Valentine's Day Brunch at Brookfield Zoo

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Brookfield Zoo Valentine's Day dinner (adults only) is 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in zoo's Bocaditos dining room. The evening begins with a cocktail reception in the Seven Seas Underwater Gallery. The cost is $225 per couple. For reservations click here.

The zoo hosts a family 11 a.m. Feb. 14 in the zoo's Discovery Center. Guests wanting to secure a seating are encouraged to make reservations now; $45, adults; $35, children (3-11) under three free. 

Brunch includes a chef's omelette station, carving station, sweet table and traditional buffet area featuring items such as pancakes, bagels and cream cheese, various salads, shrimp cocktail, crab cakes with Creole sauce, sausage links, bacon, lamb kabobs and roasted vegetables, Reserve a spot here. Tickets for bot events are limited. The zoo is located at 8400 31st Street, Brookfield. 

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Crawfish Mardi Gras Event @ Cactus

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If you can consume three pounds of crawfish you might be crowned winner or Cactus Bar and Grill's, 404 S. Wells, Sixth Annual Fat Tuesday Crawfish Eating Contest 6 p.m. Feb. 9. Participants must race against the clock to devour three pounds of crawfish. The contest will be divided into heats with the winner from each heat moving into a final round. The person who downs the most crawfish in the least amount wins a $100 certificate to the restaurant. Second place contestant receives a "Hurricanes at Home" drink-making gift basket; third place winner receives a cooler complete with Abita beer. The cost to enter is $20, and includes a Hurricane served in commemorative keepsake glass. Proceeds benefit K9 4KEEPS, as Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to dog rescue. 

In addition Cactus is featuring a Mardi Gras menu featuring food and drink specials Feb. 9-12.  Click here for complete menu and information on contest.

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BeerAbility 2nd Location

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 BeerAbility opens a second location,  1821 N. Sheridan, Jan. 29. The first 50 guests visiting after 3 p.m. receives a $5 gaming certificate. As part of its grand opening festivities the bar is offering $1 Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts all weekend. 

The bar features more than three dozen varieties of beer, a food menu with selections ranging from specialty items such as a craft beer-brushed Bavarian pretzel to slammin' rib tips. Specialty drinks include a selection of beer cocktails including Corona-Ritas. In addition to four large screen televisions the bar features five video poker and slot terminals. The bar plans on hosting a grand opening event in March (close to St. Paddy's Day).

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Forbidden Root Brewpub Set to Open In West Town

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Forbidden Root Brewery, botanic-inspired brewery, is set to open a gastropub Feb. 18 in Westown at 1746 W. Chicago. In addition to its popular crafted beers, which that include Forbidden Root, Sublime Ginger Shady Character and WPA, the brewpub will launch seasonal specials beginning with Heavy Petal, the maiden launch in its Divine Mud cacao series and the upcoming Hive Minded honey series. 

Chef Daniel Weiland, formerly of, among other noted restaurants, Trenchermen, Blackbird and Avec, will shore up the kitchen duties for the pub's American rustic menu featuring dishes such as Forbidden Root-cured lamb jerky, toasted malt rubbed hanger steak with onion creme and potato pancake.

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Baconfest Chicago 2016 Tix Alert

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Bacon-loving foodies mark your calendars. Baconfest Chicago 2016 tickets go on sale noon Feb. 22. Early bird tickets for this highly anticipated event are already sold out. 

 The event, featuring creative bacon-inspired dishes from more than 150 vendors 2016 Baconfest Chicago Restaurant Roster , takes place over the course of two days April 30 (lunch and dinner) and brunch May 1 at UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt. 

General admission tickets are $100 for food event of choice. VIP tickets, which includes an exclusive Cooking Channel event and admission to desired dining session, are $200. Admission to food events include unlimited dishes and food samples and seven drink tickets. Order tickets  here.   

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CH Distillery Valentine's Event

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CH Distillery, 564 W. Randolph, partners with Ethereal Confections for two Valentine's truffle and spirit tastings (6; 8:30 p.m.) Feb. 11: $35. The price includes five pairings and a tour of the distillery. 

CH Master distiller Tremaine Atkinson and an Ethereal Confection chocolatier will be on hand during the event. Click here for tickets. PHOTO CREDIT: ARNOLD KLEIN

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III Forks Sommelier For a Day & French Wine Tasting

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III Forks, 180 N. Field, hosts a wine tasting Feb. 3. Sommelier Chris McFall will lead guests through six selections of French to be paired with hors d'oeuvres created by executive chef Billy Caruso. Guests will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite. The cost is $20. 
The "Sommelier for a Day" wine Selections are:

Andre Clouet, NV Brut Rose Grand Cru Bouzy
Meyer-Fonne, "Wineck-Schlossberg" Grand Cru Riesling Alsace 2006
Hubert Lamy, "Derriere Chez Edouard 1er Cru, Saint-Aubin 2012
Jean-Paul Brun, Domaine Terres Dorees Cote de Brouilly-Beaujolais 2009 
Lignier-Michelot, Vieilles Vignes" Chambolle-Musigny 2008 
Domaine Mathieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2012

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Firestone Walker Tap Takeover

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California brewer Firestone Walker hosts a tap takeover 4 p.m. Jan. 27, Franklin Tap, 325 S. Franklin.

Featured brews include Union Jack IPA; Pivo Hoppy Pils; Nitro Merlin; Double Jack American Double IPA; Argesstic American Wild Red Ale; Sucaba Bourbon-Barrel aged Barleywine and Seventeen (2013) Blended Anniversary Ale.

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De Noche Mexicana Opens for Business

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D'Noche the night version of Cafe Con Leche becomes De Noche Mexicana, 2710 N. Milwaukee when the revamped concept restaurant, under the leadership of Chef Antonio del Real, opens Jan. 26.

The restaurant features a fusion of Mexican and Latin flavors, keeping popular D'Noche dishes such as the jibarito, ropa vieja, end the empanadas while introducing classic Mexican dishes such as carne asada (pictured), tacos, enchiladas, fajitas. New inspirations include Michelada mussels, huachinango (red snapper filet) and enfrijoladas.

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Lagunitas Beer and Small Plate Pairing

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Pints, 112 York, Elmhurst, hosts a Lagunitas beer and small plate pairing (items such as chili and brats, cheese fondue and chocolate desserts), 7 p.m. Jan. 28. The cost is $18: $15, for members of Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. The cost includes four appetizers and four five-ounce beer samples. Participants must be 21 and over. Register here (in the adult programs section).

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D.O.C Hartford Wine Event

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Corporate Executive Chef Todd Stein of D.O.C. Wine Bar, hosts a California wine dinner spotlighting vintages from Hartford Family Winery located in Sonoma County's Russian River Valley partnered with Napa-inspired dishes, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, D.O.C. Wine Bar Lincoln Park, 2602 N. Clark; $85. A Hartford representative will introduce selections.

The menu:

Reception
Rose Pinot Noir 2014
whipped brie, pear, green apple, cracked pepper

Appetizer
Fair Coast Chardonnay 2012
salt roasted beets, burrata, pink grapefruit, shallot confit

Salad
marin County Pinot Noir 2012
beef carpaccio, crispy capers, pickled cherry peppers, charred green onion aioli cotija cheese

Entree
Fog Dance Pinot Noir 2013
roasted breast of duck, braised fennel, parsnip puree, Pinot Noir soaked prunes

Dessert
Jolene's Zinfandel 2012
liquid center chocolate cake, Port-five spice reduction

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Tesori Salutes National Pistachio Day

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Chef Danny Sweis of Tesori, 65 E. Adams, celebrates National Pistachio Day 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 26 with a complimentary traditional Italian cannoli, made with bufala ricotta and pistachio cream, to all dine-in guests only.

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Staytion Market Complimentary Wine and Cheese Pairing

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Staytion Market & Bar located in the Renaissance Chicago Downtown, 1 W. Wacker is hosting a complimentary wine and cheese pairing at 5 p.m. Jan. 20. Beverage experts will select wine pours for guests to sample that work well with local meats and cheeses. 

If you can't make this event drop in for a culinary conversation with chef Daniel Perez during "Ask the Chef," 4-6 p.m. Jan. 26. Food samples from the bar will be available. Click here to learn more about the gathering hub. 

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Taco Joint Hosts a Casa Noble Tasting and Art Class

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Taco Joint, 158 W. Ontario, hosts a Casa Noble tequila tasting and painting class 6-9 p.m. Jan. 20; $40.

Guests will enjoy noshing on tacos (two), a tasting Casa Noble tequila and one Casa Noble-based cocktail (all inclusive in cost) while learning the painting technique, in a step-by-step session, of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (all art materials also included in cost). Click here for tickets.

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Firecakes New Location Now Open

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Firecakes Donuts new Lincoln Park location (2454 N. Clark) opened Jan. 17. Owners Jonathan and Karen Fox are celebrating the occasion with a three-day donut-lover's celebration continuing through Jan. 19 at the new location as well as its River North site, 68 W. Hubbard, and it's Billy Donut Truck.

The first 100 guests at the new location (only) will receive a complimentary donut through Tuesday. Festivities at all sites include giveaways that include Firecakes T-shirts and a dozen donuts.

One grand prize (a catered party for 75 featuring the Billy Donut Truck) will be given away as well.

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Hard Rock Kicks Off Rock Baby Rock Interactive Dinner Show

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Hard Rock Cafe Chicago, 63 W. Ontario, launches a new weekly interactive show kicking off with Million Dollar Quartet's Lance Lipinski (Jerry Lee Lewis) and the Lovers select Mondays and Tuesdays January and February beginning Jan. 18.

The show, Rock Baby Rock, brings guests the energetic performances of rock 'n roll legends such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Chubby Checkers and Buddy Holly. Guests are welcome to dance and sing-a-long to the hits that defined Rock 'N Roll. Admission is $45, includes a $20 food and beverage voucher. Doors open at 7 p.m. Click here for tickets.

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Tribes Alehouse Almost St. Paddy's Day Celebration and Tappings

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Tribes Alehouse & Brewing Company, 11220 W. Lincoln Hwy, Mokena, hosts a pre-St. Patrick's day celebration 4 p.m. Jan. 17. All guests visiting the brewing company will receive a complimentary pint glass for the occasion.

Upcoming tappings at the Mokena location include Almanac Barbary Coast Imperial Stout 4 p.m. Jan. 20 and Pipeworks Close Encounter Imperial Black Ale, 4 p.m. Jan. 27.

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BIN 36 Valentine's Day Dinner and Live Jazz

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Executive chef Shane Graybeal of BIN 36, 161 N. Jefferson, creates a romantic four-course dinner for Valentine's Day 4:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14; $79.

The starter course is a choice of oyster pan fry with shaved cucumber and Champagne broth, American caviar tarragon) or hibiscus cured foie gras with raspberry and beet jam, brioche, charred pickled onions.

The entree is a choice Carolina fluke, butter poached lobster, sunchokes, pomegranate or beef tenderloin, warm crab and potato salad, glazed carrots, warm carrot vinaigrette.

Intermittent course of  chevre mousseline, red pepper jam, black pepper crackers, preserved nuts.

Dessert is a choice of Santiago cake, passion fruit curd, candied almonds, coconut crumbs or chocolate mousse, dark chocolate cup, raspberry pearls, honey lace tuile and Chantilly cream.

Wine pairings are available for an additional cost, a classic wine ($22) or premium wine ($30).

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Fountainhead's January Whisky Events

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Fountainhead, 1970 W. Montrose, two big events
in January the "Mitten Weather" tasting event focusing on Michigan (Mitten state) beer, cider and spirits during a co-hosted celebration with Founders Brewing Company, 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Samples from bewers include: Dark Horse Brewing Co.; B. Nektar Meadery; Vander Mill; New Holland Brewing and Jolly Pumpkin Brewery.

The craft beer and whisk(e)y hub also hosts the "Robert Burns Birthday Bash: Celebrating All Things Scottish," including whisky, beer and food, 6 p.m. Jan. 25. Fountainhead launches Ferd in the Spey, from its new private label cask Glenfarclas, during the event. Chef Cleetus Friedman prepares traditional Scottish fare including Scotch egg and Haggis patties. Scotch whisky and alesBurns poetry will be read as well.

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Shaw's Chicago Launches Saturday Brunch Program

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Beginning Jan. 30 Shaw's Crab House, 21 E. Hubbard, adds Saturday brunch to its menu lineup.

Brunch, available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature a shellfish and seafood station, traditional breakfast options and a sweets table and other brunch-related items; $55; ages 12 and under are free (limit of two children per adult).

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Lagunitas Tap Takeover @Cactus Bar and Grill

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Cactus Bar and Grill, 404 S. Wells, hosts a Lagunitas Tap takeover 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 21.

John Luecht of Lagunitas will be on board to discuss Chicago's craft beer making scene while guests sip on samples of his brand. Featured brews include: Hop Stoopid Double IPA; Suck American Pale Ale; Undercover Investigation Shut Down American Strong Ale and India Pale Ale. Guests will receive a complimentary Mason jar keepsake.

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Goose Island Takeover @Franklin Tap

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Franklin Tap, 325 S. Franklin, hosts a Goose Island takeover and tap release party for the 2015 Rare
Bourbon County Brand Stout 4-9 p.m. Jan. 23. Tickets are $25. Guest purchasing early tickets (Jan. 11 at Franklin Tap will receive a free four-ounce pour of 2015 Rare Bourbon County Brand Stout).

Other featured items, also available for purchase, include: Bourbon County Stout; Bourbon County Coffee Stout; Bourbon County Barleywine; Proprietor's Bourbon County Stout; Bourbon County Stout Regal Rye.

Featured drafts include: 2014 Bourbon County Stout; 2015 bourbon County Stout; A real Nice Surprise; Winter Ale and 4 Star Pils. Ticket sales end Jan. 12. Click here to purchase.

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Frontier's CRW Menu

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Chef Brian Jupiter of Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee, creates a hardy winter menu for Chicago Restaurant Week. Jupiter known for his creative Creole/Cajun cuisine offers dinner only ($33).

The menu starts with choice of sweet potato soup (smoked scallops, red curry creme fraiche with garlic chips) or bison carpaccio (Urban Till greens, egg, sherry vinaigrette, chive sticks, L'Amuse Gouda).

The main course is a choice of venison ribs (sweet potato gratin, coffee barbecue, Brussel leaves) or grouper (poached black grouper, pea risotto, pickled watermelon radish mushroom nage).

Dessert is an ice cream sandwich (gingerbread cookie, dulce de leche ice cream, spiked coffee). Click here for more information.

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Vive La France Dinner @Bistronomic

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Chicago Gourmets! and Chef /owner Martial Noguier, Bistronomic, 840 N. Wabash, hosts Vive La France, 6 p.m. Jan. 14, $92.

The three-course menu starts with a choice of Bistronomic fish soup or housemade country pate. The main course is a choice of organic Amish chicken fricassee (Nichols Farm fingerling potatoes, French beans, mushroom truffle puree country mustard sauce) or beef Daube Provencale (hand-cut Parmesan gnocchi, orange zest, nicoise olive, rosemary). Dessert choices are chocolate hazelnut bars or Bistronomic lemon tart. Courses will be paired with wine selections. Must register by Jan. 11. Click here to reserve a spot.

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Stan's Donuts' South Loop Opening

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Stan's Donuts & Coffee is opening its fourth area location Jan. 16 at 28 E. Roosevelt in the South Loop. The opening, celebrated at all four locations, will provide the first 100 customers with a "mystery" envelops, containing prizes ranging from a free coffee drink, gelato or donut.

Gifts and prizes featured at the new location only include giveaways such as Stan's mechanic shirt, T-shirts, coffee mugs and to one person a grand prize of free donuts for life.

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Phil Stefani's 437 Rush Chicago Restaurant Week Menus

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Executive chef Christian Fantoni of  Phil Stefani's 437 Rush at 437 N. Rush, lunch option ($22). features a starter choice of Pollo (shallot poached chicken breast (carpaccio), Belgian endive, grain mustard vinaigrette, onion confit, pomodorini) or Bufala (creamy Bufala mozzarella vellute, tomato, compote, focaccia croutons, basil oil) Main course choice of Garganelli (homemade pasta quills, brown butter emulsion, mortadella, poppy seeds, baby spinach, ricotta salata) or Coregone (crispy cornmeal-crusted whitefish, "poor boy"spicy remoulade, brioche, crouton) and dessert course of gelati e sorbetti (two flavors).

The dinner menu, ($44), features a starter choice of  Capesante (pan-seared diver scallop, avocado compote, peas, tomato, frisee salad, saba) or Bufalina (imported Bufala milk mozzarella, quinoa salad, shallot dressing, cucumbers, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, pesto). Main course choices are Gnocchetti (homemade sweet potatoes gnocchi, brown butter emulsion, wild mushrooms, bacon, truffle essence, chives) or Maialino (roasted bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, purple potatoes, Swiss chard, fava beans, brandy herb glaze). Dessert is a choice of Semifreddo (passion fruit, semi-frozen mousse, coconut foam, tropical fruit salad) or Panna Cotta (vanilla cream custard, balsamic strawberry tartare, thyme, rice flour tuiles).

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Lula Cafe Hosts Dinner Celebrating Chicago's Women Chefs

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Lula Cafe, 2537  N. Kedzie, hosts the first-ever "Chicago Women Chefs Dinner," a six-course meal led by Lula's chef de cuisine Sarah Rinkavage and pastry chef Kelly Helgesen, 6 p.m. Jan. 25, $95. The dinner replaces the regular Monday night farm dinner for the evening.

Rounding out the talent are guest chefs Liana Regan (Elizabeth); Beverly Kim (Parachute); Abra Berens (Stock Cafe) and Dana Cree (1871 Dairy). Lula Cafe beverage director Diana Hawkins will select wine pairings.

A portion of the proceeds benefit female farmer Vicki Westerhoff of Genesis Growers, a partner of Lula Cafe. Click here for tickets. PHOTO CREDIT: ANTHONY TAHLIER

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2016

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Chicago is many things a sports town, deep-rooted music hub and, for foodies, a dining mecca. Sample what area chefs are cooking up during Chicago Restaurant Week (Jan. 22-Feb. 4).

Not a foodie, but looking to dine at one of the city's finer restaurants, the time has arrived. Prix fixe lunch menus are set at $22; dinner $33 or $44.

Participants, far too many to list all, include: Blackbird, Coco Pazzo Cafe, David Burke's Primehouse, Embeya, Foundation Room at the House of Blues, Gemini Bistro, Hub 51, The Indian Garden, mEAT on Chestnut, Nellcote, Osteria La Madia, Public House, Quartino, Reverie Chicago, Sepia, Table Fifty-Two (pictured: chef/owner Art Smith), Untitled, Vinci, Wood, Yusho/Logan Square and Zed451. Click here for a complete list of participants and to make reservations.

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First Bites Bash 2016

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First Bites Bash, the prelude to Chicago Restaurant Week, takes place on the eve of the main event. Chef/partner Tony Priolo, Piccolo Sogno/Piccolo Sogno Due (pictured), hosts this year's event taking place 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Great Hall at Union Station, 500 W. Jackson.

More than 60 vendors will be in attendance. Must be 21 and older. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefits the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. Tickets are going fast, click here to purchase.

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Riva Announces Chicago Restaurant Week Menus

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Riva's, 700 E. Grand at Navy Pier, CRW lunch ($22) offering is a choice of blue crab gumbo (pictured) or baby greens salad with red wine vinaigrette; (entree) choice of roasted chicken with Brussels sprouts, ozette potatoes; pancetta; blackened lake whitefish, mashed potatoes, chile ancho sauce or roasted pear agnolotti with toasted pine nuts, sage brown butter; (dessert) choice of creme brulee or assorted gelato.

The dinner ($44) menu is a starter choice of clam chowder or organic greens; (entree) Maine lobster, Alaskan Bairdi crab, jumbo roasted shrimp, steamed red jacket potatoes; drawn butter. Dessert is a choice of gelato trio or white chocolate creme brulee.

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Chicago Restaurant Week Menus Rollout

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Chicago Restaurant Week is Jan. 22-Feb. 4 and restaurants are revealing their menus prix fixe lunch and dinner specials, including Devon Seafood Grill, 39 E. Chicago. The restaurant will offer lunch (saturdays and sundays only), $22; dinner throughout the event priced $33/$44.

Lunch menu consist of: a choice of Devon house salad, Caesar salad, wedge salad or Creole gumbo and Maine lobster bisque; (entree) choice of 8-oz flat iron steak, grilled salmon panzanella, shrimp and white cheddar grits or pretzel-crusted trout; and (dessert) choice of triple chocolate mousse cake, vanilla bean creme brulee, carrot cake or butterscotch tart.

Dinner menus, featuring the above mentioned appetizer and dessert choices, are (choice of jumbo lump crab cakes, seared scallops, Joyce Farms half chicken picatta, Duroc Farm's pork chop or maple plank salmon; $33) or (choice of 8-oz cold water lobster tail, char-crusted ahi tuna; 8-oz center cut filet or seafood mixed grill; $44).

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