For those who may be procrastinating with plans for dinner on Christmas day or Christmas Eve, there will be restaurants open in Deerfield but do not plan to go the grocery store after 6 p.m. Saturday.
on Waukegan Road will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday for those who wish to dine out according to Vickie Street at the .
For anyone who wants Christmas brunch, on Lake Cook Road and in downtown Deerfield will also be open. Egg Shell Cafe will serve from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rhapsody Cafe will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grocery stores in the area including , , and in both Highland Park and Lake Forest will close at 6 p.m. Saturday not reopen until Monday.
Though Deerfield will be quiet on Christmas, those wishing to see a movie can go to the Highland Park Theater, the Landmark Renaissance Theater in Highland Park or the Northbrook Court theaters.
Monday is a legal holiday but most retail establishments in Deerfield will be open for those looking to exchange gifts or take advantage of after Christmas sales.
Patch will have another report next week to let readers know what businesses will be open Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Those looking for a deal for New Year’s Eve may want to visit the Deerfield Chamber of Commerce Facebook page to learn about restaurant deals.
“If you look there by Dec. 31 you will be able to get a gift card and you’ll get updates on all specials at Deerfield restaurants,” Street said.