Beer & Toy Wonderland; Tela's Gift Baskets

POPLAR — This weekend, hit the Institute Bar for their Christmas Beers and Toy Wonderland. They're decorating their second floor in tribute to the old toy department at Wanamaker's (if you never got to experience it, expect a lot of Legos), and even saving you from tedium and paper cuts by offering gift-wrapping services ($2 per gift) while you drink. Tap list is full of Christmas brews, of course, like Troegs Mad Elf and Weyerbacher Winter. The spectacle runs Friday, December 18 through Sunday, December 22; get full details here. [EaterWire]

FRANCISVILLE — Tela's Market and Kitchen is now offering gift baskets featuring some of the favorite gourmet goods on their shelves. They're making things easy on you by extending the simple choice of small ($50) or large ($100), and including Foam Floaterie cookies, preserves, cured meats, and more. Order by phone or in person by Sunday, December 22 and allow for 48 hours turnaround time. [EaterWire]