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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., is featuring private dining areas for no more than 10 guests.
To inquire about or book the Parlor Rooms and Mayor's Room, some restrictions may apply, call: 312-786-1401.
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Virtual Dining Chicago hosts a Valentine's Day fundraising event for Instituto Cervantes featuring hand-picked wines by Robert Houde, president of the Spanish wine company and former head sommelier at Charlie Trotter's, 6:30 p.m. February 10 via Zoom.
Houde's selections include small batch varietals: Castell d'Age"Anne Marie" Cava Brut Nature Reserva NV, Penedes and Bodegas Bhilar Phincas Hapa Tinto, 2017. Along with the history of sparkling wines in Spain and Spanish sparkling wines and tips on how to pick out a good Cava.
More details on food kits and tickets here.
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| Reclaimed Bar and Grill, 3655 N. which has decided to remain close under the newly city reopening plan, will not be open for Valentine's Day. However, the restaurant has created an irresistible dinner package to-go for two. Fine more details and place order here. Valentine's Day menu for two ($225-$250 per couple includes a bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut or Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rosé along with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon): First course Carolina crab cake with fie-roasted pepper Second course Italian wedding soup Third course Filet mignon in a port reduction, parsnip puree, brown butter beans Fourth course molten chocolate cake |
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The Fifty/50, 2047 W. Division St., is hosting a ticketed Super Bowl viewing party begins 4 p.m. February 7. A limit of 50 tickets available for the viewing party. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
During the party guest can safely view the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers spread out over the three floors with social distancing guidelines and COVID-19 in accordance with the City and State guidelines in place.
Pre-order packages are available for those desiring to view the came at home.
In addition the venue's heated outdoor patio will be available for guests Super Bowl Sunday, seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis during the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl LIV kicks off at 5:30 p.m. February 7.
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Mercadito, 110 W. Kinzie, opens at 25 percent capacity beginning January 27. All sanitary regulations as mandated by the city and state will be in place. Reservations available here.
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For National Chocolate Cake Day, Kellogg's Special K is challenging handing out a chance for Chicagoans to "have their cake and keto too," with free deliveries of its new Special K Keto-Friendly Snack Bars January 27.
You like the snack bar? Then enter to win a cakebox delivery of the new Chocolate Almond Fudge bars.
The Keto-friendly bars, available in flavors, Chocolate Almond Fudge and Peanut Butter Fudge, are now on retail shelves nationwide. Each bar contains 1g of sugar, 2g net carbs and 7g of protein.
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West Town Bakery, both West Town, 1916 W. Chicago Ave. and Wrigleyville 3626 N. Clark St., are featuring love inspired cakeball pops, available for nationwide shipping as well as for in-store purchase.
Created by pastry chef/partner Chris Teixira's Valentine's Day sweets are available in three varieties: Love (raspberry cake and freeze-dried strawberries with raspberry jam and vanilla frosting with a dark chocolate shell, rolled in dark chocolate Pop Rocks and freeze-dried raspberries; Lust (strawberry cake and freeze-dried strawberries mixed Champagne and pink frosting with a milk chocolate shell, rolled in in pink peppercorns) and Infatuation (devil's food cake and chocolate frosting mixed with Abuelita chocolate and marshmallows with a dark chocolate shell sprinkled with cayenne peer and red chocolate drizzle.
Single Valentine’s Day cakeball pops are $2.95 each. The "Valentine's Day 4-Pack" which includes two Loves, one Lust, and one Infatuation is $12. A "Valentine's Day 9-Pack" that includes three of each flavor is also available; $26.
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The Historic Downtown Long Grove Cocoa Crawl has implemented changes to its 2021 event, modifying the 4th annual outing with a modified tweak of two-day event taking place noon to 4 p.m. February 6-7.
Participants include: Bella Donna; Broken Earth Winery; Buffalo Creek Brewing; Covered Bridge Creamery; Country House of Long Grove; Joanie's Pizzeria; Long Grove Confectionery; Ma and Pa's Candy; Morkes Chocolates of Long Grove; Olive Tap; Olivia's Boutique; Signature Popcorn; Viking Treasure and Within Reach.
In addition a cocoa-driven scavenger app (necessary to attend) has been added to taper the interaction of participants. Groups of no more than six participants allowed. All visitors must wear masks. Register for the event and view more rules and regulations here.
Carriage rides can be reserved for $15. Reservations required.
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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, chefs/co-owners Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris team up with Chef Darnell Reed (pictured) of Luella’s Southern Kitchen, 4609 N. Lincoln Ave., for a virtual dinner event January 30. View menu and add-on libation options below.
The menu features
Meal kits Must be picked up by January 28 and can be picked up at both locations:
*Prairie Grass Cafe orders must be placed at 847-205-4433 between the hours of 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
*Luella orders must be placed online at Cashdrop. Must submit email to receive Zoom link for the January 30 dinner event
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Factor 75 food-prep company, recently purchased by home meal kit giant Hello Fresh, opens its doors tomorrow at 2372 W. Indian Trail, Aurora. A grand opening ribbon-cutting takes place 11 a.m. January 21.
Meals are fresh chef prepared, dietitian-driven options. Find more on meals and delivery information here.
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The Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., daily specials 4-9 p.m. today through January 23.
Specials include discounted wines today (select half bottles of wine) and pappardelle Bolognese ($25, serves two); burger and beer ($16) Thursday; buttermilk fried Amish chicken dinner ($29, serves two) and prime rib sandwich with fries ($21). The prime rib sandwich and fries is also the Saturday selection ($31).
Carry-out and bar room dining with limited outdoor outdoor space available. City guidelines for dining, which includes bay doors open remain in place. Reservations are required. Call: 312-786-1401.
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Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream, 46 E. 47th S. (47th street at Wabash), offers an array of old-fashioned iconic desserts that include: cobblers (apple and peach); lemon pound cake; and their signature warm chocolate brownie explosion (chocolate ice cream, hot fudge; whipped cream, whipped nuts layered on a chocolate brownie).
Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. View menu here. Call: 773-615-3238.
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Andrew Zimmerman of Sepia with Proxii presents virtual Sunday Supper (January 31). In addition an upcoming Wine Down Saturday with sommelier Jennifer Wagoner (January 30).
Those looking to get a jump on Valentine's Day can place orders for an at home dinner kit as well. More details (including menu options and pick up times for orders) available here.
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Einstein Bros Bagels (participating locations) salutes National Bagel Day January 15 with a deal hard to beat offering any egg sandwich for free with any purchase through January 31.
Among the many selections to chose are: The Farmhouse (seasoned fresh-cracked eggs, crispy, thick-cut bacon, a layer of smoked ham and gooey cheddar cheese, finished with a creamy country pepper shmear (our version of country gravy) served on a fresh-baked cheesy hash brown gourmet bagel; Chorizo Sunrise (pictured) savory chorizo sausage, velvety avocado, melty cheddar cheese, fresh-cracked eggs and spicy jalapeño salsa shmear served on a fresh-baked green Chile gourmet bagel and the All-Nighter (fresh-cracked eggs, thick-cut bacon, gooey American cheese and creamy jalapeño garlic aioli, served on a fresh-baked cheesy hash brown gourmet. Bagel. Other restrictions might apply.
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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 1501 Washington, Gurnee, is offering customer designed four-course meal kits for two ($70) or four ($140) are available for order now for January 29 pickup. Order here. Or call, 224-994-08008.
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Uvae Kitchen and Wine Bar, , January virtual wine tasting schedule is Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m. through January 30.
The tasting is $30 per person (unless otherwise noted) and features 4 four-ounce pours, interactive Zoom tasting led by Uvae Sommeliers and guest wine makers along with a PowerPoint presentation and tasting sheet.
Small bite add-ons include a Cheese Plate ($15), Cheese & Charcuterie Plate ($20) and Duck Pâté ($12). Find more information and register here.
Tastings will only be available virtually until further notice due to the latest restrictions banning indoor dining by the state of Illinois.
Upcoming Schedule:
Wednesday:
1/13: Chocolate & Wine Pairing ($50 per person)
1/20: Paso Robles
1/27: Blind Wines!
Saturday:
1/16: Southern France
1/23: Burgundy & Chablis
1/30: Wines of Texas
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Pablo's Tiki Snack Shop, 2537 S. Wabash, is now open for take-out and delivery in the South Loop.
The eatery, which is strictly a—to go establishment, features Tiki burgers, Cuban sliders, coconut shrimp and chili-glazed wings are typical menu items. The establishment, a venture of Pablo Suez, debuted as a floating kitchen in Chicago in 2017. Bringing the concept back as a grounded establishment Pablo hopes the its summer island theme can woo Chicagoans out of the winter woes.
The organization also is ownership of the floating party vessel "TikiBoat" at Monroe Harbor, which can be rented in the summer. View menu. For more information or orders can be placed here.
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The Paramount Group has a recipe to jumpstart the new year with improved energy, sleep and skin with the Whole30 nutrition challenge to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
The 30-day nutrition challenge is designed to lower blood pressure and cholesterol by replacing certain food items with clean proteins and vegetables. Find recipes here. Call 773-880-8044.
