Thursday, June 22, 2017

Two Brother's kick off 20th anniversary celebration at Jerry's


Two Brothers, celebrating 20 years of Chicago craft brewing, hosts a "Beer of the Month" kickoff event at Jerry's  Andersonville, 5419 N. Clark,  beginning 6 p.m. June 30. Brewery representative Emory Tower will be on-hand to  discuss the brand. out merchandise to guests. 



Featured brews include: Ebel's Weiss ($5/22oz keep the glass); Pahoehoe Coconut Golden Ale ($6.50/pint); A Bretter Day Biere de Mars Ale ($6.50/pint); and 2014 Fathom American Wild Ale ($7.50/ 8oz). 

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The Blanchard's new bar menu


The Blanchard, 1935 N. Lincoln Park West,  launched a new bar menu. Executive chef Ryan Burn's new offerings include: Hudson Valley Foie Gras variations including (roasted banana, coconut, kiwi, black walnut powder, olive oil jam $20); black truffle crusted (candied lavender, sauce madeira, truffle essence, $22); marbled torchon (spice smoked pineapple gelee, celery, cocoa, quince, pink pepper, anise, $12) and 
Foie Gras Rase (shaved foie gras, poached rhubarb, rose gelee, goat milk custard, $16
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Pour Commencer: oeuf outhier (creamy scrambled egg, chive, vodka spiked crème fraiche, ossetra caviar, $14); toast and marrow (roasted bone marrow, toasted country sourdough, sauce grebiche, $10 ); spice roasted carrotes (puffed barley, cardamom tuille, vanilla scented crème fraiche, curry essence, $13); pannise frites: chick pea fries, green garlic, sauce verte, green garlic aioli, orange zest, $8); duck rillettes (prunes aigre-douce, pickled mustard seed, toasted sourdough, $10); eEscargots à la Bourguignonne (ramp and pernod butter, wild mushroom duxelle, herbed panko, $14).

Plats entrees: 
Blanchard burger (wagyu beef, slab bacon, butterkase cheese, shallot confit, garlic aïoli, frites, $18); steak frites (hanger steak, crispy frites, beausoleil oyster aioli, $24) Dover sole Veronique (cauliflower, grapes, capers, lemon, thyme, sauce veronique, pictured, $36) and King Crab (parisienne gnocchi, pickled ramps, morel mushroom, ramp nage, $24).   


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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

STK and KetelOne


STK Steakhouse, 9 W. Kinzie, celebrates the official arrival of summer 7-11 p.m. June 21 with a party. The center of attraction, a salute to the steakhouse's partnership with Navy Pier, is an ice sculpture from KetelOne of the current Rolling Stones exhibition.

In addition KetelOne snowcomes, candy and the STK and Red Bull KetelOne Rolling Stones Exhibitionism cocktail will be available. The evening will also include an endless flow of Angel Rose pours . DJs Akib, Navic and Criz R, provide live beats.

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Monday, June 19, 2017

Remedy's lineup of 'Weird Wednesday' specials


Remedy, 1910 N. Milwaukee, kicks off new late night themed summer series "Weird Wednesdays," 10 p.m. June 21 with Karaoke Night led by Knight Sounds. During the event a drink special of Miller High Life bottle with an Evan Williams shot combo ($8), will be featured.

Upcoming themes include: Bob Ross Night featuring BYOA—bring your own afro (June 28), Celebrities Who Shouldn't Have (July 5); Movie Director Choice (July 12); Total Request Live (July 19); Christmas in July (July 26): Hairband Mayhem (August 2); Rosé and Animation (August 9); One Hit Wonders (August 16); Unicorns & Lisa Frank (August 23) and Mystery Night (August 30).

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Sunday, June 18, 2017

Cubs' Almora hands out free frozen yogurt @ Navy Pier


Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt will hand out freebies 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 20 at Polk Brothers Park at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. 

During the event Cubs center fielder Albert Almora will be on deck (noon to 1 p.m.) handing out samples. 

Yasso yogurt comes in a variety of interesting flavors including new selections: S’mores, black raspberry chip and toffee caramel chocolate chip. PHOTO: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

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Saturday, June 17, 2017

Real Men Cook citywide event


The highly anticipated Father's Day event, Real Men Cook, launched in 2009, returns 3-6 p.m. June 18 in multiple locations across the city and suburbs. Proceeds benefit Real Men Cook Charities.

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Friday, June 16, 2017

SafeHouse salutes National Martini Day


SafeHouse Chicago, 60 E. Ontario, is featuring its Spytini cocktail (Grey Goose martini straight up, regularly $14) for $5 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. National Martini Day (June 19). In addition to the perfect "shaken not stirred" martini, guests can view spy themed memorabilia that includes, of course, items from the ultimate spy 007 from some of the James Bond films.

For Father's Day (June 18) the themed eatery is featuring its Spyburger and beer combo for $10.


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Thursday, June 15, 2017

Mercadito hosts "Dame Calor Experimental Dinner"

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Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie, with Paul Sauter of Diageo, hosts a Dame Calor Experiential Dinner 6-9 p.m. June 19. For the occasion Chef Patricio Sandoval will prepare a five-course menu to be paired with Don Julio Tequila; $75. Limited reservations required being accepted. Reserve. 

In addition the restaurant will hold a mixology class featuring Bulleit bourbon, 3 p.m. June 17. Mixologist Paul Tanguay shares tips and techniques for preparing cocktails; $45.



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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Black bar crawl


The first-ever Black Bar Crawl, making stops at some of the city's most prestigious black-owned establishments, takes place Juneteenth weekend beginning noon June 17. Participants include: M Lounge, Renaissance; Tantrum and Velvet Lounge.  The complete venue lineup will be released the week of the event. Purchase ticket. 

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Park Grill's Father's Day pig roast


Father's Day pig roast beginning 11 a.m. until sold out at Park Grill, at the Plaza Millennium Park, 11 N. Michigan, hosts a Father's Day (June 18) pig roast beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out. The menu includes: Berkshire pulled pork, andouille bbq baked beans, sweet corn on the cob and coleslaw. Admission is first come, first serve; $16. 

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Monday, June 12, 2017

El Tapeo's Gazpacho Shooters



El Tapeo, located on the 9th floor of the Le Meridien Chicago, 2100 W. Spring Road, Oak Brook celebrates World Tapas Day (June 15) with complimentary gazpacho shooters for all guests and special shared plates.


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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Ironside Bar and Galley's National Lobster Day specials


Ironside Bar and Galley, 546 N. Wells, is featuring its best-selling Lobster Tater Tots, (crunchy Maine lobster potato puffs with lobster-Sriracha dipping sauce), regularly $16, for $6 from open to close on National Lobster Day (June 15). 

Ironside will also feature its famous Lobster Burger (steakhouse-style beef patty topped with Maine lobster salad, fontina cheese, lettuce, and tomato on toasted brioche bun) and its Lobster BLT (Maine lobster, applewood smoked bacon, fontina cheese, lettuce, tomato, and tarragon mayo on toasted brioche bread) for $10 each, both come with a choice of side, and are regularly $19 each.

In addition three specialty kegs on draft brewed in Maine and a New England-style IPA will be featured: Maine Beer Company Peeper (rare American pale ale); Allagash Hoppy Table Beer (Belgian-style pale ale) and Forbidden Root Snoochie Boochies (rare hazy New England-style imperial IPA brewed in Chicago with tropical tasting notes and very little hop bitterness). 


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Saturday, June 10, 2017

MSI's Father's Day brunch


The Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, hosts a Father's Day brunch featuring two seatings 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. June 18. Menu items include hand-carved barbecue and Southern style dishes including: St. Louis-style ribs, hickory smoked chicken, duck confit hash, sausage and an assortment of sides and salads. 

Other events include a beer tasting and a raffle to win a new backyard smoker. Sales end June 12. Tickets.

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