December Events at Frontier + Ina Mae: Collab Brunch, Gator Dinner, Réveillon Dinner and Holiday Catering

Frontier Brunch with Chef Jup + Chef Danny Espinoza (1072 N Milwaukee Ave)

• Saturday, December 16 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Frontier's owner and chef, Chef Jup, is joining forces with local chef Danny Espinoza for an exclusive brunch on Saturday, December 16, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm in West Town. For $58/person, attendees can savor four chef-driven dishes and two cocktails. Chef Danny will be presenting Chorizo Verde Tlayuda and Corunda Tamales, while Chef Jup prepares Shrimp & Grits and Bananas Foster Cinnamon Rolls with vanilla anglaise. Complementing the experience are handcrafted cocktails by Casamigos, featuring Cucumber Basil Blanco Margaritas and Spicy Mezcal Bloody Marias.

Frontier’s December Gator Dinner (1072 N Milwaukee Ave)

• Sunday, December 17 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

West Town’s Frontier will be hosting a Gator Dinner on Sunday, December 17 where guests can experience a four-course alligator-inspired menu. From 6:00 - 9:00 pm, guests will dine with alligator-inspired dishes being served for the first two courses, followed by whole alligator carved table-side with jambalaya, to then finally cap the feat with NOLA-style beignets. Each guest will also be provided with one welcome Swamp Water cocktail to start. Tickets are $139 per person and can be purchased by visiting Frontier's website.

Frontier’s Holiday Catering Menu (1072 N Milwaukee Ave)

• Available for pick-up on Christmas Eve and the entire month of December

Embracing the holiday spirit, Frontier presents a month-long catering service featuring holiday meats like prime rib, lamb, goat, salmon, smoked brisket, wagyu ribs, short rib, turkey, and even whole smoked chickens. Pair your selection with sides such as mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, string beans, kale salad, Brussel sprouts, stuffing, and buttered rolls. For Christmas Eve orders, visit Frontier's website. For all other orders, email jen@pioneertaverngroup.com. 

Ina Mae Tavern’s Réveillon Dinner (1415 N Wood St) 

• Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 PM

Embark on a culinary journey with Ina Mae Tavern's Réveillon Dinner, bringing the traditional New Orleans holiday feast to Wicker Park. Beginning at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 21, guests will be offered an evening filled with live music and a four-course family-style dinner, complete with NOLA-inspired options such as cajun crab cake, blackened pork loin, chicory salmon, and beignets. Each course will also be paired with a different Beam Suntory cocktail. Purchase tickets by Tuesday, December 19 by visiting Ina Mae's website.