Locals Offer Ideas for New Year's Eve Parties (and Hangover Brunch)

Booze News—MLive's Ian Thibodeau stopped by Rubbed in Corktown to speak with co-owner Abbey Markell about a very important meat slicer as well as the menu, but the reporter also got an update on the deli's liquor license. Markell tells Thibodeau that they should have a liquor license by spring or early summer 2015. [MLive]

BunchWire—Yemans St. in Hamtramck is hosting a New Year's Day Pajama Jam Brunch Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The best part? You can wear pajamas. The owners are requesting an RSVP by email but walk-ins will be accepted. "Shake off your New Years hang over with some hipster potatoes, maybe some Peanut Butter Pancakes with Strawberry and Port wine sauce and crushed peanuts, or if your just in the mood for small plates, how bout some beignets with jam!" In the meantime, check out the full menu. [EaterWire]

Promotions—Zoup! Fresh Soup Company is kicking off National Soup Month in January by raising money to fight childhood hunger. Throughout the month of January the company will provide a complimentary 8-ounce side of soup for every $2+ donation towards Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign. [EaterWire]

New Year's Eve—While we at Eater Detroit have put together a rather extensive list of New Year's parties, more and more events keep popping up in the city. Kat Rembacki rounds up a few of the more interesting ones in a new post that promises parties "for every personality." [Core Detroit]