May St. Cafe's new prix fixe menu

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May St. Cafe, 1146 W. Cermak, which reopened, is now offering a $25 prix fixe menu featuring quesadillas mango and poblano pepper with chihuahua cheese (appetizer); fresh corn-on-the-cob, garden fresh herbs lemon pepper potato salad and chipotle pineapple barbecue ribs or chicken (main course) and mini malta ice cream sundae with berries (dessert).

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Bon Appetit and Chicago Gourmet Takes guests out to the ball park

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 Tickets are available for Bon Appetit presents Chicago Gourmet has added a new food event to it's annual food fest, Ball Park Fare Goes Gourmet, taking place 7-10 p.m. September 23 at The Park at Wrigley, outside of Wrigley Field at 1060 W. Addison. 

The all-star lineup of chefs participating in the event include: Jimmy Bannos Jr. (The Purple Pig); Christine Cikowski & Josh Kulp (Honey Butter Fried Chicken); Joe Flamm (Spiaggia); Daniel Holzman (The Meatball Shop (NYC)); Ricardo Jarquin (Travelle Kitchen + Bar); Paul Kahan (One Off Hospitality); Bill Kim (bellyQ); Ed Kim (Mott Street, Ruxbin); Rob Levitt (The Butcher & Larder); John Manion (La Sirena Clandestina, El Che Bar); Jeff Mauro (Pork & Mindy’s); Ryan McCaskey (Acadia); Chris Pandel (Swift & Sons, Balena) and Jason Vincent (Giant, City Mouse). Tickets, $99-$149 + fee, can be purchased here.

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Easy Bar's CPS Fundraiser

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Easy Bar, 1944 W. Division, holds a CPS fundraiser beginning at 8 p.m. August 10. Around the Bend Beer Co., Maplewood Brewery and 2 Towns Ciderhouse hosts the event, $1 for every pint sold directly benefits CPS. Featured beers include: Around the Bend Ghost of 'Lectricity Kölsch and Villainous IPA; Maplewood Pulaski Pils and Son of Juice IPA and Two Towns Made Marion Marionberry Cider and Prickle Me Pink Watermelon Prickly Pear Cider.

In addition beers will be available for $5 and $7. Guests are encouraged to bring school supplies as well as Kleenex to donate to schools. Also, a raffle with all proceeds being donated to the fundraising effort, will take place. Tickets are $5. Those who can't attend wishing to donate supplies can drop them off beginning at 5 p.m.

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Big Jones' land and sea adventure

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Big Jones, 5347 N. Clark, kicks off its second Summer Seafood Festival August 3. During the month-long celebration, which continues through Labor Day, co-owner and executive chef Paul Fehribach partners with local farmers and national fisherman for an incredible dining experience. During the By land and Seafood dinner series chef Fehribach will spotlight fresh market daily specials including wild salmon, Alaskan salmon and halibut. Dishes include the shrimp grits (Laughing Bird shrimp, Anson Mills heirloom cheese grits, mushroom and tasso ham gravy, house-made worcestershire and scallions); $17. Reservations.

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Jerry's Ice Cream Sandwich day treats

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Jerry's Sandwiches, Lincoln Square and Andersonville locations, is the place to be National Ice Cream Sandwich Day (August 2). 

Guests can choose from eight selections featuring house baked cookies (sugar, chocolate chip, toffee crunch, coffee and white chocolate chip) filled with a choice of Scooter's frozen custard (Nutella, vanilla or black raspberry); $4.50 each.  

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Heaven on Seven Cajun cooking class

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Jimmy Bannos of Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, hosts a Cajun cooking class/dinner 7-9 p.m. August 2. 

The menu, subject to change, includes: Creole spiced Caesar salad; chicken and andouille sausage gumbo; orzolaya (Jimmy’s Italian twist on jambalaya); New Orleans bbq shrimp over cornbread and blueberry corn blasters. Tickets, $75, are still available. Purchase. 

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Cubs' Baez and Almora, Jr. @670 The Score's On Deck Luncheon

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Javier Baez and Albert Almora, Jr. (pictured) are the guests during the 670 The Score's next On Deck Luncheon Series, noon to 1 p.m. August 1, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak house, 58 E. Oak. On-air personalities Matt Spiegel and Danny Parkins host. Tickets are $50, includes cocktail for guests 21 and over. A VIP pass with early check-in (11. a..m.) is $95. Tickets.

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Complimentary cheesecake for all

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Here's a slice of happiness. On July 30 (National Cheesecake Day) Texas de Brazil, 210 E. Illinois, is offering visitors a complimentary slice of Brazilian cheesecake (creamy cheesecake with layer of fudge topped with caramel and nuts) with the purchase of lunch and dinner, up to eight guests per table.

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MAK serves up 29-cent chicken "wangs"

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MAK: Modern Asian Kitchen, 1924 W. Division, salutes National Chicken Wing Day with 29-cent wings during its "Flappy Hour" special 5-7 p.m. July 29. The chicken "wangs," named for chef Tommy Wang, will be available with the purchase of wine, sake, beer or soda. 

The deep-fried wings are cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce available in medium, hot or non spicy. As a bonus the restaurant will feature half-priced wine and sake from 5-9 p.m. There is a 20-wing maximum per order. 

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DQ Miracle Treat Day

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Dairy Queen, 2200 N. Lincoln, supports Miracle Treat Day by donating $1 from every Dairy Queen Blizzard sold, July 27, to the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, which is an affiliate hospital of  the Children's Miracle Network, which assures donated funds are use locally for critical treatment, children's health services and pediatric medical equipment.

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Bravo and Brio National Lasagne Day deal

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On July 26 Bravo Cucina Italiana, participating locations, salutes National Lasagne Day (July 29), with a whopping 50 percent discount on the lasagne Bolognese. Half and full portion will be available during lunch.  For lunch guests can order the mezza lasagne and insalata (half portion of mama's lasagne Bolognese, chopped salad, Caesar or insalata della casa; $7; full portion; $7.50).

For dinner the full-size Mama's lasagne Bolognese with meat sauce, creamy Alfredo, ricotta and mozzarella; $8.99)

On July 27 Brio Tuscan Grille, participating locations, features a 50 percent discount on half and full portion mama's lasagne Bolognese with Brio chopped salad, Bistecca insalata or Caesar salad. Only the full-size portion will be available for dinner. 

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Carnivale's murder mystery dinner show

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Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton, hosts a summer a mystery theme cocktail party and dinner show  beginning 6:30 p.m. July 27. 

Visitors will be feted to an old-fashion whodunit during "Crime & Punishment: A 1920 's Murder Mystery Experience. The cost is $65, includes show dinner and non alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available.

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Fleming's National Wine & Cheese Day salute

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Celebrate National Wine & Cheese Day at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 25 E. Ohio, celebrates National Wine & Cheese Day (July 25) with a selection of cheese inspired appetizers and hand-selected wine from 5-6:30 p.m.

Appetizers include: filet mignon flatbread, Caprese kabobs, goat cheese bits and assortment of cheese and fruit. Combinations start at $45. Make reservations.

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