Sunday December 9top

Festival of Latkes

David Siegel and his conspirators in the monthly East Side Dining Club project return with a festive feast centering on the humble latke—crafted outta everything from Yukon gold spuds and parsnips to sweet potatoes and apples, and served with Festival-of-Light-worthy sides like braised beef cheeks and halibut gravlax. Who’s jealous of Santa now? Nobody. Visit eastsidediningclub.com to reserve your seat. Victory, 3652 SE Division St., 236-8755. 7 pm. $55, plus gratuity, per guest. Map

Sunday Brunch with Santa

Bluehour has hosted many a star in its sleek Pearl District dining room, from Ozzy Osbourne and Jennifer Aniston to John Kerry. But never such a lofty personage as the Man in Red himself. This Sunday, Santa crashes Bluehour’s brunch. Butter St. Nick up with a plate of eggs Sardou or a buttermilk waffle with mascarpone before you ask him for a fast sale on your SoWa condo. You can even pose for a few glamour shots with the jolly old chap between bites. Call 226-3394 or visit opentable.com to reserve your seat. Bluehour, 250 NW 13th Ave., 226-3394. 11 am-2 pm. Regular menu prices. Map

Monday December 10top

Olive Oil Celebration

Where would we be without good olive oil, folks? In a dry, bland world, that’s for sure. Fratelli’s Paul Klitsie and Mark Cuneo team up with Toro Bravo’s John Gorham, Alex Munoz (Provista) and Pascal Thureau (Fenouil) to tip their toques to the slippery golden stuff with a big, fat virgin olive oil dinner. Diners can sample Italian and Spanish oils that were pressed this season, and then move on to dishes like a confit of prawns with ruby grapefruit and olive-oil mayo and olive-oil slow-cooked pork shoulder, among other delights.  Fratelli, 1230 NW Hoyt St., 241-8800. 6:30 pm. $55, $80 with wine. Map