2021 Holiday Offers for Christmas and New Years

The holidays are a great time to plan warm reunions with family and friends. But all of these things take time and effort.

That’s why the holidays are a great time to consider leaving the cooking to someone else. Better yet, you can support local restaurants at the same time.

Here is a list of locally owned and operated restaurants offering something special for the holidays.

Aria
Saint Kate Arts Hotel
139 E. Kilbourn Avenue, (414) 270-4422
saintkatearts.com
[Read more]Aria takes reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 24 and 25. Guests can choose between a special pre-set holiday menu (with a choice of prime rib or tenderloin) or the standard Aria menu. Reservations can be made online or by phone.

Aria also accepts reservations for the New Years Eve dinner between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Choose from Aria’s standard menu or an enhanced menu (featuring oysters, seafood, fillets, and more). Reservations can be made online or by phone.

The Butcher’s Flank
330 E. Menomonee Street, (414) 273-3375
Bavettelaboucherie.com
[Read more]Bavette will offer Christmas dinners prepared for four with a choice of Roast Beef Tenderloin with Thyme and Garlic ($ 240) or Roast Pork Bone with Fennel Pollen ($ 192). Accompaniments for both include a bordelaise sauce, a potato gratin with black garlic and celeriac, roasted mushrooms with kale and raw ham, a salad of pickled apples, dried cherries, nuggets and blue cheese, rolls and cultured butter, and a sticky marmalade, ginger and nutmeg cake for dessert. Meats will require cooking (instructions included), with fully prepared sides that can be reheated and served. Both meals will be offered in servings of 4 (please order for 4, 8 or 12, etc.). The order deadline is December 15th with pickup on December 23rd and 24th. All orders can be placed online, by phone or by email ([email protected]).

Hot and eaten New Years Eve dinners will also be available. Each meal serves two for $ 120. Meals include veal osso bucco; celeriac and black truffle lasagna, topped with crab breadcrumbs; roasted raab broccoli; citrus, pomegranate and goat cheese salad; rolls and cultured butter; and sacher torte with raspberries and whipped cream for dessert. The order deadline is December 17th with pickup on December 30th and 31st. All orders can be placed online, by phone or by email ([email protected]).

Black shoe bakery
Pickup @ Blue’s Egg Milwaukee
317 N. 76th St., (414) 299-3180
bluesegg.com
A variety of holiday desserts and baked goods from Black Shoe Bakery will be available for pre-order online starting Monday, December 13 (with pickup starting December 16).

Offers will include 9-inch pies, including lime, apples and pecans ($ 20 to $ 22); buns (six for $ 6 or a dozen for $ 12); 6-inch cakes including spices, red velvet, and German chocolate ($ 36); retro cookie boxes with peanut blossoms (4), stained glass cookies (4), and mint snowballs (4) for $ 24; chocolate cookie boxes with hot cocoa cookies (4), chocolate chips (4) and salted brown butter chocolate chip cookies (4) for $ 24; boxes of nut cookies including Nutella rugelach (4), pecan snowballs (4) and cranberry-pistachio shortbread (4) for $ 24; and cinnamon buns with cream cheese frosting (four for $ 18).

Order pickup will be available Wednesday, December 16 through Thursday, December 23 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at the Blue’s Egg sidewalk (located behind the restaurant at 320 N. 77th St.).

Embers restaurant
1101 S. 2nd St., (414) 212-8843
Braiselocalfood.com
[Read more]Braise is currently taking reservations for their very special New Years Eve dinner, which includes four courses for $ 70 per person. Courses include polenta with mushroom stew; grilled endive and pear salad; a choice of beef braised in red wine, seared scallops or grilled wild mushrooms; and a choice of crème brûlée with saffron orange, boca negra or opera cake. Half-bottle or large-bottle wine pairings are also available. Make your reservation online.

Ca’Lucchenzo
6030 W. North Ave., (414) 312-8968
calucchenzo.com
[Read more]Ca’Lucchenzo will be offering a five-course New Years Eve tasting menu (starting at $ 95 per person). Reservations can be made online. A deposit of $ 10 per person is required to secure your reservation.

Dandan
360 E. Erie St., (414) 488-8036
dandanmke.com
[Read more]For the very first time, Dandan will offer take out his Christmas Eve-worthy three-course Peking Duck dinner. The meal includes wonton soup, duck breast with pancakes, and the pleasure of eating duck legs (for two to three people for $ 82). Orders must be placed online before December 15th to be picked up on December 23rd.

The Dark Room (TDR)
Saint Kate Arts Hotel
139 E. Kilbourn Avenue, (414) 276-8686
saintkatearts.com
[Read more]If you’re planning to go all out (with friends) for a truly memorable New Years Eve, you might as well go all out in Saint Kate. They offer their clients a very special New Years Eve group package that includes one night stay in six rooms (December 31 – January 1), New Years Eve dinner with aperitif for 12 at Giggly and a chef- private dining experience organized for 12 in The Dark Room. There is also a private area reserved for live music and cocktails at the after dinner bar (includes two bottles of champagne) and a free late check out at 2:00 PM. Reservations can be made online.

EsterEv
360 E. Erie St., (414) 488-8036
Esterev.com
[Read more]EsterEv offers in-place and take-out dining options to celebrate both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

Enhance your Christmas or New Year’s Eve with a take-out caviar service. The indulgent offer includes an ounce of private label Rare Tea Cellars Kaluga, crème fraîche tater tots, a brown butter egg salad, shallots and chives ($ 75). Christmas orders must be placed before December 21 for a pickup on December 23. New Year’s orders must be placed by December 27 for pickup on December 30. Orders can be placed online.

Dinners by reservation are available on December 26, 29, 30 and 31 (with seats at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m.). The eight-course menu features indulgent items from the Rush Creek Reserve and foie gras, truffle, lobster and Wagyu steak caviar ($ 120 per person; $ 55 wine pairings available). Reservations can be made online.

Mason Street Grill
425, rue E. Mason, (414) 298-3131
Masonstreetgrill.com
[Read more]Mason Street Grill is accepting reservations for the New Years Eve dinner on December 31 between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. The evening will include live music and a midnight champagne toast. Private dining rooms are available for family gatherings. Reservations can be made online or by phone.

Miss Molly coffee and pastry shop
9201 Center Street West, (414) 249-5665
missmollyscafe.com
[Read more]Miss Molly’s offers hot meals and snacks for Christmas and New Years Eve. Both include everything you need for a holiday meal, in portions for two ($ 120) or four ($ 240). You can view the full menus and place your order online. Christmas meal order deadline is December 19 with pickup December 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. New Years Eve orders must be placed by December 26 with pickup on December 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Pfister Hotel
424 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 273-8222
thepfisterhotel.com
[Read more]Christmas brunch at the Pfister returns on December 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It starts with a choice of free Bloody Mary or mimosa, followed by their popular buffet of seafood, cheeses, carved meats, omelets and more. The price is $ 27 for children (3-10 years old) and $ 69 for adults. See all the details online. Reservations are required and can be made by phone at (877) 704-5340 or (414) 935-5950. Credit card guarantee required with 48 hour cancellation notice required or full amount charged.

History Hill BKC
5100 W. Bluemound Road, (414) 539-4424
storyhillbkc.com
[Read more]Story Hill BKC will be offering a BKC Christmas take-out dinner featuring a two-pound Angus roast beef for two, with a casserole of green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese and hasselback sweet potatoes ($ 100). Add-ons include Mushroom Lasagna ($ 25) and Desserts from Black Shoe Bakery (see order details above). Orders must be received by Thursday, December 16, with a pickup from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 23.