Classic Creole, Sips of the Season, Drink & Learn

NOLA— The Times-Pic urges readers to "revisit classic Creole" for the holidays, including restaurants specializing in "old-fashioned comforts" like Mr. B's, Galatoire's, Tableau, and more. [NOLA.com]

NORTH SHORE— This Friday, December 13, "Sips of the Season" returns for its second year in Old Mandeville. The cocktail stroll stops at 14 or so businesses for festive libations, including The Barley Oak and Old Rail Brewing Company. The Times-Pic has all the info you need to know before you go. [NOLA.com]

QUARTER— Booze whisperer Anne Berry reports that Elizabeth Pearce, boozy tour guide and co-author of The French Quarter Drinking Companion, is kicking off a new type of booze lecture, Drink & Learn's "New Orleans Experience," tomorrow, December 12, at Broussard's Empire Bar. Pearce will talk while Paul Gustings slings five libations. $50/ticket. [WhereYat]

Broussard's Empire Bar [Photo: Brasted]