New Year's Eve Parties; the Best Winter Beers

CITYWIDE— Over at Creative Loafing, Atlanta beer experts recommend their favorite winter brews from Christmas ales to chocolate stouts. Read it here. [EaterWire]

OLD FOURTH WARD P'cheen's New Year's Eve party starts at 8 p.m. on December 31 and involves a special menu, a balloon drop, midnight breakfast, and free admission. Call (404) 529-8800 for details. [EaterWire]

LINDBERGH— Party at the Joint Barroom and Tongue & Groove on New Year's Eve— the $25 in advance/$40 at the door ticket price includes entry into both locales. Purchase tickets through Xorbia. [EaterWire]