VERY POTTER
You or someone you know owns a piece of pottery designed by Jonathan Adler. Whether it’s a chunky hippo sculpture or a multi-faced flower vase, his mid-century-inspired style is absolutely unmistakable. Haus, the Valley’s premier modern furniture and design showroom at 4821 N. Scottsdale Road, is giving you the opportunity to meet Mr. Adler himself on December 5 from 6-9pm. Adler will be on-hand to mingle with the crowd and sign any pieces purchased that night. Haus, as usual, will have a selection of fun cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on hand for guests. For more info, call 480-423-5444.

You’ve been wishing that McDonald’s would serve all-day breakfast for decades now and apparently, you’re not wishing hard enough. But thank the steakhouse Gods—Morton’s is opening its doors for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays for the first three Thursdays and Fridays in December at both Esplanade and Kierland Commons locations. The menu is limited but still includes a bevy of yummy steaks, seafood, chicken, salads, and side dishes (not to mention the legendary chocolate lava cake). While you’re there, you can get some holiday shopping done by picking up gift cards for all the meat-eaters on your list. (An extra $100 bonus gift card for every $500 in gift cards you purchase!) Lunch hours are 11:30am-2pm; reservations are required. (Esplanade, 602-955-9577; Kierland Commons, 480-951-4440)

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The harvest madness is over and Napa is settling into its second most-charming time of the year: the holidays. Charles Dickens fans and foodies should know about Dickens Nights at the Madrona Manor, a historic wine country inn located a few minutes from downtown Healdsburg. On December 8-9 and 14-24, a live choir singing carols stroll through the Madrona Manor’s restaurant, across the entire gardenesque property, and through the historic hallways outside guestrooms, spreading holiday cheer. Rates at Madrona hover around $225 to $300, and we recommend room 201 for couples—a fireplace, vintage canopy bed, bay window sitting area, and overall dark red hues would make this a holiday escape to remember. More: 800-258-4003; www.madronamanor.com