Saturday, November 30, 2024

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  





Friday, November 29, 2024

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.

















Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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

Monday, November 25, 2024

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.














Sunday, November 24, 2024

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.



Saturday, November 23, 2024

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.



Friday, November 22, 2024

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

Panache blog: Food and beverage

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






Thursday, November 21, 2024

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.



Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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.




 

Monday, November 18, 2024

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



Sunday, November 17, 2024

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.



Saturday, November 16, 2024

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.





Friday, November 15, 2024

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.













Thursday, November 14, 2024

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.













Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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.






 





 

Monday, November 11, 2024

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



Sunday, November 10, 2024

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.


Friday, November 8, 2024

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




Saturday, November 2, 2024

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





Friday, November 1, 2024

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