1 Drag Queen Story Time and Brunch: Holiday Edition (Marisol, MCA) Drag divas Lucy Stoole and Kat Sass read selections from their favorite holiday books for kids of all ages. Literature! Showbiz!! December 1
2 Celebrate Repeal Day (Blackstone Hotel) Koval holds a tasting in the Blackstone lobby to celebrate the day when we could all finally have a “taste” of the legal stuff after a long, misguided drought. December 5
3 Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball (Hilton Chicago) Are you fancy? Then you’ll want to put on your black tie and come to this “gourmet dinner” with drinks, sponsored by Catholic Charities. December 6
4 Ugly Sweater Brunch (Shaw’s Crab House) Ugly sweaters remain a “thing,” and if you have one, you can wear it to brunch at Shaw’s Crab House and get a $25 gift certificate. December 15
5 All Things Silver and Sparkly (Travelle at the Langham) Modeled after Warhol’s Silver Factory, Travelle will be decked out in silver for a five-course, prix fixe dinner to welcome in the New year. December 31
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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