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Chuck E. Cheese Boo-Tacular, participating locations,Halloween celebration is underway with special events going on through October 31.
Events include: a costume contest October 28-30. The eatery will open early October 30 for family-friendly festivities that includes sugar-free candy for kids who come in costume.
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The Dandy Crown, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., will be home to the Black Lagoon Pop-Up, making its debut October 3.
Themed specialty drinks include: Screaming Banshee (Botanist Gin; Giffard L'Abricot pineapple syrup; Greek yogurt); Lilith's Cup (Mount Gray Black Barrel; Aperol; vermouth; passionfruit and glitter); Closed Casket (Bruichladdich Classic; St. Remy; Giffard L'Abricot; passionfruit syrup and miso falernum) and Hellraiser (Hornitos; Chairman's spiced rum; Cointreau; spiced oat and ogreat).
Themed dishes such as Sacrificial lamb (lamb tartare) and Screaming eyeballs (bites of spicy kimchi chicken meatballs) appear on a specialty menu.
The Black Lagoon pop-up fades into the dark October 31.
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Brewpoint Coffee celebrates national Coffee Day with a host of special deals including a discount on it's newly launched CBD-infused brews which includes New Moon (medium roast CBD single origin Ethiopian blend with notes of caramel; green tea; jasmine and lemon) and Full Moon (medium roast made with 99.9 percent decaffeinated beans and has notes of toasted almond and hazelnut.
The blends use USDA certified hemp farmed in Oregon and Colorado.
Available September 29-October 2. All products including the CBD items can be order here. In addition receive 30% off purchase with code "COFFEEDAY30." Products can be ordered here.
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A Starbucks opens in the old Long John Silver location, 1165 W. Lake St., Aurora today, which happens to be National Coffee Day.
The grand opening and ribbon cutting takes place at 10 a.m. with Mayor Irvin and other town politicians on hand with Starbuck officials.
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Smoothie King featuring free coffee flavored smoothies 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 29-30 in an original design 20-foot pop-up kiosk Union Station, 225 S. Canal St..
New flavors include Vegan coffee mocha with espresso and a cod brew coffee high protein almond mocha.
Free espresso and cold brews will be handed out outside Union Station. Photo ops with Chicago artist Sentrock and Portland-based artist Ryan Bubnis who designed the pop-up will be available. Also limited edition giveaways.
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Crust Brewing, 5500 Park Place, Rosemont, kicks off its first annual Crustoberfest celebration October 1.
The month-long celebration saluting handcrafted beer. Bavarian food and German Music runs through October 31. More details.
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Emporium Arcade Bar host "Prost on the Patio: An Emporium Oktoberfest," 5-11 p.m. September 29. The event will feature can and draft selections from: Goose Island; 3 Floyds Brewing; Dutchbag Brew Co. Bell's Brewery and New Belgium Brewing Co. A beer stein giveaway will take place.
An Oktoberfest food cart will be on hand. Entertainment includes an live all vinyl DJ set by Zzzosma and Liz Cooke.
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Chris Rob at the Disco to go Brunch 12 p.m. October 9, City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph. The Chicago native plans on an exciting time that you don't want to miss: $25 (add ons available for additional cost). Purchase tickets.
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Chicago Chefs Cook for Puerto Rico, 6 p.m. September 28, National Museum of Puerto Rico, 3015 W. Division St.
Participants include: Art Smith, Reunion; Bill Kim Urban Belly; Casey Doody, GT Prime; GT Fish & Oyster; Dan Raskin, Manny's Deli; Devon Quinn, Eden; Jason Hammel, Lula Cafe; Martial Noguier, Bistronomic; Erick Williams, Virtue; Daisy's Po' Boy and Tavern; Heather, Bublick & D'Andre Carter Soul & Smoke; Paul Vivant, Vistro Prime; Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris, Prairie Grass Cafe; Tigist Reda, Demera and Tony Priolo, Piccolo Sogno.
Tickets can be purchased here. Or, at the door.
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Chef Stephen Gillanders new fine-dining concept, Valhalla is now open at Timeout Market Chicago, 916 W. Fulton Market.
The restaurant's opening marks a first for the market— as the first stand alone restaurant within the space.
Hours are 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Reservations via Tock are recommended. A limited number of walk-in spots will be available. Call: 312-637-3888. PHOTO: Timeout.com
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Remedy Bar, 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave., hosts an end of summer Pop-Up Market Barzaar featuring goods from local vendors and artists 5-10 p.m. September 22.
More than 15 merchants will be on hand offering an array of goods that include: food, plants handmade jewelry and other crafts.
Participating vendors include: Little Coconut Coquito, Hidden Gems, Danny’s Tortas, Herban Offerings, All Love Kitchen, Ginger Root Makings, Ambient Crystal, Despicable Pickles, MICHELERX Michelada Mix, Plants and Stones, The Focaccia Mama.
Activities will include tarot card reading from Alita La Brujita.
DJ Los Loney Boy and Sound Arkitek provide the sounds during the event.
Guests visiting between 4-7 p.m. can imbibe in Remedy's half-price happy hour. The event is for ages 21 and over with valid ID. Call: 773-698-7715.
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The Chicago Handshake Passport Party, grand finale for the 8-week mission in support of local bars, restaurants and service industry takes place 6 p.m. September 22, Emporium Logan Square, 2363 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Complimentary bites will be served. Drink specials available. Participants who completed the 8-week quest will receive a limited-edition Chicago Handshake coin.
Merchandise in support of the mission available for purchase here. Event hours are 6-9 p.m. Must be 21 and older to attend. More details and register here.
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Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 W. Roberts Rd, Island Lake, is hosting a Bears vs Packers viewing event featuring food and drink specials and plenty of HDTV's for viewing Sunday. Kickoff is 7:20 p.m.
Reserve tables at: gage@sideouts.com.
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Casey's Pizza, in celebration of its 21st birthday, has partnered with Busch Light for the limited-time offer—Ultimate Beer Cheese Breakfast Pizza.
The pizza is priced $16 for a large. More details and participating locations can be found here.
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The final edition of Palm Tavern's Palm Sunday music series presented by Gallery Guichard features jazz percussionist Reggie Nicholson, Isaiah Collier, Cory Wilkes and Donovan Mix, 2-5 p.m. September 18, Palm Tavern, 466 E. 47th St.
Brunch package and other food options available.
More details and tickets here.
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Joe's Import Food + Wine launches its NFT membership program, September 14. The membership offers three tiers: bronze; silver and gold.
Presale option for 250 only available beginning noon September 18. Sales will be open to all beginning noon September 19.
View complete details on how to become a member and premint information.
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Lincoln Park Gyro Fest gets under way at noon today, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield.
In addition to food vendors there will be children activities and musical performance by Ormi Orchestra both days.
Proceeds will benefit St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. September 10-11. A $10 donation is suggested. More details and tickets here.
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Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray, 6 p.m. September 21, National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W. Division St.
Join Tigist Reda owner of Demera and guest chefs for an evening of culinary delight, 6 -9 p.m. September 21 in support of HPN4TIGRAY. More details available here.
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Long Grove Apple Fest, featuring a hosts of apple-inspired foods and beverages returns for its 31st outing September 23-25 in downtown Long Grove.
Specialty items include: apple tempura; apple cheesecake; green apple cotton candy; apple goat cheese dumplings Granny apple popcorn and more.
Apple inspired beverages beyond apple cider includes; apple sangria; spiced apple latte and hard apple cider.
In addition there will be family activities in the Kid Zone, a carnival as well as live music performances: Acts include:
