Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week takes place March 1-10

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Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week takes place March 1-10.

More details and tickets.

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Mandy B's Leap Day deals

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Mandy B's, Streeterville, 254 E. Ontario St. and Lincoln Park, 1208 W. Webster Ave., locations will offer its chocolate chip, confetti and Snickerdoodle cookies for $2.29 each. In addition a six-inch, three-layer cake will be available for $29.

More details here. PHOTO: courtesy of Sweet Mandy B's

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North side Restaurant Week: March 1-15

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Northside Restaurant Week a partnership of Andersonville; Edgewater; Lincoln Square; Northcenter;  Rogers Park and Uptown, kicks off March 1.

Participants in the food event will offer two weeks of prix-fixe menus. The event runs March 1-15. More details available here. 

Participants include:

Bar Roma, 5316 N. Clark St.

Big Jones, 5437 N. Clark St.

Fiya, 5419 N. Clark St.

Lady Gregory's, 5260 N. Clark St.

Lonesome Rose, 5310 N. Clark St.

Oda Mediterranean, 5657 N. Clark St.

Parson's Chicken & Fish, 5721 N. Clark St.

Replay Andersonville, 5358 N. Clark St.

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar, 5553 N. Clark St. 

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Uncorked Wine Festivals @Museum of Science and Industry, March 9

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The 4th annual "Uncorked: Chicago Wine Fest," takes p;ace 6:30 p.m. March 9, Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. 

More than wines150 wines from around the glove will be available for sampling along with seltzers, canned cocktails and other spirits. Food vendors will be stationed throughout the iconic venue.

Three sessions will take place during the event VIP, $100 (opened to guests at 6:30 p.m.); early admission, $85 (opened to guess at 7 p.m.) and general admission (opened to guests 8 p.m.)  

Entertainment includes live Dj. 

Hours are 6:30 p.m. to More details and tickets.

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Fresher Fridays @Park Supper Club kicks off March 1

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Park Supper Club, 65 E. 55th St., Fresher Fridays @The Park, hosted by  Thee300Group, 5 p..m. March kicks off March 5 p.m. March 1. Alternate dates are March 8 and March 15.

A weekly rotation of DJs include: DJ Mello; DJ Big Al; DJ Roc; DJ Surprize; DJ J. Imani and DJ Kayleaux; 5.0 Sko.

Space is limited: Hours are 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. More dates, details and tickets here.

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Oak Park River Forest Bite Night, March 1

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OPRF Chamber presents the 7th annual Oak Park River Forest Bite Nite, 5:30 p.m. March 1, The Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave. Oak Park. 

Vendors include: Kettlestrings Restaurant Group; Spilt Milk; The Daly Bagel; Papaspiros; Khyber Pass; Salerno's Pizza & Pasta; Taco Mucho; Kinslahger; Poor Phil's; Olive & Well; Sugar Fixe Patisserie; Kirbi Coffee Company; Pretty Please Bistro; Publican Quality Bread; Blackout Baking Co., American House Oak Park and the Careful Peach.

Hours are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$60. More details and tickets.

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Sunday Fun Brunch @Fork Fantasy, March 3

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Sunday Fun Brunch, 11 a.m. March 3, Fork Fantasy Restaurant, 506 W. Harrison St., parking available at 519 S. Harrison St. 

Unlimited brunch and mimosa packages available, as well as bottle service. Sounds provided by DJ I Am Will. 

Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More details and tickets.

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Greektown Restaurant Week: March 1-7

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Greektown Restaurant Week returns March 1-7, 2024. 

Participating restaurants include:

9 Muses Bar and Grill, 315 S. Halsted St.

Athena Restaurant, 212 S. Halsted St.

Greek Islands Restaurant, 200 S. Halsted St.

Mr. Greek Gyros, 234 S. Halsted St.

Rye Deli + Drink, 25 S. Halsted St.

Spectrum Bar + Grill, 233 S. Halsted St.

Taco Burito King, 811 W. Jackson St. 

More details on the event here.

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Buffalo Creek Brewing Friday Night Pop-Up: Feb. 23

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Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, hosts Friday Night Pop-up Southerners Kitchen, 5-8 p.m. February 23. More details. 

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Leap Day awakening @Wake 'n Bacon

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Guests visiting Wake 'n Bacon, 420 W. Belmont Ave, February 29, will receive a 29 per-cent off discount. Leap Day visitors will also have an opportunity to be entered in a giveaway to win a free private party for up to 50 guests (rental fee waived).

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Chef BBQ Tasting & Panel event @Lexington Betty Smokehouse

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Host chef Chefs Dominique Leach (Lexington Betty Smokehouse), Brian Jupiter (Frontier/Ina Mae Tavern), Daniel Hammond (Smoky Soul BBQ) and Ron Conner (U Want Dat Smoke BBQ) show up and show out at the "Ignite the Conversation: An Exploration into Chicago-style Barbecue," 4-6 p.m. February 25, Lexington Betty Smokehouse, 756 E. 111th St.

More details and tickets. 

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Sideout's new Pizza & Pins Sunday promotion

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Sideouts Sports Tavern's, 4018 W. Roberts Rd, Island Lake, Pizz & Pins promotion features half-off pizzas and bowling $3 per game takes place Sundays only 5-9 p.m.  More details.

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Wine-Not Wednesdays @Spirits & Spice Tasting

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Wine-Not Wednesdays: Spirits & Spice Tasting, 6 p.m February 28 Spirits & Spice Chicago; $10. Must be 21 and over with valid ID. More details and tickets. 

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Leap Day Lip Sync Happy Hour @Remedy

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Remedy, 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave., hosts "Leap Day Lip Sync Happy Hour," featuring a half-price happy hour items 4-7 p.m. February 29. 

In addition, visitors are encouraged to dress to impress for the Remedy Runway Contests at 8 p.m. Prizes will be rewarded.

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Sweet Mandy B's takes Leap Day special items

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Sweet Mandy B's, Lincoln Park (1208 W. Webster) and Streeterville (254 E. Ontario St.) locations, is featuring discounted prices on some of its top cookie picks: ) including their popular selections: Chocolate Chip, Confetti and Snickerdoodle cookies for $2.29 each (normally $3.30). 

Regular 6-inch three layer house cakes will also be available for $29 (normally $34). 

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Tickets are still available for Alhambra's exotic Valentines Day event

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Alhambra  Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St. serves up a special Valentine's Day menu and live entertainment that include a belly dancing show,  8-11:59 p.m February 14. 

More details and tickets.

  

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Jewel-Osco 25th annual Black History Month Celebration, February 24

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Jewel-Osco's 25th Anniversary Black History Month Celebration gets underway, 12 p.m. February 24, 11730 S. Marshfield location.

The event features giveaways and prizes of popular brands; kids activities; special savings and coupons.

Entertainment includes live jazz music and DJ Tony Lane spins the tunes. 

More details. Event is free but spots should be reserved here.

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Buffalo Wild Wings' Super Bowl over time deal

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U.S. and Canadian Buffalo Wild Wings operations are featuring it's Super Bowl LVIII overtime deal. If the game goes into overtime visitors will be able to redeem six free wings.

The matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs and kicks off at 5:30 p.m. February 11.

Also, If you order wings for the game in advance you'll get six free wings with your next order. More details.

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Valentine's Yappy Hour event tonight @Rizzo's Bar, hosted by The Chicago French Bulldog Rescue

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Rizzo's Bar & Inn, 3658 N. Clark St., holds a dog-friendly Valentine's Yappy hour event, hosted by The Chicago French Bulldog Rescue 6-8 p.m. tonight. 

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Kit Kat Club's Fall in Love All Over Again Dinner, Feb. 9-11

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 Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted St, Fall in Love All Over Again Dinner prix fixe dinner for two: $59.95. Available February 9-11; $59.95. 

Kit Kat Diva Kinley Preston performs. Reservation available here.

More details and tickets. 

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Super Bowl Party @Skyway Lanes

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Jay's Bar & Grill inside Skyway Lanes, 9915 S. Torrence Ave. Food and drink deals include: 10 party wings, $5; domestic beer buckets; $15; Imported beer buckets $20.

Doors open at 4 p.m Ages 30 and up. Free entry but must secure a space here.

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Super Bowl Groove Fest @DSTRTK, Feb. 11

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Mark Fuller hosts Super Groove Fest & Watch Party, 3 p.m. Feb. 11, DSTRTK Bar, 1540 N. Milwaukee Ave.  DJ's Papa G and Kevin Burns spins the tunes. 

The party keeps rolling to 10 p.m. More details and tickets here.

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Super Bowl Party @Pullman Community Center,

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The Pullman Community Center, 10355 S. Woodlawn, hosts a Super Bowl Party, 5-9 p.m. February 11. Ticket for entry, food and cash bar, $20; entry, food and open bar (Well only $50.) More details and tickets. 

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49ers Super Bowl Party @Cheesies

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Cheesies Pub & Grub, 958 W. Belmont hosts a 49ers Super Bowl party, 4-9 p.m. Feb. 11. Various packages available 4-9 p.m. 

In addition there will be a $100 Cheesie's gift card raffle.

packages:

$25 Wristbands

•1 sandwich

•1 side

•1 drink ticket for beverage of choice

•1raffle ticket

$75 Wristbands

•1 Sandwich

•Unlimited Fries

•Open bar (open bar includes all well, drafts, and frozen drinks.)

•1 raffle ticket

Drink specials:

$4.90 Lagunitas IPA All Day SuperBowl Sunday

$25 Coors Light Buckets

$30 Freshie Seltzer Buckets

Welcoming and Celebratory Shots All Day

All GA tickets will be for bar or other open seating, unless booking a table all GA tickets will be bar or other open seating.

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Super Bowl Sunday deals @Tuman's Tap & Grill

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Tuman's Tap & Grill,  2150 W. Chicago Ave., Big Game Sunday event (Feb. 11) features an afternoon of game day deals that includes:  food and drink deals such as PBR pints, $2;3 Floyds Jinx Proof Pints, $4 ; sweet chili, bbq or Buffalo jumbo wings; $14 and Al Pastor pork burrito; $16.

Deals are available 2-10 p.m., dine-in only.

More details and tickets.

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Nine Dragons Bar Night Market @Marz Brewing Community Company

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Nine Dragons Bar Night Market event, 6 p.m. February 12, Marz Brewing Community Company, 3630 S. Iron St.

Free, most reserve a spot. More details 

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Valentine's Day @AliveOne

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AliveOne, 2863 N. Halsted St., gives a nod to Valentine's Day with  half-price happy hour that includes special drinks and cocktails $4-$6. House cocktails priced at $8. And a special edition open mic session. more details available.

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Inaugural Lake County Flavor Fest kicked off Feb. 1

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The Lake County has combined its popular Restaurant Week and Libation Trial events to form the month-long Flavor Festival initiative.

The combined event kicked off February 1 and continues through February 29. More details and tickets available here.

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Sketchbook Brewing Galentine Bash pop-up market

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Sketchbook Brewing, 821 Chicago Ave., Evanston, is hosting its second annual Galentine Bash and pop-up market. The specialty drink of the night is Pinky Sweater cocktail (2 Fools Rose cider and Kombucha Brava; $5).

In addition to a popup market representing more than 10 woman-owned small businesses will be on site, Along with special events such as the build your own bouquet event. Drink specials and music are also centerpieces of the the event. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. The event is free. More details. 

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Soul Food with Sylvia event @Waukegan Park District

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Waukegan Park District hosts Soul Food with Sylvia, 11 a.m. February 3, Jane Addams Center, in Bowen Park, 1800 N, Sheridan Park; $8.

Registration required. More details on the Park District Black History Month programs available here. 

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