Sunday, October 20, 2019

Offshore Rooftop Bar's Halloween event


Offshore, recognized by The Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Largest Rooftop Bar, located on the third floor of Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand, is decking out its entire 52,300 square foot space with spooky a décor for its Halloween party beginning at 8 p.m. October 31.

A DJ will be on hand spinning tunes. In addition the venue is giving away cash for best Halloween costumes. Tickets are $40, includes 2 drink tickets and appetizers beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets.

The bar is currently featuring three specialty Halloween: Hocus Pocus, Trick & Treat and the Corpse Reviver II,  available now  through October 31. For more information, www.drinkoffshore.com.

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Saturday, October 19, 2019

Nonnina launches seasonal pizzas



New seasons bring all sorts of changes and that means your favorite restaurants are adding flavorful twists to trusted recipes. Nonnina, located in the heart of River North, has a new pizza recipe featuring roasted squash that is going to make your mouth water after the first bite. The Zucca + Cavolo Nero is made-to-order and rubbed with Tuscan kale pesto and topped with imported pecorino cheese & fall squash. Then it's placed in the wood fired oven and crisped to perfection. The final topper of sizzling shrimp and kale chips is the icing on the cake. The Zucca + Cavolo Nero is a unique and rare combination of zesty, savory and sweet. Squash sales continue to grow in fall and winter and this pizza explains everything! If you need a break from Chicago style deep dish, head on over to Nonnina and expand your pizza repertoire with this gem.

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Roots Handmade Pizza offering 20 per cent discounts to CPS teachers and parents with children Oct. 18


Roots Handmade Pizza, all three West Town locations,  is offering 20 per cent discounts on regularly priced food and drink items October 18  (dine-in only) to CPS teachers and parents with students. Other restrictions may apply.

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

Hofbräuhaus Chicago's Halloween Kinderfest is October 27


Hofbräuhaus Chicago, 5500 Park Pl., Rosemont, hosts its Halloween Kinderfest 1-4 p.m. October 27.

The family-friendly event features a costume contests, parades, live music, face painting and Halloween-themed arts and crafts stations and more. In addition meals will be available for kids age 12 and under for $5 kids. Reservations are being accepted now.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

VuRooftop 1st anniversary/Halloween event


VU Rooftop Bar, 133 E. Cermak Rd., celebrates its one year anniversary with a futuristic themed Halloween event beginning 6 p.m. October 24. 

Themed costumes are not mandatory, but highly encouraged.

General admission is free. VIP tickets, which includes: $35. includes live music, a beauty station by &BlowDry, drink specials and chef prepared hors d’ouvres; $35. Tickets.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

ROOH's Diwali celebration


ROOH Chicago, 736 W. Randolph, celebrates Diwali with a four-course tasting menu available October 27; $85, includes tax and gratuity.

Chef Sujan Sarkar (pictured) and Chef de Cuisine Sahil Sethi menu includes dishes such as: Dahi Puri, tuna tostada, Tandoori chicken and chocolate rum ball. Reservations and complete menu available here.

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Monday, October 14, 2019

Heated domes return to City Winery at Riverwalk


Domes, which seat up to eight, return to City Winery at Riverwalk, 11 W. Riverwalk South, beginning October 16.

The cozy comfort zones include: comfortable furniture, bluetooth and of course a—heater.  Domes are large to accommodate up to eight guests.

Domes are available for two and half hours at $85 per person, The price includes $60 food and drink minimum.

Domes will be available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily in October. Hours for November are 1-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through November 30.

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Sunday, October 13, 2019

Onward serves up a sweet deal in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month


Pastry Chef Chef Kevin McCormick of Onward, 6850 N. Sheridan, has created the pink berry doughnut ($4) in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The restaurant is donating 00 percent of the proceeds from each doughnut sold during the month to the Lynn Sage Foundation's In Good Taste campaign.

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Saturday, October 12, 2019

Nonnina serves up house made gelato


Baby it might be cold outside but that isn't stopping Nonnina, 340 N. Clark, from serving up house made gelato. 

The gelato, made with top-quality ingredients, includes flavor such as: pistachio, strawberry, mint and stracciatella.

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Friday, October 11, 2019

Replay features haunting Stephen King theme for Halloween


Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, steals the scene with a Halloween pop-up bar theme based on Stephen King's  The Losers Club novel and movies based on his work beginning October 11.

The transform into the town of Derry, Maine, home of Pennywise the Clown, who emerges from the sewer to scare all the children along with custom artwork. 

Scary cocktails include: His Is It, (black vodka, cherry juice soda with pearl dust garnish); Winter Fire (Maestro Dobel Tequila and muddled blackberry smash topped with a flaming rosemary garnish); S.S. Georgie (rye old fashioned with a Luxardo Cherry Sangue Morlacco float); Pennywise Punch (dark, light and spiced rum with passion fruit and fresh citrus juices) and a homemade pumpkin spice sparkling, spiked seltzer. 

Activities include; a Derry Afternoon Day Party, costume contests, karaoke, trivia, scary photo opportunities including the abandoned house near the train yard at 29 Neibolt Street and fun house. The theme hangs around through October 31.

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Food Truck Rally @Prudential Plaza


Food Truck Rally at One Two Pru returns for breakfast 8-10 a.m October 10. And 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch October 11, Prudential Plaza at Lake St.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Chicago Bacon and Beer Classic @ Soldier Field


Chicago Bacon and Beer Classic takes place 2-5 p.m.  October 12 at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus.
More than 30 food vendors and 100 beer vendors will be on hand.

Vendors include: Chicago q; Joy District; Carnivore Inc., A Southern Soul; Wok in the Park; Big Pig; The Guiltless Garden; Sholado; Northern Fork; Intoxicakes; Houndstooth Salon; Phillipe C'est Bon; Phily Pretzel Factory; Purple Ribbon Chef; The Berghoff; Chesa's Gluten Free Food Truck; Bites Asian Kitchen + Bar and The Berghoff.

Brewers include: City Lights Brewing; Half Day Brewing; Finch Beer Co.; Ravinia Brewing; Church Street Brewing Company; Pollyanna Brewing; Twisted Hippo; Aleman Brewing; Buffalo Creek Brewing; Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.; Door 4 Brewing Co.; Metal Monkey Brewing; Half Acre Beer Company; On Tour Brewing; Brooklyn Brewing; 21st Amendment Brewery; Vice District Brewing; Half Day Brewing Company.

Activities include a bacon eating contest; games; giveaways; Bacon photo booth.

Participants must be 21 and  over. Tickets.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Michael Jordan's Steak House celebrates the arrival of Michael Jordan's 2016 Barrel 23 wine


Michael Jordan’s Steak House, located inside the InterContinental Magnificent Mile, 505 N. Michigan, hosts a five-course Domain Serene wine dinner in the Hall of Lions inside the Intercontinental, 6 p.m. October 10; $160, plus service fees.

Executive Chef Craig Coper will pair each course with exclusive vintages from Domain Serene's portfolio along with highlighting the arrival of Michael Jordan's proprietary blend, 2016 Barrel 23 (a rare blend of Pinot Noir, crafted to unique specifications and made exclusively for Michael Jordan’s personal cellar and renowned steakhouse in collaboration with Domaine Serene. Seating will be limited to 20 people. There will be a second seating on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Oak Brook, 1225 W. 22nd St. Oak Brook. Tickets.

In addition, in honor of the release of Michael Jordan’s 2016 Barrel 23, a three-course Domaine Serene pre-fixe dinner menu complete with wine pairings will be available October 18-20, October 20; $125. Courses include: crab bisque with ginger, lemongrass and coconut; Waygu carpaccio with Calabrian chili oil, pecorino Romano, mint and arugula, and dry-aged Ribeye with aligot potatoes and glace de viande aged balsamic with wine pairings; $125. 

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