Monday, August 31, 2020

Mercadito's new happy hour program and Labor Day weekend brunch


Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie, launched a new happy hour program, 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Items, individually priced $9.99 each, include:
margaritas, sangria, pollo tacos, hongos tacos and street quesadillas.

In addition the restaurant will feature a Labor Day brunch special, available 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 5-7.
 Menu items include: carnitas hash (braised pork, crispy potatoes and sunny-side up egg); torta de huevo con chorizo (bolillo, chorizo, scrambled egg and pickled onions), entrees are $12 each.

Guests can make their own mimosas with the purchase of a bottle of Prosecco, ($30) and complimentary orange juice. Reservations available. Call: 312-329-9555.

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

The Diver serves up new items


The Diver, 601 N. Wells, launched a host of specials and new menu items that includes new happy hour  items, available weekdays 4-6 pm; $6 margaritas; new ceviches ($4) as well as Saturday-Sunday brunch.

Margaritas, which begin with fresh lime juice and agave syrup include: Diver-Jito (tequila, mint, citrus); Picante (tequila, citrus, chile serrano and jalapeno syrup); classic (tequila or mezcal, citrus and chili rum) and Sunset (tequila, citrus and muddled watermelon).

Ceviche selections include: vegan (hearts of palm, olive, caper, avocado, beet, pumpkin seed, microgreens, olive oil and lime); mahi mahi with lime avocado, radish and microgreens; octopus with lime, caper, olive, avocado, carrot and radish; green aguachile (shrimp, cilantro-lime marinade, cucumber, avocado and red onion); tuna (yellowtail, coconut milk, pineapple, roasted corn, red onion and avocado) and mango aguachile (shrimp, habanero-lime marinade, mango, avocado, red onion, greens, cilantro, mint and microgreens).

Featured brunch items include: Breakfast at the Dive (scrambled eggs, Pacific shrimp, pork belly, cheese, pico); chorizo and eggs (scrambled eggs; Mexican chorizo; cheese and pico); the Gardener (scrambled eggs; mushrooms; Brussels sprouts; poblano peppers; pico and guacamole); West Coast tacos (scrambled eggs; potatoes; ham; bacon; cheese and pico); chilaquiles (tomato chilaquiles, cheese; two eggs; sunny side up and crema *iron steak can me adde.

Breakfast tacos with side of Mexican rice and beans; $14, for two, also debut on the menu. PHOTO: Ethan Jollie

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Saturday, August 29, 2020

The Chocolate Sanctuary ups its safety measures for Sunday Brunch with full-service experience


The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington, St. Gurnee, continues to step up its COVID-19 safety precautions—now— offering Sunday brunch dishes personally prepared for guests at their waffle pop and omelette stations and delivered to tables, offering a full-service experience rather than buffet-style. 

Pastries made from scratch Sunday morning will now be delivered to tables. Brunch hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call: 224-944-0808.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

Haufbrauhaus Rosemont now booking Oktoberfest parties


Haufbrauhaus, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont, is now booking Oktoberfest party events. Restrictions apply. To book a party or for more details call 847-671-2739.

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

The Sixth's "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" pop-up bar is now open


The Sixth, 2202 W. Lawrence Ave., transforms into “Honey, I Shrunk The Pop-Up”: a Honey, I Shrunk The Kids inspired pop-up bar opened August 26.

The pop-up bar will offer 14 cocktails cocktails inspired the movies, which starred Rick Moranis as a scientist who shrunk his kids as well as neighbors in the original 1989 movie,"Honey, I shrunk the Kids" along with the two sequels that followed. The themed bar, which will feature a movie themed decor interior and outside, will be around until November 1.

Drinks include: Shrink Ray (hibiscus house-infused vodka; Creme de Violette; $13); Dad, Don't Eat Me (Plantation 3 Stars rum; Honey Nut Cheerios house-infused cereal milk and house toasted oat syrup; $13); Something with Potassium (Lucy Pistolas mezcal; Creme de Banane, coconut water, orange blossom; $15) and Honey I Need a Drink (gin; Rhine Hall Apple Brandy; Liquor 43 and Krupnik honey bitters; $15) and Root beer float (Sarsaparilla house-infused bourbon; sassafras house-infused Lucano, Averna; $14) and Szalinski Sazerac (rye, Big Bottom Starka, house-infused Anyżówka, Peychaud’s Bitters, Angostura Bitters; $15).

Food inspired dishes such as “We’ve Been Saved By … Onion Dip! (French onion dip with housemade potato chips; $9) and “I Could Eat A Corndog The Size Of A Truck! (three corndogs served with fries in a truck with sweet chili aioli & ketchup; $9).

Hours are: 4-10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 2-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Reservations, limited to 90 minutes, is required. City COVID-19 compliant. PHOTO: Sarah Zelman, The Sixth

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Women's Restaurant Week kicks off today


Women's Restaurant Week kicks off today, which happens to be Women's Equality Day, and area restaurants helmed by woman are stepping up to the plate.

Trailblazing women chefs such as Sarah Stegner (Prairie Grass Cafe) and Carrie Nahabedian (Brindille) are joining James Beard Foundation trustee and Let's Talk founder Rohini Dey (Vermilion) in encourage the support for women-driven restaurants. The event runs through August 31. Look for specials at participating restaurants. Participants subject to change. More details here.

In addition to the about restaurant other WRW participants include:

Mary Aregoni, Saigon Sister
Deann Bayless, Frontera Group
Christine Cikowski, Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Diana Davila, Mi Tocaya
Sophie Evanoff, Vanille Patisserie
Theresa Ging, Sugar Bliss Cakes
Mindy Gohr, Bittersweet
Sandra Holl, Floriole
Amy & Clodagh Lawless, The Dearborn
Catherine Gilmore Lawless, Gage Hospitality
Julia Momose, Kumiko
Laurence Noguier, Bistronomic
Cy and Natinski Oldham, Fat Cat Chicago
Tigist Reda, Demera Chicago
 Kristen Barnhisel & Cynthia Lohr, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines​
Agnes Rapacz, TeaGschwendner 
Danielle Dang, HaiSous

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Chocolate Sanctuary's August Chef's dinner


Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington, Gurnee, Chef's dinner "Sangria and a taste of Spain," takes place 6-8 p.m. August 26-27; $45.

The four-course menu begins with olive oil poached baby octopus, Spanish chorizo, creamy navy beans with mixed green salad paired with sangria. The following courses are: saffron risotto topped with fried leeks, paired with citrus honey sangria; grilled pork tenderloin; lemon pepper potatoes; mojo sauce paired with grilled jalapeno lime sangria and a dessert course featuring chocolate flan served with Richard coffee and cinnamon churros.

Reservations are required. Reserve here. Or, call: 224-044-0808.

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

McCormick & Schmick's Sunday and Monday dinner special


McCormick & Schmick's, participating locations, is offering a special three-course meal Sundays & Mondays only; $25, tax and gratuity not included.  

 The current menu is house of Caesar salad; crab cake stuffed Alaska sole; and choice of chocolate silk pie or the chef's seasonal cheesecake. 

 A bottle of Brancott Sauvignon Blanc or La Crema Chardonnay can be added for an additional $25. Reservations available here.

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Saturday, August 22, 2020

Hopsmith's Tavern Taco Alley


Hopsmith, 15 W. Division St., has launched a Pay it Forward program to benefit essential workers during the continued COVID-19 crisis.

For every $500 raised the tavern's newly opened Taco Alley walkup service will donate $500 worth of Tacos to the serving essential workers.

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Friday, August 21, 2020

City Winery Rosé and summer wine tasting


City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph hosts a Rosé All Day & Summer Wine Tasting starts 1 p.m. August 23 and continue every hour with a new session. 

 The event takes place on the outdoor patio with social distancing in place. Tickets.

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Azul located in Goose Island opened today


Azul Mariscos, located along the Chicago River at 1177 N. Elston in Goose Island teeitory, officially opened today.

The Latin-inspired seafood restaurant, manned by Chef Michael Hernandez, offers a variety of grilled, baked, fried and raw seafood options that include: grilled King Crab legs; whole Veracruz red snapper and grilled tequila-lime glazed salmon topped with housemade fire-roasted salsa and fresh avocado.

Craft cocktails, wine and international spirits highlight the beverage menu. Individual cans of select wine are available as well.

Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday-Sunday through early fall unless otherwise noted. Reservation available via OpenTable. Or, call 773-770-3766.

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FitzGerald's Burgers are the Best Saturday Pop-ups event


FitGerald's Bar, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Burgers are the Best Saturday pop-up with chef Michael Lanzerotte of Saint Lou's Assembly, 5-10 p.m. August 22. Patio opens at noon.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Mercadito's new summer cocktails available for a limited time


Mercadtio, 108 W. Kinzie, helps ward off the dog days of summer with a round of refreshing summer cocktails, available through August 27.

The new summer selections are: Irish Paloma, sangria and the peach: Irish Paloma (Bushmills Irish whiskey, grapefruit and rosemary) pictured; sangria (Cazadores Blanco, cabernet, cassis and citrus) and The Peach (Parida Blanco, grilled peaches; honey and ancho reyes); $15 each.

In addition the restaurant is featuring Amiga Sandia, a watermelon-based cocktail (Casamigos Blanco, fresh watermelon, lime and basil; $14.50) throughout the summer.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Bucktown Goddess and Grocer's salute to National Soft Serve Day


The Goddess and the Grocer, Bucktown (1649 N. Damen) location only, partners with Lamers Dairy for a soft serve bogo August 19.

Buy a chocolate or vanilla soft serve cup ($3.35) or cone ($1.75) and get one free.

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Hey Sugar is giving a complimentary soft serve away with any purchase


Hey Sugar, 507 S. Third St. Geneva, salutes National Ice Cream with a complimentary vanilla soft serve with sugar cone with any purchase noon to 6 p.m. August 19.

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Sarah Stegner partners with Jerry Boone for a virtual cooking demo


Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, partners with Jerry Boone of Froggy Meadow Farm for a virtual cooking demo 2 p.m. August 20th via zoom. Jared Batson moderates.

 The scallop kit fresh scallop, eggplant, capers, ground cherries, carmen peppers, gold cipollini onions, cherry tomatoes; $45. A bottle Champalou, Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, France; $22.50. 

 The scallop cooking package can be ordered through August 18 for pickup August 19th. Call 847 205-4433.

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

360 Hoppy Hour with Revolution Brewing


The 360 Chicago located in the John Hancock, 875 N. Michigan Ave., 94th floor, presents Hoppy Hour with Revolution Brewing 6-9 p.m. August 20; $12.50. Purchase tickets here.

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

Beacon Tavern's Maryland Crab boil is back


Beacon Tavern, located in the Wrigley Building, 405 N. Michigan Ave.,  has brought back its summer Maryland Blue Crab boil, available through early fall.

The dish consist of boiled Maryland Blue crab wit hot garlic sausage, summer corn-on-the-cob; and red potatoes. Dessert, included, is housemade cherry pie; $100, includes: bucket of beer and French Rosé. Reservations available via Tock.
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Monday, August 10, 2020

National S'mores Day honors a Girl Scouts tradition


It's National S'mores Day and who can resist the gooey campfire treat?

For the occasion Coolhaus is offering Campfire S'mores (Tahitian vanilla bean, graham cracker cookie butter marshmallow swirl and dark chocolate pieces), as a specialty item honoring the campfire treat.

According the treat's history the Girl Scouts are credited with popularizing the campfire staple with the first written recipe of the popular camping novelty published in Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts in 1927. The recipe was referred to as "some mores."

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Sunday, August 9, 2020

The Chocolate Sanctuary's new featured dish


Stefan Marcov of The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, is now featuring a "re-imagined" version of surf and turf: 8-oz New York strip steak, wild caught shrimp, black pepper asparagus, mashed potatoes with garlic and cacao nib compound butter; $32. Call: 224-944-0808.

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Saturday, August 8, 2020

Lawry's returns to restaurant scene


Lawry's The Prime Rib, 100 E. Ontario, is reopened and offering kits to go. The current offering is: Heirloom tomato salad with cucumber, onion chives and extra virgin olive oil; whole herb roasted chicken; asparagus gremolata; warm potato salad with mustard herbs and plum upside-down cake ($89). Available through August 11. Orders must be placed before 2 p.m. Order here. Pickup time is 4:30-9 p.m.

In addition inside dining is open 4:30-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Reservations accepted here. Call: 312-787-5000.

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Friday, August 7, 2020

Wells Street closes for restaurant weekend patio expansion


Beginning today (August 7) Wells St., between Huron and Superior, will close from 4-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday during outdoor patio season to accommodate more customers by expanding table area.

River North restaurants participating in the weekend expansion include: Avli 402 N. Wells St., GT Prime Steakhouse, 707 N. Wells and Prosecco, 710 N. Wells St.

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Elizabeth Restaurant redux


Elizabeth Restaurant's, 4835 N. Western, flash back to last week's special. The venue is repeating the five-course August- 7-8 menu.

If you missed it here's your chance to see what everyone was talking about. Available Friday and Saturday. Selling out fast. Waitlist available.

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