GJ Tavern, the downtown Houston restaurant and bar from Underbelly Hospitality, will host an intimate six-course dinner experience to welcome the new year. Held on Saturday, December 31, guests can choose from two seating times: 5-8 pm and 9 pm -12 am. Chef Tim Reading has curated special food and wine pairings to celebrate the occasion, including:

First course: East coast oysters with champagne mignonette, paired with Carbonnieux Pessac 2019 for the first seating and Francois le Saint Sancerre 2020 for the second seating.

Second course: Gulf fish ceviche (coconut, serranos and blood orange puree) served with a tostada, paired with Caprili Rosso de Montalcino 2019 for the first seating and Au Bon Climat ‘Hildegard 2017 for the second seating.

Third course: Truffle arancinis (fontina, mornay sauce, aged balsamic), paired with Caprili Rosso de Montalcino 2019 for the first seating and Au Bon Climat ‘Hildegard 2017 for the second seating.

Fourth course: Lobster ravioli (spicy San Marzano tomatoes, tarragon cream), paired with Fessina ‘Erse’ Etna Rosso 2018 for the first seating and Cibonne ‘Tenations’ 2017 for the second seating.

Fifth course: Braised short rib (chive potato puree, duck fat confit tomatoes and seared brussels sprouts), paired with Heitz Cellar Cab 2016 for the first seating and Le Dragon de Quintus St Emilion 2018 for the second seating.

Sixth course: Buddha’s hand panna cotta; pecan brownie (vanilla ice cream, rum chocolate sauce); blue cheese and fig jam toasted pistachios, paired with Cayron Gigondas 2017 for the first seating and Duamas Gassac 2019 for the second seating.

Guests will be gifted a sweet takeaway at the end of their meals, and the second seating will also enjoy a midnight champagne toast of Lallier NV and live music.

Early Seating Tickers: https://resy.com/cities/hou/venues/gj-tavern/events/nye-celebration-dinner-early-seating-2022-12-31?date=2022-11-11&seats=2

Second Seating Tickets: https://resy.com/cities/hou/venues/gj-tavern/events/nye-celebration-dinner-late-seating-with-live-music-2022-12-31?date=2022-11-11&seats=2