5 Things

Good morning, Douglaston.

The holidays are upon us. Today, Patch will post a list of restaurants that will remain open on Christmas Day as well as the rundown of holiday prayer services in Douglaston.

This morning, drop back by the site for Carol Brock’s Notes from a Food Diva column. In her latest piece, the culinary maven writes about a variety of topics, including a trip to Manhattan’s Eataly and the favorite treats of two past presidential candidates.

And be sure to stop by the site on Sunday to view photos of local homes that have been decorated for the holidays.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today:

1. At 8:30 a.m., read Notes from a Food Diva.

2. Keep an eye out today for Patch’s list of restaurants that will stay open on Christmas Day as well as a post on local holiday prayer services.

3. Drop back by at noon for this week’s Sold! column and view homes recently purchased in the community.

4. The Douglaston Little Neck Library will offer today at 10:30 a.m.

5. The Attic is hosting , during which a total 10 local bands will battle it out for prizes, at 4 p.m. on Saturday.