Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Onward hosts Jackson Family Estates Wines dinner


Onward Restaurant, 6580 N. Sheridan, is hosting  “Cellar Series” five-course sustainable wine dinner 6-9 p.m. December 12 featuring wines from the sustainable vineyards of Jackson Family Estates Wines; $65. 

A representative from Jackson Family Wines will lead guests through the dinner discussing the wine selections and paired dish. Guests will also learn about the vineyard's history.

Executive Patrick Russ creates a seasonal menu that includes: Spanish octopus, Rohan duck and a vanilla lychee buttermilk panna cotta dessert created by Executive Pastry Chef Karianne Soulsby. Tickets available here.


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Prairie Grass Cafe salutes Green City Market co-founder and GCM's 20th anniversary Dec. 12


Sarah Stegner, co-owner/co-chef of Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, celebrates the legacy of and birthday of Abby Mandel, a co-founder of Green City Market (1932-2018) as well as the 20th anniversary of Green City Market, December 12, by raising and donating funds for Green City Market initiatives.

 Money raised will benefit the market’s The Edible Gardens. Stegner will give all donations directly to the garden. In addition a special beet and carrot birthday cake will be prepared in honor of Mandel's birthday with one hundred percent of the proceeds from December 12 benefitting the initiative.
 The Edible Garden, that children plant or harvest was created to help inner-city children understand where food originates.   

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Monday, December 9, 2019

Headquarters Beercade


A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas Brunch 1-4 p.m. December 14. Headquarters Beercade, 213 W. Institute Pl' $25.

Classic holiday fare and specialty cocktails are on the menu.

In addition to live carolers the Stine Quartet performs hoiliday songs from Vince Guardali's classic Christmas album. Tickets.

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Sunday, December 8, 2019

BrewLights @Lincoln Park Zoo


Sample seasonal craft beers during the highly anticipated return of the Sixth Annual BrewLights, 5:30-9:30 p.m. December 12, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2234 Cannon Dr.

Presented by Louis Guntz Beer, Inc, guests can sample a dozen craft and seasonal beers.

Photos with santa will be available at the Helen Brach Primate House.

Must be 21 and older with valid ID.  Designated driver tickets available; $20-$49. Proceed benefit the The Lincoln Park Zoo Auxiliary Board's support of LPZ's The Pride of Chicago campaign. Tickets.

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Saturday, December 7, 2019

Shedd After Hours Polar Party


Shedd After Hours Polar Party is 6-10 p.m. December 18 at the Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. 

Guests will feted to seasonal delights such as the sugar cookie cocktail. Other foods and beverages will be available for purchase as well.

Events include: aquatic trivia and a favorite holiday sweater for a contest. Ages 21 and over. Must present a valid photo ID. Tickets available online only. Purchase.

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Friday, December 6, 2019

Jingle Junkie holiday pop-up bar


Jingle Junkie, 3478 N. Clark (Roadhouse 66 Gas N’ Grill), is now open and featuring a Sunday Santa brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 8, 15 and 22.
The venue, featured two rooms of seasonal decor, transforms into a quaint sky lodge, for the holiday season.
is offering all-access ski passes with proceeds benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. 
Brunch items include: fried mashed potato bites with a spicy pickle dipping sauce; ham, cheddar and cranberry melt with smoked bacon and housemade chipotle mayo; smoked turkey sandwich served open face, homemade mashed potatoes; homemade dressing and gravy. Rotating weekly desserts include: Rotating weekly dessert items include snickerdoodle bread and gingerbread skillet cookie.
Specialty drinks include: Peanut Butter Pretzel (Skrewball peanut butter whiskey; Godiva white chocolate liqueur, caramel sauce drizzle and caramel salted rim); Jingle Junkie punchy (adult version of Matt Warner's family holiday punch made with Stoli Razberi); Get N' Blitzen (Buffalo Trace bourbon; Journeyman apple cider liqueur, brown sugar simple syrup topped with Prosecco); and Baby It's Cold Outside glogg (mulled wine with Monrosso red blend, brandy, maple syrup and a blend of fruits and spices, served  hot).
Featured holiday beers include: Goose Island Christmas IPA and Goose Island Bourbon County Stour; Leinenkugel's Snowdrift Vanilla Porter and Bell's Christmas Ale.
Guests can post naught or nice Christmas photo wall. Ask about the all-access ski pass with proceeds benefiting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The pop-up will be be open through January 6, 2020.

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Coolhaus offers seasonal flavored varieties


Coolhaus Ice Cream is offering two holiday flavors, Brown Butter Gingerbread Cookie nutty brown sugar flavor with swirl of crumbled gingerbread cookies along with Holiday Nog, a dairy-free spiced rum with and cinnamon graham cracker crumble. Available at Whole Foods. Find location.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar transforms int a winter ski lodge experience for the season


Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar, located on the third level of the Renaissance Chicago, 1 W. Wacker,  invites guests to experience the Alpines during the launch of Apres This Way, transforming into the  ultimate ski lodge experience.

Running for the duration of the winter season, the bar's interior will be transformed into a winterized lodge featuring faux fur and faux bearskin rugs along with Birch trees sprinkled throughout to create a mountain cabin ambiance, complete with accent throws, bolster pillows and soft lighting.

Guests will also have access to a special Happy Hour and enjoy après ski, a time to warm up and unwind with friends, 4-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Select beer, wine, and rotating old fashioned options will be available. In addition exclusive themed cocktails will also be available, including:  Cabin Fever (Chairmen’s Reserve Spiced Rum, Malbec, rosemary, clove, and smoke); Under the Jalisco Sun (Arette Reposado Tequila, Italicus, Dolin Dry, and Bittermen’s hopped grapefruit bitters) and Ferdinand the Bull (Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry, tamarind, egg white, and angostura bitters)

Cocktail to keep you warm include: PB&T, with Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Distillerie Du Peyrat Cognac, oolong tea, blueberry vinegar, and honey, served in a tea cup; Santiago’s Way, mixed with Havana Club Anejo Rum, coconut, cream, vanilla, and spices, served in a mug; among others. Spirit Free cocktails are also available, and include Ginger and Root, with carrot, lime, coconut, ginger beer, and garam masala; and Demeter’s Daughter, with pomegranate, lemon, egg white, rose water, and Lagunitas hop water.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

One of Kind Show features a gourmet market


The 19th Annual Holiday One of a Kind Show, takes place December 5-8 at the Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart, features more than nifty holiday gifts. Don't miss the special section Gourmet Market featuring an array of items that includes: baked goods, teas; dips; sauces and confections.

Gourmet cafes including a sports cafe airing football games will be on site. In addition all cafes will offer bar service. Hours are: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. December 7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 8. Tickets. PHOTO: Image from 2018  Gourmet Market.

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Monday, December 2, 2019

Graystone Tavern features Hanukkah pop-up bar


Chicago's first Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar "8CrazyNights, opened December 1 at Graystone Tavern, 3441 N. Sheffield.

 Guests will be feted to holiday-themed props and decorations that included more than 8,000 blue and white lights; Hanukkah ball lanterns hanging from the ceiling Star of David and dreidel ornaments all about and a lighted menorah; Mensch on a Bench and a photo booth with Hanukkah props.

 Traditional Jewish favorites, priced $5 to $12 , include; latkes, matzo ball soup, brisket platter and grilled cheese served on challah bread. Dessert is a boozy jelly donut made with house made vodka infused jelly. 
Festive cocktails Include: Gelt Martini (Wheatley Vodka, Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, chocolate syrup, Hanukkah gelt); Manischewitz spritzer (Manischewitz, Koval Cranberry, Mionetto Prosecco, club soda and an orange slice) and the Sufganiyah (vanilla vodka, citrus vodka, Manischewitz, lemon wedge, powdered sugar); $10 each.

Manischewitz sangria bowl (48-ounces and serves 3 to 4 guests); four rotating theme draft beers ($6-$9) that includes: Messiah (Nut Brown Ale), Chanukah (Brown Ale), Circum-session (Sour Ale) and Shebrew (Double IPA). The bar will also feature an 18-foot giant menorah "shotski" starting at $24 (eight guests can take a shot at once).

Night events such as Hanukkah Happy Hour charity benefit; dreidel spinning tournament and move movie night will take place. More events to be announced. The holiday pop-up bar will remain through December 31.

Some activities during the 8-night celebration will benefit the Israel Cancer Research Fund and the Jewish Federation. PHOTO: Megan Anman.

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Sunday, December 1, 2019

Last day for The Chocalate Sanctuary's post Thanksgiving specials


Today is the last day for The Chocolate Sanctuary's, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, after Thanksgiving specials that include an open face filet mignon eggs Benedict sandwich served on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce and a side of cheesy potatoes; $15. Reservations available at: 224-944-0808.

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Saturday, November 30, 2019

Rooh now offering Sunday brunch menu


Rooh, 736 W. Randolph, is now serving a Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 Executive Chef Sujan Sarkar (pictured) and Chef de Cuisine Sahil Sethi, have created an imaginative dining experience along with a creative cocktail menu.

The new lineup, which ranges from sweet to savor items, includes: a lamb Chapli burger served on a brioche bun (laccha onion, pickle served with ROOH masala fries) and prawn pepper fry Benedict served on brioche with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.

Traditional brunch items include: buttermilk pancakes served with salted jaggery ice cream for those with a serious sweet tooth; an Eggs Our Way section features the Ross Masala Omelette with tomato, onion, chili, and cilantro; a vegan omelette served with a graham flour pancake, cottage cheese, cilantro, and ginger alam; a vegetarian version of scrambled eggs, the Paneer Bhurji served with ricotta cheese, green peas, and cilantro; and lamb keema served with a fried egg and crispy potatoes.

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Friday, November 29, 2019

Nordstrom at the Shops of North Bridge hosts a breakfast with Santa


Nordstrom at the Shops at North Bridge, 55 E Grand,  (also a Michigan Ave.), as part of its nationwide seasonal giving campaign to raise over $1M for its charitable hosts a breakfast with Santa  9 a.m. December 7 benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®. 

 In addition to breakfast attendees can mingle with Santa along with participating in festivities that include:  arts and crafts, photo opps, face painting, cookie decorating, and more. 

 Nordstrom will donate 100% of the ticket sales—up to $25,000—to children's hospitals in the community of purchase to support uncompensated care for local families in the most difficult of circumstances. A second breakfast is scheduled for December 14. Tickets are $25, adults; $15, ages 3-15. Tickets

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