Primehouse Ice Cream Social Returns

Executive Pastry Chef Amanda Warren celebrates the arrival of summer with delectable frozen treats when the Primehouse Ice Cream Pop-Up returns June 19 at the patio entrance of JIMMY Chicago, 610 N. Rush. Warren kicks off the season with a parade of artisan floats debuting with the Reverse Root Beer (root beer sorbet, Goose Island vanilla cream soda, garnished with whipped cream); $5. A new float will surface 3-5 p.m. Fridays through August. Next up on the menu: Orange Creamsicle (pictured) June 26. Get  all the scoop at #FloatsOnFriday.                                                                        

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City Winery Chicago Riverwalk

City Winery's Chicago's Riverwalk location opens June 12 on the bank of the Chicago River between Dearborn and State, 11 Riverwalk South. The venue features an outdoor 107-seat wine/dining garden and a 14-seat private indoor dining area. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, weather permitting.
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Carnivale's Pride Weekend Kick Off

Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton, kicks off Pride weekend with a rousing evening of cocktails, dessert and live performances during "Dessert, Drag & Cabaret," 9:30 p.m. June 25. Aly Bockler from "You & Me This Morning" and Angi Taylor of 103.5 KISS-FM hosts the event. DJ AJ Dubbz and Carla Starla entertain; $30, includes dessert flight and specialty cocktail. Ages 21 and over. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. carnivalechicago

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BreakRoom Brewery Taps into Father's Day

BreakRoom Brewery, 2925 W. Montrose, serves up four craft beers for the price of three during its "Hops for Pops" Father's Day crowler promotion June 14-21. Purchase three canned crowlers, which can be filled with any of the pub's draughts on tap, to go and get a fourth one free when mentioning "Hops for Pops." The 32-ounce canned beers are $9 each. breakroom


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Beer & Bags Drink Night

Drink, 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, features $2 drafts and a night of playing bags every Wednesday through summer. No cover. beerandbags

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Selfie-taking Session at Mercat

Mercat a la Planxa, 638 S. Michigan, has added selfie-taking to the list of Father's Day activities. The restaurant will have a special area set up during brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21, for snapping selfies. Guests are encouraged to post the selfie via social media using #mercatchicago. The winner of the best selfie will receive a complimentary dinner for two. mercat

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Summer WingFest Tix

Tickets for Chicago's Best inaugural outdoors Summer WingFest, 1-7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Bailey Auditorium, 1340 W. Washington, go on sale noon June 24. Proceeds benefit Variety the Children's Charity. wingfest

February 2015 event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY96igDOylY                                 

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Maple & Ash Invites Neighbors to Sample Wares

Maple & Ash, 8 W. Maple, scheduled to open in August, is feting guests to pre-opening "specialty bites" created by the restaurant's executive chef David Ochs and pizza master Jared Batson of the Nomad Food Company during "Pop Up Grilling" events kicking off June 13. Additional dates are July 18 and August 15. Dates are subject to change. mapleandash

Photo: Chef Ochs with M&A managing partner Brian O'Connor (credit: Huge Galdones)



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Chef Todd Stein Takes Charge @The Windsor

The Windsor, 160 E. Huron, spearheaded by 4 Star Restaurant Group Corporate Chef Todd Stein, opens in mid-July. The American restaurant will offer full lunch and dinner service focusing on share plates, utilizing seasonal and local ingredients; and creative rotisserie items. Craft cocktails also play a big role in the restaurant's concept. 4srg

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Chipotle/Major League Soccer Tie-in

Chipotle and Major League Soccer have partnered for a special promotion offering a trip to AT&T MLS All-Star Week, July 27-31, in Denver, CO. The complete package (for four) includes tickets to the All-Star Game (July 28) and pre-game field passes, round-trip business class airfare, transportation to and from destination airport and hotel, hotel stay, $650 car rental allowance during stay and $5000 for spending. Enter by texting the word "Homegrown" to 888222. The deadline to enter is July 5. For details, visit chipotlehomegrown

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Koi Joins in Taste of Evanston

Koi Fine Asian Cuisine and Lounge is one of the participants in the Lighthouse Rotary Club's Spring Fundraiser, "Taste of Evanston," 4-7 p.m. June 14 at the John Evans Center and Lawn, 1800 Sheridan Rd., Evanston. The event includes live big band music. Tickets are $75. Proceeds benefit a number of nonprofit efforts supported through the club.

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Pilsen's Chuck Wagon Roundup

The Pilsen community hosts a food truck social June 6-7 on 18th Street between Throop and Racine. In addition to more than 25 food trucks, featuring everything from barbecue to pierogis and cupcakes, there will be live entertainment and family activities. A $5 donation is suggested. pilsenfoodtrucksocial

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Carlucci Patio Party Initiates Al Fresco Season

Carlucci Restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, kicks off the summer season with a patio party, featuring live music by Frank and Dave, 6:30 p.m. June 4; $30, includes buffet and three drink tickets. carlucci

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