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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe St., kicks off a Labor Day weekend BBQ and beer bundle special September 1.
Chef William Lara's menu features half rack of ribs with a Spanish style rub; Greek cole slaw, smashed potatoes and Moroccan barbecue sauce, paired with any beer selection; $29 per person.
The holiday special is available through September 3. More details available here.
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The Lombard Food Truck Social Festival, featuring eight Chicagoland area food trucks, takes place September 16, Lombard Historical Society, 23 W. Maple St., Lombard.
In addition to great food their will be a beer garden, children's activities (face paining; balloon artist and bubble artists), live music and a raffle.
Early eater session begins at 4 p.m. General admission is 5 p.m. Event hours are 4-9 p.m. More details and tickets.
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Tomato Fest 1-5 p.m. September 9, Historic Wagner Farm, 150 Wagner Rd., Glenview. More details
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Paramount Events final summer barbecue kit is available for purchase. The season closer includes: brioche dinner rolls, baked mac 'n cheese; coleslaw with poppyseed dressing; green bean salad with toasted pecans, crispy shallots and lemon vinaigrette; cornbread muffins and choice of Carolina-style pulled pork or sweet and spicy barbecue chicken.
Orders are for a minimum of 10 people, $28 per person. Order here. Or call: 773-880-8086.
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Margarita Fest on the Beach at Shore Club, 6-9 p.m. September 22, Shore Club, 1603 N. Lakeshore Dr. at North Avenue Beach.
Tickets ($25-$35), available now, include tastings and giveaways.
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The Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest takes place August 26-27, 3500 N. Southport Ave. between Addison and Roscoe.
The fest features taco and Margarita and taco Modelo beer pairings. Food and beverage vendors include: Tuco & Blondie, Barconia, Beat Kitchen, Taqueria La Ciudad, Taqueria Arceo, La Cebollita Grill, D.S Tequila Company, Cabos Tacos, Enrique’s Place, Banges Mexican Food, El Campeon, Prime Tacos, Carnitas Roldan and last year’s Critic’s Choice Winner Tikki Masala Taco House by Tandoor and Char House.
Two stages will spotlight an array of talent:
South Stage Entertainment at Roscoe
Saturday
11:30am – Mariachi Los Palmeros
1:00pm – Too Fighters
3:00pm – Chicago Latin Groove
5:00pm – Run Forrest Run
7:30pm – Mr. Blotto
Sunday
11:30am – Mariachi Los Palmeros
1:00pm – Pino Farina Band
3:00pm – iPop
5:00pm – Modern English
7:00pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
North Stage Entertainment at Addison
Saturday
2:00pm – School of Rock – Chicago
4:00pm – Rosie & The Rivets
6:00pm – Breakfast Club
8:00pm – Kashmir
Sunday
11:15am – School of Rock – Andersonville
1:00pm – The 77 Solution
2:30pm – Caliente
5:00pm – Hello Weekend
7:30pm – Sixteen Candles
A $10 donation is suggested. Event hours are: Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits Friends of the Lake. More information available here.
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Timothy O'Toole's Libertyville, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., hosts an all-you-can wing competition in conjunction with the organization's other locations (Chicago, Gurnee and Lake Villa), for an all you can eat wing competition, August 26.
Tickets, $30, includes all the wings you can eat. Craft brews and cocktails available at the bar. Live music, prizes and raffles also on the agenda. More information and tickets available here here. Call 847-984-2599
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Today is National Waffle Day, so make your own or, even better go out find a spot to serve them up. If you don't have a spot in mind Chicago Waffles, Willowbrook (105642 Kingery Hwy.) and Oak Park (726 Lake St.), locations, are offering a complimentary half waffle with any purchase.
The offer, valid for dine-in or to-go purchase, will be available 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the purchase of any food or beverage item on the menu. More details available here.
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For National Red Wine Day is August 28 and AIRE Ancient Baths, 800 W. Superior St., invites guests to take a different route saluting the day—with a red wine bath experience.
Imagine soaking in a bath of red wine—What, you can't?
Well perhaps a trip to AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago is in order. The Wellness spa experience offers guests the opportunity to soak in a red wine bath (alcohol extracted from the wine), where they can imbibe the healing powers of the varietal.
The experience includes (30 minute wine bath, cranial massage and hour-long massage with grapeseed oil for one ($600) or two ($1200). All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Reservations required. Call: 312-312-9610. PHOTO: AIRE Ancient Baths
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Area chefs partner to raise funds for Hawai'i Community Foundation Chef Hui Fund, August 27, Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd. Northbrook.
Participating chefs: host chef Sarah Stegner co-chef/co-owner, Prairie Grass Cafe, Ricky Sakoda former chef at Merriman's (Kapalua, Maui); Randall Sabado Sr. Executive & Chef Cooper's Hawk; Arshiya Farheen, chef/co-owner Verzênay and Sebastian White, chef/founder The Evolved lNetwork.
There are two means of participation: Happy Hour, that includes tasting stations; passed canapes and wine; $50. A cash bar for cocktails and beer will be open as well. Hours are 3-5 p.m. August 27.
A family-style dinner will be held beginning at 5 p.m. August 27; $100. Guest are welcome to attend both events; $150.
Donations without attending can be made here. More details and the organization's mission statement here. To make reservations call: 847-205-4433.
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Reser's Fine Foods "Good Times Tour," hits the beach during the Air and Water Show this weekend (August 19-20). The company will be handing out food samples that includes its deviled egg potato salad and and original macaroni salad.
Special amenities such has making sunglasses; cool down misting machine and will be available in select cities. More details here.
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Offshore Rooftop at Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand special deals include; hot wings (house Buffalo or Caribbean jerk) with a Miller High Life; $15. Build your own taco cart also available. Reservations suggested.
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Chicago Winery, 739 N. Clark St., offers a Picnic Party Pack (two bottles of wine; bamboo serving tray, tongs and logo wine tote bag (for four) $100. Must be 21 and over to purchase with valid ID. More details.
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Nando's Peri-Peri launches a late summer menu that includes salads & bowls, side and beverages. New items include: PERI Ranch crunch salad, $14.99; Peri chicken rainbow bowl, $14.99 and spicy kale Caesar salad, $12.29). New sides: PERI Mac, $4.99); PERI honey sweet potatoes; $4.99 and golden cauliflower, $4.99.
New beverages are red sangria and peach lemonade poncha. More details here.
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The 8th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest takes place 1 p.m. September 16, Elmhurst Historical Society, 120 E. Park Ave. Elmhurst.
More than 50 vendors will be on hand showcasing craft beer, cider, mead and seltzers. Proceeds from the event will benefit educational programs and exhibits at the museum and the historic Churchville School House. Hours are 1-6 p.m.
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Famous british sleuth Agatha Christie is the inspiration for fiction writer Karen Pierce's Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie (Countryman; $19.95) The book debuts August 22.
Recipes inspired by dining spots in Christies' books. Available on amazon.com.
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Chef Mitchell Aboujamra of All Too Well, 352 W. Armitage Ave. and Evette’s, 916 W. Fulton Market and Lincoln Park, 2807 N. Sheffield Ave., has created a cheesy, crispy and savory sandwich-of-the-month for August centered around Nabisco's Cheez-It crackers.
The novelty sandwich features Cheez-It as a cheese spread, fry coating and whole crackers, sandwiched between two waffle hash browns with avocado and bacon or sausage.
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The 23rd annual Ribfest Chicago takes place August 18-20, at 4000 N. Lincoln Ave. (Lincoln/Irving Park and Damen).
More than vendors will be in tow. Participants include: Armadillo's BBQ; Aussom Aussie BBQ; Austin's Texas Lightning; Blazin Bronco BBQ; Big Joe's Backyard BBQ; Chicago BBQ Co.; Johnsons BBQ; Mrs. Murphy's & Sons; Ogre Eats Barbecue and Robinson's No. 1 Ribs.
Two stages will be set up with music from more than 18 bands.
Hours are: A $10 donation is suggested. More details and complete list of bands available here.
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Timeout Market Chicago, 916 W. Fulton, Beer Fest takes place 1 p.m. September 9. Brews include: Dovetail; Moors; Off Color; Haymarket; Lagunitas; Eris; Half Acre and Revolution. Each brewer will feature two brews.
Dj Firm spins the beats. More details and tickets.
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Elburn Garlic Farm hosts Marie's Garden Kitchen a cooking event 6-8 p.m. August 12, Marie's Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Ave., Aurora.
Event happenings include a garlic demonstrate by Sharon and Tony Pfsrschy will demonstrate garlic-centric recipe. For more information call 630-897-5431 or, email: relations@mwfoodpantry.org
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Embassy Hotel, 511 N. Columbus Dr., hosts an person sushi making class, 4:30 p.m. August 20. The two hour class includes a variety of sushi rolls that includes: veggie rolls; spicy salmon roll; tuna inside/tuna outside roll and shrimp tempura rolls.
Guests should arrive 15 minutes early Texts as it appears on amazon.com. More details and tickets.
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The First Annual Chicago African Restaurant Week takes place special and discounted menus featuring traditional African dishes. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. August 10-20. Tickets.
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In case you missed, and apparently I did as well. Sorry about that. But here's the good news Yokocho, 167 N. Green St. has reopened.
In addition to the restaurant being open for dining service, it offers a delivery or pickup only lunch service. Reservation can be made here.
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Americas Restaurant, 734 Lake St., Oak Park, hosts Fiesta Amerikas, 6 p.m. August 6. For the occasion Chef Armando Gonzalez serves up a variety of appetizers. Specialty cocktails will be crafted for the occasion as well.
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Bier Rock Fest, Buffalo Creek Brewing host Bier Rock Fest, August 4-5, Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove.
New summer beer releases, that include () will debut during the event. In addition there will be German beer games such as Stein holding and Hammerschlagen along with live music.
Live music performances:
Friday: (5-9 p.m. August 4) Let Fate Decide; Esculis
Saturday: (3-9 p.m.) Timeless Ideas and WHT.RBBT.OBJ closeout the event.
Weekend event hours are: 4-11 p.m. August 4; noon to 11 p.m. August 5. More details.
More details here.
