CANNON BEACH — Haystack Holidays continues in Cannon Beach. The series of festive events started in November and continues through December, putting a fun coastal spin on the holiday season.

New this year is Holiday Foods Around the World. From Monday, Dec. 26 to Friday, Dec. 30, participating restaurants will showcase food and beverage specials highlighting traditions from different cultures and countries.

Bill’s Tavern and Brewhouse’s menu will be inspired by Mexico on Monday, Dec. 26. Enjoy a Mexican-inspired pozole, a festive pork and hominy stew, with all the accompaniments — cabbage, radishes, cilantro, avocado, lime and tortillas. Enjoy a holiday beer pairing for the event; both will be served all day. Bill’s Tavern is located at 188 N. Hemlock St.

EVOO’s menu will be inspired by Sicily on Wednesday, Dec. 28. There will be one seating at 6 p.m. for a special multi-course dinner, featuring Sicilian tabbouleh, almond pesto over pasta with lamb meatballs, chicken prosciutto marsala, bitter green salad, chocolate hazelnut cake and assorted wine and beverage pairings. Contact EVOO at 503-436-8555 for reservations. EVOO is located at 188 S. Hemlock St.

Pelican Pub and Brewery will also have an Italy-inspired menu on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Find a smoked chicken carbonara calzone and a mixed-greens salad. Pelican Pub is located at 1371 S. Hemlock St.

The Bistro will feature a Vietnam-inspired menu on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Try a Vietnamese shrimp noodle salad with marinated prawns, fresh coriander, cabbage, sprouts and chilis as well as a spicy Vietnamese caramel chicken dish with kimchi, sticky rice and cashews. Call 503-436-2661 for reservations The Bistro is located at 263 N. Hemlock St.

The Wayfarer Restaurant’s menu will feature a Spain-inspired Paella de Mariscos on Thursday, Dec. 29. Paella de Mariscos features local clams, Salt Spring Island mussels, wild prawns, American squid, and Olympia Provisions chorizo baked with Spanish bomba rice in a saffron broth, finished with a saffron aioli. Call 503-436-1108 for reservations. The Wayfarer is located at 1190 Pacific Drive

Public Coast Brewing Co. will feature a German-inspired dish on Thursday, Dec. 29. Enjoy three house-made bratwurst, (traditional, cheddar and house-smoked) with kraut, sweet relish, mustard and rolls. You can also pair the dish with Public Coast Brewing Co.’s Belgium Wit. The brewery is located at 264 E. Third St.

Season’s Café will feature a menu inspired by Thailand on Friday, Dec. 30. Appetizers will include fresh Thai salad rolls with peanut dipping sauce and cucumber salad. Soups include Tom Ka Gai or carrot curry soup. Entrees include red curry with chicken or with shrimp and Thai noddles with Pacific clams. Call 503-436-1159 for reservations. The cafe is located at 255 N. Hemlock St.

Sweet Basil’s Café will feature a menu inspired by Poland on Friday, Dec. 30. Enjoy Polish mushroom barley soup; red cabbage salad with leek, orange and pecans; stuffed cabbage rolls and dark pumpernickel bread. Call 503-436-1539 for reservations. The cafe is located at 271 N. Hemlock St.

Newman’s at 988’s menu will be inspired by France on Friday, Dec. 30. Enjoy French onion soup, lentil salad, bouillabaisse, escargot-stuffed mushrooms, chicken Cordon Blue, and blue cheese, bacon and chive-stuffed pork chops. For dessert, try crème brule or tart tartin. Prices vary. Call 503-436-1151 for reservations. The restaurant is located at 988 S. Hemlock St.