Bistronomic and George Trois cook up a unique experience

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Martial and Lulu Noguier of Bistronomic, 840 N. Wabash Ave. and Chef Michael Lachowicz of George Trois, 64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, partner for a unique dining collaboration, bringing a series of two special dinners to the table December 4-5; and December 11-12.

Each dinner is a three-course family style menu for two. The December 11-12 dinners will feature holiday-inspired dishes.

THE CHEF’S SIGNATURE DISHES MENU ($120 ) includes:

BISTRONOMIC: Duo of House Made Country Pate & Chicken Liver Mousse, Apple Spice Puree, Apple Salad, Honey Truffle Country Mustard, Cornichons, Baguette Croutons.

GEORGE TROIS: Filet of Beef Tenderloin & Truffle-Veal Mousse en Croute with Périgord Sauce, Gratin Dauphinois and Roasted Baby Carrots Aux Fines Herbes
 

BISTRONOMIC: Chocolate Hazelnut Bars, Feuilletine, Praline, Orange Grand Marnier Sauce
 

HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS ($100 ): 

GEORGE TROIS: Duo of Foie Gras Medallion & Strudel of Wild Mushrooms, Duck Confit and Foie Gras with Candied Fig Gastrique.

BISTRONOMIC: Braised 6 Hours Short Ribs, French Lentils, Winter Squash, Root Vegetable, Country Mustard, Cabernet Sauvignon Reduction

GEORGE TROIS: Fallen Chocolate Souffle with Salted Caramel Creme Anglaise (Bake at home, instructions included)

The menus, which can be ordered on Tock, will come with reheating and plating instructions. Wine and cocktail add ons available. Orders can be placed until 4:30 p.m. before the Thursday dinners (Dec. 4 and 11) at Bistronomic (312-203-9843)or George Trois (847-441-3100).

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Uvae kitchen's December wine events

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Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar, kicks off a round of December wine tastings featuring Gamay & Carbonic takes place 5 p.m. December 2 via Zoom led by Uvae sommeliers and guests winemakers; $30.

Find more information, upcoming event listings and register for the event here

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The Lunchroom at Space 519's rotating meal kits and more

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The Lunchroom at Space 519, and its recently launched “little brother” The Lunchbox, 200 E. Chestnut, offer weekly rotating meal kits that includes: gourmet cheddar rolls, Harvest Garden Salad (complimentary substitution for any other salad) and dessert that includes black & White cupcakes or a salted caramel & brownie tart with pecans. 

Guests can also add a bottle of wine from co-owner Lance Lawson’s curated list. View menus. Call 312-751-1519.

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Hofbräuhaus Chicago's weekend beer deals

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Hofbräuhaus Chicago, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont, is featuring discounted beer specials November  27-29 as it thank you to it's loyal patrons. 

Specials include half liters and $10 liters; beer to go deals are 32-oz for $9 and 64-oz, $18. New hours asre 4-9 p.m. Friday; aa a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Reservations available here.

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Replay Arcade Bar takes the spirit of Christmas to the streets with two special outdoor holiday pop-up experiences

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Replay Lincoln Park, takes the fun outdoors for its festive holiday movie experience pop ups, "Miracle on West Madison," at 6345 W. Madison and "Holly Jolly Drive-in," near the venue's 2833 N. Sheffield location, beginning November 27.

One venue, two holiday family-friendly holiday movie pop up experiences to help holiday goers get into the mood of the season, which given the times we all can use a boost of uplifted spirits. Don't be surprised if you spot special guests such as Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and live reindeer during the one-of-a-kind holiday event. Tickets.

Bookings for The Miracle on West Madison are available 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.  Reservations required. Holly Jolly Drive-in experience will be out doors near Replay's Lincoln Park location. Hours are 6:30-9:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets.

Movies are 90 minutes and open to all ages. Venues will be open through Christmas Day. Reservations are required for both locations. Tickets are $75 per car at both locations.

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The Graystone Tavern's 8 Crazy Nights pop-up has returned

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The Graystone Tavern's, 3441 N. Sheffield Ave., “8 Crazy Nights,” Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar, has returned for the holidays. Following the newest COVID-19 restrictions and ban on indoor gatherings the pop up will be on the tavern's enclosed waterproof patio. 

Traditional holiday food includes: matzo ball soup ($5); latkes with applesauce and sour cream ($8); challah grilled cheese with tomato soup ($10); brisket platter with potatoes, carrots and onion ($16); sweet noodle kugel (egg noodles with apples, cinnamon, cream cheese and sugar; $6) and boozy jelly donuts (house-made vodka infused jell donut with powdered sugar; $5 for 1; $8, for two).

Specialty drinks such as Mensch Mule (Wheatley vodka, strawberry puree; lime juice; lemon-lime soda and ginger beer; $12); Festival of Lights (Mozart white chocolate vanilla cream liqueur, Wheatley vodka; Creme de cacao adorned with a gold sugar rim; $12) and Sufganiyah shot (Pinnacle cake vodka; Fragola wild strawberry liqueur with powdered sugar rim; $8) will be available. The pop-up bar will be around to January 3.

For those looking to celebrate at home, all themed food and cocktails will be available for pick-up and delivery. The complete menu can be viewed here. Call 773-666-5450 or place order via: Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash and Postmates.

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Another round of do-it-yourself holiday drinks

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William Grant & Sons designs the perfect holiday-inspired easy-to-make cocktails using only three ingredients. 

The Malt Julip

Created by Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Allan Roth

Ingredients:

2 parts Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve

bruised mint leaves

simple syrup

Method: Build with crushed ice and garnish with mint sprigs in a traditional Julep cup

Irish Gold Rush 

Created by Donna Stewart, Brand Ambassador for Tullamore D.E.W.

Ingredients:

2 parts Tullamore D.E.W. Original

.75 parts Fresh Lemon Juice

.75 parts Honey Syrup

lemon Twist

Method: Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake until well chilled, about 10 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass, garnish with a lemon twist.

FISTFUL OLD FASHIONED

2-oz (parts) Fistful of Bourbon

½-oz (parts) simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine ingredients and stir over ice

Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass

Garnish with a large grapefruit peel (optional)

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Highball

1 part Balvenie 12 year DoubleWood

2 parts club soda

lemon wedge garnish

Fill glass with ice, add Balvenie and top with soda. Garnish with lemon wedge! 

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Put some spirit into your holidays with Italy's Starlino Hotel's branded products

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Want to mix things up like a pro this holiday season?  Try Italy's Starlino Hotel brand products for drinks as well as fancy desserts.

Starlino Rosso: “Vermouth di Torino” made from a blend of Italian wines with a hand-picked selection that include: wormwood, bitter orange and cloves before it is aged in Bourbon Barrels for six months to give a rich, spicy, vanilla flavor. 

Starlino Rose: a refreshing aperitivo made from blending Rosé wine, spirit, pink grapefruit peel, orange peel and eight other botanicals.

Starlino Maraschino cherries: the pitted ruby colored Marasaca cherries are the perfect topper for standard cocktails such as Manhattans, they can also double as adornment for holiday desserts such as cheesecakes or poured over ice cream. Visit the Starlino's US 

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21st Amendment seasonal release, Hell or High Mango

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The featured seasonal release from 21st Amendment Brewery is Hell or High Mango an aromatic beer brewed with mangos. Note: The 21st Amendment (1933) of the United States Constitution repealed the 18th Amendment (1919), which was the federal prohibition of alcohol.

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille's Thanksgiving dinner

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, both location, 5 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook (630-571-1808) and 1780 E. Golf Road Schaumburg (847-648-7451) will offer a special Thanksgiving dinner menu 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. November 26.

The menu includes: choice of Butternut Squash Soup or Honey Crisp Apple Salad with Dried Cherries, Walnuts and Maple Syrup Vinaigrette (starter) and a main course of smoked turkey breast with pan gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean Almondine; sausage & sage dressing, cranberry relish and homemade bread; $45 per person. Or, $139 for 

An individual serving of Pumpkin Cheesecake is available for an additional $8. The dinner is dine in or to go.

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Elizabeth pastry boxes this week only

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Elizabeth Restaurant, 4835 N. Western Ave., is offering a special treat this week only—pastry boxes. the items is available in a variety of selections including: dark chocolate buttermilk cupcake with sea salt melted chocolate buttercream; smoked sugar shortbread cookie with maple icing and turmeric preserved lemon coffee cake with golden milk ginger streusel and lemon glaze. A box of two of each variety is $40. 

The specialty item is available Friday and Saturday. Pickup only. No substitutions. The company is unable to accommodate dietary restrictions at this time. Place order here.

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The Paramount Group's catered Thanksgiving meal

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There's still time to place an order for The Paramount Group's Thanksgiving catered meal options of dinner for six or ten. View menu. Pickup dates are November 24-25. Place orders via tock. Or, call 773-880-8044. Facebook

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Carnivale Bakery launches November 18

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Carnivale, 720 W. Fulton Market St., launches Carnivale Bakery, November 18. 

The restaurant will spotlight an array of 12 inch cakes that include: old fashioned coconut; chocolate sponge cake with chocolate ganache and strawberries; banana pecan cake; and the Carnivale celebration cake; $45 each.

In addition a selection of cupcakes include (available in a dozen or half dozen) include: chocolate bourbon pecan; strawberry sprinkles; peanut butter and coffee fudge; pina colada; coconut lime; vanilla funfetti; red velvet & candied pecans and cookies and cream. Pickup orders are available 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Call: 312-850-5005. Orders can also be placed online 24 hours in advance of pickup time customer desires.

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Sketchbook holiday sampler set

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Sketchbook Brewery's, 821 Chicago Ave., Evanston, limited time available first time sampler case for the holidays in now available.

The first round is sampler pack #1 and features 11 varieties ($59). The second sampler will be available, which will include six cans of limited edition barrel-aged beers will be available beginning December 1. Limited quantities available for pickup or delivery.

The entire holiday selections include, but is not limited to, lagers, dark beers, Belgian and German styles, bold IPAs and pale ales.  Place order.

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Nando's Peri-Peri November 17 cancelled due to rise in COVID-19 cases

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Nando's Peri-Peri hosts a real Make America Great Again event, 12-2 p.m. November 17 by offering patrons a free quarter chicken (white or dark) chicken serving during its "Let's put united back into the United States," promotion. No purchase necessary. One serving per guests while supplies last. Find nearest location here. 

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Oakton College's annual hunger awareness fundraiser underway

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Oakton Colleges, long-running fundraiser "Empty Bowls," raising awareness of local and worldwide hunger, will not take place as an in-person event this year. However, donations, big and small, are being accepted.

Proceeds will be divided between six local food charities. Donations, being accepted now through Jan. 31, 2021, can be made here. For more information email: emptybowls@oakton.edu or call, 847-635-1699.

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Le Sud heated domes for outdoor dining

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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe, is featuring heated dining domes on its sidewalk cafe. Each private pod (five are available), which seats up to six people. Domes  each, features an electric stove heating unit, chic farmhouse decor and decorative lighting. The "glamping" dining pods are designed to provide a cozy safe zone while outdoor dining (weather permitting).

Dining domes require a $200 minimum tab on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and a $250 minimum tab on Friday and Saturday. A $25 per person reservation deposit (fully refundable if canceled 48 hours prior) is required.

Seatings are available 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday: 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Book reservations here. Or call: 773-857-1985.

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M&M Limousine Service's Milwaukee brewery tours

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M&M Limousine Service has mapped out a two brewery tour that includes a trip to Milwaukee Brewing Co. voted Best Craft Brewery in 2019 by OnMilwaukee.

The other stop on the trip up north is Milwaukee's Sprecher Brewery, where craft beers and sodas top the menu. More details here.

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WhirlyBall offering tailgate package

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WhirlyBall is offering a build-your-own Tailgate package featuring a choice of cheese, pepperoni or sausage pizza; $15; 30 wings; $25 and beer buckets, $15 (Import beer buckets, $19), includes five beers. 

Dining is outdoors only (bringing blanket or wraps encouraged). Activities are still going on indoors. The Tailgate package is available daily (based on operational changes) and must be placed when booking reservations. PHOTO: Provided.

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