S.L. Wine Bar: An Evening of Jazz featuring Runere

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S.L. Wine Bar, 3224 Ridge Rd., Lansing, hosts An Evening of Jazz, featuring a performance by Runere Brooks, 6 p.m. January 12. More details.

Talktime: Joliet Food Festival, January 1

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Joliet Food Festival, virtual event, 7p.m. January 1. Other date options available. More details.

Bitter Pops seasonal cocktails

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Bitter Pops, 3357 Lincoln Ave., new seasonal cocktails include:

Fig Manhattan: KnobCreek Bourbon, of Carpano Antiqua and the sweet sophistication of Fruitful Fig, walnut bitters bring a cozy, nutty charm, and cherry perched atop a square ice cube.

Winter Punch Ranch Water: blend of orange-pineapple and cranberry juices, splash of lime juice and a few dashes of Angostura bitters topped with Topo Chico, a maraschino cherry, and the holiday rim

Snow Ranch Water: Topo Chico, mixed with Corazon Reposado, creamy Chat Vanilla Vodka and tropical splash of Malibu Rum, Coconut Fruitful, coconut water, cinnamon bitters, with toasted coconut rim and dusting of cinnamon. More details. Photo: Bitter Pops

Pinstripe’s NYE kids party in Willowbrook

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Family NYE kids party, 11 a.m. December 31, Pinstripe, 1150 Willow Rd., Willowbrook. Must RSVP to attend. More details. Mud

 

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2025 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting in downtown Chicago

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2025 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting, January 25, downtown Chicago. VIP check-in 2:30 p.m. regular check-in 3 p.m. More details.

2025 Chicago NYE Bar Crawl

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2025 Chicago All Access New Year’s Eve Bar Crawl, 8 p.m. December 31. Final call for tickets. More details and tickets.

Welcome Back Lounge NYE tickets

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Welcome Back Lounge, 2423 N. Milwaukee Ave. New Year’s Eve event, 9 p.m. December 31. Limited seating. View options.

Lirica Merry & Bright Christmas dinner

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 Lirica Merry & Bright Christmas dinner 4 p.m. December 24-25, Navy Pier, 900 E. Grand Ave. more details and reservations here. 

Bar Sol’s NYE salute

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Bar Sol, 700 E. Grand Ave., gears up for a NYE spectacular with a firework display and dinner. More details.

Bronzeville Winery Collective Tasting: Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

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Bronzeville Winery Collective Tasting: Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams, 6 p.m. December 30. Ages 21 and older with valid proof of ID.Tickets.

Holiday Poasada at Chicago Ridge Mall

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iCelebremos! Holiday Posada at Chicago Ridge Mall, noon,  December 14. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Chicago Ridge Mall, 444 Chicago Ridge Mall.

Chicago French Market, Santa event

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The Chicago French Market, hosts Naughty or Nice Only Santa Knows event, lunch specials and activities, 11a.m December 21, Chicago French Market, 131 W. Clinton.

In addition to a visit Santa there will be lunch specials and DIY photo station. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details. 

Oak + Bean holiday food and wine event

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Oak + Bean Holiday Food and Wine event, 6 p.m. December 11, 100 W. Washington St., Oswego, $70. More details and tickets.

Neon Gardens Happy hour deal

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Neon Gardens, 2576 N. Lincoln Ave., launches happy hour. Guests receive free slice of pizza 5:30-9 p.m. with purchase of  beer, wine or cocktail. More details here.

2025 Winter Tequila Tasting Festival, Feb. 15

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Social Scene presents 2025 Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival 2:30 p.m. February 15 in downtown Chicago. 

Hours are 2:30-6 p.m.

More details and tickets. 

Le Sud Christmas Eve dinner

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Chef William Lara of Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe St., serves up a surf and turf Christmas Eve dinner 4-8 p.m. December 24. 

The Surf and Turf menu features: 14oz. ribeye, blackened lobster tail, truffled mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus ($72). Reservations can be made here. Call: (773) 857-1985.

Christmas Eve and Xmas Day dining@ Lowcountry

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Low Country, three locations, Christmas Eve and Day dinner. More details.

The Agave Gala @Revolver

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The Agave Gala, 7 p.m. December 19, Revolver, 1270 N. Milwaukee; $52-65. More details and

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Winter Social @JoJo’s Shake Bar

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Chicago Girls Who Walk Winter Social, 10 a.m. December 7, JoJo’s ShakeBar, 23 W. Hubbard St.  $25. More details.

Holly jolly Mixology @JoJo’s

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JoJo’s, 23 W. Hubbard St. hosts the Holly Jolly Mixology class 6 p.m. December 2 and 16; $35, includes two signature cocktails and 20 per cent off food snd drink. More details here.

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Southport Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl

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Southport Holiday Stroll and Cocktail Crawl, 5 p.m. December 6, on Southport Ave. from Belmont to Irving Park. 

Two routes will be available with a variety of holiday-themed cocktails available for sampling. Hours are 5-9 p.m. More details and tickets.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

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Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, 2001 Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, December 6-8 (or select a future date). here  

Ink and Eat Friday the 13th Meal Deal event

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The Harding Tavern, 2732 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ink and Eat event, December 13. More details here.

Chef Giuseppe Tentori to part way with BRG

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Boka Restaurant Group is set to close GT Primehouse, 707 N. Wells, after announcing chef Giuseppe Tentori’s departure with the parent company.

 The last day of operation is December 5. Photo credit: Instagram

Venteux: Black Friday Dinner Event, November 26

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Venteux: Black Friday $24 bottomless brunch, 7 a.m. November 29, 224 N. Michigan Ave. Hours are 7am-3pm.  

Other seasonal events happening. More details.

Happy Friendsgiving @The Promontory

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Friendsgiving 2024 Black Wednesday event, 9 p.m. November 27, Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park. Must be 21 and older with valid ID. More details.

Timothy O’Toole’s Thanksgiving Day football experience

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Timothy O’Toole’s, 622 N. Fairbanks Court, kicks off its Thanksgiving Bears game, Brews snd Bites viewing party kicks off 10 a.m. November 28. 

The game kicks off at 11:30 a.m. as the venue’s 72 screens are turned on for the Bears vs Lions matchup airing from Detroit. Bears swag will be raffled off during the game. 

The Giants and Cowboys matchup kicks off at 3:30 p.m. followed by the Dolphins vs. Packers.

Full menu along with seasonal cocktails will be available. And if that isn’t enough the restaurant is the Big Timmy Challenge (participants vying for winner status in a competition that includes downing two half pound burger patties topped with cheddar jack, mozzarella and Swiss cheese, bacon, onion straws, barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion served with Irish nachos; $30. TimothyO’Toole’s .Call: 312-642-0700.

Bar Roma offers Thanksgiving dinners to go for two

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There’s still time to place Thanksgiving dinner take-out for two (cider-brined roasted sliced turkey breast with gravy, spiral sliced honey baked ham with cranberry pear chutney, garlic mashed potatoes with chive butter, classic green bean casserole, Italian bread stuffing with sausage, bourbon pecan pie  pumpkin pie, pretzel rolls and honey mustard butter. Orders must be placed before November 25. Pickup will be between 4-6 p.m. November 27. Order online here.

Chef Giuseppe Tentori parts way with BRG as GT Primehouse set to close

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Boka Restaurant Group is set to close GT Primehouse, 707 N. Wells, after announcing chef Giuseppe Tentori’s departure with the parent company.

 The last day of operation is December 5. Photo credit: Instagram

Kris Kringle Market @Imperial Brewing, Willow Springs

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Kris Kringle Market, sip and shop event noon November 23, Imperial Brewing, 501, Willow Blvd., suite 100, Willow Springs. 

Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Event is free, but must reserve a spot here.

Friendsgiving event @4055 W. Parker Ave.

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Friendsgiving24: Chicago edition, 6 p.m. November 23 at Parker Karlov Events, 4055 W. Parker Ave. 

Hours  are 6-11 p.m. More details and tickets.

Thanksgiving Women Veterans Food Bags Friday, Nov. 22

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Thanksgiving Women Veterans Food Bags Friday, 2 p.m. November 22. 8620 S. Pulaski Rd. RSVP required. More details. Or, call: (872) 731-2150.

 

The Movie Menu Chicago’s Soul Food

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The Movie Menu presents Friday After Next, 7:30 p.m. November 30, More details and tickets.

Whiskey Wine Fest @Frontier

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Frontier, 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., hosts Whiskey and Wine Fest, 8 p.m. November 27 features more than 60 whiskey and wines for sampling; $35. Hours are 8-10 p.m. Frontier

Food Swap and @Burning Bush Brewery

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Good Swap & Social, 4 p.m. today, Burning Bush Brewery, 4014 N. Rockwell St. More details and tickets.

Daily specials @The River Kitchen and Bar

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The River Kitchen and Bar, 2909 N. Sheffield Ave. features daily specials that include: onion rings, fries and draft beer ($4); seltzers, hummus cheese curds ($5) and espresso martinis, Old Fashioned and wings ($6). Available 5-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. More details.

Wine Tasting Thursdays @WineStyles Chicago

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Weekly Wine Tasting, 6 p.m. December 5, WineStyles Chicago, 6182 N. Northwest Hwy, Norwood Park. Must be 21 and over with valid ID.

Hours 6-8 p.m. General admission $10 No refunds. Free to club members. More details here.

Mixology 102: Sophisticated and Complex cocktails

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Mixology 102: Sophisticated and Complex Cocktails, December 7, Discovery Center, 4318 N. Elston Ave.

More details and tickets.

Perry's Thanksgiving to-go and dine-in dinners

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Perry's Steakhouse, 4 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Thanksgiving to go and dine-in menu available 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. November 28. Dine-in and takeout options available.

Pre-order family-style dinners to go available now, ready for pickup November 27-28. A family-style pumpkin cheesecake to go available, $29.

Dine-in dinner menu ($49 per person) features: choice of honey crisp apple salad with cherries, dried walnuts; or maple syrup vinaigrette or butternut squash soup.

Dinner entree: sliced smoked turkey breast with pan gravy, mashed potatoes, green been almondine, sausage and sage dressing, cranberry relish and homemade bread, cranberry relish and homemade bread. an individual serving of pumpkin cheesecake available for $9.

Dine-in hours 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. November 28. More details.

 

 

Late night Thanksgiving nightcap@Remedy

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Late Night Thanksgiving nightcap,10 p.m. November 28, Remedy, 1910 Milwaukee Ave.

More details here. 

Beaujolais Nouveau Day @Le Sud

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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe st., hosts a Beaujolais Nouveau wine tasting event 7 p.m. November 21.

A wine tasting event led by sommelier Scott Domer paired with a selection of hors d'oeuvres prepared by chef William Lara.

The fee to participate is $59.99 per person, and includes  a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau to take home, along with tasting notes and food pairing recommendations.

More information on the event and tickets available here.

Christmas Eve dinner @Bar Roma

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Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark St., Christmas Eve dinner, 4 p.m. December 24, offers a host of specials for its Festive Feast holiday dinner.

In addition the regular menu the restaurant will offer an array of specialty items. Chef Ramos additions will offer a la carte holiday offerings that include: black lentil soup with Lady Edison ham $10; shaved cabbage and baby spinach salad, $16; seafood ravioli alla puttanesca, $32; pan seared jumbo scallops, golden saffron potatoes, shaved carrot salad and salsa verde, $34 and flourless chocolate cake, spumoni and pistachio sauce, $11. More details and reservations Call: 773-942-7572.

The special additions will be available 4-9 p.m. visit: barromachicago.com

Thanksgiving dinner to go @Le Sud

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Chef William Lara, Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe St., offers a Thanksgiving dinner to go available for pickup Wednesday, November 27. 

Chef Lara’s menu features offers options for dinner for 2-4; 6-8 or 10-14. Orders must be placed by November 22 and will be ready for pickup from 2-5 p.m. November 27.

November. For more details or to place an order call: 773-857-1985. Or visit: 

Le Sud: Thanksgiving Menu To Go

BRINED TURKEY

$139 Premium Turkey Breasts (24 oz) for a family of 2-4
$289 Whole Turkey (8-12 lbs) for a family of 6-8
$399 Whole Turkey (16-20 lbs) for a family of 10-14

Includes:

STUFFING
Apple herbs de Provence, garlic, onion, butter, rosemary, fennel, eggs, bread, chicken paste

GRAINS
Barley - kale, butternut squash, golden raisins, tahini, toasted pine nuts, Sicilian extra virgin olive oil

Wild Rice - roasted sweet potato, tangerine supreme, herbs de Provence, roasted cremini mushroom, white balsamic vinaigrette

SALADS

Baby Kale -  dried cranberries, candied walnuts, fennel, blue cheese, apple cider vinaigrette

Santorini - arugula, feta, olives, sun dried tomatoes, toasted pumpkin seeds, lemon-mint vinaigrette

SIDES
Roasted Root Vegetables - carrot, parsnip, butternut squash, rutabaga, rosemary

Truffle Mashed Potato - truffle oil, sour cream, parmesan cheese, salted butter, garlic

Cranberry Relish - fennel, toasted pine nuts, rosemary

Add ons:

DESSERTS
Homemade Whole Pumpkin Pie (6-8 slices) $21
Homemade Bread Pudding with caramel sauce (6-8 portions) $22

Bar Roma's Thanksgiving dinner to go

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Chef/Partner Fred Ramo,  Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark St., offers a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to go on Wednesday, November 27. 

The family-style menu features cider brined roasted turkey breast with gravy, spiral sliced honey baked ham with cranberry pear chutney, garlic mash potatoes, classic green bean casserole, Italian bread stuffing balls, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter, bourbon pecan pie and pumpkin pie ($130; serves two). 

Add-ons include shrimp cocktail (one dozen; $24), and bottles of Italian red or white wine ($25 each).

Orders must be placed by Monday, November 25 by visiting BarRomaChicago.com. Dinner pickup is 4-6 p.m. November 27 and will include heating instructions. Call: 773-942-7572. PHOTO: Facebook

Bar Roma Thanksgiving Dinner To Go

Cider Brined Roasted Turkey Breast with gravy 

Spiral Sliced Honey Baked Ham with cranberry pear chutney

Garlic Mash Potatoes with chive butter

Classic Green Bean Casserole

Italian Bread Stuffing Balls with sausage

Pretzel Rolls with honey mustard butter
Bourbon Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie

Sweet Mandy B's gets the vote out

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Sweet Mandy B's Lincoln Park, 1208 W. Webster Ave. and Streeterville shops, 254 E. Ontario, serve up Election Day cupcakes, November 1-5. Or, while supplies last.

More details available here 

Canal Street Eatery Pizza and Pasta month salute continues through December

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Canary Street Eatery and Market's, 314 S. Canal St., Pizza Month special, dubbed "Italiano Fridays," featuring selection of wood-fire pizzas to select from (menu available) continues through the end of the year; $15. 

Selections include: Linguini Carbonara with black pepper, lardons, parmesan, and egg; Casarecce Bolognese with parmesan and basil; truffle pizza with wild mushrooms, onion jam, and Bianca; and Bismark pizza with prosciutto.

Kids under age 12 with paying adult eats free. The special is available 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays only. For more details here.

The restaurant also provides guests with free garage parking at BMO Tower (up to 3 hours with validation). Reservations via Resy are highly recommended.

Sweet Mandy B's Halloween treats

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Sweet Mandy B's, (Streeterville, 254 E. Ohio St., and Lincoln Park, 1208 W. Webster St.) locations  serve up Halloween and other fall inspired treats through October 31.

Halloween inspirations include: Ghost Cut-out Cookies, Iced Rice Krispies, Furry Monster Brownies, Bloody Red Velvet Cupcakes, Mummy Cupcakes, and a six pack of decorated cupcakes (decoration will vary). Halloween-themed decorated cakes will also be available via custom order and limited in-store quantity.

Guests can also enjoy seasonal items throughout the month of October like Sweet Mandy B’s famous Pumpkin Cupcakes, individual Pumpkin Cheesecakes, Pumpkin Apple Muffins, Pumpkin Whoopie Pie, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Pie, and more. View more details here.

Election Night drink specials @Cody's Public House

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Cody's Public House, 1658 W. Barry Ave., offers Election Day (Nov. 5) drink specials for guests who voted and show their "I Voted sticker." After presenting their "I Voted" sticker guests will receive a customized Cody's sticker along with an Election Day roundup of drinks specials that includes: $3 Hamms; PBR and Old Style Tall Boys. Along with $5 Malort. PHOTO: Cody's Public House

Estelle's Halloween theme drinks available now through Oct. 31

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Estelle's, 2013 W. North Ave., Halloween-themed drink specials available throughout October Include:

Toxic Waste Shots (rum, coconut tequila, gin, melon liqueur, simple syrup and lime juice ($6); Dark and Slimy cocktail (rum and ginger beer), Ekto Kooler seltzer with a gummy worm garnish ($13) and Pumpkin Beer ($8).

 PHOTO: Estelle's

Central Park Bar's Emo Costume Party @Central Park Bar

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Central Park Bar, 2924 Central Park Ave., hosts third anniversary party mixed with a Halloween themed Emo Costume Party, 9 p.m. October 31. 

Guests can start the festivities early with a half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by 

a celebration of their three-year anniversary with a Halloween Emo Costume Party on the patio. 

Starting at 9 p.m., Emo Night will kicks off with a DJ spinning emo music classics, and themed drink specials will be available. Guests are encouraged to dress up in Halloween attire, and there will also be prizes for best Halloween costume.

 

Halloween themed drinks include: Dead Rose Shot (Jagermeister and Four Roses Bourbon: $8); Friendly Ghost Shot (Tito’s, Ghost Blanco tequila and amaretto; $8) and 16-ounce cans of Pumpkin Beer ($8). PHOTO: Central Park Bar

Canal Street National Pizza and Pasta Month salute

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Canal Street Eatery and Market, 314 S. Canal St., salutes National Pizza and Pasta Month with Friday deals through the end of 2024.

For $15, guests can will be feted to unlimited amount of wood-fire pizzas, hand-made pastas and freshly-tossed salads during lunch or dinner service.  

Signature items on the chef crafted menu include: Linguini Carbonara with black pepper, lardons, parmesan, and egg; Casarecce Bolognese with parmesan and basil; Truffle Pizza with wild mushrooms, onion jam, and bianca; and Bismark Pizza with prosciutto, egg, arugula, and parmesan.

Kids 12 and under eat free (with paying adult) and the restaurant also provides guests with free garage parking at BMO Tower (up to 3 hours with validation). Reservations are strongly encouraged through Resy.

Deals will be available 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. More details here. PHOTO: Canal Street Eatery