1 The Walnut Room (Macy’s) It is the archetypal Christmas restaurant, with a giant tree, room-roaming fairies and classics like Mrs. Hering’s 1890 Original Chicken Pot Pie and Frango Mint Cheesecake. Throughout December
2 Desserts in December (Loyola University) Brought to us by Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, this event brings a little sweetness into the lives of industrious students (and even slackers). December 3, 5-7pm
3 Run for Beer (Spiteful Brewing) It’s kind of a run, .5 K, and that minimal exercise part is a ready excuse for the beer-drinking part, as if any excuse were needed. December 5, 11am-2pm
4 TBOX: Back to the Nineties, Sorry About 2020 (Cubby Bear and eleven other bars) The Twelve Bars of Xmas celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, and if you plan to go, you might want to set up your designated driver now. December 11
5 Drag Brunch (The Moxy) Some say it’s not Xmas until Hans Gruber falls off Nakatomi Tower; we say, it’s not Xmas until a drag queen serves you holiday cookies. December 11
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
Dining & Drinking Top 5: December 2022 Yo, ho, ho! It’s that time of year when unbridled eating, drinking and general merrymaking become the order of the day. So go forth, enjoy life while you can, and happy holidays
Dining and Drinking Top 5 of 2021 I like street food, but I also like eating high-end, white tablecloth dinners. I guess I just like eating.
Dining and Drinking Top 5: October 2021 As of this writing, events are still scheduled for October, though with Delta (and Mu?) dangling over our heads, it’s hard to say what might, or might not, happen. Check respective websites for updates.
Dining and Drinking Top 5: November 2021 As of this writing, these Chicago events are still scheduled for November; check the respective websites for updates or changes and for COVID requirements requiring masks, social distancing, and vaccination status.
