By Kristine Hull
The gifts have been opened, the wrapping paper has been cleaned up, and it’s time to look toward the future: 2013. The best way to get ready is by celebrating Father Time handing down the responsibility to Baby New Year with the Watch Night celebration in downtown Falls Church. From familiar fare at favorite eateries to beloved restaurants cooking up extra special meals, these Falls Church spots will open their doors to feed holiday diners.
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack
130 N. Washington St.
Last call at 1:30 a.m.
Regular menu. DJ Root Boi will play from 9:30 p.m. until last call. Dinner service ends at 10 p.m. For more information, visit clareanddons.com or call 703-532-9283.
Dogwood Tavern
132 W. Broad St.
Last call at 1:30 a.m.
Regular menu. “Color Me Bad”-themed celebration with raffle benefiting Homestretch starting at 10 p.m. with a DJ, party favors and a midnight toast. For more information, visit dogwoodtavern.com or call 703-237-8333.
Hoang’s Grill & Sushi Bar
502 W. Broad St.
Open until 12:30 a.m.
Special buffet dinner for $41, with a $15 entertainment fee for dancing and music by Thanh Tuyen and Phu. For more information, visit hoangcuisine.com or call 703-536-7777.
Ireland’s Four Provinces
105 W. Broad St.
Last call at 1:30 a.m.
Special three-course dinner served from 5 – 11 p.m. DJ and dancing starts at 10 p.m. with favors and a toast at midnight. For more information, visit 4psva.com or call 703-534-8999.
Mad Fox Brewing Company
444 W. Broad St.
Tickets-only event between 8 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
Passed appetizers starting at 8 p.m., dinner buffet starting at 9 p.m., Tom Principato performance starting at 9 p.m., dessert buffet starting at 11 p.m., favors, and a midnight toast for $60. For more information, visit madfoxbrewing.com or call 703-942-6840.
Spacebar
709 W. Broad St.
Tickets-only event between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Regular menu. The El Reys will perform, tickets are $12. For more information, visit spcbr.com or call 703-992-0777.
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Applebee’s
127 E. Broad St.
Open until midnight
Regular menu. For more information, visit applebees.com or call 703-532-5380.
Argia’s Restaurant
124 N. Washington St.
Open until 10:30 p.m.
Regular menu with specials. For more information, visit argias.com or call 703-534-1033.
Chef Express
1108-A W. Broad St.
Open until 9:30 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit chefexpresstakeout.com or call 703-538-5688.
Crisp & Juicy
913 W. Broad St.
Open until 8 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit crispjuicy.com or call 703-241-9091.
Famous Dave’s Barbecue
370 W. Broad St.
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit famousdaves.com/Fallschurch or call 703-533-3418.
Flippin’ Pizza
800 W. Broad St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit flippinpizza.com/falls-church or call 703-752-8672.
Haandi
1222 W. Broad St.
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit haandi.com or call 703-533-3501.
Happy Family Restaurant
301 S. Washington St.
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, call 703-534-3838.
Hunan Café
126 W. Broad St.
Open until midnight.
Regular menu. For more information, visit hunancafefallschurch.com or call 703-533-8704.
Koi Koi
450 W. Broad St.
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit koikoiva.com or call 703-237-0101.
Lesly Restaurant Bar & Grill
306 Hillwood Ave.
Open until 2 a.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit leslybarandgrill.com or call 703-241-3795.
Maneki Neko
238 W. Broad St.
Open until 10:30 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit mneko.com or call 703-534-8666.
Meat in a Box
312 S. Washington St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit meatinaboxonline.com or call 703-533-9070.
Moby Dick’s
444 W. Broad St.
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit mobysonline.com or call 703-992-7500.
Paisano’s Pizza
244 W. Broad St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit pizzapaisanos.com/pizza-falls-church-va or call 703-534-8888.
Pho 88
232 W. Broad St.
Open until 10 p.m.
Regular menu with weekend specials. For more information, visit pho88va.com or call 703-533-8233.
Pie-tanza
1216 W. Broad St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit pie-tanza.com or call 703-237-0977.
Pilin Thai Restaurant
116 W. Broad St.
Open until 11 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit pilinthai.com or call 703-241-5850.
Red Hot & Blue
169 Hillwood Ave.
Open until 8 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit redhotandblue.com or call 703-538-6466.
Super Chicken
422 S. Washington St.
Open until 8 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, call 703-538-5550.
Sweet Rice
1113 W. Broad St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit sweetricethai.com call 703-241-8582.
zpizza
1051 W. Broad St.
Open until 9 p.m.
Regular menu. For more information, visit fallschurch.zpizza.com or call 703-536-6969.