Tin Cup golf theme restaurant now open

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Tin Cup, in the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook in now open. 

The golf-theme gastro pub, officially opened in the former spot where The Grille was located. The restaurant, sporting made from scratch items made with locally source ingredients features golf-centric items such as the signature Tin Cup burger (Angus burger, cheddar cheese, thick sliced bacon, lettuce tomato and onion; $12, includes choice of fries, sweet potato fries, chips or fruit cup); 9-iron steak salad (flat iron steak, roasted mushrooms, crumbled bleu cheese, grape tomatoes, spinach fried onions with warm pancetta mustard dressing; $15) and 19th hole sliders (Angus beef, cheddar cheese, onion with fries; $12). 

Drink selections include: locally-based micro brews including Downers Grove-based Alter Brewing, along with an exclusive partnership with Tin Cup branded whiskey.

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SafeHouse Chicago's tax day relief

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The tax man cometh late this year and SafeHouse Chicago, 54 E. Ontario, is prepared. The new experimental concept (spy themed) bar and restaurant, is featuring the Undercover Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. April 18. Specials include $4 domestic beers; $5 well drinks and $6 house wines. The fried C4 cheese cruds, RQ-1 rings, Camp Stanley nachos and Bird Watcher wings appetizers are all available for $6.

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Buona is the new Crosstown Classic

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Buona, the original Italian beef, brings a new meaning to the crosstown classic, now the official Italian beef of both the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. For the 2017 season the company adds an Italian beef/sausage combo and an Italian sausage sandwich to Wrigley food Buona line-up. The company kicks off the introduction with celebration as the official beef of Chicago with a promotion around the pairing of White Sox Hall of Fame player Frank Thomas and world champion Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo. 

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Cafe des Architectes' Easter Service

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Easter Sunday (April 16) is right around the corner and if you haven't made brunch or dinner plans yet, now is the time to secure reservations for the occasion. 

Cafe des Architectes, 20 E. Chestnut, is offering an adult  ($62) and kids under 12 ($19)  prix fixe menu 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The kids menu includes a paint-your-own Easter Egg Macaroon Kit.

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Lincoln Square Spring Wine Stroll

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The spring Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce wine stroll takes place 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 27. More than 45 restaurants and businesses in Lincoln Ravenswood neighborhood will participate in the event. 

Tickets are $40. Money raised benefits the community's beautification projects and area non-profit efforts. For a a complete list visit here.

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Kizuki's Anime Movie Nights

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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, 1482 N. Milwaukee, hosts April Anime Movie Nights (shown on 120-inch projector) in April kicking off 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesday. Movie night kicks off with My Neighbor Totoro (April 11) and Dragon ball Z (April 12). A weekly charity will benefit from requested $2 donation per reservation with the first week benefitting Meals on Wheels Chicago. 

Other movies include: Kiki's Delivery Service (April18), One Piece Film: Z (April 19) with donations benefitting: One Tail at a Time; Castle in the Sky (April 25), Gundam Evolve (April 26) with donations benefitting Children's Place Association.

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Jerry's National Grilled Sandwich Salute

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Jerry's Sandwiches, located in Lincoln Square (4739 N. Lincoln) and Andersonville (5419 N. Clark), salutes National Grilled Sandwich Day (April 12) with a $2 discount on all grilled cheese sandwiches including the Time Out Chicago 2017 Meltdown Grand Prize Winner, The Nutball (cashew butter, applewood bacon, Swiss, provolone, cheddar, arugula and mango-chipotle chutney dip on multigrain $10.50, price reflects discount).

Other offerings include: Good Ol' American (American, cheddar and Swiss on challah (may change up cheese mix in favor of provolone, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, pimento cheese, danish blue or feta) $9); Caprese (Heirloom tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, pesto, sea salt, cracked black pepper on ciabatta $10.50); Munchy (American, cheddar, house potato chips, house pickle, parsley and mayo on challah $10); Nacho (Cheddar, fresh mozzarella, American, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, tortilla chip and lettuce on ciabatta with salsa $10.50 ) and the Stoner (Mac and cheese, American, provolone, applewood bacon, arugula and Crystal hot sauce on challah $11).

Also, go to the Jerry's web to view Earth day specials April 22 that include: Shiitake Bruschetta (Fried shiitake mushroom, caramelized onion, cheddar, aioli $12.50); Wavy G Sandwich (Fried shiitake mushroom po boy, caramelized onion, cheddar, lettuce, mayo, Crystal hot sauce, baguette and choice of two sides $13); Clinton E Sandwich (Grilled steak, herb butter, fried shiitake mushroom, Swiss, arugula, lettuce, aioli, horseradish dressing, baguette and choice of two sides $15); Magic Mushroom Burger (shiitake, cremini, portabella, smoked shiitake grilled cheese with hickory­ smoked shiitakes, fried onion, Swiss, provolone, aioli, potato or pretzel bun and choice of two sides $13) and the Med Salad (Fried eggplant, smoked shiitake, green chile, asparagus, avocado, olive relish, radish, feta, crouton, vinaigrette $13. A 20 percent donation from each sandwich and 10 percent from all vegan dishes benefits Chicago Community Gardens Association. 

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Goddess and Grocer's National Beer Day Patio Party

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Goddess and Grocer, (Bucktown, River North or Andersonville) join in National Beer Day Patio Party, 5-7 p.m. April 7, for the kick off the patio season (almost) with free beer, food, music, giveaways and more. 

The event includes free beer tasting, new release ($5), free food music and 10 per cent off beer purchases. New releases include Revolution’s Sun Crusher and Half Acre's Tuna.

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Jimmy Bannos Holds Cajun Cooking Class

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Jimmy Bannos holds a Cajun cooking class 7 p.m. April 5, Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash. 

The menu, subject change, includes Creole spiced Caesar salad; chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, orzolaya (Italian twist on jambalaya), New Orleans barbecue shrimp over cornbread and blueberry corn blaster. Tickets are $75, resister here.

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Green City Market to Open 4th Location @The Park at Wrigley

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Green City Market has landed a fourth location in the soon-to-be open Park at Wrigley, 3637 N. Clark. The opening ceremony for the park is 10 a.m. April 10. Green City Market, currently located in Lincoln Park location, west loop Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon and the indoor market at the Peggy Notebaert Museum, 2430 N. Canon Drive. The market will be open Thursdays 4-8 p.m. beginning June 15 through October 26 (pending post season play). The market will feature chef demos, compost program and the Sprouts Club program, an activities/hands-on program that teaches healthy eating habits. 

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N27 DIY Cocktail Event

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Nacional 27, 325 E. Huron, is hosting a "Make Your Own Mojito Bar," featuring Brugal Rum, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 13. Participating guests, start with a signature N27 mojito, then add ingredients such as strawberry, mint and pineapple to put their own spin on the cocktail ($10 each).

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Harvest Moon Host April Fool's Party

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The April 1 International Renedzvous Saturdays at Moon Harvest, 1805 W. Division, is an April Fool's Party, kicking off at 10 p.m. 

Drinks specials for the occasion include: $3 PBR beer; $6 Jamo shots; $150 vodka bottle and a three-bottle special (Grey Goose, Mini Patron Tequila or Jameson bottle and Champagne); $300. The kitchen will be open into the wee hours with the party going on until 3 a.m.

Ladies, in groups of five, receive a complimentary bottle of Champagne and round of Harvest moon shots before the bewitching midnight hour hits. No cover with password: moon.

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NaKorn Thai New Year Celebration

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NaKorn, 1622 Orrington, Evanston celebrates Songran, the Thai New Year April 13-23, with food and drink specials including half-priced Thai beer selections during dinner only. 

Food dishes include crab cake bite (crab meat, pork, taro and water chestnuts, wrapped in soy paper and served with beet infused lotus root, plum, spring greens and house made plum gastrique); braised chicken with spicy roasted chili curry, kaffir lime leaf a 65 degree egg with tamarind-palm sugar dressing, crispy shallot chips, cilantro and spring veggies.

The specialty drink is the NaKorn 75 (lemongrass-infused Blaum Bros. Lead Mine Moonshine, fresh lemon, palm sugar, coconut-lemongrass tincture and Prosecco, served in a flute).

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