Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) Eddie Merlot’s is bringing elevated dining to the holiday season with a limited-time Holiday Menu, available Nov. 3 through Jan. 4 at all locations. The menu features premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood and seasonal wine pairings, offering a special occasion dining experience for holiday gatherings, date nights and celebrations.

Featured entrées include:
Garlic Chili Tomahawk Ribeye – 34 oz. Certified Angus beef long-bone ribeye marinated in fresh garlic chili oil, designed to serve two
Surf & Turf – 6 oz. filet mignon paired with a petite cold water lobster tail
Pan-Roasted Salmon with Crispy Lobster Risotto Cake – Served with passion fruit butter sauce and grilled asparagus
Braised Short Rib – Paired with heirloom carrots, fingerling potatoes, cipollini onions and red wine demi-glace
Elk Chop – Pan-seared double-bone elk chop with sautéed fennel, cremini mushrooms and red wine reduction

Eddie Merlot’s is also making holiday gifting easier. From Nov. 16 through Jan. 3, guests who purchase $100 in gift cards online will receive $25 in bonus cards to use toward a future visit from Jan. 4 through March 6, excluding Feb. 12-14.

2) Greco Truly Greek (one of my favorite restaurants) is giving one more thing to be thankful for this November, and giving Thanksgiving a little Greek treatment and introducing The Turkey Gyro. The classic Gobbler sandwich has become ubiquitous on menus, so why not switch things up a bit with this new take on a Greek street food favorite? Turkey is spinning on the rotisserie at Greco, ready to be stacked with cranberry. tzatziki, cabbage slaw, fries, all wrapped in their warm pita. Gluten free pita options are available now as well. This is available November 1 to November 30 at all Greco locations: Back Bay (Newbury Street), Downtown (Milk Street), Seaport (Pier 4), TD Garden Hub Hall, and the Burlington Mall.