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News of the Week

12 Dates of Christmas Giveaway

Perhaps you signed up for this newsletter as part of the 12 Dates of Christmas giveaway we are currently running on Instagram (that ends tonight at 10pm)! If so, we hope you are as excited as we are, because these are some amazing restaurants that are worth checking our whether or not you win! Need some help knowing what to get when you go? Below is our one $26 or less "must-order" dish for each restaurant:

• Adalina: Gnocco Fritto ($24) - 24 Month Aged Prosciutto di San Daniele, Whipped Ricotta Mieli Thun Honey

• Arbella: Korean Fried Chicken Tenders ($16) - Korean fried chicken with sweet and spicy glaze, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds

• Esquire by Cooper's Hawk: Oak St. Chicken Sandwich ($18) - Nueske's bacon, avocado Widmer's aged cheddar, chipotle cilantro ranch, sweet pillow bun, fries

• The Hampton Social: Smash Burger ($19) - Double patty, cheddar, pickles, mustard aioli

• Hugo's Frog Bar: Lobster Escargot ($20) - Herb butter, puff pastry

• Mon Ami Gabi: Classic Profiteroles ($12) - Vanilla ice cream, housemade hot fudge

• Nisos: Tiropita ($18) - Feta, gruyere, mint, honey

• Quartino: Fonduta ($10.75) - Cheese Fondue, Italian Artisan Bread

• Siena Tavern: Gnocchi ($26) - Truffle cream, fried sage, crispy pancetta

• Somerset: Crispy Pretzel Dusted Calamari ($16) - Arrabiata sauce, caramelized onion aioli

• Untitled: Raspberry Blush Cocktail ($16) - Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom, Lemon, Raspberry

• Yardbird: Blueberry French Toast Fritters ($18) - Warm Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar

Best of the Rest

• Deal: Try using the promo code WALLOWSXDUNKIN for a FREE Medium Iced Coffee from Dunkin on the app through 12/14.

• Video: When you combine the CTA Red Line with the Holiday Train, you never know what you are going to get. Watch here. To see the remaining CTA Holiday Train schedule, check out our post.

• Things to Do: The holiday season is in full swing! If you need some ideas on the best things to do during the holidays in Chicago, check out this list.

December Deals

Best Date Foodies is our $5 per month Patreon community for Chicagoans that includes three monthly coupons for free food at great, local restaurants, monthly contests with awesome prizes and members-only invites to fun events at restaurants and bars. Our December deals right now are listed below. Sign up here to join the community! You will love it!

• Recess (West Loop) - Choice of one Free Starter with purchase ($17 value)

• 2d Restaurant (Lakeview) - Three Free Sweet Mochi Donuts ($13 value)

• Formento's (West Loop) - Choice of either One Free Pastry Board Trio or Belgium Waffle with purchase ($16 value)

Poll of the Week

We will let you know the poll results in the next newsletter! After clicking to cast your vote, leave your name and a reason why you chose your answer and you may see your answer featured!