Rustic House, 1967 N. Halsted St., and Gemini Bistro, 2075 N. Lincoln Ave., have announced special November flavors from local business Black Dog Gelato. Fall flavors include Half Acre's Baume Stout, Pumpkin Spice, and Chocolate Coffee Toffee gelatos; the fall gelato trio is available at both restaurants. Complete menus are at www.rustichousechicago.com and www.geminibistrochicago.com .
Shaw's Crab House, 21 E. Hubbard St., is offering whole pies available for carry-out. There are the key-lime pie with a graham-cracker almond crust; its raspberry pie, made with berries from Mike & Jean's Berry Farm in Washington state; the pecan pie; or the pumpkin pie, made with fresh pumpkin. All pies are $29.99 each, plus tax. See www.shawscrabhouse.com .
Table fifty-two, 52 W. Elm St., has launched its American South wine list. Among the many selections are the 2009 Barboursville pinot grigio (Virginia), 2010 Wolf Mountain, Blans des Blancs (Georgia) and 2008 Elk Creek Cabernet Franc (Kentucky). See www.tablefifty-two.com .
In addition, Table fifty-two has introduced its Southern Supper. It will be available Tuesdays through Thursdays at 5-6 p.m. only, starting with dishes such as braised pork shoulder and sweet-potato bread pudding. The cost is $35, not including tax and gratuity.
Garrett Popcorn has moved from 2 W. Jackson Ave. to 27 W. Jackson Ave. The new shop is more than twice the size of the previous one. There are also several other spots throughout Chicago, including the Northwestern Station/Ogilvie Transportation Center at 500 West Madison St.; two at O'Hare International Airport; the Navy Pier food court; and Merchandise Mart.
Chef Shay Atkins, owner of the Chicago-based Creative Turkey Cuisine restaurant, intends to give away more than 1,000 turkeys to needy families this holiday season. In addition, she has 15 flavors of signature fried turkey (such as jerk BBQ, lemon dill and Thai coconut curry) that are available for shipping. To find out more, visit www.CreativeTurkeyCuisine.com .
The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group (SWRG) is selling special holiday ornaments. The restaurant group is selling ornaments between Thanksgiving and New Year's at its restaurants and on its website, with proceeds giong to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. SWRG will also host appreciation dinners for support staff, families and friends impacted by autism at all nine company locations; everyone is invited to nominate a deserving supporter after the new year. See www.smithandwollensky.com .
Tavern on Rush, 1031 N. Rush St., is hosting breakfast with Santa Sunday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Photos with Santa will be complimentary and guests can enjoy breakfast items such as crab cake Benedict, stuffed French toast or breakfast pizza. See www.tavernonrush.com .
Award-winning chef Rick Bayless recently signed copies of his newest bookFiesta at Rick's, Fabulous Food, Luscious Libations, Great Times with Friendsat the Airports Going Green conference at the Westin Chicago River North. The book contains more than 150 recipes for everything from entrees to cocktails.
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