No, not the jolly old fat man, the guy at the reservations desk. Give yourself the present of not having to cook. But youd better make those reservations soon, because once the books are full even St. Nick himself wont be able to get you a table.
At Chef Allens in Aventura, original Mango Gangster Allen Susser is cooking up a three-course dinner. Starters include pastrami-cured salmon with mustard green salad, entrees include wood-grilled lamb chops with curried root vegetables and red wine sauce, and desserts include apple tart tatin with spiced calabaza ice cream and pomegranate syrup.
Fri., Dec. 24, 6-10 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 25, 6-10 p.m., 2010