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VU Rooftop, 133 E. Cermak, 22nd Flr., 4th of July Sky Affair Chosen Few DJs house party event featuring Alan King; Mike Dunn; Terry Hunter and Wayne Williams with DJ Alicia Adorio.
Hours are 4 p.m. to Midnight. Ages 21 and over. More details and tickets.
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The Getaway, 2530 N. Lincoln Ave., opens at 6:15 p.m. July 4 for an evening of celebration of our nation's birthday.
For the occasion the venue will offer a round of specialty drinks that include: The Getaway (Ron Zacapa 23 rum, Rhum Clément coconut liqueur; Tiki Lover's pineapple rum, Giffard apricot liquer, lime juice; pineapple juice, orange juice and grenadine), $8 normally, $13).
In addition beer and shot combos will be available for $9. PHOTO: The Getaway
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Estelle, opening at 10 p.m. celebrates the 4th of July with a round of late night festivities that includes barbecue specials, Nancy's chicken wings ($8) and Altos Silver Tequila drinks ($8).
PHOTO: Estelle's
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The Owl, 2521 N. Milwaukee Ave., salutes the nation's birthday with an after-hours party, kicking off 10 p.m. House cocktails, including: spicy hot Margaritas made with Ghost Tequila; The Night Call made with Four Roses Bourbon, pimento dram, lime, angostura bitters and simple syrup and other specialty cocktails will be available for $10
More details. PHOTO: The Owl
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Wake 'n Bacon, 420 W. Belmont Ave., hosts a Fourth of July brunch 8 a.m July 4. Menu highlights include: Wake 'n Bacon burger (all beef patty, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions and bacon chili jam on a brioche bun); $17 and LaVida Dulce Brioche French Toast (stuffed with house-made Dulce de Leche and topped with a Dulce whipped cream, shortbread crumble, and a spread of blackberry ginger compote ($14)
Weather permitting guests can bring dogs to the outdoor area. Hours are: 8 a.m to 4 p.m.
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Punch Bowl Social and Aperol Spritz present: Sip into Summer Spritz Blitz, 5:30 p.m. June 27. Punch Bowl Social, 310 N. Green St.
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Malt Row Beer Stroll on Damen, 5:30 p.m. June 26 at 4709 N. Damen Ave.
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Brunch Daze Day Party, 1 p.m. June 23, Puttery, 932 W. Randolph St. Hours are 1-6 p.m. More details and tickets.
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Brunch Daze Day Party, 1 p.m. June 23, Puttery, 932 W. Randolph St. Hours are 1-6 p.m. More details and tickets.
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The 9th annual Sangria Festival Chicago, 12 p.m. August 17 in Humboldt Park, 3021 W. Division St.
Event highlights include:
•Restaurants, Chefs, Bartenders / Mixologists hand crafting a variety food items:
•Live World Music
•Flamenco Dancers
•Samba Parade
•Art Activations
•Restaurants & Chefs
•Bartenders/Mixologists Hand Crafting
•Artisan Vendors
•Games
• VIP Lounge
Tickets range from $50-500. More details and tickets.
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Remedy, 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave, hosts an Independence Night Party beginning 10 p.m. July 4. Festivities include specialty summer drinks such as the Owlington (Ron Colon Salvadoreno Red Banana Oleo Rum)/ In addition to specialty drink
DJ PJ steps in at 11 p.m. with beats to to party by. The fun continues to 4 a.m. More details and tickets. PHOTO: Remedy
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Tinley Park Rib Fest, July 4-7, festivities kick off at 2 p.m. daily, at 18001 S. 80th Ave. on the south side of the Tinley Park Metra station.
Festivities include live music, rides, music and fireworks show.
Admission is $15, kids under the age of 3 get in free. More details and tickets.
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Juneteenth celebration; Food is Medicine, 8-10 a.m. June 22, Malcom X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., Admission is free, bust reserve a spot here.
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The second installment of the Deer Park 2024 Food Truck Series, kicks off 11:30 a.m. July 13, Deer Park Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd, D.
The final edition takes 11:30 a.m. October 5.
Free admission, reserve a spot here.
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Good Company presents: Dinner Party Series, Italian Summer edition, 6:30 p.m. June 21 at 4947 N. Damen Ave.
Menu items include:
Greens Salad with Marinated Fennel, Snap Peas, Fresh Herbs, Parmesan, and Green Goddess Vinaigrette
Green Risotto with Leeks, Spinach, Sweet Peas, Parmesan Broth, and Fresh Herbs
Seared Steak with Asparagus, Walnut-Caper Crumbs, Roasted Scallion Aioli, and Lemon
*substitute cauliflower steak for vegetarian option
Salted Honey Panna Cotta with Macerated Berries, Lemon, and Mint salad with marinated
*Dietary restrictions can be emailed to: stephanie@goodcompanychicago.com
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Strawberry Fest returns June 21-23 to historic downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Rd. . Long Grove, featuring an array of strawberry-based items that includes, but is not limited to, strawberry jam, strawberry fudge; strawberry funnel cake; strawberry latte; strawberry smoothies; strawberry shakes and strawberry sundaes; funnel cakes; donuts; ice cream as well as strawberry popcorn.
In addition to the strawberry-centric food items visitors can enjoy live entertainment and fun family activities.
Performers will be featured on multiple stages with acts that include: Mains Stage acts: Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir (Friday); 80s tribute band Hi Infidelity (Saturday) and Don't Rock the Juke Box, (Sunday). Complete list of stage schedules can be viewed here.
Activities include: strawberry pie eating contest; children's arts and crafts and merchants featuring various wares.
Hours are noon to 11 p.m. (Friday); 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Saturday) and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday)
Tickets are $5; Three day passes available ($10). Ages 12 and under
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Father's Day brunch on Green St., 8458 S. Green St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16. More details and tickets.
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Bourbon Tasting, and food pairing, 4 p.m. June 16, The Studio, 900 S. State St. Lockport. More details and tickets.
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Chi' Tiva, 1948 W. North Ave., hosts Father's Day event with a special offering— Cosmic Alien Slushy, June 16.
Dads are invited to take a spin at the venues special Father's Day wheel for the opportunity to win tickets for future purchases and merchandise.
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Father's Day Pig Roast, 1 p.m. June 16, WyneStyles Chicago, 6182 Northwest Hwy., Norwood Park. More details and tickets.
Father's Day/Juneteenth Party, 4 p.m. June 15, The Piazza, 85 Executive Dr., Aurora. More details and tickets.
Father's Day Banquet, 9 a.m. to June 16, Pierre's Banquet, Berwyn. Hours are 9 a.m to 3 p.m. More details and tickets.
Father's Day Pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. June 16, Schaumburg Regional Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Rd., Schaumburg. More details and tickets.
Bourbon Tasting, and food pairing, 4 p.m. June 16, The Studio, 900 S. State St. Lockport. More details and tickets.
Bourbon Sticks and BBQ, Miller Beach Cigar Bar, 567 Lake St Gary, IN., More details and tickets.
Father's Day Brunch, 2 p.m. June 16, The Wild Hare and Singing Frog and Sing Armadillo, 2610 N. Halsted St. More details and tickets,
Father's Day Celebration, Suited for Father's Day, 1 p.m. June 16, music, food and drinks, Rhoyal Bistro, 2352 172nd St., Lansing. Tickets.
Additional Father's Day food events and specials can be viewed here.
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Father's Day lunch, and other happenings:
brunch and Brunch Cruises are popular this year among those offering a day on the lake for dad:
City Experiences, Offers a day on the lake for dad.
Gene and Georgetti, iconic steak restaurant serves up a meal certain to please dad.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, features a Father's Day steak dinner.
Perry's Steakhouse and Grille, all three locations serves up a feast to please dad. Take-out available.
Real Men Cook, serves up an afternoon of fun for dad at the Quarry.
Reunion, Chef Art Smith's popular restaurant at Navy Pier salutes dad in style with winning meal certain to please.
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Thrive Life Wellness Center's Father's Day celebration brunch, 12 p.m. June 16, The Red Door Meeting Place, 1519 Roosevelt Rd., Broadview.
The event, hosted by Jeremiah Frazier, includes special guests: Justice Carl Walker; Dr. Arthur Davis among others.
More details and tickets.
National Martini Day is June 19 and a host of area establishments are pouring it on with both martini and food promotions.
Participants include:
Adorn Bar, seventh floor of Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, in addition to a sweeping view of the Mag Mile, offers table-side cocktail mixing experience to patrons. Among the venue's offerings:
‘The ‘Billionaire’s Last Word,’ a blend of: the rare Chartreuse VEP Green, Aviation gin, Luxardo maraschino, and a caviar-stuffed cherry.
Green Chartreuse is the only liqueur in the world with a completely natural green color. Only two Chartreuse monks know the identity of the 130 plants, how to blend them and how to distill them into this world famous liqueur. The slow aging process is done in oak casks. The bitter taste makes it the perfect after dinner drink
Located inside Kimpton the Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, VA, Birch & Bloom invites you to celebrate National Martini Day with their Rind & Brine Martini. This elevated cocktail features Parmesan & Black Pepper Infused Vodka, Hand Pressed Olive Brine, Dolin Blanc, and Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives. Crafted by beverage director Daniel Beedle, the Rind & Brine offers a savory twist on the classic martini, using fat washing techniques for precise flavor extraction. This method ensures the bold flavors of Parmesan and black pepper are perfectly balanced with the briny notes. Enjoy this standout drink on the terrace with sweeping views of the hotel’s lush five-acre botanical gardens.
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen from Chef Rodolfo Cuadros serves up Chicago’s best 100% plant based and vegan food, and it’s located right in the heart of Wicker Park. Bloom offers a surprise twist on the menu for National Martini Day with the restaurant’s Dirty Matcha Martini. The drink features Koloa spiced rum paired with vodka and topped off with a matcha cold brew.
BVD Steakhouse:
Chef Joe Flamm and BLVD Steakhouse: launched new daily specials along with offering a half-off martini initiative (featuring half off martini with choice of spirit) only.
What better way to celebrate National Martini Day than at a steakhouse with a South American twist. At El Che, Chef John Manion pays homage to South America through his innovative live-fire grilling. Similarly, its cocktail program focuses on riffs and twists on classic steakhouse cocktails. Sip on the Fifty-Fifty Martini featuring Principe Los Apostoles Mate Gin, and La Fuerza Blanco Vermouth.
Celebrate National Martini Day at the Michelin-starred Galit! Chef Zach Engel focuses on a seasonal and localized Midwest approach to dishes of the Middle East and cocktails are inspired by spice vendors. With spices being such an important part in Middle Eastern cuisine and Galit’s dishes, the team wanted to also make it as important within their cocktail program too. Beverage Director, Scott Stroemer, utilizes various spices and seasonings that one would typically find in the kitchen and not behind the bar. Cocktails are made with dried Hyssop, Sumac, Orchidea, Tellicherry Pepper, Cumin, Urfa, Zhoug Bitters, and more. The team infuses the spices into syrups or bitters all made in-house. This National Martini Day sip on the Za’atar Martini. Made with half Lebanese Gin and half vermouth that is infused in-house for 72 hours with dry Hyssop stems.
Gioia, 1123 W. Randolph St., offers a martini-specific menu featuring a playful selection of two savory and two sweet martinis directly inspired by Italian traditions and Chicago culture. For a savory sipper, try the Giardiniera martini made with Chicago's favorite condiment that actually originated in Italy. There’s also the Caprese Martini featuring the flavors of summer tomatoes and basil in a glass. For sweeter cravings, sip the Giacomilla martini with bursts of lemon and chamomile or the Frutti di Bosco Martini with floral notes, fresh mint, and berries. With every martini order, guests are served edible garnishes and a side serving of Italian snacks.
LG's Bar Kitchen, 1524 N. Wells St., highlight's its The Pornstar Martini (colorful drink is typically served with a champagne shooter or splash of champagne). The Irish-American bar is offering the the drink with a Prosecco split and “Drinking Buddy” garnish.
Pigtail, 500 N. Clark St., highlights its Inverted Dirty Martini by starting with a base of Spanish blanco vermouth. The cocktail swaps in malty Genever and bumps it all up a notch with a dash of saline. The team wanted to flip the classic Dirty Martini by highlighting the elegant aromatics and flavor of a Spanish vermouth. Instead of the classic olive brine and olive garnish, the Martini is finished with a Spherified olive, using Chef José Andrés’s liquid olive technique. The surprise is a bit of Valdeón blue cheese in the center, lending salinity and a savory note to the drink.
The Smith, spotlights: The Dirty Martini, Midtown Manhattan No. 3, Lychee Gimlet, Basil Lemon Drop, and more; $12. For those looking for a light bite, enjoy $2.00 oysters, and The Royale seafood platter which includes shrimp cocktail, oysters and salmon tartare for just $39.00. Other specialty bites such as the potato chips and Blue Cheese fondue, black truffle arancini, fries, and more.
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