Breaking Booze

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This just in: a companion newsflash to our highbrow piece on boozy holiday shopping. This Saturday, Chalk boutique in Evanston will be plying (of-age) holiday shoppers with champagne. And not just any champagne, but sommeliere-approved bubbles. From 1 to 4 p.m., sommeliere Shayne Kubby will be at the store, filling flutes with some hand-selected holiday cheer. [Racked Inbox]