Shmaltz Brews, Turkey Day Dining, More on Doris Metropolitan

LGD— Starting December 6, Emeril's Delmonico will be open for lunch on Fridays only, right on through into 2014. The restaurant will debut new lunch menu items, drink specials and a three-course menu option as well. Check them out online right here. [Eaterwire]

NOLA— Booze whisperer Laura McKnight reports on five places you can toast Hanukkah this season with a pint from Shmaltz Brewing, a brewery in Clifton Park, New York that opened in July and is "known for its He'Brew craft beers." Find Shmaltz locally at both Bulldog locations, The Avenue Pub, Stein's, and Elio's Wine Warehouse. [NOLA.com]

GARDEN DISTRICT— Ralph Brennan is teaming up with the New Orleans Opera Guild Home for a new catering experience. Ralph Brennan's Catering & Events Director/chef Steven Marsella, and pastry chef Brett Gautheir, will now be in charge of creating menus to be served at the mansion for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties, dinners, and more events. [Eaterwire]

NOLA— This week Todd A. Price previews some reliable restaurant options if you're planning to dine out on Thanksgiving, including Red Fish Grill, Muriel's, Borgne and more. [NOLA.com]

QUARTER— NoDef's M.D. Dupuy journeys to international steakhouse Doris Metropolitan (620 Chartres) this week. As well as an in-house butcher shop (so you can take cuts to go), the restaurant also boasts "a walk-in cooler where Chia and Eli dry-age their own meat, which is displayed on pedestals" and "a courtyard open with their own herb garden." Doris Metropolitan is open for dinner only, 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. [NoDef]

Emeril's Delmonico [Photo: Todd Voltz]