco’s Greatest Hits of shareable culinary delights throughout the celebration. A platinum package is available at $1,000 and includes admission for 6-8 people with all the amenities listed above, plus a bottle of Dom Perignon, a bottle of premium vodka, a window-side booth with a view of The Strip, a FIRST Food & Bar “welcome kit,” personal server and busboy. The FIRST New Year’s Eve celebration runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. To purchase tickets, please visit www.firstfoodandbar.com.

The Rec Room provides a private dining experience for larger groups. Available at a flat fee, The Rec Room will feature a Grand Dinner for the group of 20-30 which includes:

· Cocktail hour with FIRST signature cocktails and passed appetizers

· A five-course tasting menu

· Party favors

· Dedicated staff

· Photos in FIRST’s popular photo booth for guests, along with a souvenir CD of photos

· Use of FIRST’s private lobby and entrance

· Midnight champagne toast and dessert selection

· All access for guests – they are able to join the party in the main rooms and bar

· For more information on group packages, please contact Cesilia Berumen at 702-234-0752

The party isn’t over when the clock strikes midnight, a special New Year’s brunch will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, January 1 through Sunday, January 3, 2010. FIRST’s “Recovery Brunch” will feature a DJ, traditional brunch items and complimentary champagne. The famous FIRST Bloody Mary cart will be available for $7 to ward off the New Year hangovers. Cost of the Recovery Brunch is $24.90 per person.

ABOUT FIRST FOOD & BAR:

Now open inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo, FIRST Food & Bar brings the authenticity and character of the neighborhood bar and diner concept back to life. This hip, yet comfortable restaurant and lounge is set in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and has the vibe of a late-night spot blended with the casualness of a local eatery. FIRST caters to those who stagger in to feed their late-night cravings, as well as those looking for a mid-day business lunch or dinner and DJ-mixed tunes. From lunch to late…really late-night, the menu features American eats and drinks created by Executive Chef Sam DeMarco. Delicious, affordable and familiar are on the menu year-round.  For more information or to make a reservation, please call 702-607-3478.