Third Annual "Saints + Sours at ROOF" Event Coming Up

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The third annual "Saints + Sours at ROOF," winter mix-off event takes place 6-9 p.m. February 6 at Roof on theWit, 201 N. State. The event features top Midwest mixologists creating their idea of the perfect Angel’s Envy Sour, the winner to be crowned the 2017 Winter Mix-Off Champion.

Tickets are $40, includes samples from all ten participating mixologists, beer & wine, brick-oven pizza and live entertainment.

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Ada Street's CWR Menu

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Ada Street, 1664 N. Ada, offers the "First Supper in the White House" menu featuring favorite dishes of past presidents including dishes that includes: New England clam chowder (Kennedy); chicken fricassee (Lincoln). Dinners will be priced $33. 

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Shaw's Schaumburg's CWR Options

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 Shaw's Crab House, 1900 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, features a two course lunch ($22, available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and two dinner options a two ($33) or three-course ($44) dinner during Chicago Restaurant Week, January. 27-February 9.  

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Dark Horse's Super Bowl Package

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Dark Horse Tap & Grille, 3443 N. Sheffield, offers an optional $25 meal package 5-9 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday, February 5. The package includes a bottomless wing buffet with four types of wings (ghost pepper blueberry, mango habanero, garlic parmesan and honey Sriracha), draft beers, well cocktails and soft drinks. The game, kicking off at 5:30 p.m., can be viewed, with sound, on 20 HDTVs. 

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IBBQA's Fifth Annual Winter Smoke Event

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The Illinois BBQ Alliance host its Fifth Annual Winter Smoke event 2-6 p.m. February 11, Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont; $40. Purchase tickets.

Mikey Kay emcee's the event. Toasted Almond performs. A portion of the proceeds benefit Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center. View chefs and featured dishes here.

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Chicago Restaurant Week Kicks Off Jan. 27

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Chicago Restaurant Week, January 27-February 9, gives Chicagoans the opportunity to sample restaurant's they might not consider or afford to visit, spotlighting specialty and unique dishes set (lunch, $22); (dinner $33; $44) menu prices.

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Fountainhead's Robert Burns Bash

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Fountainhead, 1970 W. Montrose, pays its annual tribute to Scottish poet Robert Burns' birthday with its "Whisky Drams and Poetry Slams" event, 6-10 p.m. January 25. A special line-u of whisk(e)y pours will be featured along Harviestoun Brewery Ola Dubh Scotch Ale aged in Highland Park barrels; Bellhaven Scottish Ale and Saugatuck Brewing Company Peat Monster Brown Ale aged in Ardbeg barrels. Whiskey drams start at $8. Beers start at $7. 

Food specials include Scotch eggs and lamb and parsnip meat pies. Guests will be feted to readings of Burns' poetry.

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El Tapeo Valentine's Day Special

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El Tapeo, located in the Le Meridien Chicago, Oakbrook, 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook, salutes lovers on Valentine's Day with specially designed prix fixe menus for two, starting at $130, available February 10-11; 13-14 (not available February 12). 

Couples can select their favorite taps, entradas and postres from the menu, two glasses of sparkling wine included, the pairs will choose two tapas, such as Pollo Ahogado and El Pulpo Plana, and two entree such as Paella de Pollo and Bajo Carbonizado (more selections available). Dessert selections include rhubarb tart, Catalonia-style crème brulee and bunuelos.

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Ixcateco Grill's New Menu Items

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Chef Anselmo Ramirez, Ixcateco Grill, 3402 W. Montrose, new wintwer menu introduces five new items that includes two appetizers: ensalata de la casa (cherry tomatoes, almonds, cincho queso, crispy corn tortilla in lemon dressing over a bed of mixed greens; $7) and queso fundidio melted Chihuahua cheese, sauteed vegetables or wood grilled chicken, poblano rajas and molcajete sauce; $9).

Three new entrees include salmon en crema (wood-grilled salmon in a tomatillo cream sauce over white rice, plantains and micro greens; $19); pozole de camarones (wood-grilled shrimp in hominy stew with crab, cabbage, radishes and oregano; $20) and New York strip a la Mexicana (wood-grilled NY strip steak in a mole agostadero sauce with chunky garlic mashed potatoes, dried fruit garnished with sesame seeds; $23).

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CWR's First Bites Event

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First Bites Bash, the precursor to Chicago Restaurant week January 27-February 9, takes place 5:30-8:30 p.m. January 26, Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Admission is $125. 

The 2017 event host is Sarah Gruenberg (Montverde and Pastificio restaurants). View participating restaurants and location. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Must be 21 and older to attend. Purchase tickets. 

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B. Restaurant's Valentine's Day Menu

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Executive Chef Sean Curry invites hosts a farm-to-table romance, dinner and and jazz experience ar B., 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, over looking the audubon-certified sanctuary during "B. My Valentine," beginning 5 p.m. February 11 & 14; $99 per couple. View menu. Reservations for the five-course dinner and live jazz event can be made at here.  

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Moody Tongues' Valentine's Day Treat

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Moody Tongue Brewing Company, 2136 S. Peoria, a culinary-centric brewery, holds a Valentine's beer and cake pairing class, 4 p.m. February 12 in its Tasting Room; $50. 

Brewmaster Jared Rouben and Pastry Chef Shannon Morrison, hosts the interactive beers and dessert pairing session. The two will instruct guests on how to match dessert and beer selections that complement one another, including a pairing for their German chocolate cake, taking guests through each layer, which includes:  rich yet light espresso speckled cheesecake, the chocolate buttercream frosting and a chocolate cereal crust. Purchase tickets.

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Cantina Laredo's New Cocktails

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Cantina Laredo, 508 N. State, launched two new Latin libations for the winter season. The  Smoky Margarita (Los Amantes Joven Mezcal, 1800 Reposado Tequila, lime juice, served in a Himalayan salt-rimmed glass) and Oaxacan Old Fashioned (Del Maguey VIDA Mezcal, 1800 Añejo Tequila, Monin organic agave nectar, Angostura bitters served over a Luxardo cherry-orange ice cube), priced $12 each.

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Kit Kat Lounge's "The Bodyguard" Brunch

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Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, hosts a Bodyguard brunch in salute to the new Broadway in hHicago musical, "The Bodyguard the Musical," 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 29, starring Deborah Cox. The featured the drink of the day, Queen of the Night (Stoli Razberi, Champagne, Pama and Fleur Elderflower liqueur; $7) is based on a song from the show.

Chef JoAnn Witherell’s brunch menu includes chicken and waffles, Rice Krispie french toast, crab cake Benedict, and chilaquiles . In additon, with the purchase of any brunch entree, a cocktail package (bloody Marys; mimosas; sangria; bellinis) can be added for $14.95 per person. 

Raffles will be held throughout the day, with three participants winning a pair of tickets to "The Bodyguard." The production opens January 31, Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph. For reservations, contact Kit Kat at 773-525-1111.

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Tavern on Little Fort's Inauguration Day Offerings

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Tavern on Little Fort, 4128 N. Lincoln, opens at 4 p.m. Inauguration Day (January 20) for the Inaugural coverage and parade. For the occasion the bar will feature $6 Moscow Mules.

The bar salutes outgoing President Obama with $4 Chicago craft beers including Goose Island’s Green Line and 312 bottles.

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Novo's Super Bowl Action

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Novo, 734 Lake Street, Oak Park, hosts a Super Bowl LI  pig roast party 5-11 p.m. February 5. Executive Chef Corey Laub's all-you-care-to-eat roasted pig, smoked trout, potato salad, coleslaw, mac and cheese, corn bread and more is $60, and includes two drink tickets (beer, cocktails, wine). 

The game, kicking off 5:30 p.m. (CST), will be aired on bar's large flat panel television. For reservations, call 708-628-3454.

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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Inaugural Day Specials

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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, 1482 N. Milwaukee, serves up Inauguration Day (January 20) specials that include $1 Kirin Ichiban beers or Ginza Shochu with any purchase beginning 11:30 a.m.

The restaurant closes out the day, beginning at 10 p.m., with pitchers of Sapporo for $9.99, available until closing.

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Fountainhead Hosts Maplewood Spirits' Boilermaker Night

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Fountainhead, 1970 W. Montrose, 2017 Brewer of the Month series kick off  with "Maplewood Brews and Boilermaker Night," 6-11 p.m. January 18.

The event is a launch party for Maplewood Brewery and Distillery's new Maplewood Spirits division, and focuses on the brand's gin, rye and stout malt products. During the event beers will be $5; boilermakers, $10.

Items on tap include: Maplewood GABF Award Winning Charlatan APA; Firkin of Fat Pug Milk Stout with Vanilla Bean and Maplewood Pulaski Pils.

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MAK Brings Back "The Donald" Entree

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MAK Restaurant, 1924 W. Division, brings back "The Donald," created during the presidential campaign, as an Inauguration Day special.

The dish, (braised pork stir fried with cabbage, peppers, MAK hoisin sauce, served with a spicy slaw; $9), will be available all day January 20.

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Tallboy Taco's $2 Deal

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Tallboy Taco, 325 W. Huron, Chef Tim Hockett fires up the kitchen for International Hot and Spicy Food Day (January 16) with his new spicy chicken chile mole tacos (ancho and arbol chiles, served with sour cream and cilantro on a house made masa tortilla ); $2, regularly $3.75, available 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Happy Hour special of the day will be $6 margaritas, available 5:30-7:30 p.m. 

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Belly Q's Cooking Pho Life Event to Benefit Common Threads

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BellyQ's, 1400 W. Randolph, Cooking Pho Life event 6-8 p.m. January 17 benefits Common Threads, a non-profit organization dedicated to equippinng children, families and uderserved communities with cooking skills and nutrition knowledge. Tickets ($25), include a pho bar, snacks and one cocktail. Purchase here.

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Ironside Bar & Galley's Wednesday Night Adventure

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Ironside Bar & Galley, 546 N. Wells, kicks off  "Yacht Rock Wednesday," 7 p.m. January 11. During the initial launch DJ Major Taylor spins music from the '70s and '80s and three Goose Island Bourbon Stout 2016 tappings (Bourbon County Brand Stout Proprietor's, Bourbon County Brand Stout, Bourbon County Brand Barleywine). 

Food and bar specials include a selection of $5 drinks as well as half-price West and East Coast fresh shucked oysters (regularly priced $18 for six).

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Devon Seafood on Board During Chicago Restaurant Week

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Devon Seafood, 39 E. Chicago, joins in Chicago Restaurant Week (January 27-February 9), with two three-course prix fixe menus.

Lunch ($22), available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., starts with a choice of  Devon house salad; Caesar salad or Creole gumbo. Main course selection is a choice of prosciutto mozzarella burger; salmon panzanella salad; blackened chicken penne pasta or pretzel-crusted trout. Dessert choices are triple chocolate mousse cake, vanilla bean creme brulee; mixed berries or butterscotch tart.

Dinner ($33; $44), available 4 p.m. to closing, begins with Devon house salad; Caesar salad or Creole gumbo or Maine lobster bisque (pictured). Dessert choices are triple chocolate mousse cake, vanilla bean creme brulee; carrot cake or butterscotch tart.

Main course selections for the $33 option are: jumbo crab cakes, shellfish bouillabaise, Joyce Farms half chicken, Wagyu steak and frites or maple plank salmon.

Main course selections for the $44 option are: 8oz cold water lobster tail; char crusted Ahi tuna; 8-oz center cut filet or seafood mixed grill. Tax and gratuity are not included in price. Reservations can be made at 312-440-8660.

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