New Year's Day football action @Graystone Tavern

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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 and show @House of Blues, Dec. 17-18

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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 bonus card with card purchase holiday promotion

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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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Guanajuato and Tacos G holiday inspired menu items

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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 available though Dec. 31

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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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We Grow: Share the Love Englewood Winterfest, December 10

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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. 

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Prairie Grass Cafe's at home holiday meal to go

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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.

Prairie Grass Cafe will be closed December 24, December 25, and the morning of December 26. It will reopen at 5 p.m., Monday, December 26. 

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Cody's anniversary weekend party and Empty Shelters event

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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 Timmy's Tinseltown Holiday Pop Up now open

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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

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PIlsen Gourmet @Apollo 2000, Dec. 16

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Pilsen Gourmet's celebration of Latino food and culture returns 7-10 p.m. December 16 Apollo 2000, 2875 W. Cermak Rd.

The event will feature dishes from more than 17 restaurants. More details and tickets available here.

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Holiday Market at Revival Food Hall

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The Holiday Market at Revival Food Hall, 125 S. Clark St. continues through December 16. 

Handmade and vintage item from local artisans. More details here. 

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New Chipotle location now opened

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Chipotle Mexican Grill's newest Chicago location opened November 30, 109 E. Pearson. Hours are10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Krampus pop-up opening event (Dec. 2) @DMen Tap

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DMen Tap,  kicks off its 2022 Krampus pop-up with a parade 7 p.m. December 2 and a host of other seasonal fun. Details.

The Krampus market featuring handcrafted items returns December 11.

This year's event sees the return of Revolution Beer's Fist of Krampus along with other Krampus-themed items and other events. More details.

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