Beer dinner
Monday, Dec. 12
A four-course dinner with beer pairing from 3rd Sign Brewery out of Waunakee. Menu: Slow braised pork shoulder; clove and molasses pork belly over root vegetable hash; seared pork tenderloin with risotto; and cranberry/apple crumble topped with 5-year aged cheddar. Tickets ($50) at tinyurl.com/beerporkdinner. At Off Broadway Drafthouse, 5404 Raywood Rd.; doors open at 5:30 pm.
Waffles with Santa
Saturdays, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17
Take the fam out to breakfast and meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Breakfast (by Yola’s Cafe) includes waffles with toppings, scrambled eggs, sausage links and fresh fruit. There will also be face painting and crafts. Tickets ($15) at tinyurl.com/waffleswsanta. At Dream Kitchens, 5117 Verona Rd.
Battle of the chocolates
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 11
Sample more than three dozen gourmet chocolate bars and vote for best in show. From 11 am to 3 pm at Metcalfe’s Market Hilldale, 726 N Midvale Blvd., and West Towne, 7455 Mineral Point Rd. Free.
