Naco Taco Gets Full Liquor License; A Cake Pop Shop Opens in Dorchester

WASHINGTON SQUARE — How about a little late-night drinking on a Monday? On January 18 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., Will Isaza and the Fairsted Kitchen bar team are welcoming guest bartender Gn Chan from cocktail destination Angel's Share in New York City. Chan will be featuring his Bacardi Legacy winning cocktail Venceremos, an "unconventional twist on Piña colada." Also on the docket for the night: daiquiri time outs and disco lights. [FB]

LOWER MILLS — Founded in 2011, Cake Pops Boston — previously a web-based shop with baking done in CommonWealth Kitchen (formerly CropCircle Kitchen) — is getting settled into its own Dorchester storefront, which debuted in November. Located at 2267 Dorchester Ave., Cake Pops specializes in chocolate- or candy-coated balls of cake in a variety of flavors. Custom and seasonal designs are available. [Official Site]

ON TELEVISION — Top Chef returns from its holiday hiatus tonight at 10 p.m., and Boston chefs Carl Dooley and Karen Akunowicz are still in the running. Meanwhile, Dooley is less than a week from opening his new restaurant, The Table at Season to Taste. [FB]

CENTRAL SQUARE — Naco Taco has upgraded from a beer and wine license to a full liquor license and thus launched a new cocktail menu over the weekend, which includes a winter essential: spicy, boozy hot chocolate. Take a look at the new offerings below. [Official Source]