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You don't want to pass on Chef Dobra Bielinski's, Delightful Pastries, 5927 W. Lawrence Ave., popular paczkis March 1. Call: 773-545-7215.
Monday, February 28, 2022
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Soul Snacks cookies now available @Wal-Mart
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Musician Ralph Rolle's Soul Snacks cookies are now available at Wal-Mart stores and are certain to, if you pardon the pun, beat the band with it's array of flavors.
The line includes: Georgia oatmeal raisin; peanut-peanut butter; Down Home double chocolate chip; Ebony and Ivory almond cookie; Grampy's chocolate peanut butter; French cocoa chocolate chip; Miami raisin walnut; Chunked up chocolate walnut; cranberry oatmeal raisin; Joyful gingerbread and— is latest creation sweet potato cookies.
In addition to heading into Wal-Mart the cookies are also available for online purchase here. Or, call: 718-665-7685.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Wayback Burgers' grand opening in Darien kicks off at 11 a.m. tomorrow
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Wayback Burgers' Darien location, 2425 75th St., opens February 26 with a celebration that kicks off with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.
Festivities include live music 3-8 p.m. provided by Joe Fascetta. Specials during the opening include prize giveaways that feature AirPods and an Xbox Series S.
The eatery will also donate 15 per cent of all restaurant sales earned from 4-9 p.m. to Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow, which connects people with autism to the community. PHOTO: Wayback Classic burger.
Friday, February 25, 2022
Heaven on Seven's Mardi Gras takeout menu available
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Anyone familiar with the Chicago restaurant scene knows there is no better place to party during Mardi Gras then Heaven on Seven and while the restaurant is still not open for business, owner Jimmy Bannos aka the Mardi Gras king, has designed a takeout menu chock-full of his Cajun creations for the occasion.
Menu items, available beginning today, includes a party package for two (3 quarts of any item on the Mardi Gras menu; six cornbread squares and 32 oz of the restaurant's signature Hurricane (four 8-oz drinks) $175; $150 without Hurricanes.
A la Carte items includes:
Soup menu: shrimp and corn chowder; chicken and andouille sausage gumbo; shrimp and crab gumbo; seafood and andouille gumbo; shrimp and crab bisque and shrimp gumbo.
Entree menu: seafood Orzolaya with Aglio e olio, crawfish, shrimp, crab and scallops; Mardi Gras jambalaya; pasta shells with Bayou cream sauce, stuffed with shrimp and crawfish; Bayou ala King with corn bread; Mardi etouffee; and red beans and rice.
Orders begin today through March 1. No order pickup available Sunday February 27.
Orders can be placed via Chef Bannos' Instagram page; Heaven on Seven's Instagram page or Heaven on Seven's Facebook page. Pickup location is Purple Pig, 444 N. Michigan.
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Indoor Farmers Market at the Dole will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., February 27
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The indoor Farmers Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 27, The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake.
In addition to food vendors there will be artisans, live music and a bar. For details visit here.
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Albion Manor and The Parlour at the Albion are currently hiring staff
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Restauranteurs Julia Shell and husband Jamie Hale have pooled their talent and restaurant experience to open The Albion Manor and The Parlour at the Albion, opening in Lincoln Park at 1480 W. Webster, in March.
The Albion properties is currently interviewing for staff. Interested parties should send an email to: michelle@thealbionmanor.com or apply at CulinaryAgents.com.
Gray's Mill Estate dinner, March 1
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Gray's Mill Estate Restaurant, 211 N. River St. Montgomery, hosts, "The Story of Daniel Gray and the Early History of Montgomery," 6:30 p.m. March.
Town resident Debbie Buchanan leads a discussion on the town's history. Refreshments provided. Admission and parking is free.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
French American Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast seminar, Feb. 24
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The French American Chamber of Commerce, located in the Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr., is hosting a Breakfast seminar for members ($15 )and non-members ($30), 8:30 a.m. February 24. More details and register here.
Monday, February 21, 2022
Chicago Firehouse's Mardi Gras menu, March 1
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan, brings Mardi Gras to the South Loop, 4-9 p.m. March 1, during an evening spotlighting New Orleans favorites on its Cajun-inspired menu.
Menu items include: crawfish mac & cheese; Cajun fried chicken jambalaya; shrimp Po' Boy; Creole seafood gumbo along with other Nawlins dishes.
Cocktails specials include Hurricanes and Sazerac as well as Abita Purple Haze beer. For more information or to make reservations, visit here.
Sunday, February 20, 2022
The Chocolate Sanctuary Mardi Gras Chef's Dinner, February 23-24
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Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, hosts Mardi Gras Chef's Dinner, 6 p.m. February 23-24; $50 per person, does not include tax and gratuity. Reservations available here. Call: 224-944-0808.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Reclaimed Wine and Dine Italian style event
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Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, 3655 N. Western Ave., is hosting Wine and Dine Italian four-course dinner, 6:30 p.m. February 24; $95, does not include tax and gratuity.
Reservations available here.
Menu:
First course:
Grilled delicata squash, white anchovy; grapefruit; fermented chili and olive oil
Second course:
Pork cheek ravioli, lardons; apple cider butter, chervil
Third course:
Cioppino Siciliana; fennel and tomato broth; scampi; scallops, lobster, bottarga
Fourth course:
Torta di Nociole, chocolate; hazelnuts; chantilly cream
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Friday, February 18, 2022
SIB'S Breakfast Club salutes HBCU's during Black History month salute
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SIB's Breakfast Club's Black History Month Day Party, salutes HBCUs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 20.
Ticket sales end February 19. Tickets available via Zelle; Cash App or can be purchased online here.
Park Supper Club NBA Allstar game event
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NBA Allstar Brunch and Day Party, 3-10 p.m. February 20, The Park Supper Club, 63 E. Garfield. DJ Mark Flava keeps the tunes flowing. Event tickets available here.
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Masquerade Ball Drag Dinner Mardi Gras style @Houndstooth Saloon
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Houndstooth Saloon, 3369 N. Clark St., hosts Masquerade Ball Drag Dinner: Mardi Gras style, 7 p.m. February 18.
Two options are available an all you can drink version featuring well cocktails and draft beers (shots not included) $30. Or, an all you can drink (shots not included) and three-course family style Creole dinner: $60.
Special guests are: Kyleigh; Veronica Pop & Travis Fiero. DJ Stasney brings on the tunes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets here.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Morgan's on Fulton Mardi Gras event, February 26
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Morgan's on Fulton's, 929 W. Fulton Market, Mardi Gras event kicks off 6 p.m. February 26. The event, sponsored by Red Bull and Brown Forman, takes place on the venues heated rooftop.
In addition to a panoramic view of the city guests will be feted to Cajun-style food and drinks; music ; photo booth and a burlesque show.
DJ Bad Kompany spins the tunes while the Four Star Brass Band brings the Big Easy sound live to the party.
General admission is $35, includes: Guests receive a complimentary Old Forester craft cocktail upon arrival; party beads all-you-can-eat Cajun hors d'oeuvres and more. An upgrade VIP packages is also available; $75. Tickets available here. Call: 312-374-3686.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The best of Ballyhoo dinner @Sophia Steak, March 10
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Ballyhoo Hospitality's six-course "Best of Ballyhoo Dinner" 4:30 p.m. March 10 will feature a menu item from each of its operations; $136.36 per person. Wine pairing available for an additional $75.
The menu includes lobster Caesar (Gemini); barbacoa empanada (Old Pueblo); sheep's milk ricotta ravioli (Code of Volpe); Dover sole amandine (Pomeroy); prime New York strip (Sophia Steak) and Mrs. Russell's blueberry pie (Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop).
The dinner takes place at Sophia Steak, 1146 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Book reservations here.
Monday, February 14, 2022
Andersonville Restaurant Week returns February 18-27
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Andersonville Restaurant Week kicks off February 18. During the event local eateries will $10-30 specials along with prix-fixe menus.
Participating restaurants include: Bar Roma: Big Jones; First Slice Pie Cafe; FYIA; Land and Lake Andersonville; Little Madrid Tapas Cafe; Oda Mediterranean;Randall's of Andersonville and Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar.
Newcomers this year are: Boca Loca Cantina; Parsons Chicken and Fish and Tasting India.
View complete list of participants and COVID protocol here.
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Last chance for tickets to Rebel & Eye's Super Bowl event
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Rebel & Eye, 726 W. Grand Ave. is featuring a $35 call bar package. The action begins at 5 p.m. Order tickets here.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Till's Pit and Pub Super Bowl party
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Tilly's Pit and Pub, 1455 Ring Rd., Calumet City Super Bowl Party, 4:30-11:30 p.m. February 13. Register here.
The Butcher's Tap Super Bowl festivities
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The Butcher's Tap, 3553 N. Southport Ave., hosts a Super Bowl Party beginning 5 p.m. February 13: $50 includes food and drink package. Tickets still available here.
Frontier Super Bowl watch party and brunch
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Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., Super Bowl watch party and brunch goes into motion 12 p.m. February 13. Tickets available here.
The Wild Hare's Super Bowl action kicks off @2 p.m.
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The Wild Hare, 2610 N. Halsted, Super Bowl party gets underway at 2 p.m. February 13. Tickets available here.
The Big Super Bowl Party @Ravens Place, Blue Island kicks off at 3 p.m.
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Raven's Place, 13031 Western Ave., Blue Island, The Big Super Bowl Party, 3 p.m. to Midnight February 13. Register here.
McGee's Tavern's Super Bowl event
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McGee's Tavern & Grolle, 950 W. Webster Ave. still has a few more Super Bowl viewing tickets left; $45 includes 4-5 hour food and drink package. Ages 21 and over. Purchase here.
ValenWine's weekend @City Winery, through Feb. 14
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City Winery's, 1200 W. Randolph, ValenWine's weekend kicked off Friday and continues through February 14.
The venue will be pairing wines with cheese flights and chocolate truffles flights 5-8 p.m. through February 14 in the Tasting Room. Valentine's Day dining reservations available here.
Friday, February 11, 2022
The Pony Inn gets ready for Super Bowl action
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The Pony Inn, 1638 W. Belmont Ave., gears up for Super Bowl LVI action February 13 with food and drink deals that include: domestic buckets, $28; cheese pizza, $10 and Tully shots; $5.
In addition to food and drink specials game day, guests will have a view from every angle of the bar on its 13 wall-mounted 24-inch HDTVs. Kick off time is 5:30 p.m.
Reserve your table for Super Bowl Sunday here. Call: 773-472-5139.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Katherine Anne Confections' Valentine's Day offerings
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Katherine Anne Confections, in addition to featuring a Valentine’s Day Box the confectioner along The Beer Temple and Table, Donkey, Stick has designed an at-home event kit.
The unique virtual tasting experience is 7:30 p.m. February 14. Pickup dates for kits are February 13-14. View more details and register for the beer and truffles pairing kits here.
McCormick & Schmick's Valentine's Day and Heart's Desire oysters menus
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McCormick & Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker Dr., is offering a prix fixe Valentine's Day menu available February 11-14. View complete menu here.
In addition the restaurant's, and other participating locations, is featuring Pangea Shellfish Company's Heart's Desire oysters (farmed from the pristine waters of Malpeque Bay) through February 28.
Reservations available here. Call: 312-923-7226.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Prairie Grass Cafe's Valentine's Day dinner for two plus Super Bowl menu
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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, is offering a choice of Valentine's Day dinner packages for two. Must be pre-ordered by by 4 p.m. February 12. available for pickup between 4-7 p.m. February 14. View menu here.
The restaurant is also featuring a Super Bowl menu of a la carte items. Orders must be placed by February 11 and will be available for pickup between 4-5 p.m. February 12. View menu, which comes with heating instructions, here.
To place order for either event call: 847-205-4433.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Chicago Firehouse's Valentine's Day service
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The Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S. Michigan Ave, is offering a special three-course prix fixe Valentine's Day menu February 11-12 and February 14; $95 per person, tax and gratuity not included.
Menu includes a starter choice of a choice of: Ahi tuna tartre; Little Gem lettuce salad; signature lobster bisque or wild mushroom and camembert.
Entree choice of: 8-oz prime filet mignon with black truffle whipped potatoes and madeira jus (half lobster tail Thermidor can be added for $32) or potato-wrapped black sea bass with melted leeks, mustard seeds in a port wine sauce.
Dessert options are: table side bananas Foster (February 11-12 only), chocolate hazelnut mousse cake or passion fruit cheesecake.
Available add-ons include: raw oysters on the half shell ($22.50, half dozen; $45, whole dozen), creamed spinach ($9); Brussels sprouts ($11); mac & cheese ($11) or potato au gratin ($10).
View COVID protocol on here. Reservations available here. Call: 312-786-1401.
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