Fajita Factory serves up new deals

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Fajita Factory, 3445 N. Halsted,  has announced new food specials that include: "Margarita Mondays," featuring large-format margaritas for $5 each (regularly $9-$10). Selections include: traditional, habanero, or mango margaritas served in 20-ounce vessels (served frozen or on the rocks).

"Two-fer Tuesdays" features two-for-one menu items that include: fajitas (grilled marinated chicken breast; grilled marinated steak; southwest seasoned shrimp; veggie; kickin' Korean chicken; Jerk shrimp; Greek chicken), savory empanadas (beef and cheese; smoked chicken; Hawaiian; smoked BBQ brisket; kale and chickpea; buffalo chicken; loaded potato).

Dessert empanada options are: Fruity Pebbles cheesecake; s'mores; bananas foster cheesecake and Oreo cheesecake). View complete menu here. 

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Uncommon hosts an Easter brunch

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Uncommon, both locations, hosts an Easter brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21. A special Easter dinner will be available as well. Reservations Lakeview; Edgewater.

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Geja's Cafe's spring cocktails have arrived

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Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armitage, launched a new spring cocktails menu> Varieties ($14 each) include: Spring Ranger (whisky; blackberry and basil); Gintle Evening (pear-infused gin, chamomile and lemon); Glass Magnolia (vodka, grapefruit and bergamot); Crimson Rose (Prosecco, hibiscus and lavender); Marigold (Hennessy, roasted citrus and orange) Bloodthorne (tequila, raw agave and port) and Lost Sparrow (white rum, blood orange and black cherry).

In addition the Geja's Manhattan (Koval bourbon, Bigallet China-China and angostura bitters; $16) as well as the non-alcohol option Pomtail (pomegranate, lime and soda; $6).

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Yolk's newest brunch item

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Yolk Test Kitchen, 1767 N. Milwaukee, launched it's newest creation— the Eggs Benedict slider on National Eggs Benedict Day (April 16). 

The breakfast dish is comprised of shaved Applewood smoked ham, poached eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce served on a mini waffle.  

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Imperial Lamian's Easter bao

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Imperial Lamian, 6 W. Hubbard, has a host of specials in store including a full brunch menu available (April 20-21).

In addition the restaurant is offering limited-edition Easter bao baskets featuring the original six rainbow soup dumplings plus four additional flavors; $22). Executive Chef Alan Tan's new creative fillings are black pepper; imperial chili; preserved black bean and preserved Chinese mustard.

A photo contest with the Easter Bunny will also be held. Guest can take selfies with the Easter Bunny than post on social media with the tag Imperial Lamian (@imperiallamianchi) using the hashtag #EasterBAOnny from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21. The two winners be selected to win a complimentary brunch valued at $50. Reservations available.

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Mango Pickle's Easter offerings

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Mango Pickle, 5842 N. Broadway, will offer an array of dinner specials Easter Sunday 5-9 p.m. April 21.

Menu items include: feni beef short ribs in with cashew liquor, silced coconut, fava beans and crostini (pictured, $24); roast leg of lamb with black pepper curry, ramps, young chickpeas, and asparagus ($24); sesame grilled pork belly with black sesame paste, shaved radishes and beets ($15). Vegetarian offerings include: bhei puri (butternut squash; apples, chickpeas, cilantro and puffed rice ($10) and cashew and cilantro rice cakes with microgreens and coconut chutney ($8). A seafood option of live East coast scallop-in-the-shell (seared scallops dusted in cocoa, butternut squash puree; malai spices, turnips; $16) or prepared tartar style with tapioca pearls, peanut and cilantro ($16). 

Chai service  will be available 3 to 5 p.m. April 21. For parties of seven or more with reservation, please reconfirm reservations 48 hours in advance.

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Bon Appetit presents and Chicago Gourmet's 2019 main event and Grand Cru tickets now available

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Regularly priced passes are now available online for Bon Appetit presents Chicago Gourmet 2019 main event and Grand Cru sessions. 

Hours for the Main Event are noon to 6 p.m. September 28; noon to 5 p.m. September 29, Millennium Park. Hours for Grand Cru are 2-4 p.m. September 28-29, Harris Theatre rooftop, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets.

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The Easter Bunny pops in Eden restaurant

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Eden, 1748 W. Lake, celebrates Easter with special drinks, dishes and house-made donuts designed  by Chef Devon Quinn. The restaurant will offer its full brunch menu with specials and an Easter Bakery Bar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Easter Sunday (April 21). 

In addition to the special treats guests can enjoy brunch classics such as the smoked ham crepe (Gruyere, caramelized onion, delicate herbs, greens, tomato, radish); grilled avocado eggs Benedict (grilled avocado Hollandaise, Tomato, English Muffin) and The Burger of Eden (grilled pork belly, pickled onion-tomato jam, Bibb lettuce, house American cheese, dijonnaise, sesame seed bun with brown butter herbed fries).  

Guest will also have the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Take-home chocolate bunnies are also available. Reservations are recommended and can be made here.

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Texas de Brazil Tax Day deal

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Texas De Brazil, participating locations, is offering a special $10.40 discount off dinner, per person, on Tax day (April 15) only. Reservations available here.

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Hannah's Bretzel

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Hannah's Bretzel, participating locations, is offering 20 percent off items in honor of tax day. The offer is valid through April 15 for online orders. Some restrictions. Catering orders online only. 

Use TAXSEASON20 when placing ordering. Place orders here.

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Buffalo Creek Brewing Saturday Nights Live lineup

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Buffalo Creek Brewing it’s Saturday Nights Live music event takes place 7-10 p.m. Upcoming shows include: Jory Avner (April 13); Mackenzie O'Brien (April 20) and Social Que (April 27). No cover charge and visitors can bring their own food.

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Le Colonial settles in new location and launches new lunch program

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LeColonial, now in its new location at 57 E. Oak, has launched a new lunch program available 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Menu Items include: Pho Bo (Hanoi beef noodle soup with seasonal oxtail, broth, rice noodles, scallions, bean sprouts, cilantro, and beef tenderloin); Goi Bun So (seared sea scallops with garlic egg and rice noodles, and lime vinaigrette); Goi Ngo Sen (lotus root salad with organic Tofu, cucumber, tomato, and chili lime soy dressing); Cari Ga (simmered Amish chicken breast, Japanese eggplant, mango, yams, green beans, toasted cashews in yellow coconut curry sauce )and  Ca Hoi Nuong (roasted salmon with miso-glazed Scottish salmon, shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, coconut lobster broth, and annatto oil).

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State and Lake Chicago Tavern joins in the Star Wars fun

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State and Lake Chicago Tavern at theWit, 201 N. State, gets in on the Star Wars with a round of intergalactic cocktails inspired from the iconic movie and sequels, available April 11-15 during Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019.

Jar Jar Drinks with fernet branca, absolut, orange, agave, lime and ginger beer include: Luke Warm (Maker’s Mark, Aperol, blood orange syrup, lemon & orange bitters); Clone Protocol 66 (house smoked Patron Anejo, green chartreuse, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, agave nectar and lime).

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