23rd Annual New Year's Eve Party at Cibo Ristorante Italiano

MONTEREY, Calif. - Dec. 28, 2013 - PRLog -- Cibo’s 23^rd Annual New Year’s Eve Party will be held at Cibo Ristorante Italiano, 301 Alvarado, Monterey, CA (at the corner of Alvarado and Del Monte. Parking garage adjacent). Dinner will be served off the menu (see www.cibo.com), plus additions, served from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., and the party continues until 1:30 a.m.

The Master of Ceremonies and the DJ for the night will be Fawk DJ. Come and dine early before other festivities that evening, or dine at 8:30 p.m. or later and stay for the Cibo New Year’s Party! There will be a full bar with drink specials, complimentary party favors, dancing, countdown, merrymaking, mayhem and glee!

For dinner reservations, call (831) 649-8151 (tel:%28831%29%20649-8151). There is a $20 cover charge beginning at 8 p.m. for non-diners. Martin Ayon Photography will be in the house to capture the moments and 831 Street Promotions will be co-hosting the event.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano has launched the “That’s Amore!  Locals Menu” for residents of the Tri-County area (expanding from just Monterey County residents). Cibo Ristorante Italiano is located at 301 Alvarado, Monterey, CA (at the corner of Alvarado and Del Monte. Parking garage adjacent).  Just present an ID from Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito County and for only $19.95, diners will enjoy a 3-course Locals Menu that changes every month and can be seen at www.cibo.com/locals. Add a glass of House Cabernet or Chardonnay for only $3 to complete your meal.

The Cibo Locals Menu is served from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. nightly in the restaurant’s comfortable, spacious dining areas. Come early for the $3 Happy Hour and special appetizers in the Cibo Bar from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.. Stay and enjoy the cool sounds of Jazz from 7 p.m.  – 10 p.m. weekdays, or party it up with Reggae, R&B, Rock or Salsa 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Don't miss the 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoon Jazz Jams from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Cibo loves bambinos, too, and offers a wonderful children's menu … so bring the entire famiglia!

An award-winning Italian restaurant in historic downtown Monterey, California, Cibo Ristorante Italiano offers Italian cuisine, gourmet pizzas, cocktails, fine wines, cordials, and more. Cibo pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. This beautiful, spacious and comfortable restaurant features an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere which is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new world Italian cuisine, Cibo offers an eclectic delicious menu from gourmet pizzas to multi-course dinners. Families are welcome and there is a special children’s menu. Cibo has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike since 1990.

Cibo is open every evening with dinner served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Cibo Bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and is a popular “pre-event” and “after-party” destination. The bar features a $3 Happy Hour with special appetizers daily from 4 p.m.  – 7 p.m. They offers an extensive  high quality local and international wine and beer list, cordials, microbrews, rare and small batch Bourbons, Scotches, Ports, Grappa and liqueurs, as well as espresso, coffee drinks and a full menu of cocktails.

Cibo also presents live music 6 nights a week. On Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the cool sound of Jazz accompanies dinner from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The restaurant features a lively and fun atmosphere with Reggae, R&B, Rock or Salsa dance music on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. with no cover charge. They also hold a special "Happy Hour Jazz Jam" from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. every first and third Sunday of the month which includes Happy Hour food and drink specials.

With 140 seats, including intimate booths for dining , and room for over 50 people in the attractive bar area, Cibo also accommodates groups for business functions, wedding rehearsals and receptions, special group dining events, and customized private parties.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano is the winner of numerous awards including California Writers Association Recommended Dining, Best Place to Meet Singles in Their 30's and 40's, Gold Key Award for Interior Design,  Best Place to Enjoy a Martini,  Best Place for Live Jazz,  Best Italian Restaurant,  Best Place to Dance and Best Martini.

For more information, go to www.cibo.com or call (831) 649-8151 (tel:%28831%29%20649-8151).