Thursday, March 31, 2022

April 1 is the last day to purchase early-bird tickets for Joy District's Cinco de Mayo celebration

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Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard, hosts a Cinco de Mayo rooftop celebration 6 p.m. May 5. Festivities include a performance by youth ensemble Mariachi Tradiciónal Juvenil

Early-bird sales for the event ends at 5 p.m. April 1. VIP booths available. More details and tickets available here.

   






The Bureau Bar + Restaurant's Spring Affair event April 1

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The Bureau Bar + Restaurant's 2115 S. State, Spring Affair dinner & DJ Sounds, featuring Sean Mac and Dj Mark Flava, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 1. RSVP here.

 


 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Club Arcada, April 2; 10

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Club Arcada, 105 Main St. St. Charles, offers "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny," 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 2 and April 10.

Breakfast items includes: seasonal fruit; cinnamon rolls; muffins; croissants; hickory smoked bacon; sausage links; scrambled eggs with Wisconsin cheese; French toast with warm maple syrup, cookies and pastries.

In addition children can meet and take photo with the Easter bunny. Purchase tickets here.

   




 

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Carnivale launches speakeasy pop-up experience, April 13

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Carnivale's, 702 W. Fulton Market St.,  "The Alley at Carnivale," an all-new Prohibition-style speakeasy experience, featuring live entertainment and a retro feel, debuts 7:30 p.m. April 13. 

Sonny Luca along with others perform during the inaugural event. Admission is $35 plus two drink minimum. Tickets available here

   





Tuesday, March 29, 2022

IT'SUGAR opening on the Mag Mile

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IT'SUGAR is set to open soon on the Mag Mile in the former  Disney Store location, 717 N. Michigan. Other shops are located at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand and in Oak Brook, 72 Oak Brook Center.

  







Monday, March 28, 2022

Prairie Grass Cafe's Passover offering

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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook is offer a special family dinner package and other options for Passover April 15. 


Dinner can be pre-ordered for pickup between 4-6 p.m. April 15. Or, guests can dine in April 15 only. View complete menu hereTo make a reservation call: (847) 205-4433.

  


 





Sunday, March 27, 2022

LEYE restaurants free delivery promotion ends March 29

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Lettuce Entertain You's restaurants free delivery comes to an end March 29. Restaurants include: Aba; Antico Posto; B Square Pizza; Beatrix; Beatrix Market; Ben Pao; Big Bowl; Big City Chicken; Bub City; Cafe-Ba-Ba Reeba!; Crab Cellar; Di Pescara; Eiffel Tower Restaurant; El Segundo Sol; EMA; Frankies by the Slice;  Hub 51; M Burger; RJ Grunts; RPM operatiosn and Shaw's Crab House. 

And more view completes list of restaurants and place order here. Some restrictions may apply.

  







DineAmic Hospitality's Chicago Restaurant Week specials

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Check out DineAmic Hospitality Groups venues: The Bandit; Bar Siena: Barrio; Prime Provisions; Radio Room and Siena Tavern, Chicago Restaurant Week offers. Reservations available here for the group's restaurants. More details here.

   




Saturday, March 26, 2022

McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant week offering

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McCormick & Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker, is offering a three course restaurant week menu  featuring Open Blue Cobia; $55. View complete menu here.

    



Friday, March 25, 2022

I Am That Women Movement sponsored Women's History Month Brunch, March 27

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VU Rooftop, 133 E. Cermak Rd., hosts a Women's Month brunch 11 a.m. March 27. Attire: come camera ready. More details and tickets available here

  


   

Don't miss this scoop—Café Crémerie is giving away gelato and Prosecco, March 26

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Café Crémerie, 615 N. State, as part f its opening weekend in River North's Tree Studios, is treating guests to a complimentary scoop of gelato and glass of Prosecco, 1-5 p.m. March 26. 

The event is part of the establishment's grand opening celebration. The complimentary duo will be available while supplies last. Call: 312-2667466.

  


  




Thursday, March 24, 2022

A virtual lunch with historian/author S.I. Martin, March 30

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Chicago Opera Theatre presents a special virtual lunch with historian S. I. Martin 12 p.m. March 30 via Zoom. 

Martin, an expert in Black British History, is the author of five novels covering historical nonfiction and fiction. The program, a presentation and dialogue will take viewers back to 18th-century multi-ethnic London. 

A Q&A session portion followed by talk of the world premiere of Quamino's Map rounds out the program.  RSVP here.

   

 



Wednesday, March 23, 2022

GrubHub steps up the food action for March Madness

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There's more to keep score on as the Semifinal rounds of the March Madness tournament get under way March 24 with Grubhub deals galore.


More than 30 deals available exclusively on Grubhub will be available from an array of vendors including: Shake Shack, Taco Bell, Chic-fil-a, Popeyes and more. 

 

Deals alter on various dates. Local deals can be accessed here.


  





Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Long Grove Chocolate Fest returns May 20

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Be prepared to be wowed by a lineup of chocolate confections and foods when Long Grove's For the Love of  Chocolate Fest returns in full swing May 20-22. 

Sign in at the Long Grove Visitor Center, 145 Old McHenry Rd. Long Grove. 

Find more details and purchase tickets here. For more information call: (847) 634-0888.

  



Monday, March 21, 2022

Vermilion's Chicago Restaurant Week offering

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Vermilion, 10 W. Hubbard, is featuring an array of dishes during Chicago Restaurant Week (March 25-April 10), three Indian chaats and deserts that includes the Latin Cantina Seafood Platter; $39.

Guests can get a preview beginning March 23.  Dine in and takeout options available. More details and place reservations available here.  Call: 312-527-4060.

  


 

Sunday, March 20, 2022

McCormick & Schmick's Lenten offering

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McCormick & Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker Dr. and other participating locations, featured Lenten entree is cedar roasted Atlantic salmon in a berry reduction with roasted vegetables. Available through April 15. Reservations can be made here.

  



Saturday, March 19, 2022

Brackets and Brunch Day Party, March 20

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The Promontory hosts Final Four: Brackets and Brunch Day Party, 2 p.m. March 20 at a secret location. 

Mark Flava pumps up the jams with a parade of 90s hip hop; Reggae, salsa, R&B and more. Must respond here for tickets and to learn location.

   



Friday, March 18, 2022

Beatles Brunch with Phil Angotti and Friends @City Winery, March 20

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Beatles Brunch with Phil Angotti and Friends, featuring the songs of Paul McCartney, noon March 20, City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph. Tickets for May; June and July dates also available. Purchase tickets here.

  


 

Bartoli's March Madness deal is on point

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Bartoli's Pizzeria (Roscoe Village, 1955 W. Addison St.; West Town locations, 658 N. Ashland Ave.) is offer a game-day deal through April 4; $49.

The package includes an 18-inch thin crust pizza with choice of one topping; 16 piece wing deal (Buffalo or vesuvio) and two one-litter bottles of soda. Available for pickup or delivery. Orders can be placed here.

   





Wednesday, March 16, 2022

5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl, March 19

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The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl steps off 4 p.m. March 19 at Spin Chicago, 344 N. State St. 

A $1,000 Costume Contest will be held. More details on crawl stops and tickets available here.

  



 

The Kiss Me I'm Irish St. Patrick's Day final crawl kicks off at 6 p.m. tomorrow

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Barcrawlerz' Kiss Me I'm Irish St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl officially comes to an end 2 a.m. March 18. 

Festivities for the big day begins 6 p.m. March 17. Registration is at Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand. Participants must pickup wristband and detail packages at registration site. More details, list of bars and tickets available here.

 


 








Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Lakeview/Roscoe Village Spring Wine Walk, April 7

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The Lakview/Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Spring Wine Walk, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 7.

Guests will be feted to a sampling of 20 wines as they stroll along Southport Ave. As well as a wine and candy pairing demonstration. 

Routes are: Roscoe North Route from Damen to Western on the north side of street, the check in point is Brix Catering, 2036 W. Roscoe. The second route is Roscoe South on Roscoe from Damen to Western on the south side of the street. The check in point is Brix Catering.

The last route is the Southport Route on Southport Ave., from Belmont to Grace. The check in point is the Chamber Office, 1409 W. Addison St.

More details and day's activities available here

  









Monday, March 14, 2022

Le Sud spring wine tasting, April 7

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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe St., hosts a Spring Wine tasting, featuring sparkling white and red wines, 7-8 p.m. April 7: $79.

Executive Chef Michael Woodhall creates an array of hors d'oeuvres for the occasion. 

An added bonus: guests can bring one person along. Paying guests will receive three bottles of wine to take home complete with a list of tasting notes and tips on food pairings. More details available here. Call: 773-857-1985

  


 




Sunday, March 13, 2022

Couples Sip and Paint party March 24 in Dolton

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Residents of Dolton are invited to attend Sip & Paint: Couples Night Out Only, March 24. The date night event includes free food and free parking.

Space is limited and RSVP required. Find more details to register for the event at: www.vodolton.org. 

  



 

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Chicago chefs cook for Ukraine benefit @Navy Pier Ballroom, March 16

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Chicago chefs Tony Priolo; Sarah Stegner; Darren Gest, Eda Davidson and Green City Market, co-host Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine, 6-9 p.m. March 16, Navy Pier Ballroom. 600 E Grand Ave.

Proceeds from the event will benefit, and donations can also be made at, World Central Kitchen. Find more details and purchase tickets here.

  





 




Friday, March 11, 2022

Kings Dining + Entertainment host fundraising effort for Ukraine

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Kings Dining + Entertainment in support of Ukraine is holding a fundraising venture March 14, donating $10 from the very The Big Zelenskyy cocktail sold to World Central Kitchen (Chefs for Ukraine).  

The venue, which already has raised $2,300 for the cause with a $50 bowling, pizza, fountain drink special, hopes to raise $5,000 for World Central Kitchen (Chefs for Ukraine). #Ukraine #WorldCentralKitchen








Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Durty Nellie's St. Patrick's Day breakfast

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Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine, St. Patrick's day festivities include the all-new Traditional Irish Breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 12.


Guests can than enjoy the village's St. Patrick's Parade stepping off at 11 a.m. at Wood and Oak streets) followed by an after party and celebration of 50 years in business. 


An after party begins at noon kicking off with the Irish Trinity Dancers.


In addition the venue after a two year wait will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Be prepared for a fun day of good food and good music. For more information call: (847) 358-9150.

    








Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Shrek popup's "Swamptastic St. Patrick's Day" event @Replay, March 12

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Shrek has made his way to Replay and fans of the gentle ogre are invited to enjoy the "Shreked" experience now through April 3.

Specialty cocktails include: 

Special attractions include "A Swamptastic St. Patrick's Day," noon to 3 a.m. March 12; $20 includes: . live DJ sets all afternoon and evening, two cocktails and express entry. Reservations available beginning at noon.

The pop-up event is for ages 21 and over.

   




Monday, March 7, 2022

Let's Talk & Celebrate women's event, March 8

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Let's Talk Womxn and Choose Chicago present a celebration of International Women's Day and a prelude to Chicago Restaurant Week (March 25-April 10), during Let's Talk & Celebrate 6-9 p.m. March 8, Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St.

The even features gourmet dishes by 25 women owned restaurants, including: Vermillion; Saigon Sisters; Eden; Bistronomic; Frontera; Prairie Grass Cafe; Mi Tocaya Antojeri; Kasama; The Dandy Crown; Demera; Nakorn; Chocolate Uzma; A Taste of the Philippines; Forastero; Volition Tea; Antique Taco; Pretty Cool Icecream; Exquisite 501; Justice of the Pies; Floriole; Savory Crust; Casa Yari; Bittersweet; Brown Sugar Bakery and Moe's Cantina.

In addition to indulging in a incredible dinner guests can enjoy dancing, a DJ spinning tunes and panel discussion. Tickets still available. Purchase here.