Cafe Lago's 25th Birthday; Best New Bars According to Thrillist

MONTLAKE — Cafe Lago is celebrating 25 years with monthly events throughout 2015. They'll start with a special New Year's Eve dinner service, serving a glass of Prosecco to every adult diner. They're also hosting a Polenta Pop-Up on January 18, with more details still to come. [EaterWire]

ARBITRARY LISTICLES — Thrillist has put together a list of Seattle's 11 Best New Bars for this year. Making the cut are Lantern Brewing, Damn the Weather, Quality Athletics, Single Shot, Tallulah's, and six more. [Thrillist]

FUNDRAISERS — Ethan Stowell, Jason Stoneburner, Lisa Dupar, Karen Jurgensen and Rachel Yang are teaming up for a fundraiser called To the Table, to benefit the Inspire Youth Project. The event takes place on January 22 and involves a five-course meal from the aforementioned chefs, plus an open bar all night. [EaterWire]