Greek Town Restaurant Week kicks off, March 1

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A host of restaurants serve up an array of special deals during the city's Greektown Restaurant Week,  March 1-7.

Participants include: 9 Muses Bar & Grill (315 S. Halsted St. 312-902-9922): free avgolemono soup with purchase of a dinner entrée; valid for dine-in and carryout orders; Aodake Ramen (810 W. Jackson Blvd, 312-985-8818): Special $35 meal for two including one appetizer, two ramen and one dessert; valid for dine-in and carryout orders; Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora (306 S. Halsted St, 312-559-9000): 10 percent off Artopitas all day; complimentary Fix beer with purchase of gyro platter after 3 p.m.;valid for dine-in and carryout orders; Athena Restaurant (212 S. Halsted St, 312-655-0000): Free saganaki with any entree order; valid for dine-in only; Greek Islands Restaurant (200 S. Halsted St, 312-782-9855): 50 percent off bottles of wine and beer (valid for carryout orders only); Mr. Greek Gyros (234 S. Halsted St, 312-906-8731): purchase two dinners and receive two free 16-oz. fountain drinks; valid for dine-in and carryout orders.

View complete list of participants and more details here.

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Lettuce Entertain You and United partner for a dream vacation giveaway

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise partners with United Airlines for the getaway of your dreams. 

Frequent Diner Club members can enter the "Lettuce Escape with United Airlines" giveaway for the chance to win a pair of international business class airline tickets to the destination of their choice to be at their convenience. 

Join in the promotion at LettuceEats app, then dine in or order take out at any of the participating Entertain You restaurants. Five drawings will be held. A winner will be chosen weekly through March 28. More details here. 

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Martyrs' serves up New York style Friday-Sunday

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Martyr's, 3855 N. Lincoln is featuring NY-style pizzas for pickup or delivery 4-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 

Selections include: cheese, sausage and pepperoni as well as garlic bread. Some restrictions may apply. View selections and order here. Call: 312-404-9494.

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Only two more Retro Ski Lodge Saturdays @Hopsmith remain

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Hopsmith Tavern, 15 W. Division St., hosts its last two Retro Ski Lodge Saturdays events 12-3 p.m. February 27 and March 6. The final ski lodge themed brunch will take place noon March 6. Reservations available here. 

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Elizabeth Restaurant make-at-home ramen kits available Friday and Saturday

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Elizabeth Restaurant, 4835 N. Western, is featuring ramen kits to-go Friday and Saturday (February 26-27).

Each "Kitsune" kit serves one person and includes very little preparation. Featured kits are Tonkotsu (pork belly, scallion; molten egg; chili paste; roasted garlic oil; enoki and tare; $18) and Mushroom Shio (mushroom shio broth; tofu; scallion; molten egg; nori; preserved citrus; enoki and roasted garlic oil; $15). The restaurant is unable to accommodate diet restrictions at this time. Place orders here. Or call: 773-682-0651.

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Einstein Bros. brisket egg sandwich debuts Feb. 25

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Einstein Bros. Bagels', participating locations, new brisket egg sandwich, available for a limited time, launched today. February 25.

The Texas Brisket egg sandwich (slow-smoked beef brisket, melty cheddar cheese, perfectly seasoned cage-free eggs with a smoky chipotle sauce) comes on the all-new, fresh-baked and cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Gourmet Bagel.

The Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich from Einstein Bros. Bagels is available at participating locations, excluding license stores inside colleges, airports, hotels and hospitals. More details here.  

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Love Some Teas' Grateful Deadollection

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Love Some Tea, a tea brand that imports rare, plantation-free teas from Thailand, has released The Grateful Tea Collection, a set of new tea flavors “inspired by the music, values, and lifestyle of the iconic brand. 

Flavors are:  Cosmic  Coconut (black tea with coconut notes); Passionate Prophet (green tea infused with passion fruit); Workingman's Blend (rich black tea with); Tropical Weather (green and black tea blend with Ramplin' apple and hint of peach) and Minty-O (calming minty flavored tea). Purchase teas here.

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Last week for McCormick and Schmick's shrimp po-boy and gumbo lunch special

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Time is winding down for McCormick and Schmick's shrimp po-boy and gumbo special $17.50. The deal, served at lunch only, is available to to end of February. Reservations available here.

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Marvin's TV dinners can make your meal a hit

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Marvin's Food & Fuel, 954 W. Fulton, puts nostalgia in the food game with it's signature TV dinners. The venue, which opened last fall in the downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now springing forth and spreading the word that it's here and ready to serve the city's diverse appetites with a seasonal rotation of chef-curated TV dinners.

Manned by owner James Geier, the restaurant who entered Chicago food scene in a very low key manner is ready to heat up winter meals with savory TV dinner options that are ready to eat or freezable. The dinners, hand-crafted by chef Mitch Cavanah are $15 each.

The menu, which will rotate seasonally, currently includes: lasagna with ricotta and beef Bolognese, roasted cauliflower with pine nut gremolata and berry crumble; BBQ turkey meatloaf with whipped potatoes and Parmesan and chocolate chip bread pudding; and a smoked mushroom enchilada with black beans and Mexican chocolate cake.  A bottle of wine or cocktail can be added to the order as well. Items are available for pickup or delivery (some restrictions might apply). Place orders here. 

in addition Marvin's offers dining on its heated pergolas that are semi-permanent, enclosed wooden structures. A seasonal menu includes: pastrami platter (house-smoked beef pastrami, sauerkraut, mustard trio, rye toast); potato latke tots (smoked salmon dip, pickled vegetables), signature double smashed cheeseburger and a vegan pulled mushroom sandwich with Jax’s house-made BBQ sauce, pickled red cabbage, fries. 

Closed Monday-Tuesday; 4-11 p.m; Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Reservations available here. Call: 312-291-9255.

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Movie night at Avli Lincoln Park, Feb. 21 and 28

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Avli Taverna, 1335 W. Wrightwood Ave., "The Princess Bride," is the feature 4:30 p.m. February 21 ($25) and "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," 4:30 p.m. February 28. Viewing is on the heated patio; $25 (limited space available). 

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La Josie National Margarita Day celebration, Feb. 22

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La Josie, 740 W. Randolph, celebrates National Margarita Day with a specialty cocktail for a cause noon to 4 p.m. February 22. 

Two dollars from each Tepach Margarita (tequila, tepache, lime, agave and pineapple salt; $14) will be donated to the Camila Foundation, a foundation dedicated to supporting Latina empowerment in Little Village and Pilsen. The Margarita will be available for dining in or takeout.

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My Morning Jacket drummer, Patrick Hallahan's new cooking show debuts Feb. 21

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In the Kitchen with Patrick Hallahan, features the drummer/home chef/Louisville restaurateur kicks a three-episode cooking show, "In the Kitchen with Patrick Hallahan, 5 p.m. February 21. 

The second and third episodes air scheduled to air February 28 and March 7. Single tickets and three-day passes are available here.

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Northwest Brewfest, Feb. 26-27

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Northwest River Commission hosts a virtual version of its beer festival February 26-27. Participant c purchase a sampler six-pack, locally roasted coffee, cocktails to-go, and more local products for the online version of the popular event.

then join NRC for virtual events highlighting our local brewing community on February 26th & 27th.

Ticket sales for the Northwest Brewfest Sampler Six-pack, which includes a limited brew of Mead and blend of coffee, opened February 15. Supplies are limited.

Product pick up is February 26-27 at Eris Brewery & Cider House, 4240 W. Irving Park Rd.

For more information and to register for any of the free virtual events, visit www.nwbrewfest.com.

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Chicago Firehouse restaurant 's Mardi Gras special today from 4-9 p.m.

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The Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S. Michigan, is offering a Mardi Gras special available 4-9 p.m. February 16 (dine-in or carryout).

The menu features include: red beans and rice with smoked ham hock andouille sausage and steamed rice ($8); Louisiana crawfish pie (crawfish tails, tomatoes, cream, cayenne and hand made pie crust; $12); Cajun fried chicken and Tasso jambalaya (Amish chicken; Tasso ham; caramelized vegetables and long-grain rice; $15); seafood gumbo (shrimp; crab; oysters; andouille sausage; file, scallions and rice; $15); shrimp Po Boy (fried gulf shrimp; lettuce; tomatoes on French bread with Crystal Hot Sauce and Cajun remoulade; $18) and jalepeno-cheddar cornbread muffins; $11.

Drinks specials are Hurricane or Sazerac $15 for two and Abita Purple Haze $8). Call 312-786-1401.

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Chicago Black Restaurant Week continues through Feb. 21

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Chicago Black Restaurant Week continues through February 21. 

Participants include: Can't Believe its not Meat; Chef Sara's Cafe; Demera Ethiopian Restaurant; Donnie's Bar & Grill (Melrose Park); Flavours Seafood Bar (Lynwood); Georgia's Food Depot; Good to go Jamaican (Evanston); Hidden Manna Cafe (Matteson); Kozy Korner Deli (Dolton); Lexington Betty Smokehouse (Pullman); Luella's Southern Kitchen; Phlaz Bar & Grill (Orland Park); Surf's Up (multiple locations) and Whipped Inc. (South Holland).  

Find more details and complete list of participants here.

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Mac's Wood Grill Mardi Gras specials and Lenten fish fry

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Mac's Whipped Grilled, 1801 W. Division St., include: Wood Grilled Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo with okra, red peppers, celery, onions, rice, cayenne, and gumbo file, served with garlic bread ($8); blackened chicken Po’ Boy with Miller Poultry Amish chicken breast ($14); smoked wood-grilled andouille sausage Po’ Boy ($14); and a fried shrimp Po’ Boy made with buttermilk-marinated cornmeal fried shrimp. 

Po-boy sandwiches are served on Highland Baking Company telera roll with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, garlic dill pickles and housemade remoulade, served with a side of Cajun fries. The Mardi Gras are available today and tomorrow.

In addition a Lenten Fish Fry has been added to the regular menu. The Fish & Chips entrée features beer-battered whitefish with crispy hand-cut fries and housemade tartar sauce ($13).

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Scratchboard Fat Tuesday Paczkis and King cake donuts

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Scratchboard Kitchen, 5 Campbell St., Arlington Heights, will open 7:30-11 a.m. February 16 in celebration of Mardi Gras. 

Chef Grace Goudie's themed items include King donuts (cake donuts topped with purple, green and gold sprinkles: $30 per dozen) and Paczkis filled with house-made raspberry hibiscus jam; $40 per dozen.

A combo box of two King donuts and two Paczkis is also available; $12. Orders can be placed for take out and curb side pick up. 

In addition boxed coffee from Metric Coffee Co. is available for $30. The super-sized Metric Big Riff, 96-oz box, serves 10 and includes cups, lids, cream and sweetner. Place orders here. PHOTO: MICHAEL SCHUMANN

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The Rambler Fat Tuesday specials

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The Rambler Kitchen + Tap, 4128 N. Lincoln Ave., celebrates Fat Tuesday in their spacious, weatherproofed beer garden February 16.

Menu items include: shrimp boil plate (shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes; $16) pictured; blackened white fish Po’ Boy ($12); shrimp Po’ Boy; ($12), chicken Po’ Boy ($12) and gumbo-laya ($5).

Drink specials will include $8 Hurri-cones, an alcoholic shaved ice Hurricane cocktail snow cone. The Rambler’s “Kiddy Gras” kids menu will include $3 fish sticks and $4 kiddi hurri-cone snow cones.

In addition guests can participate in a game of New Orleans themed music trivia, which kicks off at 7 p.m. Prizes awarded.

Menu items are available while supplies last. Pre order available via email: events@theramblerchicago.com. PHOTO: The Rambler handout

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Replay's "Schitt" Happens pop-up opens today

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Replay, Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., newest pop-up installment Schitt's happens, opens February 12.

Based on "Schitt Creek" the pop-up brings familiar "Schitt's" flair and memorable moments to fans in a live and unscripted format. 

Look for a food and cocktail menu from Cafe Tropical;  drop in Rose Apothecary, Moira's Wig Wall and The Rosebud Motel.

Menu items include: Ahn-chiladas, Lovebird Wings,  Lover’s Messy Sloppy Joe Eat-A-Thon; Café Tropical Mozzarella Sticks, Rosebud Cinnamon Buns,  and Schitt Fries. 

Themed trivial and Schitt's inspired cocktails. Ages 21 and over. The popup will be around until to April 1. Call: (773) 665-5660.

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Heaven on Seven Mardi Gras menu to-go available Feb. 12-13; Feb. 16

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It wouldn't be Fat Tuesday without Jimmy Bannos' annual Mardi Gras celebration and while Heaven on Seven remains close you Jimmy gets the party hopping with a to-go Mardi Gras package for two, with or without his famous Hurricane cocktail

The package features: three quarts of any item on HOS Mardi Gras; mini King cake from Bakery and 32 -oz  of HOS' housemade Hurricane mix (makes four cocktails); $150; $125 without cocktails.

The menu is available Feb. 12-13 and on Fat Tuesday (February 16). Pickup is at the Purple Pig, 444. N. Michigan Ave. Orders for the Mardi Gras Special menu can be placed through Heaven on Seven’s Facebook Page,  Heaven on Seven’s Instagram or Chef Jimmy Bannos’ Instagram.

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