Tuesday, February 28, 2023

St. Patrick's Bar Crawl, March 11 and 18

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Bar Crawl Live, St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, March 11 and 18. Bar Crawl Live wristband required to get in. 

Price includes: wristband; free entry to participating bars; waived door cover; discount on themed drinks and select food items. Registration check-in is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All participants must be age 21 and over with valid ID. Check-in location to be announced. 

More details and ticket here.

    



Monday, February 27, 2023

Whiskey pairing dinner @Pork Chop

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The Grand Cabaret host a whiskey paring dinner 6 p.m. March 4, Pork Chop, 1132 W. Grand Ave. More details and tickets here.

  


  

 

Sunday, February 26, 2023

The Pony Inn early St. Patrick's Day salute and NCAA Conference games event

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The Pony Inn, 1638 W. Belmont Ave., is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Brunch 8 a.m. to noon March 11. The brunch features breakfast food items; mimosas and green beer. Earlybird price is $35; $45, at the door.

An after-brunch celebration (noon to closing) follows with the NCAA Conference Championships on the big screen and drink specials including green beer pints ($4); Tully shots ($6) and car bombs ($10) follows. A live DJ will be on hand all day. Call: 773-472-5139.

  


  

 

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Brasserie by C&C new Saturday spirit tastings

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Brasserie by C&C, 5940 N. Broadway, Matthew Bresnahan kicked  off a Saturday tasting series February 25. The weekly event will spotlight a different spirit, kicking off with Kentucky-based distiller Michter's; $10.

During the event guests will sample Mitcher's American Whiskey; Bourbon; Sour Mash and Rye. Call: 773-769-2900.

  





 


Friday, February 24, 2023

Moe's Cantina hosts Let's Talk & Celebrate Women, March 2

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Let's Talk Womxn, a group of woman restaurateurs and chefs nationwide, hosts "Let's Talk & Celebrate Women," 6 p.m. March 2, Moe's Cantina, 155 W. Kinzie St.

More than 30 food stations will showcase the talent of these amazing women. In addition to amazing food and signature cocktails the evening includes dancing and other entertainment.

When purchasing tickets use the code EDENLTW10, to receive $10 off  (general tickets only). VIP tickets that include an after party also available. Tickets and more details available here.

Participating restaurants:

1308 Chicago

Antique Taco

Banato

Birch Road Clubhouse

Bistronomic

Bittersweet

Casati's

Dandy Crown

Egg Rolls Etc.

Exquisite Catering 

Fat Milk

Floriole Cafe and Bakery

Frontera Grill

Imee's Kitchen

Inspiro Tequila

Lexington Betty

Moe's Cantina

Moonwalker Cafe

NaKorn

Nobody's Darling











Thursday, February 23, 2023

Atelier Restaurant opens today

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Atelier Restaurant, 4835 N. Western, opens for dinner service 5 p.m. today, in the former Elizabeth Restaurant space. Chef Christian Hunter will be in command at eatery.

Hunter will spotlight a rotating tasting menu, signature dishes are American cuisine dishes inspired by global flavors.

Dine in only. Dinner seatings are 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

More details and reservations available here. Call: 773-681-0651.

  


 

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Antique Taco's Margarita Day special: complimentary item with purchase of Margarita quart

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Antique Taco, Bridgeport 1000 W. 35th St., and Wicker Park, 1360 N. Milwaukee Ave., salutes National Margarita Day with a complimentary order of chorizo chili cheese curds with the purchase of a Margarita quart.

   




National Margarita Day celebration at Navy Pier and beyond

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National Margarita Day is February 22 and Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., is hosting a round of margarita making classes during its Margaritaville Mixology Academy, beginning 4 p.m.

"The Great Margarita Toast," takes place 5 p.m. In addition $5 margaritas will be available. More details here.

Other events:

Bahama Breeze, 406 E. Gold Rd., Schaumburg will feature select $2.22 Classic Margaritas all day.


Bottle and Botega, 10 W. Campbell, St, Arlington Heights. It's 5 O'clock Somewhere! event.

Kirkwood Bar, 2934 N. Sheffield Ave.; features blackberry and strawberry jalapeno Margaritas $9.

La Vaca Margarita Bar, 1160 W. 18th St. Pilsen $12 singles and $28 pitchers.

Moe's Cantina, 155 W. Kinzie St., will open at 5 p.m. and will be featuring 20 percent off its Patron Margarita tower, normally $80 other specials available as well. Specials will also be available at Wrigleyville location 3518 N. Clark St.  

 

  


 

 

Monday, February 20, 2023

CheSa's Bistro and Fat Tuesday celebration

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CheSa's Bistro & Bar, 3235 W. Addison, offers Mardi Gras specials that include short ribs and grits; gumbo with andouille chicken sausage; cheddar crawfish cornbread and King Cake. 

The evening of food and Live entertainment includes a session by jazz guitarist Lee Barrie. Call: 773-754-8523PHOTO: Cindy Kurman

  


 

Norman's Bistro Mardi Gras party

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Norman's Bistro, 1001 E. 43rd St., kicks off it annual Mardi Gras celebration gets underway 6 p.m. February 21.  



Fat Tuesday shrimp boil @Frontier

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FThe rontier Grill, 1072 N. Milwaukee, is featuring an all-you-can-eat Fat Tuesday shrimp boil February 21; $49. 

The boil includes: boiled shrimp; corn and potatoes; King Cake and choice of one Abitas beer or Hurricane. Two seatings available 5:30 or 8 p.m. 

Abitas ($5) and Hurricanes ($9) will be available all evening. More details







Mardi Gras @Fat Cat!

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Fat Cat!'s 4840 N. Broadway, unleashes and early evening of fun 4-9 p.m. February 21. More details.



Fat Tuesday Fun @Houndstooth Saloon

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Houndstooth Saloon, 3369 N. Clark St., kicks off its Fat Tuesday celebration 6 p.m. February 21. Guests can enjoy live music and a selection of traditional food and drinks. Call: 773-244-1166.

  



Sunday, February 19, 2023

Fat Tuesday gumbo special @Tuman's Tap & Grill

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Tuman's Tap and Grill, 2159 W. Chicago Ave. puts the spotlight on its shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo ($14) during its Fat Tuesday festivities 4-10 p.m.  February 21. Call: 773-782-1400.

 



Saturday, February 18, 2023

Fat Tuesday festivities @The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration, 5:30-10 p.m. February 21; $55 (includes tax and service fees).

Serving up an evening of  Louisiana-style food and music, guests will be feted to a special Fat Tuesday menu that includes: eats and beats. Guests may indulge in a special Fat Tuesday menu that includes: crawfish mad & cheese; Cajun fried chicken jambalaya; shrimp Po' Boy; Creole seafood gumbo. 

Specialty cocktails include the perennial Hurricane and Abita Purple Haze beer. 

The evening also includes and evening of live music from New Orleans brass and jazz, band: High-Hat Second Line.

And yes, there will be Mardi gras beads guests. Reservations available here.

  





Friday, February 17, 2023

PPA Paczki Day fundraiser: February 21

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Polish American Association's Paczki Day fundraising event is February 21 so don't miss out on the delectable array of donuts to be had. 

Orders must be placed by noon February 18. Pick up is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 21 at 3834 N. Cicero.

  


  

 

Mimosa and Miley Day Party

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Mimosa and Miley Day Party, noon to 3 p.m. February 18, Tree House Chicago, 149 W. Kinzie St. 

Includes three hours of mimosa service; Miley themed shots ($5) and Miley Cyrus music. Details and tickets available here.


 

Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club "Cats" tickets giveaway

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Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, will be giving a tickets to see "Cats," during brunch February 18-19, featuring Diva Kinley Preston.

"Cats," will be playing February 21-26, The Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. Call: 773-535-1111

  


Thursday, February 16, 2023

Old Crow Smokehouse Chicago Mardi Gras Day Party, Feb. 18

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Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark St., host a Mardi Gras Day Party, noon to 5 p.m. February 18; $10. includes admission, brunch buffet, two drinks and Mardi Gras beads. More details.

 





Mac's Wood Grilled five days of Mardi Gras

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Mac's Wood Grilled, 1802 W. Division St., gets the party start February 17, extending the festivities through February 21. 

Among the specialty items: Mardi Gras Bock (a seasonal beer produced from Louisiana-based Abita beer Co.) 12-oz beer; $5. More details.

  



Chicago Black Restaurant Week Continues through February 26

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Chicago Black Restaurant Week (actually a two week event) continues through February 26. More details and complete list of participants here.

    



 

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Texas de Brazil butcher shop orders

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Texas de Brazil is offering a special butcher shop order February 14-17 that includes a bottle of Texas d Brazil Virgin olive oil, one package of Texas de Brazil Signature blend spicy rub and $20 off shipping valid February 14-17 with a minimum $100; $20 off all purchases over $150 purchase. 

View butcher shop items. More details and orders can be placed here

    



Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Lincoln Square Ravenswood Restaurant Week

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Lincoln Square Ravenswood Restaurant Week takes place February 26-March 3, 2023. More details  available here.

 






Monday, February 13, 2023

White Castle Valentine's Day event

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White castle, after a two year hiatus, once again salutes Valentine's Day with a special treat for dine-in guests 4-9 p.m. February 14. 

For the occasion the fast food giant rolls out the red carpet with special menu items, hostess seating, table service all among a festive holiday background. 

Call in reservation: 708-458-4450 ext. 510. Reservation for some locations available at Open Table.