Thursday, February 13, 2020

Blackbird's Valentine's Day dinner


There's still space left at Blackbird's 619 W. Randolph, Midwest-Inspired seven course Valentine's Day dinner, beginning 5 p.m. February 14-15. 

Items on Chef Ryan Pfeiffer curated menu highlights include: pounded big eye tune with sea succulents and oscietra caviar; crispy kusshi oyster with kimchi honey and coconut nuoc  cham (pictured); dry aged beef tartare with truffled sauce chasseur; sweet chill glazed quail with brassicas and coriander and dark chocolate mousse bar, porter pudding with fermented cranberry and sesame. View complete menu. Tickets.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Hard Rock Cafe hosts NBA All-Star 2020 kickoff


Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, hosts the NBA All-Star weekend events beginning 10 p.m. February 13.

DJ Mack; Sean Harris and Dj Twin rock the house. Moneybaggyo gives a special performance.

The venue gets the real party started February 14 with it's Opulent party, 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Heaven on Seven Valentine's Day cooking class


Jimmy Bannos of Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, 7th floor, serves up a heaping of Cajun-style love during his Valentine's Day Cajun Cooking Class, 6-9 p.m. February 12; $75. Tickets, includes five-course dinner, beer, wine or Hurricanes, recipe. Reservations required. For tickets and reservations call: 312-263-6443.

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Love and basketball headline food events this week


NBA All-Star 2020 weekend events offer a host of food and drink events including Grey Goose Vodka sponsored Beats & Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 16, Jerk Villa Bar & Grill, 2216 S. Michigan. Free but must register.

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Sunday, February 9, 2020

The Trotter Project hosts Whisky, Wine & Wagyu Fest


The Trotter Project is hosting a Whisky, Wine & Wagyu Fest 6:30 p.m. February 27 at the Boelter Superstore, 1071 W. Division.

The event includes: Aberlour whisky cocktails and wine paired with Wagyu bites presented by some of Chicago’s top chefs, including Michael Armstrong (Tao), Ken Carter (Gather), and Amber Lancaster (Rekki), and Michael Taus (Gemstone Hospitality), supported by some of The Trotter Project’s local student scholars. 
Early bird tickets will be available beginning February 14 for $60. Regular Tickets are $75. Proceeds directly benefit The Trotter Project, GuideStar Platinum-rated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established based on Chef Trotter’s guiding principles of excellence to educate and mentor young talent interested in the global culinary and hospitality industries. Tickets.

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Saturday, February 8, 2020

Delilah's hosts the 22nd Annual Vintage Beer Festival


The 22nd Annual Vintage Beer Festival takes place noon to 5 p.m. February 15, Delilah's, 2721 N. Lincoln.

More than 50 brewers will be on deck including: Three Floyds; Pipeworks; Goose Island; Jolly Pumpkin; Two Brothers; Hal Acre and Une Annee & Bell's. Brewers traveling from the UK; Belgium; Finland; Sweden;
Spain and Canada will also be in the house.

Tickets ($20) are available at the door only. For more details call: 773-472-2771.

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Friday, February 7, 2020

Maggiano's kids cooking class


Maggiano's Little Italy, 516 N. Clark, is holding a kids cooking class featuring heart-shaped pizzas, 10:30 a.m. February 8. Ages 5-12 Tickets are $25 for kids, includes lunch buffet, chef's hat, apron and recipe card. Adult must be present during event; $15. Tickets.

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Chicago Pajama Crawl takes place February 8 in Wrigleyville


The Chicago Pajama Crawl takes place noon to 6 p.m. February 8 in Wrigleyville thast includes stops at Country Club; Deuce's; HVAC; Moe's Cantina and Old Crow (subject to change); $10. Tickets.

The schedule will be posted February 7. Drink specials include: $5 Bud Light seltzer; Goose Island 312 and Michelob Ultra. The event kicks off with a pre-party 10 p.m. February 7 at Moe's Cantina, 155 W. Kinzie. Admission is free between 10-11 p.m.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

10th Annual Polar Beer Fest


The 10th Annual Polar Beer Strong Ale Festival takes place noon to 4 p.m. February 8 at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 1 W. Grand.

More than 50 craft beer vendors will be in attendance. Tickets.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Alliance Francaise de Chicago hosts a session on French restaurants and food


The Invention of French Restaurants and Food Pairings, 6:30 p.m. February 13, Alliance Francaise de Chicago, 54 W. Chicago.

Author and history professor Rebecca Spring leads an 18th century Parisian food discussion while Richard Shepro, attorney and scholar of law, economics and food history, shares four essential methods of pairing food from, which he uncovered in research for the Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery.  Tickets

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Monday, February 3, 2020

Heaven on Seven's Po Boy pop-up


This is one anniversary celebration you don't want to miss.

Jimmy Bannos, chef/owner of Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, kicks off the 40th anniversary celebration of his popular Nawlins' inspired Cajun eatery with a Po Boy pop-up shop Tuesdays (4; 11; and 18) in February.

Po Boys are available in 10 varieties including: shrimp, oyster and Nashville hot chicken and range in price from $5.99-$11.99.

The special is available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carry out only. No online or phone orders and cash only.

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Sunday, February 2, 2020

The Dandy Crown's new happy hour program and specialty drinks


The Dandy Crown, 694 N. Milwaukee, has a new Happy Hour program designed by the bar’s cocktail aficionado, Sarah Syman, who has selected two of her favorite classic cocktails with her twist, featured at a discounted rate 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 

In addition Syman has created a weekly rotating specialty, Crock-Pot Cocktail (pictured), made from seasonal ingredients, served warm through winter. PHOTO: Sarah Syman

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Saturday, February 1, 2020

Bonus Round Cafe hosts Super Bowl specials for non-football junkies


Bonus Round Game Cafe, 3230 N. Clark, kicks off it's counterpart Super Bowl event for those not into the LIV taking place in Miami February 2.

 Counter active to large screen television for the football event of the season, Bonus Round will large-scale board games and big deal sharing plate ($15) along with $1 off craft beers. The game airs 6:30 p.m. (EST)
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