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Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., kicks off its 7th annual Fat Tuesday Party, 5:30 p.m. February 13.
The menu features: red beans and rice with smoked ham hock, homemade andouille sausage and steamed rice and more.
Buffet available 5:30-10 p.m. doors open at 5 p.m. More details and tickets.
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Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie St,. gets a facelift for it's 15th anniversary. The popular dining spot's fascade gets a new look and will open for dinner only, which will not affect it's participation in Chicago Restaurant week now through February 4. The dining spot is featuring prix-fixe dinner selections, $42.
Lunch service returns February 6. Brunch service returns February 10. Reservations available here.
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Good Company Chicago presents a Couples Cooking Class, 6:30 p.m. February 14, at 4947 N. Damen Ave. The dinner conducted by Chef Stephanie Johnston leads guests a romantic dinner for two; $100 per person (tickets are limited).
The menu for the BYOB event features:
Stuffed baby bell peppers with Aleppo pepper and bread crumbs
Arugula salad with strawberries, celery, shaved radish and toasted almonds, avocado and balsamic vinaigrette
Beef ravioli with whipped spinach-ricotta, brown butter and toasted walnuts
Tiramisu with mascarpone, orange and freeze-dried berries
Send dietary questions or concerns to stephanie@goodcompanychicago.com
More details and tickets.
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All Black Aquarius Bash, 2-8 p.m. February 4, The Dime, 2263 N. Lincoln Ave. More details and tickets.
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The Dinner Party, presented by Good Company, 6 p.m. February 1, at 311 W. Chicago Ave.; $25.
More details and tickets.
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Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Divison St., kicks off Mardi Gras 11 a.m. February 9 with a round of specials that included; blackened chicken Po' Boy with Cajun spiced chicken breast ($15); andouille sausage Po Boy ($15); fried shrimp Po' Boy with buttermilk with smoked-marinated cornmeal friend shrimp ($17). All sandwiches come with Cajun fries.
Seasonal German beer "Mardi Gras Bock" will also be available (12oz. $15). More details.
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Good Ambler, 216 N. Peoria St., is featuring an array of Valentine's Day treats. Selections include: Bonbons; strawberry vanilla malt balls; raspberry white chocolate heart lollipops; strawberry chocolate teddy bears on a dark chocolate base and more.
All selections will be available beginning February 2. More details.
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RPM, 317 N. Clark St., Valentine's Day features a five-course chef-curated menu for Valentine's Day couples, paired with Louis Roederer Champagne, 7 p.m. February 14.
More details and reservations available here.
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The Seventh annual Long Grove Cocoa Crawl takes place 12-3 p.m. February 10, Historic Downtown Long Grove.
Hours are: More details and tickets.
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FIKA Fest coffee and hot chocolate and puzzle exchange returns to Andersonville business district February 10 and 11.
Brew route includes:
ENJOY, an Urban General Store: featuring offerings from Rivers& Roads Cafe
Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St.
Vase & Vessel, 5135 N. Clark St. (Katherine Anne Confections)
Foursided, 5061 N. Clark St.
Nothing Bundt Cakes, 4918 N. Clark St.
Bean route includes:
Kopi Cafe,
Sandbox Baby Boutique, 5349 N. Clark St.
Collectivo Coffee, 5425 N. Clark St.
The Understudy Coffee and Books: 5531 N. Clark St.
The Coffee Studio, 5628 N. Clark St.
The puzzle exchange takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 11.
Warning routes are subject to change. No refunds. More details and tickets.
PHOTO: Facebook
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Truluck's, 9860 Berwyn Ave. Rosemont, is featuring two Valentine's Day entrees, February 10-15: Filet Mignon and Cold Water lobster tail (garlic butter wash; Parmesan mashed potatoes, asparagus with a bearnaise sauce; $99) ) and Prime ribeye and Prime King Crab with hot garlic, lemon, mashed potatoes asparagus and bearnaise sauce, $130.
For dessert: a decadent Valentine's Day inspired (cherry chocolate cheese cake). A specialty cocktail "Tru Love" will be available. cocktail.
Although created for Valentine's Day, the menu will be available through February 29.
More details and reservations.
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Ladies only pajama Reggaeton brunch and day party, 12-5 p.m. January 21, Fulton Market Kitchen, 311 N. Sangamon St.
Sales end soon. More details and tickets.
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Lou Malnatti's is offering complimentary delivery service January 17-18 in support of National Pizza Week. Free delivery is available online or via Malnati's app. Must enter the code "FREEDELIVERY" at checkout.
Free delivery ends 11:59 p.m. January 18. More details and order here.
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STEAM and Trades Academy: Culinary edition takes place Saturdays in February, kicking off 11 a.m. February 3 for ages 12-17.
Chef Tiffany of Enjoy Catering conducts the class. Humboldt Park Fieldhouse, $30 registration fee.
More details and register here.
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Area bars and restaurants take a new twist on cocktails during "Dry January." Particpating local bars include: Central Park Bar, 2924 N. Central Park Ave., offering mocktails such as Seedip Grove 42 nonalcoholic spirit (pineapple, lime, lemon and sugar); punch, pictured and the bar's Marz citrus party elixer cans ($8).
Other area bars participating include: Estelle's, 2013 W. North Ave., St. Agrestis Amaro Falso served over ice in a high ball glass booze -less drinks. As well as Wake 'n Bacon's NoMosa (Simply Orange Juice and Starry Lemon-Lime with choice of flavored syrups like kiwi, mango, passion fruit, and peach) and the Virgin Mary with Ripe Bloody Mary Mix, lemon juice, Scrappy's Firewater Tincture and garnished with a bubble waffle and fried chicken.
Wake ‘n Bacon’s, 420 W. Belmont Ave. most popular drink, the Liquid Sunshine, is also available without booze and includes Simply Orange Juice, Calamansi Sour Mix, peach syrup, and Starry Lemon-Lime. All mocktails include the option to add CBD.
Seedip Grove 42: courteousy of Central Park Bar
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Mean Girls brunch 11 a.m. January 13-14, Kit Kat Club, 3700 N. Halsted St. More details and tickets.
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Hot Chocolate and Cookie Fest, 6 p.m. January 12, JoJo Shakebar, 23 W. Hubbard St. Event features bottomless hot cocoa along with cookies from area establishments.
Earlybird tickets still available. More details and tickets.
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Andy's Frozen Custard and Biscoff Cookies have partnered for the limited time only—cookie butter crunch, The new flavor, available at all Andy's nationwide, will be available through March 5, 2024.
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Chefs Sarah Sterner and George Bumbaris of Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie lvd., Northbrook, are featuring an array of pot pies Sundays in January, kicking off with: mushroom pot pie (featuring River Valley Ranch and Four Star mushrooms); $23.
Upcoming selections are: classic chicken pot pie with peas and mushrooms (January 14), $25; lobster pot pie (Maine lobster, carrot) January 21, ($42) and Duck (leek; local sourced carrots; mushroom and potato), January 28; $34. PHOTO CREDIT: Monica Kass Rogers
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The Onesie Bar Crawl, featuring special drinks, 4 p.m. January 20, kicking off at Kitchen and Kocktails, 444 N. Wabash Ave.
Hours are 4-11 p.m. Check in required. An after-hour party takes place. More details and tickets.
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Cooking with Class presents Hookah Soul Food Brunch, noon January 6, 345 E. 71st St. More details and tickets ($30-$120).
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Adobe Grill, 215 W. North Ave., is featuring a a special three-course dinner menu, ($24) January 11-21, in honor of its 24th anniversary.
Appetizer selections:
Salbutes de Pollo: Achiote marinated chicken tostadas, sour cream, fresco cheese, pickled onion
Tilapia ceviche:
Flautas de papa: Crispy taquitos, ancho salsa, sour cream, fresco cheese
Entrees:
Pechuga Adobada:
Poc Chuc:
Enchiladas
Tilapia alla Talia:
Dessert:
Chocolate tamal (vanilla bean ice cream, dried cherries and chocolate sauce)
Book reservations
here.
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Chicago Baconfest, noon January 13, Old Crow, 3506 N. Clark St.
Must be 21 and older. Earlybird tickets still available. More details and tickets.
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The 17th annual Chicago Beefsteak, January 26, Dank Haus, 4740 N. Western Ave. Must be 21 and over with valid ID. Second night (Jan. 27) is soldout.
More details and tickets.
