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McCormick & Schmick's rings in the new year with a prix fixe menu featuring center cut filet mignon and West Australian lobster tail. Menu starts at $50. Locations and reservations available here.
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Chef Freddie Ramos of Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark St., serves up an Italian New Year's Eve feast 4:30-10:30 p.m. December 31. Reservations available here. Call: 773-942-7572.
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Senorita's Cantina Tacos and Tequila Bar, 1104 W. 18th St. welcomes the new year with party celebrating the birthday of George Daniels, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. January 1.
DJ Mark Flava will be on board with the beatz. Tickets.
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D.S. Tequila, 3352 N. Halsted, NYE celebrations includes a buffet style dinner, available 8-10 p.m. midnight Champagne toast and party favors.
Re-entry available with wristband. Limited tickets still available. Must be 21 and over. View more details and purchase tickets here.
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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St. Gurnee, is offering a limited appetizer, entree and dinner menu for December 31.
Entree selections on the menu include: cocoa spiced half chicken with roasted baby squash medley, potatoes au gratin with a brandy sauce, $26; dover sole over lemon orzo and haricot verts, $25; cocoa braised short ribs over vegetable risotto, $30; a surf and turf (filet mignon and 4-oz lobster tail); demi-glace and melted butter and garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus, $50; and a vegan eggplant lasagna with house-made marinara vegan almond ricotta and Italian sausage; $25. Reservations available here. Call for details: 224-944-0808.
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Chick-Fil-A is opening a new location at 425 S. Randall Rd., Algonquin, December 30. Hours are slated for 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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Looking to spice up your New Year's celebration? Turn up the heat with menu selections from sister restaurants Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar, 1005 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka, and Tacos Guanajuato, 20771 N. Rand Rd., Kildeer.
The restaurants have an array food items to add just enough heat to spice of your New Year's Eve fun or New Year's Day home brunch. Call: 847-242-0501 (Guanajuato) or 847-847-1056 (Tacos Guanajuato). Picture: Executive Chef owner Jovanny Diaz and Margarita Challenger of Salsalito. Inc. restaurant group.
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Looking for a sparkling wine to toast to the new year? City Winery is spotlighting its Pét-Nat Riesling for the occasion.
Winery is featuring 12% off a 12-bottle case along with offering free shipping (some restrictions may apply).
Order must be ordered by December 26 for delivery by December 31. Order here.
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Coors Light and Do312 have partnered to pay homage to Chicago neighborhood barber shops, a staple in mani of the city's communities, with a giveaway of a year of free haircuts.
In an effort to get their stories told Coors and DO312 are sponsoring a giveaway of one year of free hairctus to a lucky winner. If you have a favorite shop you patronize enter to win here. Some restrictions might apply.
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Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N Morgan St., is hosting "The Great Gatsby's Roaring 20s New Years Eve Party," beginning 9 p.m. December 31.
More details on special packages, ranging from $99-$1000, and tickets available here.
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The X Pot, located within the Roosevelt Collection Shops, 1147 S. Delano CT East, a futuristic dining spot replete with robotic servers, his headed to Chicago.
In addition to robotic servers the dining destination has a 5-D Experience room, thematic soundscapes and 360-degree animated light projections on the plates.
So what about the food? If you can get beyond the excitement of just entering the venue you will be dazzled by the Asian-American fusion experience.
Hours are 5-10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Reservations are required. Call: 312-585-8655.
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Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario St., is hosting the "Rock 'Til the Drop" New Years Eve party, beginning 9 p.m. December 31.
Prices range from $30-$1000. More details on special packages and tickets available here.
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La Josie, 740 W. Randolph St., and newly-reopened Solazo, 5600 S. Pulaski Rd., are offering Los Tamales de Mama Josie by the dozen or half dozen for the holidays now through the end of December.
Place orders here for La Josie and here for Solazo.
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The Dandy Crown, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., rings in the new year twice with a British and American New Year salute, beginning with the British New Year at 6 p.m. and midnight Chicago time. Both occasions will be saluted with complimentary glass of Champagne.
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Zojirushi, manufacturer of premium kitchen electrics and vacuum insulated drinkware and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. have partnered to bring a limited edition Pac-Man collection to market.
The retro containers will feature two patterns, available at select retailers and online.
Pre-orders begin December 20. Place order and find more details here.
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Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, celebrates the arrival of the new year during its second annual New Year's Day Alpine Fest, noon to 10 p.m. January 1.
Guest will enjoy a festive party atmosphere inside and outside with fire pits, holiday decor and, not to be forgotten, handcrafted beers.
In addition an food truck will be on hand while partygoers ring in the new year to the tunes of the Unemployed Architects band.
The venue will offer a special attraction during the event—a gaming temporary lounge inside the lodge the will feature prizes from the brewery. Call: 847-821-6140.
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Simone Green and Kisalan Glover hosts SIB's Breakfast Club's Holiday Celebration 6-10 p.m. December 21. Secret South Loop location. For tickets text or call: 773-706-9039.
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Chefs George Bumbaris and Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, ihave put together a Christmas short rib dinner package for two to go; $132, plus service fee.
The meal includes: slow braised boneless barbecue short ribs; mashed potatoes; mac & cheese with (broccoli; bacon and breadcrumbs); roasted cauliflower; spicy aioli mixed green salad with figs, dates, goat cheese and and cider vinegar (pictured); and a dessert of sticky toffee date cake.
An add-one of one quart of butternut squash is available for an additional cost.
Orders must be placed by December 20 for December 23 pickup between 3-5 p.m. Order here. Call: 847-205-4433. PHOTO: Monica Kass Rogers
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The Unusual Suspects: A Pop-up Cocktail Experience opens December 18 at (former The Bakery at Fat Rice space) 2951 W. Diversey.
The pop-up by The Chicago Spirit and Fat Food Productions collaboration between Abe Conlon and Adrienne Lo.
Hours are: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 18; December 22-24; December 29-31. Beginning January 2022 the popup will be open Thursday-Saturday through February 19, 2022.
Reservations and tickets are available here.
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Moretti's Pizzeria & Bar opens December 18 in Lincoln Park at 2251 N. Lincoln Ave.
The menu will feature eighteen varieties of deep dish and 19 thin-crust pizzas. In addition guests will be able to build their own pizza from a selection of 25 toppings on their three sizes of either deep dish or thin crust pizzas. New toppings such as plant-based pepperoni and plant-based mozzarella are among toppings available.
Opening specials will be feature and include: Happy hour 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday featuring half off on most pizzas and drinks; Wine Wednesday featuring $5 wine by the glass and half-off bottles; half-price pizza Tuesday when dining in and ordering a beverage; Pinkies Up Thursdays featuring $7 Champagne and martini specials and more.
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Hours of operation are: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday-Wednesday; 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday. Call: 773-348-5100.
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McCormick & Schmick's, participating locations, is featuring a dine-in holiday prix-fixe menu that includes starter, main course and desert.
Main course selections are: crab and shrimp stuffed salmon (crab, shrimp, brie; artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes); Open Blue Cobia (grilled with scampi shrimp, seasonal vegetable and mashed potatoes) ; center cut filet mignon served with the restaurant's steak butter and mashed potatoes or West Australian lobster tail (7oz) topped with scamp shrimp served with asparagus and roasted potatoes.
The menu will be available December 24 and 25. Reservations recommended. View complete three-course menu selections here.
The restaurant is also offering a Christmas feast menu to-go featuring prime rib, mashed potatoes, green beans sourdough bread $155 (serves four). View complete menu selections here. Order must be place by December 20.
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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe St. is offering a Christmas carryout holiday menu for two featuring filet mignon; $125.
The menu includes: grilled and sliced fillet mignon with roasted shallot, port wine jus and steak sauce; whipped potatoes creme fraiche; roasted vegetables with breadcrumbs and brioche dinner rolls with house butter. Dessert is red velvet donut bread pudding and chocolate with a cream cheese frosting.
Orders must be placed by December 19 for pickup on December 23. Call: 773-857-1985.
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Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, latest pop-up installment, A Very Harry Christmas, opens today.
Replay transforms its main room to replicate Hogwarts at Christmastime, with photo opportunities with iconic characters and scenes from the popular series, such as the Great Hall, decked out in all of its festive glory, with wreaths, garland, candles, and snow.
In addition a cosplay costume pageant, weekly themed trivia, a House Cup challenge, and a Yule Ball New Year's Eve event will also be held.
This limited-time pop-up, pays homage to fan-favorite moments along with special event such as two Yule Balls with special live performances by “The Weird Sisters.”
The first Yule Ball is 8 p.m. December 21; $25 includes: entry and a $20 beverage credit. The second Yule Ball is 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve, and features a 9 p.m. performance by DJ Kite mixing live throughout the night until 2 a.m.
Tickets for the NYE Yule Ball are $50, which includes a $40 beverage credit, a midnight champagne toast, and party favors. The pop-up will remain through December 31.
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Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark St., welcomes guests for a celebratory Christmas Eve
In addition to the regular dinner menu, executive chef Fred Ramos will feature an array of holiday specials, including beluga lentil soup (sweet fennel sausage and baked fontina bruschetta; $10), smoked salmon pinwheel (Bliss caviar, hard boiled egg, red onion, capers and black olive taralli; $18), spaghetti arrabiata (shrimp, monkfish, scallops and spicy pomodoro; $30), wood-grilled beef tenderloin pizzaiola; $36, and butter rum cake with eggnog ice cream and fresh fruit; $10.
Operating hours December 24 are 4:30-10:30 p.m. Table reservations are available here. Or, call: 773-942-7572.
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Prairie Grass Cafe, Saigon Sisters, Demera and Soul Veg City have partnered for an all vegan collaborative meal, a four-course dinner you reheat and assemble at home, available for Dec. 10.
The last day to order is December 8 and must be ordered from the restaurant you plan to pick meal up: Prairie Grass Cafe, 847-205-4433; Demera, 773-334-8787 and Saigon Sisters, 312-496-0090. More details and menus available here.
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Aurelio's Pizza, 18162, Harwood Ave., Homewood, lights up the south suburb with the return of its 10,000 lights for the holiday season. Call: 708-798-8050.
