Joy District and Hubbard Inn co-host Kentucky Derby party

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Joy District, 111 W. Hubbard and Hubbard Inn, 112 W. Hubbard partner for a combined Kentucky Derby party kicking off 3 p.m. May 4. Tickets, which start at $10 for early bird to $30 for last call, includes entry to both parties along with drink specials that include $4 Bud Lights and $9 mint juleps and light appetizers. Live music and giveaways along with the best derby wear costume contest will be included in the festivities. Tickets. Table reservations can be made at derby@8hospitality.com. 

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Pilsen's Cantina Crawl

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The Sixth Annual Pilsen Cantina Crawl returns noon to 6 pm May 4.

The event, celebrating Cinco de Mayo, also supports year-long fundraising efforts for the community’s annual Pilsen Fest, held in August.

Guests can spend the afternoon exploring the Pilsen neighborhood’s food, drink and music scenes via a stroll down 18^th Street or by trolley (complimentary) to 13 participating bar and restaurants offering live musical performances, specialty dishes and hand-crafted cocktails vying for best in the hood honors.  Tickets.  

 

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III Forks Spring cocktails include a Derby salute

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field, launched a new round line, "Pleased as Punch," of spring cocktails made with Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum and 1792 Small Batch Bourbon, available through June 30.

Cocktails, served in punch bowl stemware include: Two Barrel Punch (Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Remy VSOP Cognac, lemon juice, Peach Reál Puree); Kentucky Punch (1792 Small Batch Bourbon, Lunetta Prosecco, Peach Reál Puree) and Afternoon Delight (1792 Small Batch Bourbon, pineapple juice, Monin Honey Syrup, Q Grapefruit). The cocktails are $12 each.

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Aleman Brewing's Beefsteak Three event

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Tickets are still available for Aleman Brewing's, 3304 N. Knox, beefsteak dinner 12:30 p.m. April 28. 

The third annual event featurea cigars and a welcome cocktail by Maplewood Brewery and Distillery, a protein-driven four course meal courses from Frontier and desserts from Bang Bang Pies. Must be 21 and over to attend. Will-call available.  Tickets. 

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Colectivo Coffee Roasters' new Wicker Park cafe

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Colectivo Coffee Roasters, 1211 N. Damen, is set to open April 26. The indoor-outdoor cafe features two stories of indoor-outdoor glass storefront and plant bedecked patio. True to Colectivo’s knack for creative design, The Wicker Park cafe's interior sticks with the traditional rustic-industrial design touches that includes amenities such as a hand-built fireplace, patchwork wood walls and a custom two-story chandelier. The fe, which will serve as the training grounds for new employees, debuts a new lineup of innovative, new vegan and plant-focused items.

Dishes include: sesame sweet potato bowl (Vegan/GF): A satisfyingly crunchy mix of quinoa, kale, brussels sprouts, edamame, pumpkin seeds and sweet golden raisins; cauliflower banh mi (Vegan): A handmade Troubadour French roll stuffed with harissa roasted cauliflower, slaw, and cucumbers, and topped with vegan herb aioli, cilantro, and pickled jalapeño peppers for a little kick!; chia power bowl (breakfast bowl (Vegan): vanilla coconut milk chia pudding, fresh blueberries, vegan granola, and toasted almonds; coconut milk chia pudding breakfast bpwl (Vegan/GF): vanilla coconut milk chia pudding, fresh blueberries, vegan granola, and toasted almonds; bloom latte: Colectivo’s classic latte with fragrant Bloom Chamomile tea; matcha lemon frappe: mixture of earthy ground matcha, velvety white chocolate and sweet lemonade; coconut Anthology Iced Tea: Using a house made sweet anthology black tea concentrate and creamy coconut milk; and sparkling cherry cold brew: One half sparkling water, one half Colectivo Session Cold Brew with dash of cherry syrup.

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Chicago Beer Classic 2019 @Soldier Field

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The Chicago Beer Classic takes place May 4 at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. The event will be held in two sessions 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 -7:30 p.m. 

More than 150 samples will be available for tasting. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and speak directly with the brewers who make it all happen. 

Activities include: Giant Jenga or bocce. Food trucks will be set up for tailgating before and after the beer bash. Various sponsor booths will be set up for visitors to explore and ask questions.

Guests will also have the option before or after they have attended the festival, to tailgate with some of Chicago’s favorite food trucks, purchase merchandise from Chicago-based vendors, or show off their beer pong skills.

General admission is $59. VIP tickets, which include an extra half hour to try the beers, a reserved VIP guest area and an exclusive stadium tour, with access to the visitors’ locker room, Skyline Suite, the Colonnades, are available. Tickets. 

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Food Truck Rally at Prudential Plaza

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Vendors line up for Food Truck Rally at One Two Pru, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25-26 at Prudential Plaza. Rotation of vendors (four different) return weekly Thursday-Friday through May 31.

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Mexico in a Bottle Chicago

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Mexico in a Bottle, featuring Mezcal, food, music art and crafts, takes place 4-7 p.m. April 28, Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie.

Participants include: Banhez; Erstwhile Mezcal; Gran Dovejo; La Luna Mexcal; Real Minero; Wahaka. View complete list of confirmed particpants.

Restaurants include: Bar Sotano; Quiote; Carnita Uruapan; Dove's Luncheonette; Dor Urban Cantina; La Josie; Old Irving Brewery; Estrella and Negra Restaurant. Tickets.

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Lincoln Square/Ravenswood Spring Wine Stroll

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The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Annual Wine Stroll takes place 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 25. Check-in is 6- 7 p.m. day of event. Tickets are $35-$45.

Tickets can be picked up at the following locations: Lincoln Square Route A: Dank Haus, 4740 N. Western, 6th floor; Lincoln Square Route B: Dank Haus, 4740 N. Western, 6th floor; Lincoln Square Route C: Old Town School of Folk Music Store, 4544 N Lincoln (west building); Lincoln Square Route D: Bridgeview Bank, 4605 N. Lincoln; Ravenswoo-Damen Route: Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, 4947 N. Damen; and Ravenswood-Montrose Route: Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood.

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Chicago Tequila and Sangria Festival

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The Chicago Tequila and Sangria Festival takes place April 27 at Alhambra Palace Restaurant, 1240  W. Randolph. Two session will be held 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. Purchase.

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Fajita Factory serves up new deals

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Fajita Factory, 3445 N. Halsted,  has announced new food specials that include: "Margarita Mondays," featuring large-format margaritas for $5 each (regularly $9-$10). Selections include: traditional, habanero, or mango margaritas served in 20-ounce vessels (served frozen or on the rocks).

"Two-fer Tuesdays" features two-for-one menu items that include: fajitas (grilled marinated chicken breast; grilled marinated steak; southwest seasoned shrimp; veggie; kickin' Korean chicken; Jerk shrimp; Greek chicken), savory empanadas (beef and cheese; smoked chicken; Hawaiian; smoked BBQ brisket; kale and chickpea; buffalo chicken; loaded potato).

Dessert empanada options are: Fruity Pebbles cheesecake; s'mores; bananas foster cheesecake and Oreo cheesecake). View complete menu here. 

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Uncommon hosts an Easter brunch

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Uncommon, both locations, hosts an Easter brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21. A special Easter dinner will be available as well. Reservations Lakeview; Edgewater.

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Geja's Cafe's spring cocktails have arrived

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Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armitage, launched a new spring cocktails menu> Varieties ($14 each) include: Spring Ranger (whisky; blackberry and basil); Gintle Evening (pear-infused gin, chamomile and lemon); Glass Magnolia (vodka, grapefruit and bergamot); Crimson Rose (Prosecco, hibiscus and lavender); Marigold (Hennessy, roasted citrus and orange) Bloodthorne (tequila, raw agave and port) and Lost Sparrow (white rum, blood orange and black cherry).

In addition the Geja's Manhattan (Koval bourbon, Bigallet China-China and angostura bitters; $16) as well as the non-alcohol option Pomtail (pomegranate, lime and soda; $6).

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Yolk's newest brunch item

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Yolk Test Kitchen, 1767 N. Milwaukee, launched it's newest creation— the Eggs Benedict slider on National Eggs Benedict Day (April 16). 

The breakfast dish is comprised of shaved Applewood smoked ham, poached eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce served on a mini waffle.  

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Imperial Lamian's Easter bao

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Imperial Lamian, 6 W. Hubbard, has a host of specials in store including a full brunch menu available (April 20-21).

In addition the restaurant is offering limited-edition Easter bao baskets featuring the original six rainbow soup dumplings plus four additional flavors; $22). Executive Chef Alan Tan's new creative fillings are black pepper; imperial chili; preserved black bean and preserved Chinese mustard.

A photo contest with the Easter Bunny will also be held. Guest can take selfies with the Easter Bunny than post on social media with the tag Imperial Lamian (@imperiallamianchi) using the hashtag #EasterBAOnny from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21. The two winners be selected to win a complimentary brunch valued at $50. Reservations available.

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Mango Pickle's Easter offerings

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Mango Pickle, 5842 N. Broadway, will offer an array of dinner specials Easter Sunday 5-9 p.m. April 21.

Menu items include: feni beef short ribs in with cashew liquor, silced coconut, fava beans and crostini (pictured, $24); roast leg of lamb with black pepper curry, ramps, young chickpeas, and asparagus ($24); sesame grilled pork belly with black sesame paste, shaved radishes and beets ($15). Vegetarian offerings include: bhei puri (butternut squash; apples, chickpeas, cilantro and puffed rice ($10) and cashew and cilantro rice cakes with microgreens and coconut chutney ($8). A seafood option of live East coast scallop-in-the-shell (seared scallops dusted in cocoa, butternut squash puree; malai spices, turnips; $16) or prepared tartar style with tapioca pearls, peanut and cilantro ($16). 

Chai service  will be available 3 to 5 p.m. April 21. For parties of seven or more with reservation, please reconfirm reservations 48 hours in advance.

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Bon Appetit presents and Chicago Gourmet's 2019 main event and Grand Cru tickets now available

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Regularly priced passes are now available online for Bon Appetit presents Chicago Gourmet 2019 main event and Grand Cru sessions. 

Hours for the Main Event are noon to 6 p.m. September 28; noon to 5 p.m. September 29, Millennium Park. Hours for Grand Cru are 2-4 p.m. September 28-29, Harris Theatre rooftop, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets.

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The Easter Bunny pops in Eden restaurant

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Eden, 1748 W. Lake, celebrates Easter with special drinks, dishes and house-made donuts designed  by Chef Devon Quinn. The restaurant will offer its full brunch menu with specials and an Easter Bakery Bar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Sunday (April 21). 

In addition to the special treats guests can enjoy brunch classics such as the smoked ham crepe (Gruyere, caramelized onion, delicate herbs, greens, tomato, radish); grilled avocado eggs Benedict (grilled avocado Hollandaise, Tomato, English Muffin) and The Burger of Eden (grilled pork belly, pickled onion-tomato jam, Bibb lettuce, house American cheese, dijonnaise, sesame seed bun with brown butter herbed fries).  

Guest will also have the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Take-home chocolate bunnies are also available. Reservations are recommended and can be made here.

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Texas de Brazil Tax Day deal

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Texas De Brazil, participating locations, is offering a special $10.40 discount off dinner, per person, on Tax day (April 15) only. Reservations available here.

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Hannah's Bretzel

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Hannah's Bretzel, participating locations, is offering 20 percent off items in honor of tax day. The offer is valid through April 15 for online orders. Some restrictions. Catering orders online only. 

Use TAXSEASON20 when placing ordering. Place orders here.

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Buffalo Creek Brewing Saturday Nights Live lineup

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Buffalo Creek Brewing it’s Saturday Nights Live music event takes place 7-10 p.m. Upcoming shows include: Jory Avner (April 13); Mackenzie O'Brien (April 20) and Social Que (April 27). No cover charge and visitors can bring their own food.

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