New Year’s in New York

What a difference five years makes. New Year’s Eve gala dinner prices (per person) for 1999 versus 1994 at some top New York City spots:

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Restaurant 1999 1994 Aureole $1,200 $125 Cafe des Artistes $250 $145 Chanterelle $2,500 $100/$175* Gotham Bar & Grill $175/$450 $85/$170 La Caravelle $1,000 $60/$135 Le Cirque $1,000 $135 Lespinasse $2,500 $350 Montrachet $375 $125 Peacock Alley $850 $250 Rainbow Room $2,000 $375 River Cafe $750 $325 Russian Tea Room $500/$900 $60 Tavern on the Green $699/$999 $245 Tribeca Grill $300 $125 ‘21’ Club $1,000 $275

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*First price is early seating, second is late seating.

Source: Zagat Survey poll taken in first week of December.