Sunday, June 30, 2019

Joy District's 40-beer 4th of July salute


Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard, open at  noon for a "Forty's on the Fourth" party featuring select 40-ounce beers paired with a whisky shot for $12. Classic American sliders will also be available (three sliders and waffle fries; $15).

In addition, frozen cocktails available on the rooftop area will include: Frozé (rosé, Hangar One rosé vodka, strawberry puree); Casamigos Margarita (rotating flavors) and the Spray Tan (Red Bull Orange, mango puree, Cruzan Strawberry Rum), f$14 each. PHOTO: Matthew Reeves.

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Estelle's 4th of July salute


Estelle's, 2013 W. North, will open from 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. July 4.

 Specials include the F*ck Your Patio cocktail (Chicago Distilling Finn's Gin, Apologue Aronia, demerara, lemon juice; $7), $4 featured drafts, $5 Tito's cocktails and $5 quesadillas (chicken or cheese with sour cream and pico). PHOTO: Ivy Tac

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Arlington International Racecourse's Country Night and Bacon Beer and Bloody Mary event


Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 Euclid Ave., hosts "Bacon, Beer and Bloodys," an all-inclusive package featuring bacon-infused dishes, Bloody Mary cocktails with all the fixings and beer beginning 1:25 p.m. June 29.  Guests receive a three-hour unlimited seat at the table the beer tasting, three themed Bloody Mary drinks and three tickets for our bacon-infused samples.
In addition live music will take place on the Miller Lite Band Stage. Tickets start at $50

Tickets and more details available here.

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

III Forks serves up a special bourbon flight


III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field, beginning July 2, will offer "The Bourbon Test," a flight of three bourbons served in Glencairn whisky glasses. The neat pours will be served on a III Forks branded paddle, made from a Garrison Brothers whiskey barrel stave. Each flight ($20) is presented with tasting notes. 
The trio includes: Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Clermont, KY); Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Hye, TX); and Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Bardstown, KY). 

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Cantina Laredo's serves up the USA Rita for the 4th of July


Cantina Laredo, 508 N. State, pours on the patriotism with a special red, white and blue margarita in celebration of Independence Day. 

 The USA 'Rita (signature frozen Casa ‘Rita layered with Blue Curacao and topped with strawberry puree) will be available July 4-7; $5.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Timothy O'Toole's U.S. Men's National soccer game specials



Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks , for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Concacaf Gold Cup viewing 8 p.m. June 26.

Chef Cory Grupe's Chicago Fire burger on a pretzel bun with bacon, fried egg, avocado cheddar and Irish ghost wing sauce, is the game-day special.

Featured drink specials include: $5 pints of Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale, $3 PBR Tall Boys and $5 shots of Malort.


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Monday, June 24, 2019

Negroni Week at Bar Roma


Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark, celebrates Negroni Week (June 24-30) with a trio of craft cocktails created by mixologist Devin Colloton.

 The Italian libations include: Blonde Negroni, Boulevardier and Sbagliato. A portion of the proceeds from each drink during "Negroni Week" will benefit The Greater Chicago Food Depository. 

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Sunday, June 23, 2019

Le Sud's new happy hour specials


Le Sud, 2301 W. Roscoe, launched a new happy hour program, available 5-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

 The French Mediterranean restaurant's Executive Chef Kevin McMullen will offer a selection of small plates that include: Gruyere gougere (airy French cheese puffs) for $3, bretzel with smoked salt and Mornay: $9 and frites Mornay with fried egg and chives; $9.

 Sommelier Terry McNeese will offer summers spritzers; $6.

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Friday, June 21, 2019

Ocean Prime Chicago's new lunch menu

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Ocean Prime Chicago, 87 E. Wacker Dr., is now offering a new three-course lunch menu highlighting seasonal selections ($35).

 Executive Chef Jason Shelley's new dishes include a blackened salmon salad, a poke bowl and 6-oz filet. 

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Replay's SpongeBob pop-up

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Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, transforms into The Salty Spitoon for a new SpongeBob SquarePants pop-up this summer. 

 Beginning June 21 guests can hangout with all of SpongeBob’s underwater pals on Conch St. at Patrick’s Rock, Squidward’s Easter Island Head, SpongeBob’s two-story Pineapple, Mrs. Puff’s Boating School and the Krusty Krab. The pop-up also features unique art installations by local artists.

Enjoy Krabby Patties and specialty cocktails that include: Sandy’s Helmet, which will be served in a fishbowl and the  Chum Bucket, served in a bucket like its namesake. Other festivities include: a Bubble Bowl halftime show concert, a 'how tough are ya' contest, weekly late-night jellyfish raves, karaoke, jellyfish hunting at Jellyfish Fields and an Imagination Box.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

2019 Chi Town Hot Sauce Expo

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Looking to spice up your summer. If so, you don't want to pass on the Second Annual 2019 Chi Town Hot Sauce Expo, June 29-30, SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Bridgeview. 

 More than 40 vendors will be on hand to show off their wares. Activities include sampling more than hot sauces, a eating contest such as the Spicy Taco of Hell and Deep Dish Pizza of Doom challenges, cocktail competition, pepper eating contest and. Admission is free. Come competitions require a entry fee. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. June 29; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30. Tickets.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Naperville Ribfest tickets are available now

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The 32nd Annual Naperville Ribfest takes place July 3-6, Knoch Park, 724 S. West Park, Naperville. 

 Daily headlining acts are Bill Idol and Living Colour (July 3); Flo Rida and KC and the Sunshine Band (July 4); Brantley Gilbert; Randy Houser and Joe Hanson (July 5) and Bad Company (July 6).

 Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Tickets.

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Monday, June 17, 2019

Third Annual Woodlawn Food Truck Festival @Midway Plaisance

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The Third Annual Woodlawn Food Truck Festival takes place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29, Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance.

New to the event is the 5K Dash, which goes hand in hand with the events mental health, wellness and youth violence prevention efforts.
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Sunday, June 16, 2019

Vegandale Food Drink Festival @Butler Field

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Vegandale Food Drink Festival is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 22, Grant Park, Butler Field, 350 E. Monroe. 

 More than 100 vendors from across North America will gather for the largest vegan gathering this summer in Chicago offering an array of food, drink and vegan merchandise. In addition live entertainment; art installations and family fun that includes games will part of the festivities.

 Vendors include: Seasoned Vegan (Harlem, NY); Mythology (Toronto, ON); No Bones Beach Club (Portland, OR); Compton Vegan (os Angeles, CA); Eggloo (New York, NY); Veganation (San Francisco, CA); Arlo's (Austin, TX); The Imperative (Tronoto, ON); V-Eats (Dallas, TX); Southern Fried Vegan (Los Angeles, CA); Shimmy Shack (Detroit, MI). View all vendors here. Tickets.

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Food & Drink and a salute to the music of 1967 @210 Live

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210 Live, 210 Green Bay Rd., Highwood, hosts a salute to the music of 1967 during the event,  Food+Drink+Summer Love 1967, 8-11 p.m. June 21. 

 The event features the music of 1967 as well as a tribute to the Monterey Pop Music Festival. Tickets.

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Friday, June 14, 2019

Hofbrauhaus' Hops for Pops Father's Day event

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Hofbrauhaus, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont,  hosts a Father's Day event beginning 4 p.m. on Father’s Day (June 16).

Guests can try a selection of authentic Bavarian dishes including the Frische Knusprige Schweinshaxen (crispy pork shank served with Bavarian cabbage and bacon salad), the Entenbraten (classic roasted half-duck served with potato and bread dumplings) and the Hauptrippe (rib eye steak served with a baked potato and asparagus). Selection of desserts and drink specials will be on tap as well. Reservations available.

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

Tickets avialable now for the Chicago Taco and Margarita Crawl June 29

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Chicago Taco and Margarita Crawl is 2-8 p.m. June 29, Emporium Wicker Park, 1366 N. Milwaukee; $35. Early bird tickets $20) are available while they last (price goes up closer to date if not sold out first) registration is 2-4 p.m. June 29 at Emporium. 

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

V2 2019 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival

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V2-2019 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival will be held June 19, Concrete Cowboy, 646 N. Franklin and Clutch, 316 W. Erie. The event will be held in tqo session Session A noon to 2:30 p.m. and Session B 3:30 -6 p.m.. Tickets, which included VIP packages range from $20-$400. 

Vendors include: Apologue Liqueur; Beam Suntory; Border Imports; Brenne; CH Distillery Cody Road Distilling; Cutwater Spirits; FEW Spirits; Grand Traverse; Journeyman Distillery; KOVAl; MGP Ingredients; PRP Wine; Sagamore Spirit; Sweet Ambling Distilling; Three Bines Whiskey; Union Horse Distilling; VA Distillery and Widow Jane. Some vendors participate in both sessions. View complete list of vendors for each session. Tickets. 

In addition a giveaway includes a Bourbon Trail Trip Whiskey Giveaway to Louisville, KY. See details. 

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Sixth Annual Chicago Food Truck Social

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The Sixth Annual Chicago Food Truck Festival takes place June 22-23 in the South Loop.
More than 45 gourmet food trucks will be on hand offering chef prepared tastings.  Sangria and beers will be available.

Entertainment includes games and live music. Admission free. Early bird VIP admission with drink ticket or two drink tickets, as well as separate drink tickets are available for purchase now.

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