Thursday, July 20, 2017

Inaugural Taste of Korea Chicago Festival

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The inaugural Taste of Korea Chicago Festival takes place noon to 10 p.m. August 5-6, Old Orchard Mall, 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. Korean-American rapper Gemini performs. 

 Other festivities include an opening ceremony honoring of veterans who served in the Korean war; dance contest; beer and soju garden and Taekwondo exhibition.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

AliveOne Phish streamed concerts

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AliveOne, 2843 N. Halsted, streams Phish's "The Baker's Dozen," 13 Madison Square Garden shows July 21 through August 6. The shows , beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. (CST), will be played on the front bar's 55-inch TV. 

 Themed drinks include: coconuts and chloroform (Captain Morgan white rum, coconut water, amaretto, lime garish) July 21; It's Ice-d tea (Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea vodka, orange juice, orange liqueur) July 22; Copernicus (Crown Royal, Pimm's, lemon juice, simple syrup— shaken and topped with ginger) July 25; Mexican cousin spicy margarita (Altos Blanco Tequila, lime juice, Cointeau, splash Ancho Reyes Verde Chile liqueur) August 2; cuddly but muscular (Jack Honey topped with lemonade) August 4; Your Trip is Short (Long Island iced tea) August 6.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Mercadito's Tequila Day salute


Mercadito Chicago, 108  w. Kinzie, salutes National Tequila Day 3 p.m. to midnight July 24 with a prix fixe menu that includes a specialty cocktail for the occasion long with a trio of guacamole, two dishes of ceviches or botanas, four tacos, one side dish, and a dessert of your choice; $35, pus tax and gratuity.  
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Monday, July 17, 2017

Texas de Brazil's Grey Goose cocktail class


Texas de Brazil, 210 E. Illinois holds a Grey Goose vodka cocktail-making class 6:30 p.m. July 26. The class will be conducted by a mixologist from Grey Goose. Guests will sample a round of pre-selected drink recipe along with appetizers. Visitors who stay for dinner after the class will receive a 25 per cent discount on a regular dinner oder. Space is limited, must purchase ticket in advance. Purchase.

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Sunday, July 16, 2017

Culinary Fight Club: Chicago

 

Culinary Fight Club hosts its 2017 The Steak Challenge in six cities, including Chicago, 6 p.m. July 17, Concord Fifty+Five, 1355 W. Concord Place. Chefs and home cooks face off  in the sizzling summer-time heat to determine who has the best skills and delivers the best steak. Participants will be judged on taste and accurate serving temperature accuracy along with presentation. At stake—  the winning dish being crowned the crowd's favorite. One entrant will also win a golden ticket to the World For Championships taking place. Purchase tickets. 

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Saturday, July 15, 2017

Copper Still Bar & Lounge cocktail making class


Copper Still Bar & Lounge, 1961 Ridge Road, Homewood, holds a cocktail making class 5:30-7 p.m. July 18. A professional instructor walks guests through the creative process of five cocktails; $35. Purchase.

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Friday, July 14, 2017

Alliance Bakery's complimentary "Emoji the Movie" cookies


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Alliance Bakery, 1736 W. Division, serves up complimentary cookies of characters from the Emoji Movie, for World Emoji Day (July 17) beginning 6 a.m. Cookies will be given to the first 100 guests who say "Not easy being meh." The movie arrives in theaters August 4.
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Thursday, July 13, 2017

Taste of River North returns


Taste of River North takes place July 21-23  at Kingsbury and Erle. New to the event this year is the Best of Taste competition, where event goers select their favorite vendor in several categories.

 Participants in the year's event include: Big & Little's; Da Lobster; El Campeon; El Hefe; Hutch American Cafe; Motel bar; Pinstripes; Pranzi; Rut's Chris Steakhouse; SafeHouse Chicago; Sholado and the Lifeway Kefir Shop. All food and beverage  vendors.

 In addition to the food vendors Hubbard Inn (10 p.m. to closing Friday-Saturday) and Joy District 8 p.m. to closing (July 23). are sponsoring the ToRN beer garden. 

 A live music stage will feature Boy Band Review (8:30 p.m. July 21); Sixteen Candles (8 p.m. July 22) and the Heard (6 p.m. July 23). Complete lineup.

 Other activities include the Lurie family and kids events, Echoes of Chicago art tent and morning workouts in the park hosted by the East Bank Club. 

 Hours are: 5-10 p.m. July 21; noon to 10 p.m. July 22; 11 a.m. to  p.m. July 23. A $5 donation upon entering is suggested.

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Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Mercadito amor de Calor dinner


Mercadito Chicago, 108 W. Kinzie, with special guest Sydney Raguse of the Patron Spirits Company, hosts an amor de Calor Experiential Dinner 6-9 p.m. July 17. Chef Patricio Sandoval creates a four-course dinner partnered with four pours; $75. Cocktails will be prepared with Roca Patron. RSVP required.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Field Museum's ancient brew


The Field Museum has partnered with Off Color Brewing to release a QingMing a limited edition beer, debuts during the museum's Hop to It event 6-8:30 p.m. July 13. The beer will be available on tap and in bottles at the Museum’s Field Bistro. Beginning July 14 will be at select retailers. 

The beer, a combination of traditional Asian brewing techniques with a taste profile of peaches and lemon rind with fragrant aromas of tea, bubblegum, and sake, was inspired by archeological findings from Taixi and a Changzikou tomb, dating back to the Shang/Western Zhou Dynasties circa 1600-722 BCE.

Tickets are $40; $35, for museum members. Open to ages 21 and older. 


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Monday, July 10, 2017

Maison Marcel opens Bastille Day


Maison Marcel,  3114 N. Broadway, Lakeview's new French bakery and coffee shop opens Bastille Day (July 14).

Paris born and trained baker Arnaud Brochard will feature breads and pastries made from organic ingredients, including Pierre Herme and Le Grenier au Pain.

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Sunday, July 9, 2017

Beacon Tavern's blue crab boil summer special


Beacon Tavern, 405 N. Wabash, launches the blue crab boil summer dinner series 5 p.m. July 9.

 Guests will be feted to a dinner consisting of a traditional crab boil made with Maryland blue crab, sausage, red-skin potatoes and Beacon's famous cheddar bay biscuits; $85 (pitcher of Revolution Gagelicious beer, house wine or soft drink provided). Beacon's blue crab boil is available Sundays only through August 27. Reservations required no less than 24 hours in advance: 312-955-4226.

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Saturday, July 8, 2017

Roscoe Village Burger Fest closes with Cracker


Roscoe Village Burger Fest, at Belmont and Damen, winds down tomorrow (July 9) with special guest Cracker, who will perform songs from his 25-year career including from his most recent album, "Berkeley to Bakersfield," on the Main Stage at 8:15 p.m. 

 The Sunday music Main Stage lineup also includes: The Fat Cats (12:15 p.m.); The North 41; The Right Now (4 p.m.) and the Way Down Wanderers (6 p.m.)

 Damen Stage entertainers: Chool of Rock (noon); Hello Weekend (1:15 p.m); One of These Nights (3:15 p.m.); One Night Bank (3:45 p.m.) and Sixteen Candles (7:45 p.m.).

 View list of food vendors. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 


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