Don’t tell Grandma, but UpStairs on the Square (91 Winthrop Street, Cambridge) says its Hanukkah dinner, held on December 19 and 20, will rival your bubbe’s. On those nights, dishes like handmade potato la  tk  es and beef brisket will be available, along with the restaurant’s regular menu. For information, call 617.864.1933. 
 
  
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