Saturday, February 29, 2020

Garrett Popcorn's Buffalo Ranch flavor returns for a limited time February 29


Garrett Popcorn brings back it's limited edition buffalo ranch popcorn beginning Leap Day. (February 29) and will remain through March Madness to April 21.

The special mix is a combination of zesty Buffalo CheeseCorn and buttery ranch flavors. Unlike previous offerings, the flavors can be ordered individually on line. Order.

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Friday, February 28, 2020

Inaugural Chicago Irish Whiskey Festival arrives


Longtime bartender Tony Staunton launches the first Chicago Irish Whiskey Festival 8 p.m. March 2 at the Newport Theater, 956 W. Newport. The event includes an interactive reading of The History of Irish Whiskey. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Wildlife Victoria to benefit the animals affected by the recent brush fires. Tickets.
Events at Harrigan's Pub, 2816 N. Halsted, include: Slane Rocks Karaoke, 9 p.m. March 5. The event will feature great music and whiskey. Proceeds benefits the Helen David Relief Fund, which benefits bartenders affected by breast cancer. The venue also hosts Irish Whiskey Session featuring whiskey from all around the Emerald Isle takes placed 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 7. Galway Bay oysters, homemade soda bread, and traditional Irish music are also on the agenda. Tickets.


The Moxy, 530 N. LaSalle, picks up the action hostng "What’s the T-eeling" cocktail competition with local bars creating drinks embodying the Chicago spirit crafted from Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey, 6-9 p.m. March 11. Gusts will sample eight cocktails along with snacks. The judges include: Cristiana DeLucca (The Aviary / Clark Street Ale House), Russell Shearer (Executive Chef Renaissance Hotel), Daniel de Oliveira (Director of Education and Mixology for SGWS Illinois). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Golden Rule Charity which helps members of the hospitality industry in times of need. Tickets.

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Buffalo Creek's last two February releases


Buffalo Creek Brewing's, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, final February releases are the February 27 return of Burning Red, Irish Red Ale and the Leap Day release small batch release BBA 42K, aBelgium Ale aged in brandy barrels will be released at 4 p.m. on February 29.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Mac's Wood Grill's Lenten special


Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Division, offers a fish fry special 4-10 p.m. Ash Wednesday (February 26) and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every Friday during the Lenten season February 28 through April 10.

The featured deals is beer-battered whitefish with tartar sauce served with hand-cut fries; $13.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Tuman's Rap & Grill Lenten special


Tuman's Tap & Grill, 2159 W.  Chicago, is offering a fish and chip entree for Lenten beginning Ash Wednesday (February 26) and continuing every Friday February 28-April 10. The meal (beer-battered cod served with house tartar sauce and hand-cut fries for $14) will be available 4-10 p.m. February 26 and noon to 11 p.m. Lenten Fridays.

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Monday, February 24, 2020

Chocolate Sanctuary serves up a seafood entree for its February Chef's Dinner


The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, features a seafood entree for its February Chef's Dinner, 6-8 p.m. February 26.

The four-course dinner with wine pairing begins with ahi tuna poke (marinated in ginger and sesame oil with macadamia nuts, scallions, sesame seeds and avocado served with house-made wonton chips paired with Jam Cellar Chardonnay. The second course is a scallop on bed of arugula and Swiss chard with warm Dijon lemon butter sauce garnished with lemon wheels paired with Butter Chardonnay. A course featuring grilled swordfish with wild rice and mushroom pilaf, avocado mango relish and grilled tomato coulis paired with Brassfield Sauvignon Bland. The dessert course is chocolate passion verrine featuring Valrhona Itakuja dark chocolate pots de creme; mango glee; fruit caviar; raspberry jam; Valrhona white chocolate cremeux and Valrhona crispy pearls paired with Trentadue Merlot-based Port-style chocolate dessert wine. Reservations are required. Call: 224-944-0808.


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Sunday, February 23, 2020

Heaven on Seven's Mardi Gras


Chef/owner Jimmy Bannos of Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, 7th floor, celebrating the restaurant's 40th anniversary, kicked off a Mardi Gras celebration February 21 with the good times rolling straight through to the main event taking place February 25. Reservations and party information here.

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Saturday, February 22, 2020

Onward is Florida bound with specialty menu


Onward, 6580 N. Sheridan, hosts a “Florida Keys Takeover & Fundraiser” February 25 through March 10.

The event will feature beach-like decor during it'd transformation guests will experience a playful atmosphere while indulging in a chef and mixology-driven wonderland featuring Key West inspired food and drink menus. Food items include: Bahamian conch chowder; lobster lasagnette with Old Bay, manila clam, Tabasco foam tarragon and panko (pictured); cheddar bay biscuits; Duval Street  burger (eight-oz patty, glazed pork belly, crispy plantain and grilled pineapple slaw; whole yellow snapper with coconut rice; mango escabeche and crispy shallots along with an extensive raw bar featuring oyster on the half-shell; stone crab claws and peel and eat jumbo shrimp.

A Booze Cruise tiki menu includes: Coastal Ghosts (rum, falernum, orgeat, lemon and passion fruit); Captain Sloppy (vodka, Genepy, lime, pineapple and raspberry) and Sex on the Beach with a twist (vodka, rum, peach, Jumex juicd, cranberry, pineapple, saline water and house bitters). Specialty beer Florida Cracker will also be on the drink menu.

A portion of the proceeds from sale will benefit Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key and Turtle Hospital in Marathon, bringing attention to and educating diners on the wildlife in the area. PHOTO: Megan Olszweski.

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Friday, February 21, 2020

HOB Fat Tuesday event


House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, hosts a Fat Tuesday event featuring a crawfish dinner with sweet potato for two, 7 p.m. February 25. Zydeco music will be featured.

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Thursday, February 20, 2020

Wrigleyville Mardi Gras Extravaganza takes place February 22


Wrigleyville Mardi Gras Extravaganza takes place noon to 6 p.m. February 22 with the area transforming into a mock Bourbon Street for the day.

Drink specials will be available at each stop with activities such as the crowning of a Kind & Queen of Mardi Gras; a jambalaya contest and live music and performances.

Participating bars include: Deuce's Major League Bar; Happy Camper Wrigleyville; Houndstooth Saloon; HVAC Pub; The Irish Oak; Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville; Nola Bar & Kitchen; Old Crow Smokehouse; Rizzo's Bar & Pizza; Roadhouse 66 Gas N; Grill; Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Dueling Pianos.

A pre-arty kicks off at Rizzo's Bar & Inn, 3658 N. Clark with a performance by Rick King and the Royal Hustle. An after party featuring a live Dj will be held at Sluggers, 3540 N. Clark. the after set begins at 5 p.m. Must be age 21 and older with valid ID to attend the day-long event. Tickets.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Shaw's Mardi Gras event Feb. 21-26


Shaw's Crab House, 21 E. Hubbard, hosts a Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras event takes place February 21-26.

On Fat Tuesday only, the restaurant's Oyster Bar will offer a crawfish boil with potatoes; corn and andouille sausage; $32. The bar will also feature live music 5-10 p.m. In addition during happy hour (4-10 p.m.).

The bar also has a special Mardi Gras menu.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Stem Ciders hosts a Southside cider event


Stem Ciders and Open Outcry Brewing hosts, "Raise Your Glass," a joint cider event 6:30 p.m. February 18 at Open Outcry, 10934 S. Western. The event is free.
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Monday, February 17, 2020

Chicago Cider Week kicked off today


Chicago Cider Week kick off 6 p.m. today with a launch party at The Northman, 4337 N. Lincoln.

Later this evening its Cider and Burlesque, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Revolution Brewing, 2323 N. Milwaukee. View list of of week-long events here.

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Rooted Dental Care's sip and scan event


Here's and event you can sink your teeth in, Rooted Dental Care, 424 W. Fullerton, hosts a sip and scan event beginning 5-7 p.m. February 19. Call 773-404-0101.

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Chicago Whiskey & Wine Festival @Old Crow Smokehouse


Chicago Whiskey and Wine Festival takes place noon-3 p.m. February 22 at Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark. Tickets ($30) includes: 15 tasting samples and souvenir glass. Must be 21 and over with valid ID. Purchase.

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Saturday, February 15, 2020

Molson Coors hosts Census Loteria Game Night Feb. 18


Molson Coors, 250 S. Wacker, hosts Census Lotteria Games Night 4:30-7 p.m. February 18.

The event is  free but you must RSVP here.

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Friday, February 14, 2020

All-Star 2020 watch party @Bassline


The National Black MBA Association hosts an All-Star 2020 watch party, as part of its 5oth anniversary celebration, 5-10 p.m. February 16 at Bassline Events Venue, 2239 S. Michigan.

Dj Malik Shabazz, the official DK of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky, spins throughout the evening. A General admission package (drinks pecials, special cocktails; hors d'oeuvres) $45; $60 at the door. VIP package includes (VIP lounge access; free drinks and hors d'oeuvres); $150.  Tickets.

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Uvae offers a Valentine's Day selection of chef specials and wine pairing


Uvae, 5553 N. Clark, offering a chef Charity Smith is offer a chef specials and wine pairing menu February 13-15, ranging in price from $9-$26.

Pairings include: pear and prosciutto carpaccio paired with Paul Roger Champagne 3-ounce, $15; 6-ounce, $20; 9-ounce, $25); warm butter poached lobster salad with tarragon citrus vinaigrette (paired with Domaine Jean-Paul Paquet Saint Veran White Burgundy 3-ounce, $14; 6-ounce, $18; 9-ounce, $22; smoked beet dip paired with Domaine Turner Pageot 48H Rosé 3-ounce, $12; 6-ounce, $15; 9-ounce, $18; beef tenderloin with a rosé vinaigrette, pink peppercorns, pickled watermelon radish paired with Domaines Lupier el Terrio Garnacha 3-ounce, $18; 6-ounce, $22; 9-ounce, $26 and lemon herb sole with baby roasted carrots paired with Honig Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 3-ounce, $14; 6-ounce, $17; 9-ounce, $20. 
A sparkling sorbet float ($9) is available for dessert along with a complimentary serving of her French macarons at the end of the meal. Reservations are recommended by booking with Resy. PHOTO: courtesy of Uvae

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Valentine's Day: The Chicago Sparkling Wine Fest at IO Godfrey


The Chicago Sparkling Wine Fest takes place 7-11 p.m. February 14, IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge, 127 W. Hubbard; $79-$99, includes 4-hour of tastings and passed hors d'oeuvres, sweets table and giveaways. Tickets.

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Blackbird's Valentine's Day dinner


There's still space left at Blackbird's 619 W. Randolph, Midwest-Inspired seven course Valentine's Day dinner, beginning 5 p.m. February 14-15. 

Items on Chef Ryan Pfeiffer curated menu highlights include: pounded big eye tune with sea succulents and oscietra caviar; crispy kusshi oyster with kimchi honey and coconut nuoc  cham (pictured); dry aged beef tartare with truffled sauce chasseur; sweet chill glazed quail with brassicas and coriander and dark chocolate mousse bar, porter pudding with fermented cranberry and sesame. View complete menu. Tickets.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Hard Rock Cafe hosts NBA All-Star 2020 kickoff


Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, hosts the NBA All-Star weekend events beginning 10 p.m. February 13.

DJ Mack; Sean Harris and Dj Twin rock the house. Moneybaggyo gives a special performance.

The venue gets the real party started February 14 with it's Opulent party, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Heaven on Seven Valentine's Day cooking class


Jimmy Bannos of Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, 7th floor, serves up a heaping of Cajun-style love during his Valentine's Day Cajun Cooking Class, 6-9 p.m. February 12; $75. Tickets, includes five-course dinner, beer, wine or Hurricanes, recipe. Reservations required. For tickets and reservations call: 312-263-6443.

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