Dec. 17, 2024

This paid piece is sponsored by JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars.

Whether you’re ready to toast 2025 or continue making the most of the year that was, a trip to JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars needs to be on your list in the coming days.

Here are our top 10 ways to connect with the JJ’s team yet this year:

Stock up for the season

Hosting a Christmas gathering? Looking ahead to New Year’s Eve? The pros at JJ’s are waiting to help you select adult beverages that perfectly complement your menu. Curious about THC beverages? The experts can guide you there too.

Take a long lunch

JJ’s Bar is the perfect spot to escape for lunch, whether you’re on business or out for fun. It opens at 11:30 a.m. for lunch Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch happy hour runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with all sandwiches 20 percent off.

Satisfy your sweet tooth

Once you’ve tasted a holiday cookie box from The Boozy Bakery, it will become an annual tradition. Order now before they run out. Pickup dates are available through Dec. 31. Each box includes 38 cookies with an outstanding selection of holiday favorites including:

Russian Tea Cakes
Pecan Sandies
Toffee Bars
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Mint Candies
Gingerbread People
Pistachio Cookies
Thumbprints
Biscotti
Bourbon Balls

Click here to reserve yours.

Take in the big football games

JJ’s is the place for USD and SDSU fans Dec. 21. Both games will be on with plenty of seating, including in the JJ’s event room. This is for those 21 and older. RSVP here.

Skip right to basketball

Augustana University basketball is at the Elmen Center on Dec. 19. JJ’s will be offering full beverage service at the arena and as always is the spot to head after the game for food and drinks.

Unwind at Loki’s

Friends in town? Day off work? Stop into JJ’s Axes & Ales featuring Loki’s Tavern.

Throw some axes; play some pool, shuffleboard or billiards; throw some steel-tipped darts; or just stop in to hang out and watch a game.

Book online at jjsaxes.com or just stop in Tuesday through Sunday!

Countdown to Christmas

Starting Dec. 20, watch JJ’s online for updates on special promotions and events in the final days leading up to Christmas.

Indulge in My Wine Monday

This is a weekly tradition to embrace this year — and next. There are two more My Wine Mondays left in 2024, so stop by Dec. 23 and 30 to take 30 percent off list price for all wines, plus 35 percent off six bottles or more, or 40 percent off 24 bottles or more. Hosting a holiday gathering? Need last-minute gifts? It’s called My Wine Monday.

Take in Whiskey Wednesday

The calendar is a little complicated for Whisky Wednesday this month, so don’t miss Dec. 18 for the final event of 2024. Enjoy 30 percent off list price on all whiskies, plus 35 percent off if you buy six or more. Have fun in the JJ’s Bar with a weekly feature flight and bottle raffle.

Buy a gift card

It’s a great way to support local, plus give a gift guaranteed to deliver something your recipient will love. JJ’s gift cards can be used for anything from your favorite beverage to food, bakery treats and even axe-throwing at JJ’s Axes & Ales.