1 Welcome Beaujolais Nouveau (Chez Moi) It’s time to welcome back the wine that makes Thanksgiving more festive, paired with Chef Dominique Tougne’s celebratory quenelles, coq au vin and pear Melba (a la carte) November 17-20
2 Pop-Up Pie Shop (David Burke’s Primehouse) Executive Pastry Chef Amanda Warren brings back her hands-on holiday pie cooking class: make pie, bake pie, eat pie. ($65) November 19
3 Four Courses and “A Christmas Carol” (Lawry’s The Prime Rib and Goodman Theatre) Dinner and a show package includes four courses complemented by carolers and followed by a live production of the Dickens’ ghostly holiday classic. ($98/child; $130/adult) November 20
4 Thanksgiving, French-style (Bistronomic) Three courses, prix fixe, with dishes like butternut squash velouté and chicken liver-foie gras terrine. ($20/children; $57/adult) November 24
5 Brunch with Santa (The Signature Room) Do you like face-painting with your brunch buffet? There’s that, also decorating Christmas cookies, creating wish lists, and Santa, oh yes, there will be Santa. ($25/children; $55/adult) November 26
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
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