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BUCKTOWN—Citing popular demand, Takashi will extend its stay to January 2 and 3. The news was tweeted earlier today and urges people to make reservations soon. You can view the final omakase menu here. [EaterWire]
WEST LOOP—Charles Joly will be serving up drinks next Wednesday, December 17 at the izakaya in Momotaro's lower level. The event, which will see 20% of proceeds help out the restaurant industry charity Un86'd, will be Joly's first local event since leaving The Aviary in October. The event will also feature complimentary appetizers and run from 6:00 p.m until 9:00 p.m. The izakaya will be open until 11:00 p.m. that evening.[EaterWire]
THE LOOP—Head to Toni Patisserie & Café on Saturday, December 13 to celebrate their twentieth anniversary which will feature free cake while it lasts and a $20 gift card for every twentieth guest at both locations (Chicago and Hinsdale). [EaterWire]
WEST TOWN—Roots Handmade Pizza will feature several bourbon barrel aged beers at their "Let's Drink Beer & Eat Pizza: Bourbon Barrel Aged Edition" event next Tuesday, December 16. Remember to mention "Bourbon Barrel Aged Edition" to your server or bartender to get 20 percent off all Quad Cities malt crust pizzas. [EaterWire]