11/24 ; 12/24 ; 12/25 ; 12/31 ; 01/01/12

Check in regularly as more of Old Town's unique restaurants, bars and shops post their holiday hours and specials. You can also find out specials by visiting the Old Town Merchants and Residents Association Facebook group or following @OldTownCHI on Twitter.

SEASONAL SPECIALS

The Second City (1616 N. Wells) - Seasonal Drinks: The Red Nose - Rudolph's favorite night cap! Amaretto, Cranberry Juice and a dash of bitters served on the rocks. $6.95 | Candy Cane Martini - Take a trip down Candy Cane Lane with this cream dream of a martini. White Creme De Cocoa, Peppermint Schnapps and Cream are shaken until frosty and served up with a candy cane. $8.50 || Hot Chocolate Covered Cherry - How can dessert be so naughty yet so nice? We add Cherry Juice, Irish Cream and Buttershots to our classic Hot Chocolate mix and serve it with whipped cream and a cherry on top. $7.50 or $11.50 w/ Souvenir Mug || Holidays on the Rocks - A festive blend of Red wine, Raspberry Schnapps, Cranberry Juice and Fresh Fruit make for a delightful Sangria served over ice. $7.75 or $18.75 w/ Souvenir Glass.

Orso's Restaurant (1401 N. Wells) - Holiday Specials: Winter Wonderland Pizza Party - $16.95/Person includes House Salad, Assorted pizza (3 kinds), Tiramisu || North Pole Luncheon - $18.95/Person includes 2 hours of house wine, Appetizer (1 selection), Soup or House salad, Choice of 3 entrees, Dessert || Sleigh Bells Luncheon - $12.95/Person includes Soup and House salad, Choice of 2 entrees, Dessert, Add a bar package to any package and receive 5% off the bar package || Silver Bells Package - $28.95/Person includes Appetizers (2 selections), Soup or House Salad, Choice of 3 Entrees (served family style), Dessert || 5 Golden Rings Package - $26.95/Person includes Appetizer (1 Selection), House Salad, Choice of 2 Entrees (served family style), Dessert || Mistletoe Package - $24.95/Person includes Appetizer (1 Selection), House Salad, Entrée (1 Selection served individual, family style), Dessert.

NEW YEAR'S EVE - DECEMBER 31, 2011

Bistrot Margot (1437 N. Wells) - brunch 10am-3pm; dinner 4pm-11pm; complimentary champagne at midnight

Benchmark (1510 N. Wells) - 9pm to close; $150 Everything Included: Passed Appetizers, Premium Liquor, All Drafts, Domestic and Import Bottles, Select Red & White Wine, Champagne and Red Bull; $125 if purchased by November 30th; Tickets are sold in advance at benchmarkchicago.com

The Second City (1616 N. Wells) - Ring in the New Year at The Second City! Tickets are on sale now for The Second City Mainstage’s South Side of Heaven and The Second City e.t.c.’s Sky’s the Limit (Weather Permitting). Guests at the 10:00pm performance enjoy a champagne toast with the cast. Or check out the show at 7:00pm and get home in time to see the ball drop. It's a guaranteed good time. Tickets are $55.00 each for all shows. Box Office: 312-337-3992.

Corcoran's Pub (1615 N. Wells) - Corcoran’s will be open to the public for NYE with no Cover Charge! Champagne toast and party favors will be provided.

Mizu Yakitori & Sushi Bar (315 W. North) - a special menu and countdown with complementary glass of sparkling wine.

O'Briens Restaurant (1528 N. Wells) - New Year's Eve Dinner Specials: APPETIZERS - Loster Bisque Soup $7 or Baked Shrimp de Jonghe $9; SALAD - Citrus Salad $8 (oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, red onion & pecans
on a bed of mixed greens with raspberry vinaigrette dressing); ENTREES - Rack of Lamb $34.95 (roasted with a pecan crust with a red wine shallot sauce served with fingerling potatoes & grilled asparagus) or Seabass $24.95 (pan seared with shrimp in a lemon butter sauce over shitake mushroom risotto with sauteed baby spinach).

Zanies (1548 N. Wells) - New Year's Eve performances by comedian Mike Young from "The Late, Late Show" and The Young American Comedy Tour! 8:00 p.m. show - $30; 10:30 p.m. show - $40 (includes party favors and champagne toast).

Suite Lounge (1446 N. Wells) - will be celebrating from 9pm-3am with a Premium bar, light apps and a champagne toast at midnight...$90 pre-sale online at www.suite-lounge.com Or call 312.787.6103.

NEW YEAR'S DAY - JANUARY 1, 2012

Bistrot Margot (1437 N. Wells) - brunch 10am-4pm, dinner 4pm-9pm

Benchmark (1510 N. Wells) - opens at 11:00 a.m.

Corcoran's (1615 N. Wells) - showing all Bowl Games ; Sunday Brunch menu available until 3pm with $6 Bloody Marys & $5 Mimosas.