Night life: Holiday Express blows into town

Posted November 30, 2011 10:00 pm

By Sara Hooker

Holiday Express pub crawl

All aboard for Durty Nellie's Holiday Express pub crawl Saturday, Dec. 3. For $40 per person, enjoy drinks and appetizers at Durty Nellie's before hopping on the 5:24 p.m. Holiday Express train to Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake. Transportation included. Gratuity not included. Reservations required. The train returns to Palatine at 8 p.m. Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Holiday pairings

Hit up the experts to learn about the proper wine and food pairings for your gatherings this holiday season. A wine tasting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, includes sipping and swirling, learning, small bites, mingling and holiday music. $15 per person. Reservations required. Vino 100 Chicago, 2711 N

Seasonal sippers

Get into Waterleaf's holiday spirits with the restaurant's seasonal cocktail menu. Festive drinks include the Red Appletini made with Crown Royal, sour apple schnapps and cranberry for $12. Or try the Pumpkin Spice Martini made with Vanilla vodka, pumpkin spice liqueur, coconut milk and cream for $12. Waterleaf Restaurant, in the Culinary and Hospitality Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Bvld., Glen Ellyn. (630) 942-6881 or waterleafrestaurant.com.

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