Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Kama Bistro's "Super Sunday" Tea Party

Are you ready for some... tea? While the guys are gathering with friends for the big game day Kama Bistro, 9 S. LaGrange, LaGrange, invites the ladies to chat over tea during its vintage tea party noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 1; $55. A selection of premium teas, served in china, will be accompanied by Indian snacks and sweets. Activities during the event includes painting (supplies provided by Bottle and Bottega) and a vintage hairdo session with Megan LaBahn of Salon de LaBahn. kama




Sunday, January 25, 2015

Katherine Anne Confections' Valentine's Day Flavors

Katherine Anne Confections, 2745 W. Armitage, launches 16 flavors for Valentine's Day during a preview party 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 28. The varieties of truffles, caramels and marshmallows include: Champagne raspberry rose truffles; strawberry cheesecake truffles; sesame blood orange caramels; banana bourbon caramels; Champagne and rose marshmallows and the biscoff marshmallows. The Gold Rush V (bittersweet chocolate, FEW bourbon, lemon and agave) also makes it debut. The cost is $25, includes samples of the new items, libations and savory bites. Space is limited. katherineanne




Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Sofritas deal

Drop in a participating Chipotle location on Meatless Monday (Jan. 26) to sample the chain's new vegan offering-- the sofritas (organic shredded tofu braised with chipotle chiles and poblano peppers and special spices). Guests purchasing a sofritas entree (burrito, taco or bowl) during the visit will receive a coupon, redeemable Jan. 27-Feb. 28, for a free entree of their choice. chipotle.com


Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Tokio Pub's Scorched Earth Brewing Diner

Tokio Pub, 1900 E. Higgins, Schaumburg, partners with local brewer Scorched Earth Brewing Company for an entertaining evening of food, beer and magic (provided by a guest magician), 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Featured pairings include "Now You See It, Now You Don't (selection of small biters)" with Public Servant Rye Pale Ale; "Smoke and Mirrors (hamachi sashimi beets, pumpernickel and celery)" with Foraging Swine Smoked Ale; "Magic Potion (lobster ramen with spicy lobster miso broth, house noodles, garnish)" with General Resin Imperial IPA Ale and "Rabbit in a Hat (banana brown sugar, almond and white chocolate wand)" with Rugged Coalminer Robust Porter; $45. tokiopub


Thursday, January 15, 2015

Chicago Restaurant Week 2015 is Jan. 30-Feb. 12

More than 250 Chicago and suburban area restaurants will feature $22 lunch specials and dinners priced $33/$44 with the return of Chicago Restaurant Week. The popular dining out event kicks off with the First Bites Bash, hosted by master sommelier and restaurateur Alpana Singh (pictured), 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Great Hall at Union Station, 500 W. Jackson. Guests will have the opportunity to sample offerings from more than 50 chefs and restaurants. Tickets are $125. chicagorestaurant2015


Goose Island's Tap Takeover @Franklin Tap

Goose Island Brewery releases its 2014 Bourbon County Stout bottles during its tap takeover 4 p.m. Jan. 21 at Franklin Tap, 325 S. Franklin. Eight other varieties will be available for sampling during the event. franklintap


Sunday, January 11, 2015

"Taste of Travel" Comes to Rosemont

The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show checks in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River, Rosemont, for a weekend of interactive travel and cooking fun Jan. 17-18. Activities include global entertainment, travel information and cooking demonstrations by top chefs that include Karyn Calabrese (Karyn's Raw Bistro); Rebecca LaMalfa (Trenchermen) and Klaus Lotter (Hofbrauhaus Chicago). Family-friendly events include a global beats stage featuring Hawaiian dancing, Bollywood and classical Indian dancing, Mexican Folkloric dancing and Nordic Folk dancing. travelshows


Glazed and Infused Special Offers

Glazed and Infused is offering patrons complimentary perks to start their day. Drop in on National Glazed Doughnut Day (Jan. 12) and receive a free vanilla bean glazed doughnut with any purchase.
Guests can warm up with a complimentary cup of coffee Jan. 19-26. goglazed

Arami and Ani "One Cup" Beverage Program

Ty Fujimura owner of Japanese sister restaurants Arami, 1829 W. Chicago, and Ani's, 3056 N. Lincoln, launched a new way to introduce sake to guests. The "One Cup (single serving sizes)" menu offers the popular Japanese beverage in 180-200ml cans and bottles.


Thursday, January 1, 2015

Timothy O'Toole's "The Bachelor" Connection

Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks, hosts a season of viewing parties for ABC's "The Bachelor" Season 19. The season premiere party kicks off 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5. Activities include "Bachelor Bingo," which was created by Amber James, a former Timothy O'Toole's server and current contestant vying for the rose from bachelor Chris Soules on this season's "Bachelor." James makes an appearance during the pub's Jan. 12 viewing party. timothyotooles