The Holiday Food Experiment

Sample the holiday-inspired creations of 25 amateur chefs at this festive cook-off. There's a waiting list for competitors, but you can still buy tickets and taste your way through the dishes and vote for standouts in sweet and savory categories—previous years' entries have included bourbon-battered turkey and goat kjottkaker (Norwegian meatballs). After you've had your fill, enjoy a discounted Scotch digestif ($TK) at the Bell House bar.