Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: Your Christmas Eve Do’s

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Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus ... no really here Christmas comes. So before you get all snuggled in your bed with visions of sugar plums dancing in your head, your plans to eat better have been made. Plenty of area chefs, restaurants, bars and caterers are ready to set your Christmas Eve table or invite you to come in and dine at theirs:
**REMINDER - Please call ahead to confirm status of event or offer**


Levantine Christmas Feast from Albi
This Christmas, let Albi handle the menu and pre-order your Levantine Christmas feast. Complete instructions on how to prepare each dish for your holiday table are included. A selection of our sommeliers' favorite wines are available as well as specialty cocktails meant for sharing to help spread the holiday cheer. Available for pick up between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. on December 24th. And on Christmas Eve, join Albi for a holiday edition of Chef Rafidi's Sofra menu and a la carte selections crafted just for the season. 1346 4th Street SE; exploretock.com/albi

Family-Style Christmas Eve Feast At Al Dente
Al Dente restaurant is offering a family-style feast on Christmas Eve with menu specials like chicken parmesan, gnocchi, panna cotta, and more. This menu special is $39.95 per person. December 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 3201 New Mexico Avenue NW; aldentedc.com

All Set for the Holiday
This holiday season, All Set Restaurant & Bar will offer a to-go Holiday Dinner that can feed up to four people. Priced at $175, the meal includes a choice of three mains: honey baked ham, smoked ribeye with horseradish cream, or grilled salmon with dill cream sauce. Each choice is served alongside skillet cornbread, garlic string beans, brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, and chocolate chip cookies. All orders must be placed by Sunday, December 19th at 2:00 p.m. and picked up on Thursday, December 23rd between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. or Friday, December 24th between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. 8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring MD; allsetrestaurant.com/holiday-meal-order-form 

Anju & CHIKO Peking Duck Christmas Dinner
Make this Christmas special with a feast for four from Anju & CHIKO. You'll enjoy a full peking duck, steamed bao buns, CHIKO's cumin lamb noodles, and their famous sesame custard. Wow your guests (and yourself) with an incredible dinner on the table in a few simple steps. Order your December Peking Duck Dinner for four now, delivered to your door on the 23rd.
table22.com/anju-chiko 

Christmas Eve Specials At Ambar & Ambar Clarendon
Ambar, located at 523 8th Street SE, and Ambar Clarendon, located at 2901 Wilson Boulevard, VA, will offer a variety of specials in addition to their seasonal menu on Christmas Eve.  Prepared by Executive Chef Ivan Zivkovic, festive dishes for the occasion include Beef Tenderloin with crispy roast with thyme and butter and a black pepper sauce; Lobster Risotto with shallots, aged parmesan and mascarpone; Truffle Mashed Potato with Irish butter and white truffle, as well as Broccoli Salad with cider yogurt dressing, hazelnuts and currants. These seasonal menu items can be enjoyed as part of Ambar’s Balkan without limits Dinner Experience with unlimited small plates priced at $70 per person (excluding tax and gratuity). Ambar DC and Ambar Clarendon will both be open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. ambarrestaurant.com

Christmas Eve Dinner At Bastille Brasserie & Bar
Let Bastille make the holiday merry and bright. The three-course dinner prix fixe menu includes specials like whole roasted grass-fed Angus beef filet, slow roasted turkey breast, caramelized chestnut flan, and more. The Christmas Eve dinner special is $85 per person with an additional $29 per person for wine pairings. Dinner is from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on December 24. 606 N Fayette Street, Alexandria VA; bastillerestaurant.com


Christmas Dinner Packages from Baker’s Daughter
While your plans might be changing, Baker's Daughter is still here with their ready-made holiday feasts. Ensure good tidings and cheer with the Classic Christmas Dinner package ($210, serves four to eight people) or kick it up with their Chef's Holiday Dinner menu ($320, serves six to ten people). In addition to a main entrée, each package comes with a choice of salad/soup, sides, bread and dessert. Add-ons such as breakfast menu items are available. All items available for a la carte purchase. Orders require 24-hours notice and come fully prepared with reheating instructions. Available for pick-up through January 1st at the Baker’s Daughter Eaton DC location. 1201 K Street NW; bakersdaughterdc.com

Christmas Eve at Blue Duck Tavern
Blue Duck Tavern at Park Hyatt Washington, D.C. is offering its seasonal a la carte dinner menu with festive holiday specials to tempt the palate from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th. Reservations for those wishing to dine at Blue Duck Tavern are encouraged. Advanced pre-payment with a credit card is needed for all reservations. Cancellation policy is one week prior; otherwise non-refundable. 24th and M Streets NW; 202.419.6755;
blueducktavern.com


Christmas Eve At Blue Rock
Blue Rock, Rappahannock County’s newest dining and travel destination with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge mountains, will offer festive menus to help you celebrate the holiday season The 7-course Holiday Celebration menu includes soft boiled quail eggs, scallop crudo, lobster tortellini, chocolate mole lamb, and more. The Christmas Eve dinner is $250 per person with wine pairings included. 12567 Lee Highway, Washington VA; exploretock.com/bluerockva

Boqueria’s Christmas Eve
This year, Boqueria’s Spanish tapas bar and restaurant will be open on Christmas Eve for diners looking for a place to celebrate. Both of their DC locations at DuPont and Penn Quarter will be open until 9:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. In addition to their traditional menu, they will be offering a $70 chef menu: a multi-course dining experience highlighting seasonal tapas, paella, Spanish cheese, and charcuterie. 1837 M Street NW (DuPont); 777 9th Street NW (Penn Quarter); boqueriarestaurant.com
 
Christmas Eve at Brasserie Liberté
This Christmas Eve, indulge in a festive pre-fixe menu from Brasserie LIberté for $64.95 per person. The restaurant will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 3251 Prospect Street NW; libertedc.com

Christmas Eve Tasting Menu At Bresca
The culinary team at Bresca will be offering a six-course Christmas Eve tasting menu priced at $195 per person. Chef Ryan and Bresca will be collaborating with 2020 James Beard semifinalist Chef Michael Beltran from Ariete in Miami. December 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 1905 14th Street NW; exploretock.com/bresca
 
Christmas Eve from Butchers Alley
Visit Butchers Alley and get all your holiday shopping done. Order holiday roasts like beef tenderloin, beef wellington and hams, mashed potatoes, truffle macaroni & Cheese, house-made pies, and more holiday treats. Order by December 21. 4961 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda MD; butchersalley.com/holidays

Christmas Eve Dinner at Café Riggs
Celebrate Christmas Eve in Café Riggs with a festive dinner curated by Executive Chef Patrick Curran. Enjoy a decadent three-course prix-fixe Christmas Eve dinner with innovative classics including foie gras, lobster ravioli, and beef tenderloin. Additional vegan options include a vibrant beet salad, risotto, and mille feuille. Menu will be available only on Christmas Eve, December 24th from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. 900 F Street NW; riggsdc.com/holidays-at-riggs

Hand-Crafted Local Rye Whisky To Toast Christmas
What better way to celebrate with family and friends this holiday season than with a bottle of hand-crafted, lovingly made local rye whisky? Give the gift of Virginia in a glass with Catoctin Creek Distilling Company's Roundstone Rye "Distiller's Edition” 92 Proof Whisky. Made from 100% rye grain with a fruity, fresh, and rounded spice-profile, the 92-proof version of Catoctin Creek's ever-popular Roundstone Rye is one of the smoothest sipping whiskies around. Bottles are $52.79 and can be purchased now. 120 West Main Street, Purcellville VA; BuyVirginiaRye.com

Christmas Menu At Dawson’s Market
Celebrate Christmas with a complete holiday meal with all natural fennel roasted boneless turkey breast, a pint of turkey gravy, dinner rolls, apple pie, and more. These meals feed two or more people and can be ordered now until December 18. Multiple locations; dawsonsmarket.com
 
Del Mar Christmas Eve Dinner
Celebrate the Holidays at Del Mar. Their Christmas Eve offerings include your choice of an exquisite four-course Chef's Tasting menu, or you may curate your own experience by choosing four-courses from the Christmas Eve Menu selections offered for the evening. Both options are $175 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 791 Wharf Street SW; delmardc.com

Dirty Habit's Christmas Eve Brunch & Dinner
Relax before festivities and spend Christmas Eve brunch or dinner at Dirty Habit DC inside Hotel Monaco DC in Penn Quarter. Specialty cocktails will be served all day, including Coquito (Spanish Eggnog) and the “I'm Dreaming of A White Cosmo”. Brunch will be served from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and dinner from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. dirtyhabitdc.com


Dolce Vita Christmas Eve
The just opened hotspot on 14th Street will be open for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Their entire menu will be available, as well as their special holiday menu which includes highlights like an A5 wagyu gyro and magic mushroom textures. 1908 14th Street NW;
dolcevitadc.com; [email protected]


Southern Inspired Christmas At Due South
Due South, Navy Yard’s highly acclaimed Southern inspired restaurant, is gearing up to make your Christmas a breeze. Packages serve as an easy, crowd-pleasing option for dinner. Featured menu items include pit smoked ham, green bean casserole, smoked turkey breast, brioche bread pudding, and more. Packages start at $115 for 2-4 people and $210 for 5-7 people. Order can be placed now for pick up on December 24. 301 Water Street SE (Due South) 5632 Connecticut Avenue NW (Jetties Chevy Chase); duesouthdc.com

A Mistle-Toast with Equinox
Kick off your holidays with a special Christmas Eve dinner from Chef Todd Gray at Equinox, starring a festive, plant-based, gluten-free baby kale & blood orange salad with candied walnuts, dried cranberries, and grilled avocados; a hearty Equinox-style seafood gumbo with Virginia oysters, blue crab, and Italian sausage; and a plant-based chocolate hazelnut torte with morello cherries and candied hazelnuts. 818 Connecticut Avenue NW; equinoxrestaurant.com 

Christmas with Ellē
This Christmas, Ellē is offering a surf & turf take home dinner featuring dry-aged Roseda Farms prime rib, whole roasted lobster, truffle potato gratin, and grilled & chilled winter greens. The bakery will be making panettone, stollen, potato rolls, black pepper parmesan sourdough, roulades, cheesecake, and more. Make sure you grab a quiche and some frozen scones and biscuits for the morning of the 25th. Order cut-off is Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. or until sell-out. Pick up date is Friday, December 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
3221 Mt Pleasant Street NW; eatatelle.com

Christmas Eve Dinner To-Go From Fairmont Washington DC, Georgetown
Leave the cooking to Fairmont Washington DC, Georgetown’s team. Dinner options include lobster and crawfish bisque, roasted ham, braised brisket, pan seared salmon, eggnog white chocolate torte, and more. Christmas Eve dinner to-go is $69 per person (minimum of 2 orders) and orders must be placed by December 20 to 12:00 p.m. Meals can be picked up on December 24 at 2:00 p.m. 2401 M Street NW; eventbrite.com

Federalist Pig Christmas Eve Package at Home
With Federalist Pig, you can have a holiday meal without the hassle. Menu items feature smoked turkey, smoked ham, mac and cheese, buttermilk smashed potatoes, and more. Orders must be placed by December 17th by emailing [email protected] and pickup is between 11:00 a.m and 1:00 p.m. on December 24. 1654 Columbia Road NW; federalistpig.com

Christmas Eve with the Founding Farmers Locations
Founding Farmers is offering their Christmas weekend special with menus at home and to- go. Menu items like garlic black pepper wings, butternut squash soup, roasted whole turkey, seven cheese macaroni, pecan pie, and more. This special menu requires light cooking in your kitchen and is available for pick up at all locations. Order by December 18th at 12:00 p.m. and pick up on December 24. The regular menu will also be available for dine-in. (Menu; Order here.)

The Game Sports Pub Celebrates Christmas With Menu Specials To-Go
Bring home the taste of classic Filipino favorites this Christmas from The Game. Menu specials include chicken inasal skewers, crispy pata, steamed rice, and more. The three-course meal is available for a party of two for $80 or a party of four for $150. Orders must be placed by December 20 at 5:00 p.m. for pick-up on December 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 2411 18th Street NW; tikion18th.yourtableside.com

Christmas Eve at Gravitas
This Christmas Eve, Gravitas is giving you the best present of them all with their five-course holiday menu. The feast includes dishes like caramelized onion velouté and thyme roasted duck breast. $150 per person ($35 for children twelve and under), exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations available from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. 1401 Okie Street NE; resy.com/gravitas

Inaugural Holiday Brunch
Immigrant Food+ will host two seatings of their inaugural "Holiday Brunch" at their Planet World location with the first happening on Christmas Eve from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with reservation. The secret brunch menu will feature an elevated take on festive dishes and drinks enjoyed across the world and brought to you by Chef Enrique Limardo and Chef Mile Montezuma. When guests book their table on Tock, the IF+ team will start sending some hints about what's on the secret menu.
925 13th Street NW; [email protected]; immigrantfood.com

Christmas Eve Lunch and Dinner At Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Joe’s Seafood will be open for lunch and dinner for dine-in only on Christmas Eve offering their regular menu. Some featured menu options include large Florida stone crab claws, seared ahi tuna salad, beef wellington, and more. Come on December 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 750 15th Street NW; joes.net/dc
 
Christmas Eve Celebration at Kinship
Kinship is offering dinner service for Christmas Eve with a five-course tasting menu for dine in or a four-course meal to-go. Highlights of the menu includes fried Hungarian flatbread, Kendall Farms crème fraiche, stuffed bobo farm chicken, and more. 1015 7th Street NW; exploretock.com/kinship


La Bise Christmas Eve
The newly opened La Bise will be offering modern, seasonal interpretations of classic French fare this Christmas Eve. The three-course, prix fixe menu is priced at $75 per person, excluding gratuity and tax. It will be served from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24th. Menu options include winter squash soup, beef tartare, rohan duck breast, pork belly, yuzu tart, and more. 800 Connecticut Avenue NW; 202.463.8700;
labisedc.com


La Famosa Christmas Eve
Chef Joancarlo Parkhurst and the La Famosa team will offer an expansive Puerto Rican feast for at-home celebrations this holiday season. Designed to feed six people, the family-style holiday meal features slow-roasted pernil, pasteles de yucca, arroz con gandules (rice & pigeon peas), mantecaditos and besitos de coco, a 750mL bottle of Coquito, and your choice of vanilla flan or tres leches cake for dessert. Priced at $225, the menu will be available beginning Monday, November 29th through the end of the Christmas season, which traditionally concludes in Puerto Rico on Three Kings Day (Thursday, January 6th). A selection of La Famosa favorites such as savory pastelillos, mofongo, tostones, and more will be sold a la carte in addition to the following holiday menu items. All orders must be placed with seventy-two hours’ notice. Orders can be picked up at the restaurant. located at 1300 4th Street SE;
exploretock.com/lafamosa


A Grand Holiday Christmas Eve Experience at L'Auberge Chez Francois
Join the team at L’Auberge Chez Francois for their very festive and always anticipated celebratory Christmas Eve Experience for in-house dining and to-go. The grand holiday 7-course experience celebration of Christmas Eve will feature delectable beef wellington, sumptuous saumon soufflé, lobster martini, and other Chef Jacques curated holiday cuisine. Prices range from $125.00 to $144.00 per person. The first seating is at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the second seating is from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the third seating is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The to-go experience offers Chef Jacques holiday specials for 2 ($200), 4 ($470), or 6 ($510). 332 Springvale Road, Great Falls VA; laubergechezfrancois.com (dine-in) exploretock.com/laubergechezfrancois (to-go)

Christmas Eve at Le Diplomate
On Christmas Eve at the bustling 14th street brasserie, executive chef Greg Lloyd will be presenting French-inspired specials available a la carte. Specials will include smoked trout rillettes with fingerling potato salad and riesling gelee, roasted beet salad with za’atar yogurt, mache, hazelnut, and banyuls vinaigrette, turkey roulade with wild rice, cherries, and sauce supreme, the classic French dish filet de boeuf Rossini with wild mushrooms, brioche, foie gras, and truffle jus, and for dessert, bûche de Noël Forêt-Noire (dark chocolate mousse and morello cherry). Add fresh black Burgundy truffles to any dish for $30. The prix fixe menu will be available on Christmas Eve from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Le Diplomate will also be open for brunch 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and midday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Specials will only be served at dinner from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. 1601 14th Street NW; lediplomatedc.com

Christmas Eve Dine-In and To-Go with Lena’s
Let Lena's take something off your to-do list this holiday. Order a Christmas Meal Package to-go or make a reservation to dine in on Christmas Eve. Lena's will be open on Christmas Eve 11:00 a.m. to midnight featuring a special Christmas menu (the regular menu will be available as well). Reservations required for dine-in. Menu items include roasted garlic pork loin, slow-roasted prime rib, baked alfredo mac & cheese, and more. Or, if you’re looking for an affordable option to dine at home this Christmas without the hassle of cooking, Lena’s has got you covered. The last day to order is December 21st. Guests can call Lena's or place orders online. Order pickups will be scheduled for Christmas Eve 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Christmas Day 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When ordering online, select the day and time you would like to pick up your order before ordering. All orders are hot and ready to be served. Dine at home Christmas package is $69 and serves a party of four. 401 E Braddock Road, Alexandria VA;
lenaswoodfire.com

MITA Christmas at Home
This Christmas season, Chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora at MITA have created a vegetable-forward feast for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Indulge in a tasting journey that includes a bountiful vegetable pot pie made with celery root, maitake mushrooms, green peas, carrots, and served with a hearty roasted vegetable gravy. Accompaniments for the feast include a wild rice mix, mashed potato gratin, Brussel sprouts casserole, house-made brioche, and pumpkin cheesecake for the grand finale. Priced at $85 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity). Orders can be placed via Tock. Pick-up is available on Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. 1280 4th Street NE; exploretock.com/mita


Modena Christmas Eve Menu
Modena will be offering a three-course, prix fixe seasonal menu priced at $75 per person, excluding gratuity and tax, which will be served from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 24th. Prepared by Executive Chef John Melfi, menu options include baccalá carpaccio, marinated burrata, black garlic molasses glazed king salmon, fairytale pumpkin & goat cheese ravioli, and more. The Christmas menu will be available for dine-in or carryout throughout the evening on Friday, December 24th. 1100 New York Avenue NW; 202.216.9550;
modenadc.com


Mon Ami Gabi Christmas Eve
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda will be open on Christmas Eve from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m. offering the regular a la carte menu for normal dine-in, delivery, and carry-out. Guests can enjoy a complimentary single Profiterole when wearing a Santa hat for dine-in only. For carryout only, guests can order a nine-inch Bûche de Noël for $75 plus tax (gratuity not included) and it serves six to eight people. Orders must be placed two days prior to intended pickup, and the last day to place an order is December 24th. Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda will be closed on Christmas Day. Mon Ami Gabi - Reston will also be open on Christmas Eve from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., where guests can enjoy a complimentary single Profiterole when wearing a Santa hat for dine-in only. Guests can also order the Bûche de Noël by the slice, delighting in this cake swirled with semi-sweet Chocolate Mousse, topped with rich fudge frosting, and decorated with sugared cranberries, “mushrooms” made of meringue, and rosemary branches dusted with pearl powder, available for dine-in or carryout. Mon Ami Gabi - Reston will be open for regular hours for dine-in, carryout and delivery on Christmas Eve. Mon Ami Gabi - Reston will be closed on Christmas Day. 7239 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD; 11950 Democracy Drive, Reston, VA; monamigabi.com/bethesdamonamigabi.com/reston/

A Splendid Christmas Eve Feast At No Goodbyes
Go all out this year with the Christmas Eve dinner complete with shellfish towers, prime rib, whole roasted duck, and a very merry Buche de Noel. Seatings are available from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. opentable.com
 
Christmas Eve ’21 Dinner For Dine-In And To-Go At Nobu DC
Nobu DC is offering sushi, sashimi, cocktails and much more to make this Christmas Eve special for dine-in and takeout. Enjoy Nobu’s unique selection of sakes, sake cocktails, and Japanese whiskeys while you eat seafood so fresh that it could be right off the boat. 2525 M Street NW; noburestaurants.com
 
Christmas Made Easy By Neighborhood Provisions
Neighborhood Provisions is hosting holiday goodies to make your dinner preparations easy and delicious. Featured menu items include mini crab cakes, jumbo shrimp cocktail, roasted butternut squash, whole roasted beef tenderloin, Berkshire smoked ham, eggnog cake, and more. Place your order now for pickup or delivery from December 22 through December 24. Multiple locations; nrgprovisions.com/christmas

Christmas Eve Meal Specials At Ottoman Taverna
Ottoman Taverna is open on Christmas Eve, and you can enjoy signature a-la-carte menus or the four-course pre-fixe menu for $34.95. Featured menu items include the mixed grill platter and a Trip to Turkey special. December 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 435 I Street NW; ottomantaverna.com


Stable Christmas Eve 
Stable will be open for Christmas Eve dinner. During both dinner services, the fondue prix-fixe option will be available in addition to the regular menu. The white truffle add-on to Stable's fondue will be available during dinner services. Hours for Christmas Eve dinner will be 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. (last seating). 1324 H Street NE; 202.733.4604; stabledc.com 

Christmas Eve Dine-In And To-Go Menus At Summer House Santa Monica
Summer House Santa Monica - North Bethesda is offering dine-in and to-go specials available for Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve for dine-in services enjoy the regular a la carte menu. A special, limited brunch menu will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A carryout festive multi-course holiday meal for four will also be available for $269.95, plus tax (gratuity not included) with options to add additional guests. The package features the All-Natural Tenderloin Roast with a cracked pepper and herb crust. All orders must be placed by December 19 at 12:00 p.m. Dine-in is available from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the to-go package pick-up will be from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on December 24th. exploretock.com/summerhouse

Christmas Eve Annual Family-Style Chinese Menu From Tiger Fork
Blagden Alley’s Cantonese restaurant Tiger Fork will be open for the 5th year in a row, offering a family-style holiday feast, available for dine-in on Christmas Eve. The ultimate family-style feast ($75 per person, minimum of 2 guests) will feature creamy tofu, hot and sour soup, Hong Kong pan fried noodles, seafood fried rice, a BBQ plate, and more. Seatings will be available on December 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 922 N Street NW; resy.com/tiger-fork

Tiki TNT Christmas To-Go
This holiday season, Executive Chef Steve Kim of Tiki TNT is inviting you to join him in a delicious tradition with a special to-go menu. Growing up the son of Korean immigrants, Kim loved to cook the customary Korean dishes of his heritage for his family around Christmas. Kim is conjuring up the tastes of his youth, melding it with Asian and French influences to create innovative, gastronomic dishes with the Christmas Takeout Dinner for Two for $65. The menu features Korean double fried orange chicken, confit duck fried rice, vegetarian spring rolls, and more. Please order on Resy and a twenty-four hours advance notice is required. The Christmas Takeout Dinner for Two is available beginningThursday, December 2nd. 1130 Maine Avenue SW; tikitnt.com

To-Go From Trummer’s
Trummer’s will offer a to-go Christmas Eve dinner for pickup on Thursday, December 23rd. The family-style menu features Anson Mills skillet cornbread with whipped honey butter, baby kale salad, honey baked ham with cranberry sauce, whipped red skin mashed potatoes, roasted chestnut stuffing, honeynut squash, and sweet potato pie. Priced at $296, the meal feeds roughly six people and includes reheating instructions. 7134 Main Street, Clifton VA;
toasttab.com/trummers