Libertad Brunch; Cal's Liquors Closing

SKOKIE -- The Latin-American spot Libertad has added four new menu items to its brunch menu, including challah french toast with strawberry salsa and fresh mango, and pork and eggs (roasted pork loin with truffle hollandaise.) [EaterWire]
LOOP -- 54-year-old Cal's Liquors is shuttering in January. The spot hosted all sorts of musical acts through the years. [RedEye]
WEST LOOP -- Vera is making good use of its eye-popping sherry list, holding a "salute to sherry" class on January 19. Learn, sip, and nibble on paired-Tapas for $40. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH -- There's a four-week series of prix-fixe fare at SushiSamba Rio beginning January 18. Each dinner highlights a Japanese region with sake pairings for $125. [EaterWire]

[Photo: Libertad]