Bar Lupo's frozen boozy lemon treat

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Bar Lupos', 217  W. Huron, boozy lemon ice (lemon ice, bright bitter Aperol topped with Prosecco, makes for a refreshing way to beat the heat. Tickets.

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The Albert brings Larry Feldmeier on board as executive chef

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The Albert, located in Hotel EMC2, 228 E. Ontario, welcomes new executive chef Larry Feldmeier, who brings a marriage of classic and avant-garde culinary talent to the table offering a seasonal menu infused with a bounty of flavors and freshness, including ingredients from the hotel's new rooftop garden.

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Forbidden Root's Sparkling Rose Ale tapping

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In celebration of the release of their Sparkling Rosé Ale Forbidden Root Brewery, 1746 W. Chicago,  hosts Rosé Ale Day 1-8 p.m. June 30 on Fountainhead’s, 1970 W. Montrose, rooftop. 

A tapping of the Sparkling Rosé Ale, a Belgian Triple brewed with Niagara grapes and hibiscus clocking in at 10% ABV, will be held at 1:30 p.m. In addition sparkling rosé cocktails will be available. Other goodies include a limited edition Sparkling Rosé Ale glassware and Forbidden Root swag bags. 

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Taylor Gourmet Fulton Market location

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Taylor Gourmet is now open in the Fulton Market area at 177 N. Morgan. The eatery features from-scratch gourmet style hoagies, salads, specialty sides and Puck's all-natural sodas.

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Wow Bao on Jackson headed to Michigan Avenue

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Wow Bao, 175 W. Jackson, is head to Michigan Avenue. The current location's last day of service is June 29. The doors open in the new location, 200 N. Michigan, in early July.

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Le Bouchon kicks off 25th anniversary with dinner honoring late founder

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Le Bouchon, 1958 N. Damen, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special dinner created by Executive Chef Oliver Poilevey (left), the son of founder Jean-Claude Poilevey (right), who died in 2016. 

In his father's honor Chef Polievey has created a dinner featuring his father's favorite dishes. The menu ($38) offers a choice of appetizer: Quenelle de Brochet (pike dumpling) with lobster bisque; vichyssoise chaud-froid (chilled potato leek soup with warm fingerling chips and truffle or warm goat cheese salad with frisée, tomato and basil).

Entrees are: rabbit ragout chausseur with faralle, pearl onion and button mushroom; skate wing almondine with green beans, satsuma caper brown butter or  Parisienne gnocchi with English peas, ramps and pistachio. 

Dessert choices are Paris brest or Assiette de fromage. The menu is available through June 30.

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Aurelio's South Loop's South Loop Pride Month salute

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Aurelio's south loop location, 1212 S. Michigan, offers a round of specialty drinks, available through June, as a nod to Pride Month. 

Featured drinks are: Cucumber Collins (Tito's Vodka, honey water, cucumber, Thai basil, fresh lemon juice); Moscow Mule (Tito's vodka, fresh lime, ginger beer); red sangria (Absolute Mandarin vodka mixed with fresh fruits and Merlot); Twisted whiskey sour (Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Cointreau, orange juice, honey water, orange bitters); Cosmopolitan martini (Ketel One Citron, Gran Marnier, cranberry juice, lemon twist); Treat "Yo" Self mimosa (fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, house made vanilla simple syrup, Prosseco) and End of Day old fashioned (Maker's Mark, house made vanilla simple syrup, house made orange bitters with a cherry and orange twist). Drinks are $7 each. 

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Carnivale's "Pride" margarita

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Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton, serves up the strawberry Margarita with Pride (tequila, fresh strawberries Cointreau and Carnivale margarita mix with colorful salt served on dry ice; $13) during the Pride month salute.

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Aurelio's Pride punch

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Aurelio’s Wrigleyville, 3801 N. Clark, salutes the Pride celebration with its Pride Punch (red wine, white wine, peach moonshine, Triple-Sec, pineapple and orange juice: $5).

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Maillard Tavern's Pride salute

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Maillard Tavern's, 494 N. Milwaukee, Pride month special, a do-it-yourself mimosa bar featuring a personal-size bottle of Prosecco partnered with a choice of orange, ruby red grapefruit, pineapple or pomegranate juice; $5, will be available through June.

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Slurping Turtle's Pride roll

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Slurping Turtle, 116 E. Hubbard, is featuring a Pride Roll (shrimp tempura wrapped with tuna, hamachi, salmon, tamago, avocado and eel. Topped with sliced jalapeños and garnished with spicy mayo, sriracha and Jalapeño vinaigrette; $15) through June.

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Nico Osteria's Pride weekend specials

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Pastry Chef Leigh Omilinsky of Nico Osteria, 1015 N. Rush, partners with New York-based big Gay Ice Cream to deliver an array of frozen treats for Pride Weekend (June 23-24).

Selections include: Dirty Banana (caramelized banana and brown sugar ice cream and cacao nib biscotti); Bump and a shot (pepper coke sorbet with a shot whisky) Apricot Cobbler (mini pie crust filled with a scoop of roasted vanilla ice cream topped with dollop of bourbon and apricot infused whipped cream) Rocky Roadhouse (Rocky RoadhouseTM into a fluffy croissant, showcasing made from scratch almond-crusted pastry filled with chocolate chunks and marshmallow.); Double Rainbow Swirl Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich (blueberry balsamic swirl sweet cream ice cream between to macarons, coated with Trix cereal) and Out and Proud Pops (raspberry, coconut, mango freeze pops in a shot of tequila).

A portion of the proceeds benefits Howard Brown Health, a local non-profit dedicated to eliminating the disparities in healthcare experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. 

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Chop House Chicago launches happy hour deals

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Chicago Chop House, 60 W. Ontario,  launches a new bar happy hour program kicking off with $1 select cocktails and complimentary steak sliders 4-6 p.m. June 21. After the launch select happy hour food and drink items will be available for half off.

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City Barbeque Berwyn lends a helping hand to feed the needy

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City Barbeque Berwyn, 7108 Cermak Road, has joined forces with Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry to donate its daily food surplus to feed the community's needy.

The partnership makes City Barbeque the first restaurant to work with the Pantry. 

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Bijan Bistro's support effort for the Anti-Cruelty Society

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It's not too late to help Bijans Bistro's, 663 N. State, effort to support the Anti-Cruelty Society. As part of the restaurant's month-long initiative 20 percent from select drinks and food items will be donated to the charitable organization.

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Cantina Laredo's "Fiesta" Father's Day offering

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Cantina Laredo, 508  N. State, serves up the Father's Day Fiesta Grill special (bacon-wrapped shrimp; carnitas; beef and chicken fajitas; $19.99 ) 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 17.

As a special bonus guests ordering the Fiesta Grill special will receive a $15 gift card to be used during a future visit.

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The Barn salutes dads

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The Barn, Rear 1016 Church Street, Evanston, salutes dad with a surf and turf deal. Purchase any size steak and add on lobster tail for $25. 

Also, bourbon expert Dave Sweet will be on hand to help diners pair top-shelf bourbon selections with their dinner choice.

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Artango's Father's Day deal

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Artango Bar and Steakhouse, 4767 N. Lincoln, hosts a day-long celebration to fatherhood, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 17.

Along with serving up an array of locally-raised beef selections, including flank steak, short ribs, morcilla and chorizo along with steak selections that include ribeye; NY strip and butterfly sirloin, all prepared on the grill gaucho style. In addition all dads will receive a complimentary domestic beer or house wine.

Live music will be performed by guitarist Guillermo Paolisso from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. 

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El Tapeo creates exclusive dish for World Tapas Day

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El Tapeo Modern Spanish Kitchen, located in Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center,  2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook celebrates World Tapas Day June 21 with an exclusive offer with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Hinsdale Humane Society.


Executive Chef Matthew Cappellini's Pimenton de Cerdo is handcrafted with pan-fried peppered bacon and a saffron orange dipper; $9. 

In addition to the exclusive item guests can choose from a selection of other signature tapas that include: Datiles (fried medjool dates, marcona almonds, and cherry-wood bacon); Coca (tomato jam, goat cheese, arugula, and flatbread); Alitas de Cerdo, three miniature pork shanks, and orange-jalapeño glaze; Gambas al Ajillo (sautéed shrimp, garlic, fresh herbs, and polenta bread) and Vieras Fritas, fried bay scallops, chermoula, frisee, and espelette.

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Hard Rock turns back time with its 71-cent offering

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Mark your calendar for this anniversary special. Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, celebrates its 47 birthday by offering it's Original Legendary Burger (beef patty topped with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, a golden fried onion ring, crisp lettuce and vine ripened tomato, served on a toasted brioche bun with Hard Rock’s seasoned fries) for 71-cent, reflective of the year it opened. The burger will be available from 11 a.m. to noon (only) June 14.  First-come, first-served basis.

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aliveOne brings on the laughs

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AliveOne, 2683 N. Halsted, kicks off its "Back Room Comedy,"
a monthly showcase featuring Chicago stand-up comedians, 9 p.m. June 15. Upcoming guests include Amy Sumpter, Scott Duff, Maya May and Aaron McDavis.

Comedy night specials include half-off everything (except shots) from 5-7 p.m. Specials available all evening include: $4 PBR bottles; and a shot of Old Grand-dad with an Old Style draft, $8.

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3 Forks' fried lobstail tail

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III Forks Prime Steakhoiuse, 180 N. Field, celebrates National Lobster Day, June 17, in a big way with Hans Aeschbaher's Texas-style fried lobster tail with homemade remoulade sauce ($65), available 5-11 p.m. June 15-16; 5-10 p.m. June 17.

Other lobster-centric foods include: lobster bisque ($15), lobster mac and cheese ($20) and cold water lobster tail (market price). For reservations call 312-938-4303.

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Mon Am Gabi turns 20 with style

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Mon Ami Gabi, 2300 N. Lincoln Parkway, celebrates it's 20th anniversary all month long with the featured event, the Veuve Clicquot sunset toast, taking place June 19. The toast also salutes Veuve Clicquot Rose's 200th anniversary. 

The evening begins on the patio with a selection of Chef Nelli Maltezos hors d' oeuvres paired with Veuve Cliquot's Yellow Brut and Rose. Sorbet served with profiteroles from a croquembouche dessert. Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost is $65, plus tax and gratuity. reservations can be made at 773-348-8886.

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Slurping Turtle sake tasting

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Slurping Turtle, 116 W. Hubbard, hosts a sake tasting with passed appetizers 6:30-9 p.m.
June 14; $25, plus tax and gratuity. Must register.

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