Heinz launches burger contest

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Chicago-based Heinz, looking to deck out it's burger, has launched its first ever Head Burger Artist contest.

Participants will have t he opportunity to win $25,000 and—free condiments for life. Along with the opportunity to take taste-testing trips for the find the best burger in three spots to of choice anywhere in the United States including Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. And as if that wasn't the ketchup on the burger  the winner will also have the opportunity to consult with the Heinz on the development of a future condiment at it's Chicago headquarters. Deadline to enter is July 19. Find more details along with rules and regulations here.

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Takito's Memorial Day salute

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Takito Kitchen, carries its Sunday Funday brunch into Memorial Day featuring $15 bottomless mimosas or a choice of one of its 10 varieties of margaritas.

Brunch dishes include: chorizo omelets; chilaquiles and breakfast tacos with scrambled eggs, queso fresco, seasonal vegetables and coffee braised beef. Reservations.

Bar Takito, will have items from its current brunch menu including: Arepa Benedict (pulled pork, roasted garlic puree and chipotle salsa); coconut shrimp tacos with mango habanero chutney and  avocado toast topped with arugula, cherry tomatoes and a sunnyside up egg. Reservations.

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The J. Parker salutes veterans with its patriotic cocktail: Frosé

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The J. Parker, Hotel Lincoln, 1816 N. Clark, honors veterans Memorial Day with special cocktail, "Frosé" (Proverb Rose, Dimmi liqueur, Pisco Vargas, garden cordial and lemon; $14), benefitting Honor Flight Network, an organization that honors veterans with all expenses paid  trips to visit the memorials in Washington D.C. ($1 from every cocktail sold will be donated to the organization). The drink is available through May 31.

Hours are: Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. to Midnight; Sunday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Breakfast is served Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call: 312-254-4747.

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D.S. Tequila Memorial Day brunch

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D.S. Tequila, 3352 N. Halsted, is featuring a Memorial Day brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31. Ages 21 and older. Book reservation here.

In addition Late Night Saturday with DJ Vlad is back at 11 p.m. Proof of vaccination required to enter after 10 p.m. 

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Miki's Park Memorial Day Korean style

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Miki's Park, 109 W. Hubbard St., packs it on for Memorial Day with Korean brunch items such as Korean fried chicken (chicken and waffles served with Gochujang maple syrup ) and tits Mik muffin (two Korean beef spiced patties, fried egg and cheese on a toasted English muffin.

The eateries patio will be open weather permitting.

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Azul shores up for Memorial Day service

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Azul Mariscos, 1177 W. Elston Ave., will feature Patron margarita towers during its Memorial Day festivities.

Chef Michael Hernandez’ menu will feature items from his new seasonal that includes items such as grilled mahi mahi with pineapple habanero salsa and avocado as well as lobster, crab and shrimp tortas with (Chihuahua cheese, refried beans, guacamole, lettuce tomato and chipotle aioli) served on a grilled ciabatta bun. 

In addition guests can enjoy the view of the the Chicago River while dining.

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Mac's Wood Grill Memorial Day event

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Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Division St., does a bang up job saluting Memorial Day. Look for patriotic themed drinks such as American Mule (house vodka; ginger beer and lime juice; $5) and Berry Bombs (berry vodka and Red Bull; $6). Food items include marinated Portobello mushroom cap atop an Angus beef burger with mozzarella cheese and garlic aioli served with fries; $14. Specials available May 28-31. 

Mac's will host an All Elite Wrestling viewing party with drink specials beginning 7 p.m. May 30. First come first served basis. Ages 21 and over only. 

The bar will hold extended hours for the holiday weekend: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday; Sunday; 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Memorial Day.

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The Rambler Kitchen and Tap kicks off Memorial Day weekend with trivia night event, tonight

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The Rambler Kitchen & Tap, 4128 N. Lincoln Ave., kicks off Memorial Day weekend with trivia night 7 p.m. May 27 specials for the night are Truly or White Claw buckets; $20

In addition a weekend brunch will be available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 29-30. Food highlights include the Elvis French Toast (two slices of poundcake French toast stuffed with Nutella and bananas topped with whipped cream ($13) and the Rambler Scrambler, three eggs mixed with red and green peppers, mushrooms, onions, ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese and seasoned breakfast potatoes ($12). 

Drink highlights include bottomless mimosas; $20 and mimosa buckets; $35. PHOTO: The Rambler 

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Rewired Pizza Cafe & Bar Memorial Day maneuvers kick off May 27

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Rewired Pizza Cafe & Bar, 1100 W. Thorndale, kicks off its Memorial Day festivities beginning May 27 with happy hour specials 3-5 p.m. happy hours will also be held May 28 and 31 from 3-5 p.m. Deals include half-priced pizza, appetizers and draft beer. Live music will be featured 5-8 p.m. May 27.

The venue features a weekend brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 -30. The a la carte menu will feature the Rewired BELT sandwich (bacon, scrambled eggs, Swiss cheese, garlic basil mayo, tomato and mixed greens on a brioche with fries ($9); house made biscuits and chorizo gravy ($10) and chicken and waffles ($12). 

Brunch cocktails such as mimosas; Bellini; Kir Royale; michelada; and bloody Mary. PHOTO: Papergirl PR

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The Graystone Tavern's Memorial Day backyard bbq, May 30

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The Graystone Tavern, 3441 N. Sheffield Ave., hosts a backyard BBQ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 30

The Wrigleyville staple will feature grilled items such as hot dogs, burgers and a few other treats, priced $6-$10 with a portion of the proceeds from food items being donated to The Wounded Warriors Project.

The event will be held in outdoor beer garden with a limited area of space for 50 guests only. The Cubs game will be broadcasted on televisions throughout the bar. PHOTO: The Graystone

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Bartoli Memorial Day weekend service

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Bartoli’s Pizzeria (Roscoe Village, 1955 W. Addison St. and West Town, 658 N. Ashland Ave.) is donating a portion of proceeds from sales over Memorial Day weekend (May 28-31) to Homes For Our Troops (HFOT).

The organization is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. PHOTO: Bartoli's

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Vermillion hosts Lets Talk Womxn Supper Club & Conversation

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Vermilion, 10 W. Hubbard, hosts the May edition of "Let's Talk Womxn Supper Club & Conversation monthly dinner and conversation on women's issues, is May 28; $100. 

The event, which is an in person or takeout dinner, will feature five members from Let's Talk Womxn Chicago.  The event is in support of #EndGenderViolence for HPN4Tigray.

The deadline to register is May 26. Register and purchase tickets here. Call: 312-527-4060.

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McCormick Memorial Day weekend seafood boil packs to

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McCormick & Schmick's, participating locations, seafood boil bags (shrimp, $29; lobster, $39 or shrimp and lobster; $45) are available for order now through May 27 for pickup May 29-31. 

Each kit comes with andouille sausage, potatoes and corn along with chef instructions.

Order here.

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Prairie Grass Cafe extends its salad subscription through June

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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, is extending its Thursday subscription vegetarian seasonal salad program through June. 

The first meal in the Seasonal Entree Chopped Salad Subscription will be available beginning 4 p.m. June 4. The cost is $100 for the month does not include service fees. Additional dates are June 10; 17 and 24. Any special instructions will be provided. Or call 847-205-4433.

 

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The Dawson's Memorial Day salute

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The Dawson, 730 W. Grand, is hosting a Memorial Day brunch, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 31.

The menu features chicken fried lobster with spicy ranch, lemon and banana peppers as a starter for the table followed by options such as smoked salmon toast; scrambled eggs and the Dawson burger.

Beverage director Torrence O'Haire has added new seasonal cocktails. Reservations available here.

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CEDA virtual wine event June 10

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The Community Economic and Development Association of Cook County's (CEDA) "Aged to Perfection," virtual wine tasting, saluting the organizations 55th year of service, takes place 6 p.m. June 10. 

Proceeds from sponsorship or donations will benefit the organization's Rebuild Together program to end poverty in the Chicagoland area. More details on sponsorship and donations here.

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Dank Haus' Maifest celebration and fundraiser, June 5

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Maifest Chicago's cancellation for the second year has inspired Dank Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., to host a Maifest fundraiser 6 p.m. June 5.

The event will feature an abundance of traditional German fare, catered by Himmels while the Paloma Band serves up entertainment. And of course beer and wine will be on hand.

In addition a silent auction will take place. Hours for the event are 6-10 p.m. COVID guidelines will be followed and all guests musts wear masks. Purchase tickets or make a donation here.

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Scoperta May 20; May 27 wine dinners

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Scoperta Wines located on the second floor of Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, 3655 N. Western, is hosting a four-course Dunham Cellars Washington Wine Dinner 6:30 p.m. May 20. This event is very limited to seating. Purchase Tickets here.

If you can't make the Dunham dinner Scoperta is hosting a second dinner featuring Domaine 524 Oregon Wine dinner 6:30 p.m. May 27. Tickets available here.

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Macy's announces second Drag Brunch set for July 24, tickets go on sale May 19

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The Macy's Drag first-ever brunch in it's iconic Walnut Room taking place June 12 was such a hit (tickets sold out within an hour) the Chicago retail mainstay is hosting another event July 24 at the flagship store's Walnut Room, 111 N. State St. 

The Pride Drag Brunch menu can be viewed here. More details on entertainment to come later. Tickets for the July 24 brunch go on sale 10 a.m. May 19. Purchase here.

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Hard Rock Cafe's all-you-can-eat crawfish boil, May 22

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Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, is featuring a Louisiana-style all-you-can-eat crawfish boil, prepared by Louisiana chef Allen Rochelle, 12-6 p.m. May 22 on its patio; $35. 

Sides dishes included with the boil are: Cajun fried potato salad; red beans and rice and jambalaya. Limited number of guests with no more than six people to a table, which will be six feet apart.

DJs mark Flava and Joe Kollege provide the music. Register here.

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Mansion on Rush grand opening today

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Mansion on Rush, 1009 N. Rush St., the Japanese fusion restaurant, the newest addition to the lineup of Gold Coast eateries, kicks off its opening with party at 5 p.m. featuring the Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Ferrari luxury sports cars in front of the restaurant before enjoying a decadent meal. 

During the evening hours DJ Kim Lee, star of Netflix's "Bling Empire" performs an exclusive set in the  Champagne Lounge. Reservations available here. PHOTO: Stephanie Hamilton Productions

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Lakeview East Craft Beer Week, May 17-23

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The Lakeview East Craft Beer Week gets underway May 17. 

Vendors include: Sheffield's Chicago; Lucky Dorr Patio and Tap; Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern; Dry Hop Brewers; Greenstar Brewing; The North End; Houndstooth Saloon; PR Italian Bistro; Replay Lincoln Park; Vaughan's Pub; Kirkwoods Bar & Grill; *Harrigan's Irish Pub; Nola Bar & Kitchen; *Matilda; Lucky Horseshoe Lounge; Rock's Lakeview; GMan Tavern and *Wilde Bar & Restaurant.

Click on venue to see promotion. Venues with an astarisk denotes no menu available at the time of this post.

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Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream's new edition and live Dj set

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Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream, 46 E. 47th St., launches its new item The Sajdah bean pie infused novelty today. A live Dj will be on hand 5-8 p.m. May 14.

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Windy City Smoke out returns July 8-11, tickets on sale now

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Windy City Smokeout returns July 8-11 outside the United Center, 1901 W. Madison.

Chicago area and surrounding area vendors include: 17th Street BBQ; Bub City; Green Street Smoked Meats; Lllie's Q; Pearl's Southern Comfort;

Vendors from out of state include: Blue Oak BBQ (New Orleans); Hogapalooza (Akansas); Hoodoo Brown (Connecticut); Leroy & Lewis BBQ (Texas); Little Miss BBQ (Arizona); Pappy's Smokehouse (Mosouri); Peg Leg Porker (Tennessee); Rodney's Scott's (Alabama); Salt Lick BBQ (Texas); Sam Jones BBQ (North Carolina); Sugarfire Smokehouse (Mo); Truth BBQ (Texas) and Ubons BBQ (Mississippi). View complete list all participant including non barbeque vendors here.

Beer vendors are: Budweiser; Shiner Beer and Goose Island Brewry.

In addition to sampling food from the city's top chefs their will some of class act performers in tow including headliners: Brett Eldridge; Darius Rucker; Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi headlining the late 

Music lineup:

July 8: Walker County (5:15 p.m.); Larry Fleet (5:30 p.m.) with Brett Eldridge closing down the event (8 p.m. )

July 9: Tyler Booth (3 p.m.); Lainey Wilson (4:15 p.m.); Ryan Hurd (5:30 p.m.); Morgan Evans (7 p.m.) and Darius Rucker (8:30 p.m.)

 July 10:  Angie K (3 p.m.); Ross Ellis (4:15 p.m.); Cody Canada & the Departed (5:30 p.m.); Riley Green (7 p.m.) and Dierks Bentley (8:30 p.m.) 

July 11: Jillian Jacqueline (1 p.m.); Kolby Cooper (2 p.m.); Hailey Whitters (3:15 p.m.); Randy Rogers Band (4:30 p.m.); Cody Johnson (6:15 p.m.) and John Pardi (8 p.m.). 

Gates open 4 p.m. July 8; 2 p.m. July 9; noon: July 10-11 View and safety measures here. Hours are: Tickets.

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