EAT
New French
Brasserie 54 by LM 5420 N. Clark St. 773-334-9463
Chef Brad Phillips brings a new menu to the Andersonville spot. Check out some of the dishes like mussels and frites ($11) or pan-roasted cod ($14). 5-11 p.m.
Souped Up
The Hideout 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433
Enjoy some tasty comfort food as chefs from Swim Cafe, Milk & Honey and La Sirena Clandestina whip up soups based on the theme "green" at the kickoff for the weekly Soup & Bread series, which benefits Casa Catalina Food Pantry. DJ Damon Locks spins. Donations accepted. 5:30-8 p.m.
Daily Deal
Nacional 27 325 W. Huron St. 312-664-2727
Start the new year off right with a $20.13 three-course menu including choices such as chicken empanadas, mahi mahi tacos and skirt steak. The River North restaurant offers the deal Mondays through Thursdays all month long. 5-9:30 p.m.
DRINK
Pint and a Play
Haymarket Pub & Brewery 737 W. Randolph St. 312-638-0700
What does the '70s rock duo behind seven platinum albums have to do with the biblical creator of the universe? Find out at Drinking & Writing's "God vs. Hall & Oates" a show by former Neo-Futurists that combines literature with plenty of booze. $15. 8 p.m.
DO
Hat Trick
Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre 1650 N. Halsted St. 312-335-1650
See Emmy-nominated actor Jimmy Smits, of "The West Wing,""Dexter" and "Sons of Anarchy" fame, in his Chicago theater debut. He stars in "The Motherf**ker with the Hat," a show about a recovering alcoholic on an incompetent quest for vengeance after he finds another man's hat in his apartment. $48. 7:30 p.m.
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
West Loop restaurant Moto celebrates its ninth anniversary by scaling back to opening day prices for a $160 15-course tasting menu through Jan. 11: 312-491-0058.
Samantha Nelson is a RedEye special contributor.
