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43 ways restaurants are getting into the holiday spirit
Anna.Kang Dec 20, 2017

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Sushi by Bou
Sushi by Bou

Located at the Sanctuary Hotel in New York City, Sushi by Bou will treat diners to kosher omakase, or a chef’s selection, for $50 per person on Christmas Eve. The experience will also include complimentary sake.

East Coast Wings + Grill
East Coast Wings + Grill

East Coast Wings + Grill, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., is holding a gift card promotion this season. For $25 purchased, $5 is given back; for $100 purchased, $25 is given back; and for $200 purchased, $50 is given back.

Fat Sal’s Hollywood
Fat Sal’s Hollywood

This Los Angeles eatery is celebrating Hanukkah with the Fat Jewish Sandwich: smoked brisket, pastrami, chicken liver mousse, crispy chicken skin, potato latkes and roasted green apple cream cheese, served in an oversized bialy from Yeastie Boys Bagels.

Brio Tuscan Grille
Brio Tuscan Grille

For the holiday season, this Columbus, Ohio-based casual-dining chain is offering a two-course menu: a choice of soup or salad and a choice of entrée, like Surf & Turf, a 14-oz. strip steak with black pepper shrimp, mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Brio Tuscan Grille is also giving away a bonus $25 card to guests for every $100 in gift cards purchased through Dec. 30. The bonus card will be valid for use Jan. 1 through March 15, 2018.

Bub City
Bub City

Bub City in Chicago will kick off Christmas Eve with a Southern BBQ brunch and DIY Bloody Mary bar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus $5 draft beers all day. Starting at 10 p.m., there will be a live “carol-oke” contest. The top three winners with the loudest applause from the audience will compete for a chance to win two tickets to Bub City’s New Year’s Eve party and $100 in Bub City certificates.

Headwaters
John Valls

Located at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Ore., Headwaters is hosting a holiday Russian tea party at an adjacent area to the restaurant through Jan. 1. The special service features a prix-fixe menu, priced at $38 for adults and $16 for children, of tea and a three-level tier of sweet and savory treats, like khachapuri, Georgian cheese bread.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

At this casual-dining chain, headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., there is a special bonus as an incentive for gift card purchases through Dec. 28. Those who buy a $50 gift card will get a $10 gift card for free, and those who buy a $100 gift card will get a $20 gift card for free.

Bravo Cucina Italiana
Bravo Cucina Italiana

The casual-dining restaurant, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has a two-course menu available through Dec. 29. The set course comes with a choice of soup or salad and a choice of entrée, like the fontina-stuffed chicken. Also, for every $50 worth of gift cards purchased through Dec. 30, guests will receive a $10 bonus card valid from Jan. 1 through March 15, 2018.

Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits
Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits

The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., restaurant will have a Christmas buffet for guests on Dec. 25, priced at $105 for adults and $49 for children. The buffet will offer a range of sweet and savory dishes, like grouper with lentils, available in a wide array of different stations.

L’Adresse
L’Adresse

Located in New York City, the U.S. unit of Moscow-based Coffeemania will offer a “12 Days of Christmas” brunch special from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3, offering brunch every day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for Christmas Day, when the restaurant is closed.

Wingstop
Wingstop

For the holiday season, the fast-casual chain, headquartered in Dallas, is offering a Bringin’ It Boneless Bundle with 25 boneless wings of three different flavors and three dips for $15.99, through Jan. 28, 2018.

The Press Shop
The Press Shop

For the holiday crowd, this New York City sandwich stop is selling a Hangover Kit for delivery on weekends via Caviar, Seamless, UberEats and Postmates. The $15 boxed kit contains The Press Shop’s signature breakfast burrito – filled with bacon, home fries, scrambled eggs, chipotle mayo and hot sauce – a can of Rise cold brew coffee, a packet of Emergen-C and a bottle of water.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

Based in Huntington Beach, Calif., the casual-dining chain has a special gift card promotion in celebration of the holidays. For $50 purchased in gift cards, guests will get a $10 bonus card and a 20-percent discount VIP card. For $100 purchased in gifts cards, they will get a $25 bonus and a 20-percent discount VIP card, with an addition of two festive chalkboard beer glasses for in-store sales.

Shaw’s Crab House
Anjali Pinto

Those who book their holiday party at Shaw’s Crab House in Schaumburg, Ill., through Jan. 31, 2018, will receive a $250 gift certificate for a future visit upon completion of the party. The promotion must be mentioned while booking.

Starbucks
Starbucks

Seattle-based Starbucks aims to deliver cheer this season with Project Give Good, its biggest giveaway to date. Through December, the quick-service chain is surprising 50,000 customers with $1 million worth of $20 gift cards at community gatherings and holiday celebrations.

Macchialina
Macchialina

Macchialina in Miami will have an exclusive Christmas Eve tasting menu as a holiday special. The five-course menu costs $59 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and features house favorites like the beet mezzaluna with hazelnuts, brown butter and ricotta salad.

Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks

The Dallas-based casual-dining chain is offering a $5 bonus card for the purchase of a $25 gift card, a $10 bonus card for a $50 gift card, a $20 bonus card for a $100 gift card, and $20 and a Twin Peaks calendar for a $150 gift card. The bonus cards are valid from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 2018.

Upstairs 2
Upstairs 2

Located in Los Angeles, this restaurant is offering a roast goose dinner for $42 per person through Dec. 31. The traditional dish is made of roast goose with goose gravy, goose fat, roasted garlic and sides of mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, and cranberry and orange chutney.

Pinstack
Pinstack

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Pinstack’s December menu features a creamy roasted apple soup with brown sugar bacon.

Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille
South Moon Photography

This Fort Lauderdale, Fla., spot will have à la carte specials on Christmas Eve and a buffet, priced at $69 per adult and $35.50 per child, with à la carte specials on Christmas Day.

Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs

Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Firehouse Subs is giving away a free medium sub to guests who purchase a $25 gift card this season.

Smoke's Poutinerie
Smoke's Poutinerie

The U.S. locations of this Toronto-based restaurant are holding an in-store contest through December, during which customers can check the bottom of their box for a special sticker to redeem branded prizes announced weekly via social media.

Copita Tequileria y Comida
Copita Tequileria y Comida

This Mexican eatery in Sausalito, Calif., is bringing back its annual 12 Days of Tamales, running through Dec. 24. The holiday event offers a menu of different tamales, like the chicken and salsa verde tamale with cream, queso fresco and cilantro.

Burger 21
Burger 21

The Tampa, Fla.-based fast-casual chain is giving away $5 in Burger Bucks with every $25 gift card purchase through Dec. 31.

Vandal
Vandal

Vandal in New York City will have a Chop Suey Paradise Christmas menu, featuring Asian dishes like duck confit eggrolls and spicy crab fried rice.

Cicis Pizza
Cicis Pizza

The Irving, Texas-based family-dining chain is offering a $0.99 kid’s buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet every Tuesday night during December.

Stella Barra Pizzeria
Under a Bushel

On Christmas Eve, this Bethesda, Md., restaurant will hold an all-you-can-eat chef-inspired brunch buffet with unlimited dishes, like egg enchiladas and cinnamon roll pudding, and $3 Bloody Mary, Mimosa and Bellini cocktails.

Dunkin’ Donuts
Dunkin’ Donuts

The Canton, Mass.-based chain has an array of gift options lined up for holiday shoppers. The stocking stuffers include new Elf on the Shelf holiday ornaments, donut lip gloss and lip balm, branded mugs, and an espresso cup candle gift pack.

Hudson’s at Pier 81
Hudson’s at Pier 81

Hudson’s will offer a three-course Christmas Eve dinner cruise on New York Harbor, to the Statue of Liberty. The holiday event will include a DJ spinning live all night, seasonal dishes and optional wine pairings. Tickets range from $85 to $100.

Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão

The Brazilian steakhouse chain, headquartered in Dallas, is offering a $25 holiday bonus card for every $150 in gift cards purchased from Oct. 30 to Dec. 31. The bonus cards are redeemable from Jan. 2 to March 30, 2018.

Toys for Tots
Fogo de Chão

The casual-dining chain is also getting in to the charitable giving spirit during the holidays. In Dallas, Fogo de Chão and U.S. Marines teamed up on Dec. 16 to surprise trolley riders and receive monetary contributions to benefit Toys for Tots. Also, as an official drop-off zone for the non-profit organization, Fogo de Chão’s uptown location collected and packaged toys for children to enjoy.

Poggio Trattoria
Poggio Trattoria

Located in Sausalito, Calif., the Italian restaurant will serve a Christmas Eve three-course prix-fixe dinner featuring prime rib for $85. There were also be a la carte specials, like wood fire-roasted Dungeness crab with cipollini onions in agrodolce, clarified butter, parsley and Old Bay aioli.

Sushi by Bae
Sushi by Bae

On Christmas Eve, this New York City sushi spot, led by chef Oona Tempest, will serve diners kosher omakase, priced at $100 per guest.

Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company

The Broomfield, Colo.-based fast-casual chain is offering a $5 bonus card for every $25 in gift card purchases online or in-store through Dec. 31. The bonus cards are valid until Jan. 16, 2018.

Saint Lou’s Assembly
Clayton Hauck

The Chicago restaurant is holding a 12 Days of Lou’s event with a variety of festivities and an Elf on the Shelf giveaway. Each day, guests can try to find the Elf on the Shelf hidden inside Saint Lou’s for a chance to win prizes like gift cards or concert tickets. One of the festivities the restaurant will host is an ornament decorating party on Dec. 22, with a free ornament available with the purchase of an entrée.

Boston Market
Boston Market

Boston Market, headquartered in Golden, Colo., is giving away a $5 bonus card for every $25 in gift cards purchased through Dec. 31. The bonus cards can be redeemed through Jan. 31, 2018.

Rooh
Rooh

The San Francisco spot offers a three- or four-course menu of Indian dishes for the holiday season, priced at $65 and $75, respectively.

Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner

Based in Redding, Calif., the family-dining chain will give guests $5 in Bear Bucks for every $25 in gift card purchases through Dec. 31.

The Black Seed
The Black Seed

For bagel lovers during the holidays, Black Seed in New York City has collaborated with local eatery Emily to offer a bagel Stromboli, consisting of sesame and poppy seed bagel dough wrapped around salami, mozzarella and spicy Italian peppers, and drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey. The special menu item is available for $7.25 through December.

Mooyah Burgers
Mooyah Burgers

Headquartered in Dallas, this fast-casual chain is offering guests $5 off onsite food or drink purchases when they buy $25 in gift cards through the end of the year.

Summer House Santa Monica
Anjali Pinto

This Chicago spot will host a special event on Dec. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., where Santa Claus will stop by to hear gift requests and hand out holiday treats to children.

Morton’s The Steakhouse
Landry's, Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, Morton’s The Steakhouse is serving côte de boeuf, a 36-oz. bone-in USDA Prime rib-eye brushed with garlic-herb butter for $110, through Jan. 31, 2018.

Pueblito Viejo
Pueblito Viejo

For Christmas Eve, this Miami restaurant will host showings of its live comedy show, “Trovadores,” and serve traditional Colombian dishes, like sancocho, a rich beef rib stew with potatoes, cassava, green plantains and corn.

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