Is there such a thing as “the most coveted New Year’s Eve party in Healdsburg”? According to the Quinn Public Relations firm, there is—and it’s at the new Appellation Healdsburg. Considering it only opened for business in September, that’s quite an accomplishment.
Guests can ring in 2026 with a “must-attend” evening featuring a five-course dinner at Folia Bar & Kitchen, domain of Chef Charlie Palmer’s culinary team, complete with a live band followed by festive DJ beats, a sparkling midnight toast under the stars (weather permitting) and a few special surprise appearances. The dinner menu highlights include a Tsar Nicolai caviar parfait, Maine lobster with vanilla butter and winter truffle pasta.
Folia is one of several local restaurants touting a New Year’s Eve menu—many on the heels of a similar Christmas dinner, though presumably by the time one reads this article that will be irrelevant. Here follows a number of restaurants that also plan on elevating what is usually just another night of the year (ahem) into a culinary experience worth the anticipation…