Friday, January 31, 2020

Old Plank hosts a Super Bowl viewing party



The Old Plank, 2700 N. Milwaukee, is hosting a Super Bowl viewing party 5 to 11 p.m. 

Specials slated for the event include: 30 wings for $30; $15 Buckets of Lone Star or White Claw; and $2 Evan Williams Whiskey and Lunazul Tequila shots. Reservations available. Call: 773-661-2190.  

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Thursday, January 30, 2020

Avli Taverna and Avli River North Super Bowl catering


 Avli Taverna, 1335 W. Wrightwood  and Avli River North, 702 N. Wells, are offering a catering service, featuring an  array of items, for Super Bowl parties. 

 Items include: Greek salad with cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, onions and feta (serves 8-10/$45); spicy feta spread served with pita (serves 10-12/$25; add Greek fries for $30); mini mix-n-match pita sandwiches with pita, tomatoes, onion, tzatziki sauce and choice of pork, lamb or chicken (serves 8-10/$65); and 20 mini pork skewers (serves 8-10/$70). Orders can also be placed for a leg of lamb and oven-roasted potatoes; $150. 

  Deadline to place a Super Bowl order for pick up is January 31. To order, call Avli Taverna 773-857-5577 or Avli River North 312-643-5656.

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The Graystone Tavern's Oscar-winning feature



The Graystone Tavern,  3341 N. Sheffield, hosts a Oscar viewing party beginning 7 p.m. February 9.

The star of the even  a round of themed cocktails that include The Red Carpet Experience (Mionetto Prosecco garnished with a strawberry Fruit by the Foot); The Gilded (Mionetto Prosecco, blackberry simple syrup, lemon juice, gold sugar rim, blackberry and rosemary garnish) and the Spritz at the Ritz (Fragola Wild Strawberry Liqueur, Mionetto Prosecco, club soda, strawberry garnish). 

Graystone will host an Oscars bingo where guests will have the opportunity to win a grand prize $100 gift certificate to The Graystone.


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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Culinary Fight Club Chicago's Savory Chocolate VII event is January 31


Culinary Flight Club Chicago: Savory Chocolate VII event takes place 6-9 p.m. January 31, Washburn Culinary & Hospitality Institute, 740 W. 63rd St. 

 In the heated competition participants pair  savory with chocolate to create unique culinary experience. Tickets.

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Monday, January 27, 2020

The Rambler goes Oscar wild


The Rambler, 4128 N. Lincoln, host an Academy Award viewing party beginning 7 p.m. February 9.

 Guests will be feted to Oscar-nominated themed drinks that include: “The Joker” (Mionetto Prosecco, blackberry simple syrup, lemon juice, gold sugar rim, blackberry and rosemary garnish; $10, pictured); “Little Women” (Mionetto Prosecco garnished with a strawberry Fruit by the Foot; $10) and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (Journeyman Humdinger Jalapeno, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, lime-infused seltzer, fresh citrus; $11). 

 Festivities include a red carpet walk with area for photos; an Oscar-winner contest and themed bingo. Tables can be reserved at: info@theramblerchicago.com. 

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Sunday, January 26, 2020

Mercadito hosts five course dinner and wine pairing Jan. 28


Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie, hosts its five-course Experiential Dinner with drink pairing, 7 p.m. January 28; $60. Tickets.

Reserve  now and receive a 15 percent discount during check out with the code: "VILLAONE"

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Saturday, January 25, 2020

Chinese New Year celebration @Navy Pier today


Navy Pier , 600 E. Grand, in conjunction with the Chinese Fine Arts Society, hosts a Chinese New Year celebration 1-5 p.m. January 25 in the venues Aon Grand Ballroom. 

 During the event authentic Chinese food will be available for purchase from Aon Grand Ballroom. New Furama. 

 The day's festivities include:  customary music, interactive arts and crafts; live performances by the Cheng Da Drum Team, Chicago Chinese Cultural Center Lion Dance Team and martial arts performances. View more details.

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Friday, January 24, 2020

Chicago Restaurant Week kicks off today


The 13th Annual Chicago Restaurant Week culinary event, featuring prix frixe ($24-$48) menus from more than 420 participating establishments, kicks off today.

Click here to view all participating restaurants and menus. CRW 2020 ends February 9.

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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Simone's Drinks and a Movie Night


Simone's, 960 W. 18th St., hosts Drinks and a Movie Night, beginning 8 p.m. January 23.

The featured film Alexandro Gonzalez Inarritu's directorial debut, "Amores Perros." The event is free, but guests must register.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Moe's Cantina's Cheesiest mac 'n cheese crawl


Moe's Cantina, 155 W. Kinzie, hosts Chicago's Cheesiest Mac and Cheese Bar Crawl, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. January 25.

The vet includes seven mac and cheese servings; drink specials and giveaways. Tickets.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Fun for teens in on the way


The Ultimate Food and Teen Movie Fest is 4-7 p.m. January 24 at Care For Friends, 530 W. Fullerton. In addition to food games, giant Lite Brite board, haircuts, manicures; photo booths and visit from Thomas shoes and movie viewing at the Logan Square Theater, Admission is free, but must register.

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Monday, January 20, 2020

Tickets still avaiable for 2020 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival


Limited tickets are still available for the
2020 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival takes place 4-6 p.m. January 25 at 2247 N. Lincoln. Check-in is at Lion Head Pub, 225l N. Lincoln. VIP (3:30 p.m.) sessions. View vendors and more details. Tickets.

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Sunday, January 19, 2020

Milwaukee's Turkitch Turkish has opened three Chicago locations


I'm a little late on this one folks but still spreading the word Turkitch Turkish Kitchen recently  opened three Chicago locations. It's flagship operation Lakeview location, 565 W. Diversey and locations in the Chicago French Market, 131 N. Clinton and Raffello Hotel, 201 E. Delaware.

Owners and operators Ozkan Yilmaz and his wife Feyzan was moved to open their first restaurant in Milwaukee in 2015 arriving from Instanbul. Praise from neighbors and friends was their inspiration.

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Saturday, January 18, 2020

The Chocolate Sanctuary's weekend specials


The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, weekend specials (available through january 19) include: sauteed scallops with bacon jam, garnished with pickled mustard seeds ($13); hangar steak DiJohn served with Yukon gold potatoes with sauteed broccoli rabe and tomatoes ($28); chocolate strawberry Napoleon ($7) and the caramel turtle old fashioned specialty cocktail (Ballotin caramel whisky; Aztec chocolate bitters; splash of Coke and caramel drizzle; $6).

The restaurant is also featuring cocoa chili lime shrimp lettuce wraps served with avocado; tomatoes and a yuzu white chocolate drizzle; ($11). Reservations available.

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Friday, January 17, 2020

Kinton Ramen designs a special menu for it's Kintonlicious event


Kinton Ramen, 163 N. Sangamon and 1426 N. Milwaukee, is offering a special menu for its Kintonlicious event, running in conjunction with Chicago Restaurant Week January 24-February 9.

The three-course, prix-fixe menu (choice of pork, chicken or vegetarian ramen for the entrée, tartar gyoza, which is an appetizer of four deep fried pork dumplings with house-made garlic tartar sauce, and a choice of matcha or kurogoma ice cream for dessert) is $17.95.

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Paws Chicago 14th Annual Animal Magnetism early bird tickets are now on sale


Early bird tickets are now on sale for the 14th Annual Paws Chicago's Animal Magnetism event, 7 p.m. March 13, Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan.

The event includes and evening of food, drink, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets.

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

3 Forks' smoke-infused cocktails


III Forks, 180 N. Field, has just unveiled two new "Up In Smoke" cocktails, offered now through the end of April. 

 Guests can sample the bartender smoke-infused cocktails:  Smoked Cherry Negroni ( Hendrick’s Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, cherrywood infused smoke; $12) and the Applewood Smoked Old Fashioned (1792 Small Batch Bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, fresh orange, black cherry, applewood infused smoke; $12).

 The process is created by adding smoke to the glass and trapping it with the glass lid. Drinks are served with the glass lid still closed, which will be slowly lifted when served.  


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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Winner winner plant-based dinners


Sepia, 123 N. Jefferson has added plant-based items to its menu. 

 Chef Andrew Zimmerman's plant-driven dishes include: carnaroli risotto with black trumpets, nettles, asparagus; pappardelle; falafel with romanesco and apple and celery soup. 

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Cantina Laredo's color-changing cocktails


Cantina Laredo's, 508 N. State, color-changing cocktails, "magic margaritas,"  contains butterfly pea flower tea, which creates an eye-popping live visual as the tea  is a vivid blue when brews but goes through alter states when mixed with acidic lemon juice, transforming the beverage to  a bright magenta hue.

 Featured cocktails are:
Cabo Color Flip:
Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, butterfly pea flower tea $13

Casa Magic:
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, butterfly pea flower tea $12

Flora Rita:
Hornitos Silver Tequila, Monin Blood Orange Syrup, fresh lime juice, butterfly pea flower tea $11

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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Dandy Crown now open


The Dandy Crown, 694 North Milwaukee, is now opened for business. Sarah Syman's cocktail program, includes “Old Friends” (classics) and “New Friends” (seasonally evolving craft cocktails) menu items. 

In addition there are six beers on tap along with 18 cans and bottles, a few good wines, and a house full of spirits. View full menu here.


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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Chicago Daily Events Beer, Bacon and Wine Walk


The Chicago Daily Event's Beer, Bacon and Wine Walk in River North takes place 3-7 p.m. January 25. View more details.

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Friday, January 10, 2020

Clever Rabbit's hare-raising solution to booze free beverages


If your New Year's resolution was to kick booze
Clever Rabbit, 2015 W. Division, offers a solution to keeping your pledge while still enjoying happy hour.

The restaurant and bar is offering a selection of alcohol-free cocktails kicking them off with the charred grapefruit aqua fresca (charred grapefruit, lime, agave, pink peppercorns and grapefruit Topo Chico ($8).

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Foodies Monica Eng and Louisa Chu hosts The Legitimacy and Legacy of Chinese Food in America


Monica Eng (WBEZ's "Chewing" podcast) and Louisa Chu (Chicago Tribune) hosts the Chicago Historians of Chicago's "Legitimacy and Legacy of Chinese Food in America," food lecture, 10 a.m. January 18, Bethany Retirement Community, Auditorium, 4950 N. Ashland; $5; $3, for students. Reserve a spot at culinary.historians@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Onsie Bar Crawl Chicago is January 18


Don your best onsie for fun and prizes when the Onsie Bar Crawl gets under way beginning 4 p.m. January 18. 

 Check in is between 4-6 p.m. at Merkle's Bar & Grill 3516 N. Clark. The event ends at 11:59 p.m. Special general admission ticket price ($20) ends January 12. Tickets.

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