Holiday Pies at Vinegar Hill House; Roberta's Coat Drive

VINEGAR HILL — Vinegar Hill House is selling pies and cakes for the holidays. Pie flavors include: apple, grizzly bear (walnuts and cream), and dark chocolate. E-mail pies@vinegarhillhouse.com if you want to place an order (tomorrow is the last day to do so). [EaterWire]

BUSHWICK — On Monday, December 19 Roberta's will host its first annual Tiki Lodge Coat Drive from 7 - 11 PM. Bring a new or lightly used coat and receive a 10% off coupon for Bogart & More Vintage. All donations will be delivered to the NY Cares Coat Drive by Christmas Day. [Tumblr]

NOLITA — Ellabess will be open on Christmas Day, serving a $45 three-course prix fixe (which includes a "candy cane truffle"). [EaterWire]

MIDTOWN — The Duane Reade on 52nd and Broadway is getting soft serve and slushie machines. [DNA Info]

EAST VILLAGE — Gothamist learns that if you go to Ippudo in the morning or mid-afternoon, they will let you make a reservation for that evening. [Gothamist]

SPACE FOOD — While Americans bring "thermostabilized barbecue brisket" into space with them, the Dutch bring cheese. Gouda, to be specific: Dutch astronaut André Kuipers got official permission to take a whole bunch of gouda with him when he heads up to the International Space Station for six months. Eater National has all the details. [Eater National]