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With a name like Nita's Gumbo, 4153 W. 183rd, Country Club Hills, what better time to hosts a grand opening then Fat Tuesday?
The new restaurant, sit-down eatery in the south suburbs, lets the good times roll during the opening celebration 3-8 p.m. February 13. Good food and live entertainment are on the menu for the festivities.
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The Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S. Michigan, takes guests to the Big Easy during its Fat Tuesday celebration February 13. Guests will be feted to a special New Orleans' inspired food and drink menu.
Food items include: Louisiana gumbo ($5, cup/$8 bowl); jambalaya ($14); voodoo shrimp with red beans and rice and cornbread($23); oyster Po' boy sandwich ($13) and beignet with bourbon creme Anglaise ($10).
Featured drinks include: Hurricane ($12); Vieux Carre ($12); French 75 ($12); Sazerac ($12) and Abita Purple Haze ($6).
Live performance by Stacy McMichael and her Hurricane Trio. Reservations available.
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Sunda, 110 W. Illinois, celebrates the Chinese New Year (the year of the Dog) beginning February 15 with a live dragon dance, special menu and red envelope prizes
Honoring a Chinese tradition, every guest who orders an item from the special menu will receive a Red Envelope containing a prize. Festivities continue through February 21. Call for more details: 312-644-0500.
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Libertad, 7931 N. Lincoln, Skokie, launched a new brunch menu, available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Latin American inspired menu includes dishes such as: pan Frances (challah, strawberries, seasonal fruit, and strawberry salsa; $13), tacos de Pescado (blackened cod, red cabbage kimchi, ancho remoulade, and queso fresco;$17), and the Torta (smoked salmon, red onion, tomato, cumin crema, pickled serrano, brioche, and housemade potato chips; $16).
Freshly made juices, coffee, and hot chocolate, and breakfast cocktails such as the Bloody Maria (served with tequila; $8) and Té Dulce (Modest vodka, lemon, pasilla chile black tea, sweet potato, and mango ($9).
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Cantina Laredo, 508 N. State, hosts a three course Herradura tequila dinner 7-9 p.m. February 24; $59.99.
Chef Damon Workman's pairings include: Mexican Street Corn on the Cob partnered with the Platium Pom (Herradura Silver, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice, pomegranate liqueur and simple syrup); Pozole de Pollo paired with Pineapple Cocktail (Herradura Anejo, orange and pineapple juice, dash of blue curacao); choice of Tacos de Filete with chipotle black beans and carrots eschabeche or Redfish Oscar with chile de arbol sauce, cilanytro lime rice and grilled asparagus paired with Lemon Drop (Herradura Silver, margarita mix, fresh lemon juice, topped with Sprite) and a dessert course of Coconut Cajeta Ice Cream accompanied by the Santiago cocktail (Herradura Reposado, Midori, grapefruit juice, margarita mix, dash of grenadine). Reserve a spot at 312-955-0014.
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Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, 7th floor, lets the good times roll during its Mardi Gras celebration kicking off February 9 and 10, culminating into a full-blown Fat Tuesday celebration February 13. Events include live music, good food and big fun. Fat Tuesday dinner hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. Limited number of reservations being accepted: 312-263-6443.
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El Tapeo Modern Spanish Kitchen, 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook, holds its second 2018 installment of Tour de Spain series, 7 p.m. February 22.
The exclusive eight-seated event allows for an intimate setting where guests receive a culinary tour through five regions of Spain with Executive Chef Matthew Cappellini guiding visitors through each food item. Menu items include small plates, paella, meats and seafood representing regions that include: the west coast of Spain; Barcelona and Valencia. Wines and cocktails will accompany food items. Tickets are $85, includes tax and gratuity. Upcoming Tour de Spain dates are March 15 and April 5. Tickets.
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Pinstripes hosts a pre-Valentine's Day dinner centered around Coppola wines. Yes, the Hollywood clan. The four-course dinners will be featured 7-9 p.m. February 8 at Northbrook, 1150 Willow Road and Oak Brook, 7 Oak Brook Center Mall locations; 7-9 p.m. February 9 at Chicago, 435 E. Illinois and South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Road locations.
The evening begins with a reception featuring scallops on the half shell paired with Sofia, Blanc de Blancs followed by a salad of braised beets Humboldt Fog goat cheese and pistachio vinaigrette paired with Diamond Collection, Merlot; espresso crusted filet mignon with sweet potato, broccolini, peppercorn cream sauce paired with Director's Zinfandel and a dessert of strawberry and chocolate crostada (jam, dark chocolate gelato). Tickets are $50 per person (tax and gratuity included).
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Raised Bar's, 1 W. Wacker, February Super Club Series take place 4 p.m. to midnight February 10. Chef Timothy Powles' menu features; Green Papaya Salad ($10), paired with the Lime in da Coconut (Don Julio Reposado, tomato water, lime, chili powder, coconut La Croix, basil and mascarpone; $14) cocktail; grilled pork riblets ($13) paired with Fit for a Queen (Cherry Rhine Hall Brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, ginger bitters, grapefruit bitters, cucumber and Prosecco; $15) cocktail; and honey roasted duck legs with crispy rice noodle, choy sum daikon, pickled carrot and chili; $17) paired with Get Pickled (Koval Dry Gin, simple syrup, pickled carrot juice, Hellfire Bitters, blood orange bitters and saline; $15).
The evening includes live music by Chicago pianist and composer Liza Micelli.
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Nonnina, 340 N. Clark, hosts a five course Il Borro wine dinner 6:30 p.m February 8; $90, plus tax and gratuity.
Chef Gabby Hernandez creates a dinner tailored around the magnificent bounty of wines from fashion icon Salavatore Ferragamo's own vineyard.
Courses include: Bacon con Rucola (mozzarella, arugula, olive oil, Reggiano curls) paired with 2016 Il Boro Rose del Borro I.G.T. Toscana; La Scarola (escarole, apples radicchio, walnuts, red onion, truffle honey, pecorino) paired with 2018 Il Borro I.G.T. Chardonnay; Ravioli di Zucca (butternut squash filled pasta, brown butter, sage, walnuts, amaretti cookie) and Pappardelle duck ragu (wide flat pasta with braised duck sauce) paired 2015 Il Borrow Borrigiano Valdarno di Sopra D.O.C. Rosso; Braciole (braised beef rolled with pine nuts and raisins over cauliflower puree) paired with 2013 Il Borro Polisenna I.G.T. Toscana Rosso followed by a dessert of aged pecorino cheese, grapes, cantaloupe paired with 2014 Il Borro Pian di Nova I.G.T. Toscana Rosso.
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Q-BBQ, 70 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, offers twos special dishes for the Lenten season, Corona battered cod sandwich (cod is tossed with their signature rub served on a fluffy brioche bun, and topped with pickles, red onion, lettuce, tomato and homemade Tartar sauce; $9.99, includes a small side and two hush puppies) and fish tacos available, which will be available February 14-March 31.
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Chicago’s Classic Rock station 97.1 FM The Drive hosts its second annual Bacon Bash (featuring bacon and pork-inspired dishes), noon to 3 p.m. February 3, Drake Hotel Oak Brook, 2301 York Road, Oak Brook.
Partipants include: Pork & Mindys, Michael Jordan's Restaurant, Katie O' Reilly's Food Carnival, Ronero, Eddie Merlot's, Antico Posto, Son of a Butcher, Whisk, Rack House Tavern, Green St. Grille, McQ's Bar and Grill, McWethy's Tavern, Cupcakes for Courage, Adobe Gilas, Connie's Pizza, Famous Dave's, Lee N' Eddies, Two Fat Guys and Simply Appetizers.
In addition several full bars will be stationed about the area. Tickets are $50; $70 VIP tickets with an early entry are available. Must be 21 and older.
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Benny's Chop House, 444 N. Wabash, serves up an extended restaurant week lunch menu, available 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through February 11(Chicago Restaurant Week officially ends February 8). The lunch menu ($22), begins with the Chop House maple glazed bacon nachos (pictured), followed by a choice of Natural USDA Prime tournedo of filet mignon, shrimp deJonghe and fingerling potatoes ($8 surcharge applies); seared wild Canadian whitefish en Barigoule served over toasted cous cous or Apulian orecchiette broccolini, oyster mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes. Dessert is Valrhona chocolate bread pudding and creme fraiche ice cream. View menu.
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