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Hubbard Inn's, 110 W. Hubbard St., New Year's Day Hangover Brunch returns noon to 6 p.m. January 1. More details and tickets here.
Ticket includes a complimentary mimosa.
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Black Metropolis NYE celebration 10 p.m. December 31, Bonzeville Winery, 4420, S. Cottage Grove Ave. More details and tickets here.
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Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant, New Year's Eve Wine & Dine dinner two seatings, 7 and 9:30 p.m. December 31; $90, includes four-course prix fixe dinner; glass of Champagne and gratuity.
In addition the restaurants second floor Speak Easy will host an evening of music and dance 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. December 31. Admission is free at dining at the restaurant, if not admission is $20.
More details and tickets.
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Timothy O'Toole's Pub, (participating locations), host a family-friendly, early evening New Year's Eve event, 5-7 p.m. December 31.
Regular dinner and bar menu will be available for adults. A special curated bento boxes and kiddie cocktails will be available for the occasion.
Entrees: chicken fingers ($9); hamburger or cheeseburger ($9); grilled cheese ($6); pasta with red sauce or butter ($8); Mac 'n cheese ($9) and O'Toole's boneless wings ($9).
Sides: fries; tater tots; homemade chips, veggies with Ranch dip; rice and broccoli.
Kiddie cocktails include: Anya's adventure (sparkling water, raspberry syrup and fresh mint leave); Bella's Ballgame (Sprite, kiwi; and watermelon syrup with a cherry); Lola's Lemonade (lemonade with cherry and pomegranate syrup and a cherry) and Christian's Crusher (Sprite, blue cotton candy syrup and cherry). All cocktails are $2.25 each.
Kid's bottled sodas (Goose Island Root beer; orange cream and vanilla cream) will also be available ($3 each).
Call for reservations: Gurnee: 5572 Grand Ave (847-249-0800); Lake Villa: 10 W. Grand Ave. (847-979-0600) and Libertyville: 412 N. Milwaukee Ave. (847-984-2599).
More details available here.
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NYE at the Palmer House Chicago Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe, rings in the new year Roaring 20s style during its Gatsby House event, 8 p.m. December 31.
Passed complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be available 9-11 p.m. Five hour premium open bar.
DJ Riel and DJ AY Jay keeps the house rockin' into 2023. Ages 21 and over. More details and tickets available here.
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Alhambra Palace, 1260 W. Randolph St., will offer a special menu as part of its New Year's Eve celebration.
In addition guests will be entertained with a live belly dancing Vanessa Olivera. Samo Taher will also be hand to entertain. More details and tickets available here.
Seating begins at 8:30 p.m. Call: 312-666-9555.
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A Pilsen's New Year's Eve, 9 p.m. December 31, Simone's, 950 W. 16th St. More details and tickets.
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Wild Hare Chicago, 2610 N. Halsted, Sunday Funday Creole Caribbean brunch Day Party, 12 p.m. Catch the football game and music by DJ Phokiss. More details.
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Get in the Kitchen, 3617 N. Broadway, celebrates the Jewish tradition of a Chinese meal on Christmas, 3:30-6:30 p.m. December 25. More details and tickets available here.
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Chicago Loop Secret Food Tour, select dates December 21-30, 521 S. N. Dearborn. St. More details.
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McCormick & Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker Dr., and participating locations, holiday pre-fixe menu, available December 24; 25 and 31, dinner highlights include: center-cut filet mignon and West Australian lobster tail.
Reservations available. More details and other locations.
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Buffalo Creek Brewing's, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, winter beer party takes place Alpine Fest, January 27-28. The new Alpine Biergarten Village features a weekend filled with live outdoor music, winter games, winter bars, food trucks, and 11 fires ablaze under warming lodges. Call: 847-821-6140.
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Central Park Bar, 2924 N. Central Park Ave., welcomes New Year's Eve party goers to drop in New year's Day opens at 4 p.m. to cure their hangovers with beer and shot combos.
Guess can select the Spaghett (Miller High Life with Carpano Bitter inside) for $6.50.
Weather permitting the enclosed hated backyard patio will be open. Call: 773-698-6063.
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Lettuce Entertain You says Eat, Drink & be Merry this Christmas Eve debuting special menus Dec. 24 with special menus. View here.
LEYE operations will be open on Christmas day as well. View information on various properties.
And don't forget there's still time to cash in on the holiday gift card bonus: when you purchase $100 card and get a $25 gift card as a bonus.
Not all LEYE properties will be open Christmas day view those that will and hours of operation here.
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Crust Brewing, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont, hosts a get your picture taken with Santa event 2-5 p.m. December 17.
In addition the venue will hosts a family-friendly New Year's Eve event featuring face; painting; balloon artists and live music noon to 3 p.m December 31. More details.
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Robert's Pizza & Dough, 465 N. McClurg CT., host its inaugural Howliday party 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 17.
The Howli-day parade of pooches beginning at 2 p.m. follows the Ugly Holiday sweater Brunch on the patio. More details.
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Graystone Tavern, 3441 N. Sheffield Ave., hosts a New Year's Day Vikings vs Packers watch party. The game gets underway at 3:25 p.m. However, the new year gets started in high gear starting at 9 a.m. and continuing into the wee hours of Jan. 2 (2 a.m.)
Drink specials will include: Skol bombs, $5; Jameson Orange, $5; Surly Furious IPA drafts, $6; Goose Island Hazy Beer Hug, $6 along with $20 Miller Light and Coors Light buckets.
In addition each guest will receive a raffle ticket for the opportunity to win an end-of-season Tailgate prize pack that includes: gas grill; big screen television; bag set, cooler and more.
Tables are limited. Reservations can be made at: events@graystonetavern.com. PHOTO Credit: Papergirl PR
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Sister Hazel brunch, 9 a.m. December 18, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn. More Tickets. A two-day ticket includes the 6:30 December 17 show and 9 a.m. December 18 brunch is available here.
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Texas de Brazil's holiday promotion of bonus $25 gift card with the purchase of a $100 card and $10 bonus card with the purchase of a $50 card offer is available through December 31.
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Sister eateries Guanjuato, 1003-05 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka) and Tacos G (20771 N. Rand Rd., Kildeer), offer a festive selection of holiday inspired tacos for pick up. Holiday inspired offerings include: chicken tamales with green salsa and pork tamales with red salsa.
All orders must be placed by December 21 and will be available for pickup December 23 only. Call: 847-242-0501. PHOTO: Guanajuato.
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Early ticket sales for the 9th Annual Cider Summit Chicago, are available through December 31. The event takes place February 4, Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, 840 E. Grand Ave.
More than a 150 cider, cider cocktails and spirits will be highlighted. Food trucks, event stor for purchasing merchandise and a fruit and spirit pavilion will be on stie
A portion of ticket sales will benefit Women Employed, a Chicago-based advocacy organization that pursues equity for women in the workforce.
VIP early entrance tickets are available for both the 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. sessions. More details and tickets available here.
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Share the Love: Englewood Winterfest, 2-6 p.m. December 10.
The Family event will have food boxes, hot chocolate; kids activities; arts and crafts; toys and warm winter gear will to be distributed.
Free admission food, toys and clothing will be available while supplies last.
Prairie Gras Cafe, 6201 N. Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, is offering two holiday options: Holiday's at Home, dinner kit and Holiday Meals to go.
The "Holidays at Home dinner," includes Orders must be placed by December 21.
The Holiday Meals to Short Rib Dinner package for Two includes: slow-braised barbecue short ribs; Yukon golden potato puree; mac & cheese; broccoli bacon bread crumbs; Parmesan crusted roasted carrots; basil remoulade; mixed greens salad with figs, dates, goat cheese and cider vinaigrette and for dessert, sticky toffee date cake. The meal will need reheating and comes with instructions; $132.
A la carte items include: one quart butternut squash soup ($20) and two red wine selections E. Guigal, Crozes Hermitage, France ‘19 with aromas of blackcurrant, vanilla, delicate oak and spices ($32.50) and Marietta Cellars, OVR, Zinfandel, Sonoma with aromas of black fruit and baking spices. Full body and jammy with moderate acidity ($26.50).
All orders must be placed by December 21 and will be available for pickup between 3-5 p.m. December 23. Call: 847-205-4433.
Cody's Public House, 1658 W. Barry Ave., hosts it one year anniversary with a weekend celebration December 10-11. The fun kicks off Dec. 10 with $1 drinks from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Selections include: mimosas; bloody Marys and Miller Lite.
The fun continues with the The Mix 101.9 FM, who has partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation to aid in funding adoptions fees's, "Empty the Shelters" live fundraiser broadcast to help find homes for local shelter dogs.
In addition there will be other specials for the day that include a dog-themed cocktail along with special price drinks that include: Leinenkugel pints ($5); Skrewball ($5) and Miller and Coors buckets ($20). A Leinenkugel sampling will also take place as well as a raffle. There will also be a special dog-themed cocktail.
Day two of the event (December 11) includes Cody's tree decorating party featuring a free breakfast buffet from noon to 2 p.m.; doggie photos with Santa, polaroid and paw print ornaments and free pup cups. Drink specials will include: $5 mimosas and $20 Miller and Coors Light buckets along with a dog-themed cocktail menu.
And of course, it wouldn't be a dog friendly venue or event with your pup. Dogs will be welcomed but must be on a leash. Call: 773-799-8217.
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Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks, Timmy's Tinseltown Holiday Pop-up is now open. The festive holiday themed decor includes lights, trees, plaid chairs and nutcrackers about and a special holiday drink menu.
The festive featured drinks are:
Prancer's Paloma (Tres Agaves blanco tequila, lime juice, pomegranate monin, cinnamon demerara, grapefruit juice and Sprite. Garnished with frozen cranberries and a lime wedge; $12)
Jingle Juice Jumbo (O'Toole's vodka; blue curacao; grenadine; pineapple juice; orange juice; and ginger ale. Garnished with gingerbread cookies, frosting and maraschino cherries; $12).
Christmas Cookie Martini (Stoli Vanil vodka; amaretto; butterscotch schnapps; vanilla cinnamon demerara and Half and Half. Garnished with dash of cinnamon and sugar cookie; $13)
Feelin' Frosty (O'Toole's vodka; blue cotton candy monin, splash of lemonade and Sprite. Garnished with marshmallows; $10.
Peppermint Ho Ho Hot Cocoa (Bailey's Dr. McGillicuddy, hot chocolate and whipped cream. Garnished with mini marshmallows, red granulated sugar, frosting and candy cane; $12).
The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Skrewball peanut butter whiskey; hazelnut Kahlua, vanilla cinnamon demerara and cream. Garnished with whipped cream, Maraschino cherry; pretzel sticks and graham cracker crumbles; $12).
Santa's Little Helper shot (Stoli Vanil vodka; Creme de Menthe and Half and Half. Garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and red granulated sugar; $6). Call: 312-643-0700
