Start new year off right with hearty meal

By Melanie Mayfield

Gather at McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails to ring in 2025 with friends and family in casual, yet sophisticated style. The eclectic and intriguing dining room, and attentive service creates the perfect backdrop for couples or friends to close out 2024 in an extraordinary manner. Chef Alejandro serves a special menu from 4-9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The three course, prix fixe menu begins with White Albacore Tuna Deviled Eggs or Texas Twinkies followed by Lobster Bisque or Asian Pear & Blue Cheese Salad. The entrée course offers delicious Caprese Burrata Chicken and the ever-popular Surf & Turf or delectable Lobster Mac & Cheese. 

Kick off 2025 in ease with McRae’s Hangover New Year’s Day Brunch featuring favorite appetizers, a variety of entrees from breakfast-style eggs, Chicken & Waffles, burgers, salmon and more. Be sure to ask about the award-winning Buffalo Shrimp & Grits New Year’s Special. And don’t miss the Good Luck Brunch Bowl with black-eyed peas stewed with bacon and brisket, served with braised collards and topped with white rice. 

Opening at 11 a.m. and serving until 3 p.m., neither New Year’s Day nor McRae’s brunch would be complete without our Bloody Mary Bar. McRae’s will be closed for dinner service on New Year’s Day. McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails is located on Garland Road near White Rock Lake. Reservations are recommended. Learn more about McRae’s at McRaesAmericanBistro.com