Weekly Planner: Crepes Sunday Supper, Cider Class, Late Night Munchies and More
Crepes Sunday Supper at Floriole Cafe & Bakery
Sunday supper is back at Floriole Cafe & Bakery, and this time it’s got a delicious crepe theme. Featured in both savory and sweet varieties, crepes take the stage on December 18 at 6:30 p.m. The casual two-course affair is inspired by chef/owner Sandra Holl’s recent trip to Paris, featuring a main course of house-milled buckwheat galette filled with caramelized onions, raclette cheese and Smoking Goose ham. For dessert, it’s a sweet crepe filled with quince butter, honey ice cream and almonds. The cost is $25 per person, which also includes hard cider.
Aperitivo Hour at Animale
The latest happy hour option in town comes by way of Bucktown’s new Italian novelty, Animale. The weekday Aperitivo Hour, which runs from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and features complimentary snacks for imbibers. Drink options include wine, beer or classic Italian cocktails like Spritzes and Negronis, all accompanied by gratis items like puttanesca tuna salad, crayfish potato croquettes, meatballs and shots of daily soup.
Krug & Oysters Specials at Brindille
If you’re feeling particularly lavish this holiday season, Brindille is the place for you. The River North gem is newly offering some Krug and oysters specials, pairing the ritziest bubbly with pristine shellfish. Go for a glass of “Special Cuvee” Brut and two oysters for $50, or go big with half a bottle and four oysters for $100. Oyster options include Caraquet oysters from New Brunswick Island with eggs Brouilles, leeks in cream, Pernod and caviar; and French Kiss oysters chilled with sea ice and Kölsch sorbet and served with smoked arctic char roe.
Order Delivery from Aloha Poke Co.
With the weather beginning to get unbearable, there’s no better time to refine your restaurant delivery options. One brand new possibility is Aloha Poke Co., the hyper-popular restaurant that brought the poke trend to Chicago and quickly spawned spin-off locations in the Loop and Lakeview. With delivery now available through Cut Cats from the Lakeview location, North Siders are in for a delicious winter. Delivery is available Monday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. with boundaries being Lake Shore Drive to the east, Western Avenue to the west, Montrose Avenue to the north and Division Street to the south.
Cider Class at The Northman
You can’t really do enough drinking this time of year, and cider seems a particularly apt beverage to partake in, so you should participate in The Northman’s cider class series this month. Their next event takes place December 19, and the theme is English cider. During the class, guests will taste ciders from across the country, including places like Somerset and Devon, all while hearing stories and learning about rural English cider culture. Light snacks will also be served. The cost to attend is $30 per person and tickets can be purchased here.
Late Night Munchies at Mott St
Mott St is always innovating with exciting new features and menu additions. The latest example? Their “late night munchies” menu features killer twists on classic comfort foods like hot dogs and Italian beef. The Mott Dog is an all-beef hot dog with roasted garlic kewpie, pickled shallots and bonito-nori flakes. Their version of Italian beef, the Chitalian beef sandwich, features a steamed hoagie filled with soy-chile braised beef, sport peppers and cheese sauce. They’ve also got “Mott-chos,” a nod to nachos with tortilla chips, mapo tofu, radish, green onions and cheese.