Half Acre's New IPA, Blackbird Closed for Party; More

NORTH CENTER—Half Acre Beer Co. will release Daily Double, its new India Pale Ale, at noon this Friday, Jan. 6 on site at the brewery in 22-ounce bombers and growlers. The beer was made in honor of their friend Terry Daly, who passed away suddenly. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Blackbird will be closed for dinner on Jan. 6 for a private party. Lunch will go until 2 p.m. [EaterWire]

BUCKTOWN—On Jan. 24, Lillie's Q converts into a Mexican pop-up by sous chef Jose Landa, who will prepare a six-course meal paired with 5 Rabbit Brewing's beers. [EaterWire]

NOBLE SQUARE—The Butcher & Larder just got in mutton from Slagel Family Farm. [EaterWire]

LINCOLN PARK—It's not freezing, but it's still cold out so warm up with Mon Ami Gabi's winter soup flight. Get three soups (onion au gratin, four mushroom and cream of root vegetable) for $5.95 throughout January. [EaterWire]

ANDERSONVILLE—Big Jones' first Bourbon Society dinner, dubbed "A Kentucky Tavern's Winter Evening, ca. 1840," will take place Jan. 25, starting with a cocktail reception at 6:30. The dinner will feature Jim Beam's small-batch bourbons and cost $48 a person, including tax and tip. [EaterWire]