We're buying our Christmas tree today. Which means I'll be going to Target to buy the decorations as well. Every Spring I get an urge to purge and wound up throwing out just about anything that I haven't used in months. Unfortunately, holiday decorations get tossed too. I doubt keeping them will be on my list of resolutions.
One resolution that is surfacing is being 2 months ahead with our events. From conception to execution, every event needs about a six to eight week lead time to get the logistics, details and marketing completed and effective. We're fine tuning the events remaining in December and the ones coming up in January.
All this information will soon be under the
Events section on our website. But I have the details now, so why wait to give you a heads up...
Take your iPhone or if you're still a paper lover like me, your planner out and mark your calendar. Something is bound to catch your interest.
::::::: DECEMBER HOLIDAY TREATS ::::::::
Wed, Dec. 10th
Schmooze with Master Brewer Christian Ryan
[99 Beer Club Exclusive Event]
NJ's River Horse Brew Master, Christian Ryan, lives in Jersey City, and....
is giving us a formal introduction to his seasonal brews:
6 Flights of Seasonal Brews for Only $10 -
Lager - Non pasteurized Irish lager
Hop-A-Lot-Amus (tap) - Double IPA
Double White (tap) - Belgian style wheat beer
Special Ale - Extra special bitter
Belgian Freeze - Amber winter ale
Oatmeal Milk Stout - Brewer's reserve, limited edition
PLUS...
- FREE River Horse Mug
- One-on-One Talk with Master Brewer, Christian Ryan!
- 15% off all River Horse Beers for 99 Beer Club Members
This is a 99 Beer Club Exclusive Event. Become a member today, it's free to join.
Reserve Your Seat Today! Email Leah
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Sat, Dec. 13th
Chillfest Film Screening at 2:30pm"Were the World Mine"Only bar service available. No food.
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Sat, Dec. 20th
"Become A Master Mixologist"
Bartending Class 
Ever wondered what goes into the drinks that you order? From
Manhattans to Cosmopolitans, learn how to make ONE and you'll know how
to make them ALL!
Andrea, LITM's head bartender, will teach you the "Bartending Basics"...
* Learn To Use Bar Tools, Glasses & Bar Lingo
* Hands-On Training & Mixing
* Make& Taste Your Own Cocktails - 4 Drinks Included
* Holiday Cocktail Recipes: shot, hiball, martini & punch
* FREE Mixologist Kit - shaker, wine key, glasses & recipe cards
* PLUS... A Bonus DVD of the Class If You
*Enroll By Dec. 11th*
Class begins 12pm sharp.
ALL for ONLY $57 per student. Buy your ticket online.
P.S...Looking
for a great holiday gift? Buy your loved one a ticket to this class
and we GUARANTEE he or she will love you for it! Or your money back!
P.S.S....The
second class will cover "Advanced Martini Making" and the 3rd Class
will be on "Getting Creative - Using Seasonal Ingredients in Your
Drinks". Build your foundation with this first class so that you'll be
knowledgeable for the rest.
NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.
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Sat, Dec. 20th
Cate grooves his "After Party" live music with a Christmas touch*

Experience the energy and soul. $5 cover. Begins 9pm
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Thurs, Dec. 25th
~CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY~

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Wed, Dec. 31st
"New Year's Eve Hollywood Dinner "

Enjoy cocktails inspired by memorable movie characters, as well as a
6-course dinner inspired by some of the greatest directors.
*No Cover Charge, but Reservations Are A Must*
Buy Tickets Online
Seatings
are 5:30p, 8:00p and 10:30p. If you'd like to watch the ball drop
while having dinner, we recommend the 10:30p seating. You
are welcome to stay at the bar after dinner.
Dinner Menu
$89 per person with Glass of Rose Champagne
Roasted Chestnut Soup with Apple Julienne
-Gus Van Sant. Good Will Hunting "How 'bout them apples?"
Beef Tartar, Avocado, Mache, Truffle, Crispy Shallot
-Quentin Tarantino, Reservoir Dogs "Mr. White cuts off policeman's ear leaving it raw."
Chopped Asian Salad, Bean Sprouts, Snap Peas, Julienne Carrots, Sweet & Spicy Peanut Sauce
-Ang Lee, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon
Lemon Verbena Broiled Lobster Tail, Lump Crab Risotto, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Beurre Blanc
-Steven Spielberg, Jaws
Slow Braised Short Rib, Porcini Mushroom, Foie Gras, Asparagus Spears, Tornado Whipped Ramp & Potato Puree
-Victor Flemming, Wizard of Oz
Chocolate Ganache with Rose Champagne Center
Tim Burton, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Favorite Hollywood Character Cocktails
James Bond - A classic vodka martini, medium dry with a lemon twist and of course: shaken not stirred $11
Holly GoLightly - This one is purely divine, dahling! Rose champagne spiked with cherries & elderflower liqueur $9
Scarlett
O'Hara - A stiff but refreshing mix of fine bourbon, peach liqueur
& peach juice. Perfect for a high-spirited Southern belle $9
Captain
Jack Sparrow - Beware ye scurvy landlubbers! This concoction of golden
rum and lime may seem like a treasure, but it'll put a piratical
swagger in your walk! $9
Willy Wonka - This delectable treat of blueberries and chocolate will take you straight to Wonka's factory! $10
Yoda Shots - It's small. It's green. And the force is with it. $5
::::::::: THE START OF 2009 - JANUARY::::::::::::::::::
Tues, Jan. 6th
January Art Show Opening 7-10pm
Free hors d'oeuvre & $3 glasses of wine
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Wed, Jan. 14th
Rare & Exotic Winter Brews!
[99 Beer Club Event]

A special preview of our winter menu available for 99 members.
Become a member today! It's free to join, email leah@litm.com
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Thurs, Jan. 15th
WINTER FOOD & COCKTAIL MENU UNVEILED!
Be the first to try our new dishes and cocktails off our seasonal winter menu.
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Sat, Jan. 17th
Cooking Class with Chef Todd Villani
"Soups, Stocks & Sauces"

Learn the foundation of cooking and expand your culinary abilities.
Chef Todd will give you an in-depth lesson on butchering a whole
chicken, cutting the breast, using the carcass for stock and the legs
& thighs for soup.
You'll Get -
- One-on-One Training by Chef Todd Villani
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast with a Roasted Garlic Sauce, Sauteed Greens & Mashed Potatoes for Lunch
- Free Glass of Wine
- Recipe Cards
- FREE DVD of the Class for future reference
- FREE Tote Bag of goodies if Enrolled by Jan 1st, 2009.
Class begins 12:00pm Sharp.
All for ONLY $65 per student. 15% off for Alumni
Tickets available online -or- at LITM
WATCH A CLIP OF CHEF TODD'S FIRST CLASS AT LITM - CLICK HERE
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Tues, Jan. 20th
Inauguration Party

Celebrate our new President with Obama's favorite food and drinks! We'll screen the CEREMONY on the Big Screen all night.