Macello offers Guns N' Roses inspired specials

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Macello, 1235 W. Lake, has a special offer for concert-goers headed to the Guns N' Roses show November 6 at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison. Guests will be feted to the restaurant's GNR song-inspired (from the band's 1987 album "Appetite for Destruction") specials "It's So Easy," pizza and Peroni pairing; $15. Pizza selections include Margherita; Macello; Pugliese; Americana; Barese; Bianca; Molese; and Vegetariana.

 Guests presenting their "Not in this Lifetime," tickets will receive a complimentary serving of the

 "Sweet Child O' Mine" gelato with the purchase of an entree.

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Koi Evanston hosts cocktail class

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Koi Fine Asian Cuisine, 624 Davis, Evanston, hosts a cocktail making class 6:30-9:30 p.m. November 9. Guests will learn how to prepare six cocktails: Whiskey Berry (house whiskey, raspberry puree, Chambord, fresh mint leaves); Koi Sunrise (Kai lemongrass, ginger Soju, aperol, peach puree, orange juice ); Cucumber Elixer (muddled cucumber, Absolut Elixir, St. Germain, lemon juice, simple syrup); Asian mojito (muddled lime, mint leaves, light rum, house cold sake, mint syrup, ginger syrup, soda); Dragon Mai Tai (Bacardi Dragonberry, Bacardi O, triple sec, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine, Myers rum) and Dragonfly (vodka, pineapple juice, ginger syrup, lime juice, grenadine float). The cot is $25, includes small plates such as sushi, spring rolls and crab rangoon

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Geja's donates funds to California wine country wildfire relief

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Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armitage will donate $10 per bottle of wine sold (from a compiled list designed especially for the effort) to relief funds benefiting California wine regions that were affected by the recent wildfires. The list will be available November 1 through the end of the year. 

Donations can also be made at CA Wine Strong fire relief effort fund.

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Shedd Aquarium's Penguin Hops release party

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The Shedd Aquarium and Revolution Brewing partner for the sixth Annual Penguin Hops release party 5-10 p.m. November 2, at the Shedd, 1200, S. Lake shore Drive. 

The hops, fresh grown in the Shedd's sustainable gardens is part of the aquarium's conservation efforts. The fundraiser, $1 for each beer sold, benefits the Shedd's conservation initiatives. Tickets to the event give guests access to aquarium attractions and includes live music and noshing food such as lobster mac and cheese; loaded tater tots; pulled pork and cookies. Reps from Rev will be on site to talk about the Penguin Hops brewing project. gusts will also be feted to a trivia session testing their knowledge on penguins, beer and horticulture. the winning team receives a free round of Penguin Hops.

For those who cannot make the event, Penguin Hops will be served at Revolution Brewing's brewpub, 2323 N. Milwaukee and the Revolution Tap Room at 3340 N. Kedzie and other participating bars and restaurants. Tickets.

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III Forks brings on the heat

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field Blvd., pops up in an upcoming episode of NBC's "Chicago Fire." In honor of the restaurant's guest appearance III Forks is hosting a viewing party 9 p.m. November 2. The restaurant heats things up with its flaming "High Octane" Sazerac-style cocktail (Peychaud's bitters, Absinthe and Jim Beam Bonded); $5. In addition the restaurant will feature sample shots of Fireball whiskey and complimentary jalapeno poppers. 

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Porkchop hosts Halloween costume party

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Porkchop, 941 W. Randolph, hosts the Hog Wild Halloween party and costume contest, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. October 28. Admission is free. Costumes are required for admission. Half-priced food and drinks will be available. Register

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Tavern on Little Fort Games of Throne event

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Tavern on Little Fort hosts a Game of Thrones themed Halloween party October 28; tickets are $20 and includes a food buffet and three drink tickets. Specialty drinks for the evening include: The White Walker (white chocolate liqueur, blue curacao and vanilla cream soda), The House Stark Martini (Hendrick's gin, lemon juice, tonic water and sugar), The Needle Shot (Tito's vodka, ginger beer, lime), and The Crows Old Fashioned (Bulleit Rye, orange bitters, sugar, cherry and orange).

The festivities include best Game of Thrones costume, best group costume and best couple costume contests. Cash prizes will be rewarded. Tickets.

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alive One Halloween event benefitting the homeless

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Chicago Coalition for the Homeless partners with aliveOne, 2683 N. Halsted, for a Halloween fundraiser, 7-11 p.m. October 28. Guests bartenders will serve up drinks, with all tips going to the organization. 

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Joy District's Willy Wonka Halloween event

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Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard, hosts a Willy Wonka themed Halloween event 8 p.m. October 27. In addition to food, drink specials and a candy station, guests will be feted with high-flying adventure with an aerialist in residence for the evening and Oompa Lumpa performances along with other surprises. Admission is $55; $100, for the couples' golden ticket. Purchase.

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3 Forks' new spin on classic cocktails

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field, has unveiled three classic cocktails, served in retro stemware. The Coupe Cocktails are:  The South Side (The Botanist Gin, fresh lime juice, fresh mint leaves, simple syrup $12), Hemingway Daiquiri (Bacardi Superior Rum, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, fresh lime and grapefruit juice, and a Luxardo cherry $12) and Sidecar (Rémy Martin VSOP, Cointreau Orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice $13) will be available for a limited time. 

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Heritage's new Sunday Supper meal

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Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar, 2700 W. Chicago, has a new fall Sunday Supper dinner. The item pairs the restaurant's popular fried chicken with traditional sides created with seasonal ingredients. The dish ($25) is available 4-9 p.m. Sunday only. PHOTO: Ryan M. Beshel

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Hard Rock's Halloween treats

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Hard Rock Cafe's, 60 E. Ontario,  Evil Eye cocktail (combination of muddled fall fruits and a blend of white and spiced rums, topped with pineapple and angostura bitters, garnished with a lychee and blueberry) and trick or heat burger (signature beef patty with pulled pork smothered in melted cheese and a Cajun voodoo spiced grilled slice of pumpkin  served in a black charcoal bun), available October 26-November 1. 

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Caves Jean Bourdy wine dinner

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The Lunatic, The Lover & The Poet, a Wine Bar, 736 W. Randolph, hosts a four-course dinner with special guest Jean-François Bourdy of Caves Jean Bourdy in Jura, France, 6-9 p.m. October 26. The event kicks off with a reception in the Skylight room followed by the multi-course dinner and wine pairing. Tickets are $125.

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Angelo's bottomless mimosa and bloody Mary brunch

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Angelo's Wine Bar, 3026 W. Montrose, introduces the bottomless mimosa and bloody Mary brunch 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday; $25, includes choice of shared plate.

Guests favoring the bloody May receive a 2-ounce vodka pour and choice of mixes and garnishes. 

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Shaw's Halloween brunch

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Shaw's Crab House, 21 E. Hubbard, is hosting a Halloween costume brunch 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. October 28; $59, adults; $10, ages 7-12; under age 6 free. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costumes. Visitors donning Halloween threads will receive a $25 gift certificate for a future visit. Reservations are recommended.

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FEW and more, please

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Concord Fifty+Five, 1355 W. Concord, serves up a round of 6-9 p.m. October 20 during the Cheers+Drink fest, hosted by Social Power Hour, 6-9 p.m. October 20. 

Participants include FEW Spirits, Rabbit HoleDistillery, Cooper's Hawk Winery, Slane Irish Whiskey, Old Forester, Amaro Cinpatrazzo, Essentia Water, Bai, Getaround, Food News Today and Chiro One. Food will be provided by Knife and Tine. Purchase tickets.

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The Walk-In takes top spot at Yelp's cocktail competition

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The Walk-in's "The Get Down (pineapple and lime juice, Plantation Pineapple rum, Drambuie, garnish of fresh mint and topped with Angostura bitters)," created by Phillip Smith, the venue's general manager and beverage direct, took the top spot in Yelp's Cocktail of Chicago Competition held October 11 at Chicago Symphony Hall. The cocktail ($13), is featured on the Walk-In's, 2727 N. Milwaukee, menu as 'The Cocktail of Chicago."

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Tuscany restaurant's Halloween/seasonal inspired libations

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Tuscany restaurants (Chicago, Oak Brook and Wheeling) introduced a roundup of Halloween drinks, available through October 31. The three spirited concoctions include: Dark and Stormy (Myers’s Dark Rum, ginger beer, bitters and a lime wedge); The Devil’s Margarita (tequila blanco, lime juice, simple syrup, and red wine) and Apple Cider Moscow Mule (vodka, apple cider, lime juice, ginger beer, sprinkle cinnamon, garnish with apple slice). The cocktails are $10 each.

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Surly tap takeover at Mac's Wood Grill

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Mac’s Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Division, hosts a tap takeover by Minnesota’s Surly Brewing Company beginning 4 p.m. October 26. Brews include three limited release/seasonal varieties: 2016 Darkness Russian Imperial Stout; 2017 Pentagram Brett Dark Ale (both with extremely limited availability in Chicagoland) and wet-hopped Wet, a West Coast-style IPA that was released in September. Year-round bestsellers, Xtra-Citra Pale Ale and Hell German-style Munich Helles Lager, complete the list. 

The beers ($4.50-$9) will be tapped at 4 p.m. and the Surly crew will be in-house for beer education and giveaways from 6-9 p.m. There is no cover charge. Food specials for the event include $3 Devil’s Darkness tacos (spicy ground beef, jalapenos, pico de gallo and lettuce), available 4-11 p.m.  Mac’s Wood Grilled will be open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. October 26.

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Marty's Martini Bar's "Martini's for Mutts" event

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Marty's Martini Bar, 1511 W. Balmoral, hosts "Martini's for Mutts," 2-5 p.m. October 15. All proceeds from martini sales will benefit Famous Fido.

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Lakeview's Jack Daniels Chili Cook-off

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The Jack Daniels chili cook-off takes place 1-5 p.m. October 14, SideTrack, 3349 N. Halsted.

Participants include: Drew's on Halsted; El Mariachi Tequila bar and Grill; Flub A Dub Chubs; Kitchen 17; Kuma's Too; Muscel Maker Grill; Revolution Mexican Steakhouse; Stella's Diner; Trader Todd's; Venicci Pizza and Wrigley BBQ. Tickets.

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Mott's "pun" driven cocktails

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Mott Street, 1401 N. Ashland, has designed Mott-puns a new lineup of cocktail's frothed with wordplay, including the Presidential Glow (Cimarron Reposado Tequila, Cynar liqueur, CH Chile Amaro, lime juice, carrot juice, cilantro, topped with an egg white foam) a nod to the president's orange hue. Complete lineup description.

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Market Staytion's Chi-Town Oktoberfest and other events

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Staytion Market Bar, 1 W. Wacker, hosts a round of October events. Celebrate Oktoberfest Chicago style with a lineup of local Oktoberfest-inspired brews and the chef''s own-made pretzels and beer cheese, 5-7 p.m. October 11.  Movie night is 7-10 p.m. October 17 and the Change of Color fall excursions day 10 a.m to 10 p.m. October 28, the bar's navigator team will help select a tour route, autumn-inspired pumpkin and chocolate cocktails will be available upon return.  

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Joy District's Cubs' viewing and fall cocktails lineup

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Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard, is featuring it's new fall cocktails for $14 during Cubs' playoff games (home and away) while guests view the event on on 60 inch televisions on the bar's rooftop. 

The new drink lineup includes: Hot Whiskey Maple Cider (Crown Royal Apple, lemon juice, apple cider and maple syrup, garnished with mini apple cider donuts by Beaver's Donuts), pictured; Spiced Pear Moscow Mule (Grey Goose Le Poire, simple syrup, ginger beer); Allspice Manhattan (Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, allspice dram) and Apple Cider Mimosa (Prosecco, simple syrup, apple cider, cinnamon sugar rim ). 

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Porkchop's 1 cent beer for post race Marathon runners

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What can a penny buy you? If you run in the Chicago Marathon and bring your bib into Porkchop, 941 W. Randolph,  after the 26.2 mile run you can whet your whistle with a beer (select varieties) for a penny. In addition $5 mimosas and bloody Mary's will be available. Runners and non runners both can enjoy the (priced) barbecue brunch menu.

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