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Serious grubbing is the crux of Maxwell’s Speakeasy + Lounge’s New Year’s Eve festivities. Five starters includes  Grand Marnier prawns, roasted acorn squash ravioli and, of course, caviar. Two salads and a white bean bisque  sit in the middle of the menu. Seven signature plates include a seared duck breast, cider brined roasted pork loin, grilled baquetta sea bass and fresh grilled Maine lobster tails. Finally, a butterscotch brulee, vanilla bean mascarpone cheesecake and tin roof sundae brownie will send you home happy.

[Maxwell’s Speakeasy, 454 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.683.4115]