With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, we thought we would mention a foolproof way to avoid drinking and driving. It’s called . . . walking. So, get a room in Mineral Point (unless you already live here) and walk to your destination. Start with dinner. You have several festive options within walking distance.

For fine dining, make a reservation at MP Dining Company. Or check out the latest High Street dining phenom – Kusaka! They now have a liquor license and plan to serve sake and Japanese beer along with their popular home-cooked Japanese comfort food specialties. You can go local at Tony’s Tap where they’re rolling out the red carpet with a steak and shrimp special. Midway Bar & Grill is featuring an hourly drawing and a special buy one meal, get a second for ½ price. You can always count on the burgers at The Cruise Inn.

And there are a host of establishments on High Street where you can get your drink on – Fat Boy Slims, Beezy’s and the Mineral Point Saloon.

Or for a more upscale drinking option, check out the wine bar Set in Stone.

So, stay safe and walk!

(Cocktail napkin pictured in photo available at Bobbi Jo’s Interiors.)