Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Rivernorthfest.com presents a tasting @Hubbard Inn, June 11

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Rivernorthfest.com presents a wine tasting featuring 12 tastings per person 4 p.m. June 11, Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St. Purchase tickets.


  



 

Monday, May 30, 2022

Grant Park Farmers Market opens June 2

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The Grant Park Farmers Market opens June 2 at Roosevelt and Michigan. Hours are 4-8 p.m. through October 13. 


  




Sunday, May 29, 2022

Dock's on 117th and Marshfield , now open

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Dock's, 11710 S. Marshfield in the Marshfield Plaza is now open. The eatery brings a new element to its popular food hub–a Caribbean jerk corner.


Hours are: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call: 773-264-6444.


  




Saturday, May 28, 2022

Printers Row Farmers Market opens today

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The South Loop Printer's Row Farmer's Market opens May 28 at 632 S. Dearborn St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 15.


  




Oak Park Brew Quest 2022 June 1-30 passes available now

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Oak Park Brew Quest 2202 runs June 1-30. The event is part of the Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) Infant Welfare's joint venture with 16 Chicagoland breweries.


Passes ($50) are available and includes access to , which include access to 11 of the breweries and chance to win $100 gift card to Piece Brewery and Pizzeria in Chicago.


More details and brew pass available here.

 


  

Friday, May 27, 2022

Buona Beef giving free sandwiches away, National Italian Beef Day, May 27

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Buona Beef salutes National Italian Beef Day with a free sandwich for customers via the MyBuona app. Existing customer can get any of the beefs with two toppings for free May 27-30.


Non app users can download app and receive a free beef sandwich in their rewards wallet within 24 hours. More details on downloading the Buona app here.

 



Thursday, May 26, 2022

Molson Coors hosts kickoff event for its "Rap Into Change Progam," May 26

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Molson Coors celebrates the return of its "Tap Into Change Program" with proceeds from sales benefitting local LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations.


A kickoff event for the promotion, which runs June 1-August 21, takes place 7-9 p.m. May 26, Roscoe’s Tavern, 3356 N. Halsted.


These venues will also make contributions to the cause: SOFO Tap; North End; Side Track; Big Chicks; Progress Bar; Charlie's Chicago; DS Tequila; Meeting House; Cell Bock; Splash; The Bear; Jack Hammer;  2BearBear Tavern Uptown and the launch party host, Roscoe's Tavern. Call:  (773) 281-3355.

  






Wednesday, May 25, 2022

#BetterWithPepsi campaign hits Chicago, May 27

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You didn't have to stay tuned for long. The Pizza Goes Better with Pepsi promotion heads to Chicago 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 27, Aurelio's 1212 S. Michigan Ave. 

The traveling promotion kicked off May 20 in New York introducing the Pepsi-Roni pizza promotion bringing pizza lovers and Pepsi fanatics a hybrid version of the two iconic products, with a "slight" pepsi infused pizza crust pizza topped with smoked pepperoni. 

The #Better with Pepsi campaign continues across country when it leaves Chicago. 

  



Shock'n Yacht 2022 Plant-based Cruise Memorial Day weekend, May 29

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The Shock-n Yacht Plant Based Cruise, featuring  a special curated menu, takes place Memorial Day weekend 11:30 a.m. May 29 on the Sprit of Chicago, board at 600 E. Grand Ave. More details and tickets available here.


 






 








 

Monday, May 23, 2022

Wine Fest on the Beach Wine Tasting, @North Avenue Beach, May 27

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The Wine fest on the Beach wine tasting event takes place 6-9 p.m. May 27 at Shore Club Chicago at  North Ave. Beach, 1603 N. Lake Shore Dr.


Purchase tickets here.


  



 

AliveOne Memorial Day action, May 30

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AliveOne2683 N Halsted St., celebrates Memorial Day with a round of half off discounts on select beer and cocktails from 5-7 p.m


Other discounts include: $4 Old Style; $5 shots of Evan Williams and a $7 PBR and whiskey shot combo.


Entertainment includes music trivia from Whaddayaknow and free pool all night. Call: 773-348-9800.

 





Sunday, May 22, 2022

Nosotros Tequila summer of specialty cocktail event @Old Pueblo Cantina, May 26

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Sophia Steak and Old Pueblo Cantina, are partnering with Nosotros Tequila for a summer of creative cocktail specials and tastings. 


The collective effort kicks off May 26 at Old Pueblo Cantina, 1200 W. Webster. Tickets are required to attend the events. Reserve a seat here

  



Saturday, May 21, 2022

#BetterwithPepsi campaign is on the move

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Pepsi kicked off the Pizza Goes Better with Pepsi promotion on National Pizza Day (May 20). The company's  #BetterWithPepsi campaign introduces its Pepsi-Roni pizza promotion bringing pizza lovers and Pepsi fanatics an infused version of the two iconic products, introducing a pizza with a "slight" pepsi infused pizza crust topped with smoked pepperoni.

The #Better with Pepsi campaign heads across country stopping in other major cities including Chicago. Stay tuned.

  











Friday, May 20, 2022

Truluck's offers limited time Black River Caviar

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Truluck's, 41 E. Chestnut St. and 9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont, is featuring Black River Oscietra Caviar served with warm blinis and traditional accoutrements, now through June 16. 


For more details call 312-982-0050; or 847-233-9404. PHOTO CREDIT: TRULUCK'S

 



Thursday, May 19, 2022

Schlotzsky's in Naperville opens May 20

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Schlotzsky’s Sandwich Shop, 3056 Anna Maria Lane, hosts a grand opening for its Naperville location 10:30 a.m. May 20. 


Guests will be feted to a buy one get on free entree 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition the first 100 guests will have the opportunity to receive a swag bag.


 






Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Pride Parade Drag Bagel Brunch @Get in the Kitchen, June 26

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Get in the Kitchen, 3617 N. Broadway Ave., hosts The Pride Parade Drag Bagel Brunch, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 26.

Bagel and cream cheese menu along with one complimentary strawberry mimosa. Activities include a  frittata demo.

A drag queen show will also take place. More details and tickets available here

   



Monday, May 16, 2022

Sketchbook Brewing summer of soul brews

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Sketchbook Brewing's newest beer collaborations are Beer for the Soul and Freedomish 2022.


Beer for the Soul is a collaborative Belgian Ale effort with black owned and operated Evanston-based Soul & Smoke, Th beer is scheduled for release May 21 and will be available at Sketchbook's Evanston  and Skokie locations; Soul and Smoke locations and Time Out market..


Freedomish 2022: Pathway to Liberation, is the second collaborative effort with the Skokie Park District and Skokie United. The beer brewed in partnership with Jay Westbrook is a a Saison brewed with hibiscus and strawberry and lime. The product is scheduled to be released early June. 


One hundred percent of the profits from taproom sales benefit Skokie United and Evanston's Reparation's Fund.


 











Sunday, May 15, 2022

Wicker Park Farmer's Market opens 8 a.m. today

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Wicker Park Farmers Market opens 8 a.m. May 15, 1425 N. Damen Ave. More than 46 vendors will be in attendance.


Special programs offered during the day include complimentary yoga class from Verdant Wellness as well as a complimentary meditation session with services provided by Kadampa Meditation Center. 


In addition their will be live music and children's activities. 


Market hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

  



Friday, May 13, 2022

Breakroom's new plant-based Italian beef and sausage combo now available

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Upton’s Breakroom, 2054 W. Grand Ave., known for its vegan comfort food, is offering a plant-based version of Chicago’s iconic Italian Beef & Sausage Combo. 


The sandwich features slices of house-made Italian beef seitan topped with Uptown’s Naturals’ new Italian seitan sausage and a scoop of mild giardiniera, served on on a tasty sub-style roll. 


Delivery Available. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 



  





Thursday, May 12, 2022

AIRE Rooftop Bar open for the summer season

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AIRE Rooftop Bar, located 24 stories above the Chicago Loop at 100 W. Monroe St., kicks off the season with a new Midwestern-inspired menu and  To kick off the summer season, AIRE will introduce a new Midwestern-inspired menu, signature cocktails, slushies, and sharable plates.

 

The new menu introduces a lineup of signature cocktails that includes: Diosa de Monroe (Mezcal Union, jalapeño, Herbal Liqueur, lime and agave); Summertime Chi (Tanqueray, lemon, peach, violet, Cocchi Rosa and sparkling wine); Floor 24 Old Fashioned (Bulleit Bourbon, Cherry Demerara and bitters).


Sharable plates include: Cheese and Charcuterie with Marcona almonds, fig jam, and toast points; Chicago Classic Flat Bread, featuring Pepperoni, Sausage, Tomato Sauce, and Mozzarella Cheese; The Clark Flat Bread, topped with pesto, oven-dried tomato, Mozzarella cheese, arugula and balsamic glaze, and Chicken Wings with BBQ, sweet chili and hot chili paired with celery sticks.

 

Hours are: Wednesday-Thursday from 3-11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations available via TOCK

   



 




Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Englewood's Growing Home Farm Stand opens May 12

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Englewood's Growing Home Farm Stand Thursdays returns May12 at 1844 W. 59th St. In addition to fresh food items there will be free cooking demonstrations. 

Hours are Thursday 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through October 27. 

  



Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Palos Park Police host community event: Coffee with a Cop, May 12

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Palos Park Police hosts Coffee with a Cop, a community event, noon May 12, The Plush Horse, 123rd and 88th St., Palos Park.




Monday, May 9, 2022

French American Chamber of Commerce Chicago hosts La Nuit des Etoiles 2022, May 25

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The French American Chamber of Commerce hosts La Nuit des Étoiles 2022, 6 p.m. May 25, The Ivy Room, 12 E. Ohio. 

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Diner is at 7 p.m. A live auction begins 8:50 p.m. at followed by dancing at 9:30 p.m.

In addition remarks by French Consul General, Yannick Tagand will take place at 8:30 p.m. View more event details purchase tickets here.