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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile heads to Chicago this weekend touting the iconic brands's new Street Meat streetwear line.
The popup cart will touchdown in various spots. Fans can follow the mobiles travels on Twitter to know when and where the Wienermobile arrives in town and its location.
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Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery, 701 W. 31st. St., beginning September 29 is inviting Sox fans with tickets to stop in before the game and predict the score for a chance to win a choice of Yerminator burger, (named for rookie Yermin Mercedes who has had a big rookie season) or small butter crust pizza. All participants will be automatically entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the next playoff round if the Sox advance.
Visitors presenting their game day ticket after the ballgame will receive a complimentary Italian ice, Masks required.
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The highly touted Kitchen + Kocktails', 444 N. Wabash Ave., a new black-owned restaurant from Kevin Kelley, a lawyer by trade, grand opening is October 1.
Kelley's curated southern-inspired menu with a twist features items such as fried chicken and lobster tails; shrimp and grits; jerk lamb chops.
The cocktail menu offers a creative array of specialty drinks that includes; strawberry jalapēno Margarita; Candy Cloud and Black Magic.
The restaurant's decor includes a peppering of black and white photos of iconic Chicagoans such as President Obama; Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan and Walter Payton.
View COVID-19 precautions here. Reservations available.
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The Chocolate Sanctuary Restaurant Lounge's, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, 6 p.m. September dinner, "Oh Canada Chef's Dinner" will be available September 29-30; $45.
The menu includes: butter tart; split pea soup with cocoa lardon paired with a Canadian apple tini; poutine (French fries; fresh cheese curds and house-made beef gravy) paired with blackberry brandy Canadian whiskey sour; lobster roll with maple coleslaw and house made ketchup chips paired with tangerine ginger candy old fashion with Canadian whiskey.
Dessert is a nanaimo bar (layered bar of chocolate cocoa coconut walnut base with custard icing and Valrhona semi-sweet chocolate ganache topping) aired with Cafe Richard coffee.
Reservations available here. Call: 224-944-0808.
Friday: 4pm-9pmSaturday: 11pm-9pmSunday: 10am-3pm
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The Glenwood Sunday Market, 1233 W. Platt Blvd., in an effort to keep locally grown and produced foods accessible to everyone in Rogers Park, is featuring a raffle with a chance to win a hand-selected prize basket full of goods from GSM vendors. Tickets are $5.
The grand prize, valued at over $500, includes: ice pop every week at the 22 market, truffle making kit, custom cake, plants, apple bundles, buckets of gourds and more. If you can't make it out Sunday to purchase tickets you can do so online. Winners will be drawn on Monday, September 27 and will be contacted via a call or email to confirm pick up details for the October 3 market.
GSM hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market closes October 24.
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White Castle is looking for a few good men and women for it's Cravers Hall of Fame. The fast food giant known for its sliders is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the brand's Cravers Hall of Fame and is looking for fans to induct into next class of it's Cravers HoF.
If you're a "zealous" fan of the brand and want to share your experience you have until September 30 to submit your story. Check here for rules and regulations can be viewed here.
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El Solazo, 5600 Pulaski After closing two years ago due to a fire, reopens today as the re-envisioned Solazo.
Owner Pepe Barajas' new concept has a more upscale-casual feel similar to its sister restaurant La Josie. A former BYOB eatery upgrades include a agave bar program focusing on from agaves from all regions of Mexico including rare selections from Jalisco
New food items include: puestos de tacos (taco stands); ceviche, Aguachile Rojo ($12), with choice of Baja California striped bass or tiger shrimp, chile piquin, onion, tomato, cucumber, avocado and cilantro and tacos (with housemade tortillas). Online orders available here.
Hours are: 4-11 p.m. Thursday; 4 p.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday; 4-10 p.m. Sunday. For more information follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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Just in time for Sweetest Day Fannie May Premium Chocolates, is now available nationwide via its direct to consumer website.
The powerhouse chocolate manufacturer has also launched its seasonal Pumpkin Pie Spice Pixies. Order here.
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan hosts "Oktoberfest at the Firehouse,"September 23-25.
The restaurant salutes the occasion with a special menu items that includes: housemade Bavarian pretzel; sauerkraut and sausage platter; pork loin schnitzel; grilled bratwurst and apfelkuehen (traditional German apple cake).
Specialty drinks arre HB Hofbrau original and Schmitt Söhne Riesling.
Die Musikmeister Band will roam about the restaurant performing Thursday and Saturday. Mask required, temperature taken. Reservations available here. Or call 312-786-1401.
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Avli on the Park, 180 N. Field Blvd., has launched a rooftop Happy Hour 4-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
The menu includes: small bites; housemade spinach pie; salads and desserts as well as deals on Greek wines; specialty beers and select cocktails. View menu here.
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McCormick & Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker Dr., and participating locations, September's spotlight menu item special is Open Blue Cobia a lunch special of open blue cobia tacos and dinner entree of Open Blue Cobia with shrimp scampi. Reservations available. Call 312-773-923-7226.
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Riana Mondavi and sister Agelina is hositing a live 75th anniversary event for their family wine on Instagram 4 p.m. (PDT) 6 p.m. (CDT) 7 p.m. (EDT) October 7.
The sisters salute the anniversary with special wine cocktail the Mondavi 75 created for the occasion. View recipe here.
In addition the CK Mondavi Family adds more sparkle to their winery with a special 75th anniversary promotion with the Diamond Sweepstakes promotion running now through December 31, 2021.
Seven grand prize winners will receive a $1000 gift certificate for use at a jewelry retailer. Five first place winners receive a CK Mondavi and family jewelry case.
Complete list of rules available here.
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The Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest takes place September 18-19 at Southport Corridor 3500 W. Addison on Southport between Addison and Roscoe.
Food vendors include: Juanta's Mexican Food; Tuco & Blondie; Graystone Tavern; Tandoor Char House; Banges; Carnitas Roldan; Churro Parlor; Salista; Tacos loteria; Tacos Nietos; Taqueria la Cuidad; Beat Kitchen and DS Tequila.
In addition to great eats there will be live music, Lucha Libre-style wresting; a kids zone and arts and crafts activities.
Featured bands include:
Saturday, Sept. 18
SOUTH STAGE
2:00pm - Koncreto
2:00pm - INIZIAL
6:00pm - The Indigos
8:00pm - 16 Candles
NORTH STAGE
2:00pm - Mariachi Los Viajeros
3:30pm - TBC
6:30pm - Latin Groove Band
8:30pm - The Docksiders
Sunday, Sept. 19
SOUTH STAGE
2:00pm - Sam Adams winner
3:30pm - Dancing Queen: Salute to Abba
5:30pm - iPop
7:30pm - Boy Band Review
NORTH STAGE
1:00pm - Mariachi Los Viajeros
2:30pm - Lemanz
4:00pm - One of These Nights (Eagles Tribute)
5:45pm - Supernatural Soul (Santana/Latin Rock)
7:00pm - Stac
Festival hours are: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days. A suggested $10 donation benefits the Friends of Lakeview. More details here.
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Sommlier Alex Ring of Sepia, 123 N. Jefferson St., hosts Wine Down Under, a four-course dinner with special guests husband and wife team jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross of Legend Australian Wine Imports, 7 p.m. October 5. A welcome reception will be held at 6:30 p.m.
The event takes place in restaurant's private dining room event; $125. (tax and gratuity not included). Tickets.
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The Orland Park Brewfest takes flight 6-10 p.m. September 18 at the Public Works Building, 15655 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.
The event features more than 50 selections from local craft brewers sampling stations, dinner and live entertainment.
Brewing participants include: 2 Brothers; Alter Brewing; Brickstone; Buckledown; Burnt City; Deschutes; DogFish Head; FEW Spirits; Finch; Firestone Walker; Flying Embers; Haymarket; Hickory Creek Brewing; Hop Valley; Jolly Pumpkin; Miskatonic; Moody Tongue; MyGrain; New Holland; Revolution; Skeptic Spirits; Spiteful Brewing; Tangled Roots; Toppling Goliath and Virtue Cider.
Tickets ($50, advance; $55, at the door) and designated driver tickets ($20) available. All tickets include: dinner, dessert, souvenir glass and non alcoholic drinks. Purchase here.
Live performance by cover band Kevin Presbrey Band. For more information call: 708-403-5000.
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The Children's Museum of Oak Lawn's fundraising effort, "Hula on Over to a Luau," an outdoor event takes place 5-9 p.m. September 18, Alsip Doubletree, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip.
The event features a three-course dinner; beer, wine and soda. In addition a raffle and silent auction will be held. Attire is resort casual.
Tickets or $85 for members of the museum; $95, non members. Masks required for all, even vaccinated guests. Tickets and more details available here.
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McDonalds operators of Chicago and Northwest Indiana are hosting the My McDonald's Rewards Chicagoland Contest.
To enter customers must create a fun 30-second video demonstrating why they are the most loyal fan in the designated area.
Partcipans can upload their video to their personal Instagram account with tag @mcdchicagoland using hashtags, #McDChi or #Contest.
The deadline to enter is September 30. Winner will be announced mid October. First place winner receives a $5,000 Arch Card; one-of-a-kind Big Mac trophy; party for 10 ( winner and nine guests) at McDonald's headquarters.
Four runners up will receive $500 Arch Cards and McDonald's merchandise.
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The 30th Annual Long Grove Apple Fest returns September 24-26 in downtown Long Grove, 308 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove. The highly anticipated event brings something for all to the table.
Guests can sample a variety of apple centric products including apple cider donuts; apple wine; Granny Apple popcorn; spiced apple lattes; green apple cotton candy; apple goat cheese dumplings; apple wine and even apple tempura.
In addition to food guests will be feted with fun activities and live music as well as a carnival. Headline acts include Sixteen Candles (September 24); Libido Funk Circus and 7th Heaven (September 25) and ARRA (September 26).
Hours are: noon to 11 p.m. September 24; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. September 25; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 26. Admission is $5 per person for everyone over 12 and over. Special carnival tickets and three-day passes available. More details and tickets available here.
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Rita's Italian Ice is now open at Park Ridge. The family-owned shop frozen novelty sweet-treat shop is located at 157 N. Northwest Hwy.
The shop's fall-inspired pumpkin items (pumpkin milkshake and pumpkin concrete frozen treat with Reese's Take 5) are trending.
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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, introduced a new vegetarian subscription series available Thursdays in September.
Vegetarian dishes are prepared chefs Stegner and George Bumbaris featuring vegetables from local sustainable farms that include: River Valley Ranch, Soil & Soul, Three Sisters Garden, Adam’s Acres, Genesis Growers and Capriole Farm.
The cost is $25 per meal. A cheese supplement also is available for an additional cost. Prices do not include service fee or tax.
In addition lunch and dinner specials for the week can be viewed here.
Meals are prepared by the chefs for you to pick up, ready to reheat and eat. Reheating instructions are included. Call: 847-205-4433.
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Bartoli's Pizzeria, kicks off a round of football season game day package deal (NFL and college) beginning September 9 available game days only.
Football day package includes: 18-inch thin crust pizza with a choice of topping; 16 wings (choice buffalo or vesuvio) and two one-liter bottles of soda; $40.99. Roscoe Village, 1955 W. Addison St. and West Town, 658 N. Ashland Ave. Must mention promotion when ordering.
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The Fifth Annual Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Festival in conjunction with the 28th Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life, September 11-12, in Washington Park at 55th St. and Cottage Grove Ave.
In addition to the many samplings of food visitors can enjoy music, crafts and games.
COVID-19 mandates will be in place. Opens at noon both days. Tickets.
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The Dawson, 730 W. Grand, host an authentic, all-you-can-eat Southern low country boil 5-8 p.m. September 12; $85.
The classic boil includes: shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, potatoes. Also included in the price is buckets of beer; house wine; soft drinks and peach cobbler for dessert. Reservations available here. Call: 312-243-8955.
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The 14th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest, featuring a heated competition between six restaurant in a battle for best burger, kicks off September 3 at Belmont and Damen.
Participants in the Samuel Adams sponsored event are: Fatso's last Stand; Houndstooth Saloon; Byron's Hot Dogs; Reggies Chicago; Select Cut Steakhouse and Tandoor Char House.
Guest judges are: Christine Zwolinski (Chicago based lifestyle blogger) Samantha Esposito (Chicago Burger Bible blog): Whitney Reynolds (Whitney Reynolds Show) and Brian Phillips (WKQX)
An afternoon of fun includes: entertainment on two stages the Oakley Stage and Damen Stage. Featured acts on the Oakley Stage September 3: The Business (5 p.m.) Stache (6:30 p.m.) and Lynne Jordan and the Shivers (8:30 p.m.). September 4: School of Rock (noon); Run Forrest Run (1:30 p.m.); The Hat Guys (4 p.m.); Semple (6:30 p.m.) and Purple Xperience (8:30 p.m.). September 5: Rosie and the Rivets (noon); Latin Groove (1:45 p.m.); Abba Salute (3:45 p.m.); The Gingers (6 p.m.) and Boy Band Review (8:15 p.m.).
Damen Stage line up September 3: To the 9's (5:30 p.m.); Journey Recaptured (7:45 p.m.) and Infinity (9 p.m.). September 4: The Flat Cats (noon); To the 9's (2 p.m.); Catfight (4 p.m.); Heroes (David Bowie tribute band, 6 p.m.) and Queen Explosion (8:15 p.m.). September 5: The Millennials, 2 sets (noon); The Indigos, 2 sets (3 p.m.); Fletcher Rockwell (5:30 p.m.) Trippin Billies (8 p.m.).
Activities include a kid zone, arts and crafts station, yoga class, temporary tattoo station, carnival games and macaroni necklace making.
Hours are: 5-10 p.m. September 3; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. September 4-5.
