Uncommon Ground open's early for Cubs game

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Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark,  opens at 10 a.m. April 8, in honor of the Cubs' home opener. The venue has visitors covered for both a cold or warm opening day with fireplaces inside and the patio area open weather permitting.
Reservations are available now.

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aliveOne serves up post--game specials for Cubs' home opener

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aliveOne, 2863 N. Halsted, helps the Cub fans kick off the team's home opener with post-game drink and food specials April 8.

Specials include everything half-price during happy hour 5-7 p.m. Other deals include $3 Hamms; and $5 Lagunitas until closing.

Team music-theme trivia takes place at 8 p.m. Winners receive an aliveOne gift card. PHOTO: Ryan Gac

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Timothy O'Toole's Streeterville pays homage to "Star Wars"

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Timothy O'Toole's, 666 N. Fairbanks, features a Star Wars themed event in conjunction with the Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019, April 11-15 at McCormick Place.

Food items include: Wampa-nator (half pound certified angus beef patty, swiss, mushrooms, bacon and fried egg with choice of side, $14) and Ewoking on Sunshine (half pound certified angus beef patty, cheddar, bacon and fried egg with choice of side; $14) burgers and Gamorrean Guard pulled pork sandwich (pulled pork sandwich with Carolina BBQ, fried onions and pickles with choice of side, $14).

Out of this world brews include: Revolution Vanilla Deth; Revolution Sun Crusher; 3 Floyds Space Station and Clone Wars cocktails are: Lightsaber; Vaderita; Dark Side and The Force. Specials available April 11-15.

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Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya step up to the plate with a Cubs home openER deal

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Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya (Lincoln Park and Wicker Park locations), gets in on ushering in America's favorite pastime for the Cubs home opener offering $1 Sapporo beer. The restaurant repeats the special during home games when Yu Darvish pitches (Three-beer limit). PHOTO: VANESSA VU DESIGNS

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Garrett's Popcorn Salutes National Popcorn Day

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Garrett Popcorn salutes National Popcorn Day (April 6) by offering complimentary servings of its caramel crisp or the sweet and savory mix with any purchase priced more than $10 April 6. Visitors must mention National Popcorn Day when ordering. Available at participating locations. 

Fans of the popular gourmet popcorn who aren't near Garrett shop will receive complimentary shipping with online orders of Family Tins of Garrett Mix or CaramelCrisp, specially priced at $50, through April 7.

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Easy Bar host post-game Cubs home opener party

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Easy Bar, 1944 W. Division, hosts a post-game Cubs opening day party 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Featured specials include: $4 Old Style, $6 glasses of wine, a Jimador tequila shot and Tecate for $6, $2 PBR, and a half-price everything happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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Cubs home opener viewing party at Parlay

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Parlay at Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard, helps the Cubs kick off their home opener with a viewing party and bogo beer buckets beginning noon April 8.

The BOGO beer ($30, domestic; $35, import) deal is available with the purchase of any food item. On addition 21 60-100-inch television screens will line the area. A 200-inch projection screen will also be set up. PHOTO: Adam Sokolowski

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Executive Chef Victor Martinez brings new vision to Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills

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The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center's, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, new executive Victor Martinez, is bringing a attitude to suburban hotel dining with his farm-to-table culinary expertise. Chef Martinez, a native to the Chicago area, has implemented a food program resourcing ingredients from the resort's Chef's Garden. 

"I see through ingredients, into their soul,” said Martinez. “Where they came from, what they’re intended to be. My cooking philosophy is to tell the ingredients’ story."

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HVAC serves of blue beer and other goodies for Cubs home opener

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Cubs home opener is April 8 vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates and if you can't make it into Wrigley Field there will be a lot of action outside the park at neighboring venues including HVAC's, 3530 N. Clark, where the venue will feature a Blue Beer Bar and Brunch Party 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Featured items will be hot dogs, eggs, potatoes, peanuts, and Cracker Jacks. 

In addition all-day drink specials include: $100 coolers with either 30 Natural Light Naturdays or alcoholic sparkling seltzer coolers ($100). Other specially priced items include: mimosa, bellini, rosé and sangria towers ($60); 72 canned beer options as well as a lemonade stand serving vodka lemonade and Lynchburg lemonades. Tito's Vodka and Jack Daniels will also be available on tap. In addition live music begins after the game. All attendees must be 21 and over with valid identification. Super early bird tickets are available now. Tickets. 

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Uppers & Downers Chicago 2019

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Uppers & Downers Chicago 2019 one-day break-out event takes place March 30, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport. Two sessions: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. 

Visitors to the beer, coffee, cocktails and chocolate mixer will be feted with an array of unique food and drink combinations. Must 21 and over to attend. Tickets.

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Brunch with the Bunny @900 North Michigan Shops

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Brunch with the Bunny at Aster Hall at 900 North Michigan Shops 6th floor, takes place 9 a.m. to 7 a.m. April 7. Activities include: one-on-one visit with the bunny and photo session. A second brunch will take place April 14.  Tickets.

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The Fajita Factory is now open in Lakeview

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The Fajita Factory, 3445 N. Halsted, is now open for business. The venue's Latin-inspired menu includes an array of chips & dips (roasted red salsa; salsa verde; jalapeno ranch; house made guacamole), selection of savory empanadas (beef and cheese; smoked chicken; Hawaiian; smoked BBQ brisket; kale and chickpea; buffalo chicken; loaded potato), classic fajitas (chicken; steak; shrimp; veggie), specialty fajitas (kickin' Korean chicken; "don't be a jerk" shrimp; opa! Greek chicken).

Dessert empanadas include: Fruity Pebbles cheesecake; s'mores; bananas foster cheesecake and Oreo cheesecake. Classic and specialty fajitas may be prepared as a salad, or served on a kitschy, compartmentalized silver tray.

Items found on the bar program, served in 20-oz. portions, include: frozen, traditional and fruit-forward margaritas; sangria; blushing Paloma; vodka yuzu caipirinha. Also available is  20-oz. Cervezas on draft and other selections by the bottle.

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III Forks salutes National Oyster Day with $1 oysters

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field, salutes National Oyster Day with $1 oysters in the lounge area from 4-7 p.m. March 31.

 In addition flutes of Gratien & Meyer Cremant de Loire Sparkling Rosé will be available for $6, all night. 

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