Stan's Donut celebrates it's 10th anniversary, January 20

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Stan's Donut Fest, hosted by River North Fest takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. January 20. Event includes donut sampling; music by live DJ and photo ops and giveaways.

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Le Sud "Let it Snow! ' family-friendly pop-up closes Jan. 14

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Le Sud's, 2301 W, Roscoe St., family-friendly festive holiday pop up: Let it Snow! remains until January 14.

Seasonal dishes include: falafel and lamb meatballs; truffle burrata; Iberico pork loin; lamb osso bucco; grilled branzino; and duck breast. Christmas sangria and white mojitos will also be offered. Children's menus are available at both dinner and brunch service. 

Le Sud is open for dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4:30-10 p.m., and Sunday from 4-9 p.m.  Weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

"Let It Snow" Specials

Falafel/Lamb Meatball $19 

Dill yogurt, tomato sauce and pecorino

Truffle Burrata $18 

Braised beets, frisee, black truffle pearls, smoked almonds, lemon juice and olive oil

Iberico Pork Loin $39 

Spanish Iberico breed, mashed potatoes infused with Calabrian pepper and lardons, apricot chutney

Lamb Osso Bucco $32 

Braised lamb, carrots, creamy polenta

Grilled Branzino $36

Wild caught fish, grilled lemon, tabbouleh salad

Duck Breast $35 

Rohan Farms duck, butternut squash puree, crispy potato stacks, cranberry sauce

Holiday Cocktails

Christmas Sangria $14

Red wine, brandy, cranberry, chambord, simple syrup, orange juice 

White Mojito $14

White rum, coconut rum, coconut juice, lime juice, fresh mint, sparkling water, pomegranate arils.

Call: 773-851-1985

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Kit Kat Lounge, The Morning After Brunch, Jan. 1

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Kit Kat Lounge, 3700 N. Halsted, host The Morning After New Years Hangover Brunch. January 1. There will be three seatings: 10:30 a.m.. 1 p.m. and 3 :15 p.m.

Divas Kinley Preston and Faleasha Savage entertain during live performances. More details and tickets available here.

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Chicago NYE 2024 Bar Crawl

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Tickets are still available for Chicago NYE Wrigleyville  2024 Bar Crawl. There will be 15 bars enroute. More details and tickets. 

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Texas de Brazil NY Eve beef ribs special

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Texas de Brazil's, participating locations, is featuring a Beef Ribs Holiday feast that includes: slow-cooked bone-in beef rib; two sides; a choice of three pounds of your choice of flame-grilled meat; Brazilian cheese bread and side of chimichurri.

Texas de Brazil, participating locations will be open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. December 31. No offers or discounts accepted on dine in dinners Dec. 31. 

Dinners start at $220 (feeds 6-8). Orders will be available for pickup 1-5 p.m. December 31. Pick-up orders here. 

 

  

10th Annual Cider Summit Chicago @Navy Pier, Feb. 3

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The 10th Annual Cider Summit Chicago, 2 p.m. February 3, AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, 840 E. Grand Ave. More than 150 vendors will be participating.

A new event, Cider-Cheese-Charcuterie tasting, previews 12-1 p.m. Cheese afficinado Alisha Norris Jones opens the event, guiding guests through four pairings. Entry to this events requires a VIP or general admission ticket purchased prior to attending the event.

Early tickets available through December 31. More details, participating vendors. and tickets here.

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Bistronomic's end-of-the year dinner specials

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Chef Martial Nougier, chef/owner of Bistronomic,  840 N. Wabash Ave., cooks up some end of the year specials: Dover sole for two; foie gras roulade with duck confit; Beef tenderloin au Poivre, Faroe Island salmon and artichoke Barigoule; Cassoulet for two and Bar Harbor mussels with French Vadouvan curry.

If you're attending a New Year's Eve house party and in the market for an edible hostess gift the restaurant is spotlighting a cheese and charcuterie to go items. Order here.

Drop by and enjoy!

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Lakeview/Roscoe Village Restaurant Week, January 5-14

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Lakeview/Roscoe Village Restaurant Week kicks off January 5. Participating restaurants include brunch or lunch; $25; Dinner for one $45/$55. Dinner for two, $80. 

More details and tickets.

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Gatsby Penthouse NYE celebration @Attitude, W Chicago

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Gatsby Penthouse NYE celebration with fireworks, 9 p.m. December 31, Attitude  at W Chicago,33rd floor,  644 Lake Shore Dr.  

Entertainment includes DJ Cymba. Premium bar will be open for four hours. Complimentary gourmet lite bites will be served.  Fireworks will also take place as partygoers ring in the new year. 

More details and tickets.

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CTMASH Bollywood NYE celebration at Alhambra

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Chicago TAMASHA All Black New Year's 2024 Bollywood party, 7-10 p.m. December 31, Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St. 

Celebrity VDJ Tickets from $49.99. More details and tickets.

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Cooper's Hawk Countdown and Cabernet event, Dec. 27

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Cooper's Hawk presents "Countdown and Cabernet: A Toast to New Beginnings," 7 p.m. December 27, Cooper Winery & Restaurant, 15690 Harlem Ave. Orland Park.

Hours are 7-10 p.m. More details and tickets.

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Harvey Historical Society holiday tea, Dec. 23

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Harvey Historical Society hosts a Christmas Tea, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 23. More details.

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Chicago Restaurant Week January 19-February 4

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2024 kicks off January 19. More than 381 Chicago area restaurant are slated for participation.

The event takes place January 19-February 2. More details and participating restaurants here.

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First Bites Bash 2024 @Field Museum, January 18

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Choose Chicago's First Bites Bash, 6 p.m. January 18, Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Tickets are $115-150.

More details and tickets.

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La Luna's Drag Holiday Christmas Queens Brunch

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La Luna, 1726 S. Racine Ave., hosts its Holiday Christmas Queens brunch 11 a.m. December 23 and 30. 

The event, hosted by, Stassi Dee Diamond, offers two live shows the first at 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. 

A specialty holiday drink "Grinch mimosa," will be available: $13.

Reservation available here. Reservations can also be made at Open Table. Large parties can be booked at: info@lunachicago.com

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Prairie Grass Cafe launches weekly pot pie selection in January

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Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris, Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, initiates a series of unique pot pies in January. 

Pies are available for dine-in or takeout. Orders to go can be baked or unbaked and will be available for pick-up 4 p.m. Sundays in January. Fore more information, call: 847-205-4433.

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Beatrix pre-fixe theater menu and holiday to go packages

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Beatrix Market, 155 N. Wacker Dr., offers a $35 pre-theater menu. Holiday to-go packages are also available. More details here.

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WineStyles Wine-O-Bingo Holiday Christmas Sweater edition, Dec. 17

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WineStyles, 6182 N. Northwest Hwy, Norwood Park, hosts Wine-O-Bingo Holiday Christmas Sweater edition, 1-4 p.m. December 17. More details and tickets.

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Moe's Cantina presents: Sweet 15: The Quinceañera Immersive Experience

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Moe's Cantina River North, 155 W. Kinzie St., presents "Sweet15: The Quinceañera Immersive Experience, starring Fernando Allende and Paulo Quevedo, 1and 6 p.m. December 17; 6 p.m. December 18. 

Ages 13 and over. More details and tickets.

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Vermilion Let's Talk WOMXN Chicago. (Dec, 14; 21 and 28)

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Vermilion Let's Talk WOMXN events for December (14; 21 and 28) 5-8 p.m. Vermilion, 10 W. Hubbard St. More details. All welcome. Chicago Womxn.

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Michella Nightclub & Grill hosts a holiday toy drive December15

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Michella's Nightclub & Grill, 5215 W. Irving Park Rd., hosts a toy a drive December 15. The  event kicks off at 7 p.m.  

A Rey Sanchez holds a Bachata class 9 p.m. 

Guests are asked to bring an unwrap toy to be donated to the venue's toy drive. More details and tickets. 

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McCormick & Schmick's:Toys for Tots: Schuck & Share, a Taste of Giving event

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There's still time to jump on board McCormick & Schmick's (participating locations) Shuck and Share: A Taste of Giving seasonal promotion in support of Toys for Tots.

The event runs through December 31. More details

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Soulful Christmas brunch @City Winery, Dec. 24

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Pure Soul present "A Soulful Christmas brunch, featuring Megan McNeal as Aretha (Queen of Soul) Franklin,12 p.m. December 24, City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St. 

Doors open at 11 a.m. More details and tickets.

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Bar Roma's holiday charity event and coat drive, Dec. 12

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Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark St., hosts a holiday charity event for the Andersonville neighborhood and a coat drive for members in the community 4-8 p.m. December 12.  Guests may enjoy drinks and dishes from Bar Roma's happy hour menu. 

Chef Ramos' happy hour menu features roasted butternut squash bruschetta, wood-grilled artichoke frittata, bucatini with beef cheek meatball, lightly breaded fried shrimp, and more. Happy hour beverages include $8 carafes of Italian wine (choice of red, white or rose), $10 flutes of Scarpetta Prosecco, $10 cans of Scarpetta Lambrusco, $10 cans of Lyre's N/A Prosecco, and $10 Italian 75 cocktails. The complete happy hour menu is outlined below (full wine list, signature cocktails and birra will also be available).

Fifty per cent of the proceeds and 100 percent of the tips will 48th Ward Neighbors for Justice. 

In addition, the Andersonville restaurant will be collecting coats and warm clothes to be given to those in need.

Bar Roma Happy Hour Menu

Chef's Seasonal Soup of the Day $6

Olives $7
marinated Mediterranean olives, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, grilled bruschetta
 
Bruschetta $10 

wood-grilled bread, roasted butternut squash, stracciatella cheese, pumpkin seeds

Frittata $10

wood-grilled artichoke, fresh mozzarella, petite mixed greens salad

Half Order of Bucatini $10

beef cheek meatball, cheesy garlic bread

Gamberetto Fritto $12

lightly breaded fried shrimp, spicy cocktail sauce 

Happy Hour Drinks
Italian Wine (red; white; r0se), $8/carafe
Scarpetta Prosecco, $10/flute
Scarpetta Lambrusco, $10/can
Lyre’s N/A Prosecco, $10/can

Italian 75 Cocktail, (Luis 8 Italian gin, Cocchi Americano aperitivo, lemon, Ferrari Brut), $10

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch @Fitzgerald's, Dec. 10

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Brunch featuring Kevin Fort Trio, 11 a.m and 1 p.m. December 10, FitzGerald's Nightclub, 6616 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn. 

Doors open 10 a.m. More details and reserve spot here.

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Hubbard Inn Christmas Bar Crawl, December 16

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The Christmas Bar Crawl, considered the official bar crawl of the season, 4-11:59 p.m. December 16, Check-in is 4-6 p.m. at Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St. Check-in is required.

Stops include: Bar Moxy, 530 N. LaSalle Dr., Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila, 912 W. Randolph St.,  Fado Irish Pub, 100 W. Grand Ave, Joy District Chicago, 112 W. Hubbard St., Kitchen + Kocktails, 444 N. Wabash Ave., Mother Hubbard's Sports Bar, 5 W. Hubbard St. 

An after party event takes place 10 p.m. -12 a.m. Kitchen + Kocktails.

More details and tickets.

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Toys for Tots holiday event @Angelina Ristorante, Dec. 9-10

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Angelina Ristorante, 3561 N. Broadway, hosts Divalicious champagne brunch, in support of Toys for Tots, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 9-10. 

In addition to a brunch that includes: frittata; eggs Benedict; French toast; bagel and lox, croissant sandwich) as well as lunch items: BLT; turkey club; chicken Caesar salad), pasta (penne parmesan cream; rigatoni bolognese; fusilli con pollo), sides and dessert. 

Diva Kinley Preston performs live. Guests are asked to bring one unwrapped toy. Call: 773 935-5933.

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH $30

Choice of any entree and champagne, mimosa, bellini or kir royale

(limit four, 8oz bubbly)

BREAKFAST

Eggs Any Style $18
Three eggs cooked any style with sausage or bacon, potatoes and toast

Breakfast Burrito $18
Scrambled eggs, fresh vegetables, cheese and tomato salsa

Eggs Benedict $21

Canadian bacon, English muffin, hollandaise sauce and potatoes

Frittata $20

Italian-style omelette with red pepper, spinach and goat cheese with potatoes and toast

French Toast $18
Traditional style with fresh fruit 

Breakfast Croissant $18
Canadian bacon, scrambled egg and provolone cheese with potatoes

Bagel & Lox $23
Smoked salmon with olive and red onion, bagel and cream cheese

LUNCH

Chicken Caesar Salad $18

Traditional Caesar with roasted chicken, romaine, parmesan and crouton

BLT $18
Applewood smoked bacon, baby arugula, tomato and mayo

Turkey Club $17

Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato and mayo on wheat toast

PASTA

Fusilli con Pollo $23
Roasted chicken and baby spinach, vodka tomato cream sauce

Penne Parmesan Cream $24

Penne pasta, pancetta and peas, parmesan cream sauce

Rigatoni Bolognese $23
Classic tomato and meat sauce

ON THE SIDE

Yogurt $8 (with homemade granola & berries, $10)

Bagel or Toast $3

Breakfast Potatoes $4

Bacon $5

Sausage $5

DESSERT

Tiramisu $12

Chocolate Bread Pudding $13

Vanilla Ice Cream $10

BRUNCH COCKTAILS

Bloody Mary with Beer Back $12

Tito's, tomato juice, garnish

Italian Paloma $12
Tequila, Campari, grapefruit juice and agave nectar

Garibaldi $12
Campari, orange juice

Mimosa $8

Bellini $8

Kir Royale $8

BEVERAGES

Fresh Orange Juice $5

Fresh Grapefruit Juice $5

Cranberry Juice $5

Tomato Juice $5

Iced Tea or Hot Tea $5

Coffee $4

Cappuccino, Latte, Espresso $5

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