Ring in 2021 with good luck at Picnic by way of collard greens and Hoppin’ John. The special family meal for two will include a choice of fried chicken or Green Button Farm whole hog barbecue, slaw, collards, Hoppin’ John, chef Christopher McLaurin’s famous cornbread, and sauce. Call 919-908-9128 to pre-order or order online or at the restaurant on January 1.

Turn New Year’s Eve into an Italian feast with chef Josh DeCarolis’ fatto a mano (handmade pasta). Mothers and Sons Trattoria is open December 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. for dine-in and curbside pickup. Enjoy several pasta courses alongside the spot’s small Italian wine list — or opt for an amaro flight. Book reservations online and check out the curbside pickup menu.

For New Year’s Eve, take a trip to Paris through executive chef Jeff Seizer’s “Durham va à Paris” prix fixe menu. The menu will include an amuse bouche, hors d’oeuvres, à mi-parcours, a grande dish, and bonbons to finish. Seizer’s rabbit gnocchi, trout amandine, tarte flambe, and beef wellington are a few highlights for the evening. Reserve a table online. The menu is $75 per person and includes a toast of sparkling wine. Socially distanced seating will take place from 5 to 11 p.m.

Mandolin’s chef Sean Fowler will offer a five-course tasting menu on New Year’s Eve. The tasting menu is $85 per person (plus tax and gratuity) with the option to add wine pairings for $40 additional. Standouts include truffle quiche, octopus carpaccio, beef tartar, a collard and pimento cheese empanada with Babaganoush, and a sinful souffle with Videri chocolate sauce and Chantilly (pictured). Book a reservation online or call 919-322-0365.

Trophy Brewing + Pizza (the Morgan Street location) is offering New Year’s eve party snacks, decked out charcuterie boxes, and mimosa kits with housemade syrups and freshly squeezed juices to-go. Party snacks are equipped for 4 to 6 people and include satisfying bites like spicy queso with chorizo, spinach and artichoke dips, and pimento cheese. “As always, we will have plenty of beer releases to enjoy responsibly, from the couch at home,” says Chris Powers, Trophy co-owner. Order online through December 31 for contactless pickup.