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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, Sunday afternoon tea moves to the first Saturday of the month beginning July 3. Reservations available here. Call: 224-944-0808.
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Avli gives a Greek style 4th of July salute to guests offering family-style grilled platters for dine-in or as to-go bundle.
Featured grill platters are the Grilled Meat Platter (feeds three to five). The platter includes: lamb chops; pork souvlaki; beef tenderloin; loukaniko (Geek sausage) crispy Greek fries and tzatziki sauce; $85 (feeds three to five).
In addition the Avli grilled seafood platter that includes: lavraki; octopus; calamari; scallops; prawns; Brussel sprouts and spicy aioli; $85, feeds three to five.
Prepaid orders can be placed now for to-go grilled bundles to be picked up July 4 at Avli affiliates at: 1335 W. Wrightwood Ave.; 702 N. Well St. and in 566 Chestnut St., Winnetka.
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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, will be closed June 28-July 5 and reopens July 6 for regular service.
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Pre-orders are available now for McCormick & Schmick's 4th of July boil packs to-go for celebrations July 2-5 celebrations.
Shrimp; lobster & shrimp and lobster bundles are available. Kits come with andouille sausage; corn; potatoes along with tips on how to boil at home from the chef. All orders must be place by July 1. More details on pickup location and placing orders available here.
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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, is featuring a six-course Spanish tapas chef's dinner 6 p.m. June 30-July 1; $45. Reservations available here. Call: 224-944-0808.
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Eataly is offering 4th of July food kits includes burgers, steaks along with a Fourth of July picnic box. Shop for collections here.
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High Minded Events presents Higher Love Pride Tea Dance featuring street festival food and non-alcoholic drinks while learning about the newest cannabis trends, 2-6 p.m. June 27, Eden, 1748 W. Lake St. Flash sale end June 25; $45, single ticket; $75, couples.
Most be 21 and over with valid ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No sales at the door. More details and tickets available here.
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Reclaimed hosts a four course Frog's Leap and Pilcrow Napa Valley wine dinner 6:30 p.m. June 30, Seats are very limited; $125, does not include tax or gratuity. Purchase tickets here.
Menu:
Welcome Glass of Wine
2019 Frog's Leap Rougante Rose
First Course
grilled peaches, burrata, basil, pistachio mousse
2019 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc
Second Course
pastrami cured lamb, mache, sun gold tomatoes, grape mustard, rye croutons
2019 Frog' Leap Zinfandel
Third Course
seared halibut, little neck clams, piquillo pepper broth, sweet corn, charred fairy tale eggplant
2018 Pilcrow, Ghost Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, Napa Valley
Fourth Course
plum galette, fiore di latte gelato, rose water honey, mint
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Long Grove's annual Strawberry Festival returns June 25-27 with new CDC and State Reopening guidelines.
Back to the full-scale event of the past the festival will not only feature an array of strawberry food items that includes: strawberry barbecue sauce; deep fried strawberries on a stick; chocolate/strawberry popcorn, strawberry doughnuts, strawberry fudge, strawberry-banana crepes and more.
In addition to the strawberry-centric food theme, there will be live music; family entertainment and children's games and activities; carnival and rides.
Entertainment includes Prince tribute band Purple Veins in a Saturday night performance.
Hours are: noon to 11 p.m. June 25; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 26; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27. Visit here for more details and complete guidelines.
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Known in the world of barbecue as "Meathead," will be among the Barbecue Hall of Fame class of 2021 inductees on September 18.
In addition to creating the online bible of the grilling world of AmazingRibs.com, Meathead Goldwyn with Greg Blonder is the author of Meathead, The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling.
“I am indebted to my team who have helped spread the gospel of barbecue with both wit and wisdom. Thank you also to our readers and especially the 17,000 members of our Pitmaster Club. We love you.”
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Bottle service available. Music includes: Tristan Alexander; Renzel (live set); Mike Orie and Ca$h Era. Tickets available here.
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Juneteenth pop-up Day Party noon to 4:30 p.m. Bassline, 2239 S. Michigan Ave. More details and tickets here.
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DuSable Museum of African American History, reopens today with a special ceremony at 11 a.m. Special guests will be in attendance.
The Juneteenth Block party on the DuSable patio is 3-9 p.m.
The day also includes a special Juneteenth 19 celebration and a children's COVID-19 time capsule pop-up station. The capsules will be opened in 2026.
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South Side YMCA, 6330 S. Stony Island, hosts a Juneteenth Community BBQ noon to 4 p.m. June 19. Guests can bring grill, food, beverages to the outdoor cookout.
DJ Twelve Gage will be spinning tunes. Tours of the YMCA will be given.
T-shirts will be available to commemorate the occasion. A portion of the proceeds from the sales will benefit the South Side YMCA. Admission is free.
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Sketchbook Brewing , 4901 Main St., Skokie, is doubling up with Juneteenth and Father's Day events this June 19-20. Along with featuring its Freedomish Juneteenth brew (Saison brewed with hibiscus, and orange peel) available on tap and in cans at both Sketchbook's Evanston and Skokie locations.
All profits from sales will be donated to local nonprofit organizations promoting Juneteenth and racial justice: Skokie United and Evanston Present and Future.
Juneteenth celebration includes a two sets performed by jazz trumpeter Corey Wilkes (5:30; 7:30 p.m.) June 19. Reservations, recommended, can be made for 5 or 7 p.m.
The Soul & Smoke BBQ Truck will be on site both days. Pre-order, which are strongly recommended, are available. More details here.
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Bartoli's Pizzeria, 1955 W. Addison St.; 658 N. Halsted, are offering complimentary wings (eight wings with choice of sauce with celery and blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce) to dads with a purchase with a minimum $30 purchase along with the mention of "Father's Day."
Pick up and delivery only. Call: 773-248-0455. PHOTO: Provided by Bartoli's
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Scratchboard Kitchen's, 5 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, Father's Day brunch kit serves four includes: fruit salad; shrimp aguachile, breakfast burrito (scrambled egg; beans; potato, carnitas; salsa; avocado; and cabbage slaw); and cinnamon rolls; $100.
Add-ons available and includes biscuits and gravy; caviar board (); roasted strawberry and rosemary scones and more. View complete list of items and place orders here. Pickup is June 19. Call: 847-749-3103. PHOTO: Michael Schumann
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The 32nd annual Real Men Cook's Father's Day event takes place 3-6 p.m. June 20 at The Quarry, 2423 E. 75th St.
Ticket includes food sampling, soft drinks and beer (21 and over must show ID). Tickets: $32, adults; $15, children and seniors. Purchase here.
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PB&J: Pizza, Beer, & Jukebox partners with Chicago Craft Beer Festival for its 9th annual event June 18-20 at its new Fulton Market location, 205 N. Peoria St.; $29, includes admission to tasting area an commemorative tasting glass and tasting guide.
More than 40 specialty beers by local, regional and nations brewers will be available for sampling. In addition the will a number of live music performance.
There will be two sessions Friday June 18 (5-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.) three sessions June 19-20 ( noon to 2:30 p.m.; 3:30-6 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.) Tickets ($29.99) can be purchased here.
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The Goddess and Grocer’s Father’s Day Grill Box (for two; $86). The boxes include a choice of local craft beers, appetizers, two marinated mains ready for the grill, and a Goddess "#1 Dad" 9-inch cookie cake. Add-ones that include: extra sides, proteins, beer, cocktails, and cocktail kits are available.
Orders for Father’s Day delivery or pickup must be placed by noon June 16. Delivery is available for orders $100 or more and starts at $20. Free pickup is available 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the River North, Gold Coast and Bucktown locations. Orders can be placed here. Or call: 773-292-7100.
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McCormick and Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker Dr., salutes National Bourbon Day with an old-fashion style Bulleit (Bulleit bourbon, angostura bitters and simple syrup). Reservations available here.
In addition the restaurant is offering 10 percent off gift cards purchased for dad and grads through June 20.
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Stan's Donut & Coffee Shop, Hyde Park , 5225 S. Harper Ct., opens 7 a.m. June 18. As a welcome to the neighborhood the donut shop's first 100 guests will receive a free boxed donut and limited edition Stan's t-shirt.
As a special treat one lucky visitor to the shop will receive a golden donut in their box. The golden donut winner will receive free donuts and coffee for life.
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Tacos Guanajuato, 20771 N. Rand Rd., Kildeer, IL, has expanded its outdoor seating to 28 seats, which is now open. Call: 847-847-1056.
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National Indo-American Museum (NIAM) hosts the final segment of its "Taste of India: a Virtual Culinary Journey," series 11 a.m. June 13. featuring Chef Zubair Mohajir owner of Aman.
It's also the last opportunity to win a raffle prize. This week's raffle is an eight-course tasting menu for two prepared by Chef Mohajir. Purchase tickets.
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Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, Pride Icon Brunch Series spotlight's Britney Spears 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-13. Drink specials will be offered throughout the event.
Club diva Madam X performs. Call: 773-525-1111.
