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WICKER PARK—Soup and Bread, the meal and benefit held intermittently at The Hideout, returns Saturday with some very special guests—including Doug Sohn, who's providing some Hot Doug's memorabilia. Smoque, Publican Quality Meats, and more will also be on hand for a $20 suggested donation. In related news, Sohn and Ina Pinkney will hold a chat and book sale on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Bookends and Beginnings in Evanston. [Reader/EaterWire]
MOUNT PROSPECT—A suburban Billy Goat Tavern will shutter on Dec. 15 in Randhurst Village. The decision is reportedly "a cooperative one" between the Goat and the shopping center. [Daily Herald]
LOGAN SQUARE—Not even hipsters can escape rampaging Santas anymore. SantaCon, the bar-hopping flash mob of people dressed in Santa suits, is heading to the square on Saturday. [DNAinfo]
EVERYWHERE—What gift are you buying for the food enthusiast in your life? The newest A La Card deck, featuring 52 individual cards that are gift certificates to notable local restaurants, is now available for purchase. [EaterWire]
