1. 1. Per Se

   10 Columbus Cir., at 60th St., fourth fl.; 212-823-9335

   Truffles and Champagne, superlative service, and caution to the wind; first seating $550, second $700.

2. 2. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

   207 Second Ave., at 13th St.; 212-254-3500, ext. 109

   Party Chang style with bo ssäm, ham plates, and an open bar; $300.

3. 3. Bar Boulud

   1900 Broadway, nr. 64th St.; 212-595-0303

   Daniel Boulud picks the right night to christen his new wine bar; first seating $80, second $150.

4. 4. Del Posto

   85 Tenth Ave., nr. 16th St.; 212-497-8090

   Haute Italian dinner and dancing, with menus ranging from $125 to $250.

5. 5. Hill Country

   30 W. 26th St., nr. Broadway; 212-255-4544

   It’s your call: à la carte counter service or the $175 all-inclusive Chow Down (brisket sliders, Kreuz sausage skewers, and more).

6. 6. Perilla

   9 Jones St., nr. W. 4th St.; 212-929-6868

   Ease into 2008 with a five-course New Year’s Day duck-tasting menu, from spicy meatballs to tongue salad; $80.

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