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Passport to France 2016, presented by the French-American Chamber of Commerce, takes place 6-9:30 p.m. November 17, Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson. Tickets start at $110. Early access tickets available.
The event, what began as a celebration of the Beaujolais Noveau vintage, now in its 32 edition, focuses on everything French. Guests will be feted to wines food and live music. Restaurants and pastry shops include: Bistrnomic; Lockwood, Sugar Fixe Patisserie, Bisdsstrot Zinc, Cafe Amano, Vanille, Cafe des Architects, Troquet, The French Pastry School, Brindille, and Hemingway's Bistro.
Wine and spirit vendors include: Heavenly Spirits, Boisset Collection, Mason Ferrande, Jean Fillioux Grand Champagne, Pommery, Armorik and Gerard Bertrand. Purchase tickets.
An after party will be held kicks off at 10 p.m. Untitled, 111 W. Kinzie. Guests wearing their Passport wristband will receive one complimentary drink ticket for wine or beer.
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Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, launched a Heineken brisket burger (half-pound, certified Angus Beef patty topped with Heineken-braised brisket, caramelized BBQ onions, garlic aioli and Gouda cheese, served with Hard Rock’s seasoned fries) and beer deal will be available beginning November 14 through January 29.
The restaurant is also launching a lineup of holiday-inspired cocktails, served in Mason jars, that includes Angelo' Passion, from the winner of Hard Rocks 2016 Blobal BarRocker Championship, (Bacardi Superior rum, Midori melon liqueur, passion fruit reál and ginger beer).
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Cantina Laredo, 508 N. State, launched two new fall Latin-inspired cocktails: Honeycrisp Reposado ‘Rita (Espolón Reposado tequila, SKYY Infusion Honeycrisp Apple vodka, Monin Granny Smith apple purée, fresh lime juice) and the Hornitos Black Barrel ‘Rita (Hornitos Black Barrel tequila, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, fresh lime juice, Angostura bitters); $10 each.
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Henry's, 18 W. Hubbard, is hosting an election party beginning 5 p.m. November 8. So come in root for your candidate, drown your sorrows or just cheer because the damn thing is finally coming to an end. Drink specials include: $5 tallboys; $5 well cocktails; $1 Wild Turkey American honey shots; $3 Bonded bourbon shot of the day and $4 Malort shots.
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DMK Burger Bar's, Election day special is the Chump sandwich (fried bologna, mustard, Cheez Whiz topped with crispy onion strings. The one good thing coming out of this historical battle for the top spot in American government, proceeds from the sales goes to the Chicago Foundation for Woman, supporting efforts for women and girls who lack economic security and opportunity, freedom and violence and equitable access to healthcare services.
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Macello Ristorante and Pizzeria, 1235 W. Lake, hosts a five-course Italian wine dinner 6 p.m. November 17, ($109). The event, led by Chicago Gourmets' Don Newcomb and Jim Price, spotlights selections from Tuscany's Frescobaldi winery.
Courses include: Scallops with speck and Nduja sauce paired with Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti; and Bel Paese Tartufata (truffle) Risotto paired with Tenuta Frescobaldi di Castiglioni. Purchase ticket.
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Raised, and Staytion Market and Bar, both located at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel at 1 W. Wacker Drive, will open at noon November 4 for a Cubs rally viewing parties featuring Cubs-themed cocktails: “Double Play (blue (sweeter), or green (spicy) base, Tequila, lime simple syrup, topped with lemon lime soda with dehydrated lime garnish); The Short Stop (Zaya, pimento dram; cranberry; orgeat syrup, topped with club soda) and the Grand Slam (Grand Marnier, Dem 1:1, Antica sweet vermouth, orange bitters, orange swath garnish) The star of the show is the Brick and Ivy (gin, Blue Curacao, lemon juice, simple syrup, Cocchi vermouth and orange bitters, pictured).
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aliveOne, 2683 N. Halsted, salutes its 20th anniversary with a special "Anniversary" cocktail (Four Roses bourbon, ginger beer, lime and an Angostura float; $5), available through November 4. Free, no cover.
The bar continues the celebration with live music performance by The Heard, beginning 10 p.m. November 4. Funk-fusion in-house band Low Spark opens beginning 9 p.m. In addition half-off everything Happy hour continues 5-7 p.m. through November 4. Thursday November 3 is the last chance to score free passes to the private anniversary party November 5.
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Cubs win and Buona, the official Italian beef of the Chicago Cubs, celebrates the victory November 3 by serving the first 108 guests to each of their 17-area locations a complimentary 7-inch beef sandwich.
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LuxeHome Wine Chill returns. The 10th annual international wine and food extravaganza takes place 6-8:30 p.m. November 10 on the ground level of the Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza (Kinzie and Wells). Must be 21 and over.
Wine, spirits and beer purveyors include: Banfi, Korbel, Concannon Vineyard, Fetzer, Cooper's Hawk, Charles Krug and Tenazzi. View complete list.
Food vendors in attendance include: Nonnina, Ada St., Bar Toma, Carnivale, Lockwood, Mercat, Hubbard Inn, Side Door, Park Grill, Tavern on Rush, Nick's Fismarket and Bistronomic. View complete list.
Proceeds benefit Saturday Place, Respiratory Health Association and The Lynn Sage Foundation. Purchase tickets ($145).
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Revolution Brewing releases its limited edition harvest pale ale during the Fifth Annual Penguin Hops at the Shedd release party 6 p.m. November 17, Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore.
Will Turner will be on hand to discuss Revolution's brewing process during a special Science Pub session along with a Shedd's penguin experts discussing the aquatic species for which the brew is named. Penguin will be available for purchase, $1 from every pint sold will benefit the Shedd's conservation initiates. Food, music and other brews will also be available. Tickets are $25.
Intrigued by the brew but can't make the event? The beer will be available at Revolution Brewpub, 2323 M. Milwaukee and Revolution Tap Room, 3340 N. Kedzie. Purchase tickets.
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