Thanks Queen Mab. We encounter that problem in the States as well.

Yes, there will be lots of drinking!

I think our objective got somewhat confused. We just want a place to eat on NYE! It doesn't have to be 'special' necessarily, or have any special goings on. We just want someplace open, where there is at least one option for my veggie boyfriend. That's all! And we're happy to make reservations in advance, if we had a clue as to where to go. I have another post which hopefully garnered some responses. Thanks all.