We divided this New Year’s Eve dining guide into three parts. Our picks for party animals show you the best places to get down, as well as chow down; you can expect good food and a lively party scene. For lovebirds we’ve got a list of romantic hot spots where you can linger with your loved one over a glass of champagne and a leisurely meal out. For those celebrating with friends and family, we’ve included true crowd-pleasers, where you can comfortably dine with your grandmother, your best girlfriends, or your well-behaved 7-year-old.
For party animals
Trina’s Starlite Lounge Trina’s is hosting a “Mad Men’’-themed New Year’s party. $80 in advance (or $100 at the door) gets you tasty retro finger food including pigs in a blanket, smoked salmon canapés, and Swedish meatballs, plus an open bar, from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. A DJ will be spinning everything from Sinatra to current dance favorites. Wear your best ’50s formal attire. 3 Beacon St., Somerville. 617-576-0006, www.trinastarlitelounge.com
