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The Goddess and Grocer, does it's patriotic duty with a delectable cake flight featuring giant slices of rainbow, Oreo, and carrot cake with a bottle of Days of Youth Brut or Rose for $35. Pre-order at: catering@
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Miki's Park, 109 W. Hubbard St., is offering v Election night viewing party packages that include the Bang Bang Basket (choice of five sliders or five Korean red hots; K-pop chicken; Just fries and house-pickled cucumbers and kimchi cucumbers; $50); Buddha Basket (Omma's dumplings (10); Rad salad; Veggie Bab; Just fries and ouse-pickled cucumbers and kimchi cucumbers; $40) and a patriotic red, white and blue cocktail trio kit ($30)
Orders can be placed via phone or in person, 24-hour notice in advance is requested. Or by call (312) 526-3511.
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McCormick and Schmick's, participating locations, gets the election night party started with an early happy hour session kicking off at 3:30 p.m. November 3.
Specials include bites starting at $4; well spirits $5; select wines by the glass $6 and gold Margaritas $6.50. Election day Happy hour is 3:30-9 p.m. Contact local restaurants for more details.
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The Dawson, 730 W. Grand Ave., has designed an Election Day cocktails-to-go menu.
Featured cocktails (8-oz and yields two servings) are: G.T.O (gin, vermouth, grapefruit, lime and thyme); or the Some Like it Hot (tequila, lime, orange, agave and habanero).
Cocktails for the November 3 event, which will be available for pickup, can be ordered via TOCK.
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For the first time in its history Rogue Ales & Spirits is launched a whiskey canned cocktail. The Ginger Lemon Whiskey Mule, is a ready-to-drink cocktail made from all natural ingredients and is gluten free. Other varieties Rogue canned spirits: are cucumber lime gin fizz; ginger lime vodka mule; grapefruit vodka mule and the cranberry elderflower vodka mule.
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M&M Limousine & Bus Service partners with Chicago Pizza Tours for a unique carry-our pizza tour experience, especially with the new COVID-19 mandate in place.
The tour kicks of with a video of WGN's Chicago's Best "Piece of the Pie" segment.
During the even guests will be driven from destination to destination in a chauffeur driven limousine with no direct contact. One note, passengers must open and close the door to main the non-direct contact safety measure.
After viewing the video guests will be feted to stops selected specifically for the Chicago Pizza Tours (dessert is included). Saturday tours are available beginning October 31. Guest are allowed to bring alcohol allowed but passengers must be 21 and over. Book a tour here.
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The Goddess and Grocer, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, has created boob-themed cupcakes available for in-store pick-up or delivery at its Bucktown, Gold Coast, and River North locations.
The Goddess and Grocer will donate $1 from cupcake sold to Knitted Knockers, an organization that connects volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to offer free special handmade breast prosthesis. In addition the retailer is donating $1 from every Pink Ribbon Cupcake, a devil’s food cake with marshmallow, pink buttercream, and a pink breast cancer ribbon, to the Lynn Sage Foundation.
An assortment of Halloween cookies, which customers can can customize with themed options range from pumpkins, monsters and other holiday themes. Pre designed cookie selections are also available at its Bucktown, Gold Coast, and River North locations. Minimum orders of six are $5 each and must be made 48 hours in advance. Place orders here. PHOTO: Victoria Kent.
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Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie St., in response to the Chicago's new curfew for restaurants and liquor sales, its Early Happy Hour: "Let's Drink Early, Because We Can't Drink Late" promotion.
The early happy hour kicked off October 23. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday for the next two weeks. Specials include: $10 Traditional Margaritas, $7 Bushmills shots, $7 400 Conejos Mezcal shots and $5 draft beers.
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The Dandy Crown, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., closes out the month with two Halloween-centric events. Up first is a pumpkin carving event 2-5 p.m. October 25.
Halloween day events include, handing candy out to trick-or-treaters before closing the day out with its Cocktails & Dreams event inspired by Tom Cruise's 1988 flick "Cocktail.
The Dandy Crown's food drive for San Lucas continues through October 31. In addition the tavern is donating $1 from every “An October to Remember” cocktail (an elderflower gin gimlet) sold directly to San Lucas Food Pantry. Covid-19 compliant. Call: 312-846-6420.
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Chuck E. Cheese's Halloween Boo-Tacular is going on now through November 1. The venue features DJ Munch's Glow Party Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in October.
Also free treat bags will be handed out while supplies last. Find location and book reservations here.
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille opens second area location October 22 at 1780 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg. The restaurant's design is an open layout that allows guests to see the chefs creating their innovated dishes. The dining room's main attraction a spectacular wine wall. In addition there are four private dining rooms.
Perry’s Bar 79, which features handcrafted cocktails, is an island bar with glass walls that open to patio dining. The bar was named for the year Perry's opened it's first restaurant. More opening details.
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WhirlyBall Naperville, 3103 Odyssey CT, Naperville, hosts Beat the Brewer WhirlyBall series, held in conjunction with SweetWater Brewer, 7 p.m. October 27. Guests can sign up, on a first come, first-served basis to play against brewers for swag bags. Giveaways include a $100 gift card and a SweetWater gift basket
During the event SweetWater beers will be available for sampling including the exclusive Jack Herer (only 2000 cases were packaged nationwide). A pre-event meet and greet the brewer takes place at 6:30 p.m. Register for the event here.
Also, don't forget to check out the "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beerholder," custom beer flights. Guests can design a flight of four 5-oz selections for $5 through October 31.
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Big Timber Brew Fest takes place October 24 at Camp Big Timber, 37W955 Big Timber Rd., Elgin.
More than dozen brewers will be on hand for the event. Arrival time is 1:30 p.m. Beer service begins at 2 p.m.
Various food trucks will be on site. Guests can also enjoy music throughout the fest. Single tickets as well as an 10-person bier garden option are available. Tickets start at $40. The 6 p.m. session is sold out. Must be 21 and older with valid ID.
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Drink Nightclub, 81 E. Algonquin Rd., Schamburg, features cocktails made with Howler Head whiskey through October. The bar is also holding a special Howler-driven promotion.
Drink specials include: $5 Howler Head shots all month; $6 Holwer Head cocktail menu and daily specialty drinks.
During the club's Howlerween 2020 Snap and Howl sweepstakes guests can posts photos on Facebook or Instagram for the chance to win a Las Vegas trip for two. If your photo gets a minimum of 10 likes you will be entered in the contest. Tag photos #NightDrinkclub and #Howlerween. See rules.
All patrons must be 21 and older. Reservations are available with a minimum bottle service. Call: 847-397-3100.
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The Fourth Annual Taste of Korea turns in a virtual experience 4 p.m. October 17 with chefs cooking up online fun via YouTube.
Entertainment includes traditional Korean drumming, Taekwondo demonstrations and K-Pop entertainment and a B-Boy battle.
In addition on the 70th anniversary of the Korean War a special tribute will be paid to the veterans of this war.
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Event organizer Fever and Rabbit Hole Bespoke Gin partner for a unique pop-up experience bringing its traveling Mad Hatter's Gin & Tea Party to town at 2239 S. Michigan Ave.
Hosted by the famous Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" character the party features an array of whimsical cocktails such as the Smoking Caterpillar (Rabbit Hole Gin with a dash of Rabbit Hole Boxergrail Rye Whiskey with rosemary flavored smoke bubbles).
For a complete Alice in Wonderland experience guests will be feted to an array of festive concoctions. The pop-up will be around through December. The cost is $65 and includes a welcome cocktails and three themed drinks along with British tea-time snacks. Must be 21 and over. Must reserve a spot. Schedule, tickets and more details here.
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III Forks Steakhouse, 180 N. Field Blvd., is offering all couples dining from 5 -11 p.m. on Sweetest Day (October 17) a complimentary split of Prosecco and a duet of chocolate covered strawberries. Call 312-938-4303.
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Participants purchasing tickets by October 18 have an option of ordering 24 oysters and oyster knife from the Louisiana Oyster Co, shipped to any location in the United States in time for the show. Purchase tickets.
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Wings take flight during WingOut Chicago's inaugural six-week "Wing Series," staged by local venues kicks off October 14.
The event, sponsored by Vizzy Hard Seltzer, runs for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning October 14 for six weeks through November 18.
Participating at six area restaurants: Broken Barrel Bar (October 14); OG's Chicago (October 21); Woodie's Flat (October 28); Flagship (November 4); Joe's on Weed St. (November 11) and Whiskey Business (November 18).
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Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, lends a helping hand to the Rotary Club's fund raising effort for its "End Polio" campaign 2 p.m. (CT) October 18 via Zoom.
Guests can join in the Celebrity Kitchen Party or Polio virtual cooking class registering here. A minimum $10 donation is required during the process. The cut off date for the cooking package for two ($45) is 2 p.m. October 15. Wine additions are available for an additional cost. Call to place orders: 847-205-4433. Pick up time is between 3-5 p.m. October 17.
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Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar's, 5553 N. Clark St., next wine tasting is 5 p.m. October 14. Burgundy is the selections. Guests can attend both in person on the heated patio or virtually. Guests bringing their own blanket will receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Guests can keep track wines sampled with a tasting sheet.
Tastings, 5 p.m. Wednesday and 3 p.m. Saturdays through October 28, are led by Uvae sommeliers and guest winemakers using Power Point presentations.
Guests receive four 4-oz pours; $30. Small bite add-ons are available for an additional cost: cheese plate ($15); cheese and charcuterie ($20) and duck pate ($12). Register here.
Upcoming Schedule:
Wednesday at 5 p.m.
10/14: Burgundy
10/21: Sonoma
10/28: Northeastern Italy
Saturday at 3 p.m.
10/17: Italian varietals outside of Italy
10/24: Judgement of Paris
