New Decatur Tavern; Tip Jar Thefts; Holiday Wine Tasting

DECATUR — In the former Scoreboards space, Mason's Tavern is set to open early next year, per Tomorrow's News Today. Details are scarce, but the new venture, a part of the Concentrics Restaurants group, "is going to be a neighborhood tavern." [TNT]

AVONDALE ESTATES — An advisory from the Avondale Estates Police Department says a suspect has stealing tip jars from local businesses, according to Decaturish. "In each incident, the suspect has been described as a black female wearing a camouflage jacket/shirt. One location further described the subject as being approximately 5'6 in height and about 110 pounds, with short black hair that has a red tint. Also in both cases, the suspect was last seen being driven away by a black male in a small Honda, possibly an Accord, green to greenish-blue in color." Anyone with information should call (404) 291-4526. [Decaturish]

OLD FOURTH WARD — Across the Street is hosting a holiday wine tasting this Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For $15, guests can enjoy samples from eight select wines plus light bites created by chef/owner Ali Wild. The fee is applied as a credit toward dinner or with the purchase four or more bottles from the market located next door. [EaterWire]