The Countdown

January, 1991

December 1Send out invitations. Do it any earlier and you'll look desperate. Do it any later and come midnight on the 31st, you'll be drinking alone.December 3Hire a bartender. The going hourly rate in Manhattan on New Year's Eve doubles to about $40. When booking, be sure to ask about minimum hours.December 4Order champagne. Caterers estimate a bottle per person when it comes to the bubbly. It's also a good time to order caviar if you plan to have it delivered.December 5Have tuxedo pressed. Ren...