Pablo's Tiki Snack Shack now open in South Loop

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Pablo's Tiki Snack Shop, 2537 S. Wabash, is now open for take-out and delivery in the South Loop. 

The eatery, which is strictly a—to go establishment, features Tiki burgers, Cuban sliders, coconut shrimp and chili-glazed wings are typical menu items. The establishment, a venture  of Pablo Suez, debuted as a floating kitchen in Chicago in 2017. Bringing the concept back as a grounded establishment Pablo hopes the its summer island theme can woo Chicagoans out of the winter woes. 

The organization also is ownership of the floating party vessel "TikiBoat" at Monroe Harbor, which can be rented in the summer. View menu. For more information or orders can be placed here. 

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The Paramount Group nutrition challenge

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The Paramount Group has a  recipe to jumpstart the new year with improved energy, sleep and skin with the Whole30 nutrition challenge to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

The 30-day nutrition challenge is designed to lower blood pressure and cholesterol by replacing certain food items with clean  proteins and vegetables. Find recipes here. Call 773-880-8044.

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Final call to join in Prairie Grass Cafe's 2021 health awareness initiative

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The final session of Prairie Grass Cafe , 601 N. Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, wellness initiative, 6 p.m. January 10 a.m. via Zoom. 

In conjunction with the healthy new year turnabout Prairie Grass Cafe will feature a special menu made of foods with healthy sustainable foods from local vendors that will include items such as beans, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, carrots, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, nuts and seeds. For details here. Call: 847-205-4433. 

In addition PGC is featuring a special menu January 11: beet entree featuring local beets with tahini and pumpkin seeds; warm roasted chick peas and chick Pea Puree; cut raw vegetables; $20. 

Grilled chicken breast can be added for $6.50; a vegan pistachio-chocolate muffin for $9.

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Chicago Wine Fest tickets now on sale

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Tickets for Chicago Wine Fest: Spring Edition, slated for May 15, are now sale. There will be three sessions: noon to 3 p.m; 3:30-6:30 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Each session is offering early admission tickets. Purchase tickets here. 

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Nicola Biscardo joins RPM Wine Director Richard Hanauer and Chef Fantoni for virtual wine dinner

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Winemaker Nicola Biscardo joins RPM Wine Director Richard Hanauer and Chef Christian Fantoni 7 p.m. January 12 for a four-course dinner spotlighting Biscardo's Amarone della Valpolicella, Marchesi Biscardo, 2013. 

The wine will be paired with RPM Italian dishes such as Roasted Squid with Tomato Brodo, Roasted Venison Chop with Amarone Jus and a Chocolate Caramel Tart. The live Zoom session is on Tuesday, January 12 at 7 p.m. The team will discus the wine pairing during the dinner; $155 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and includes a four-course menu plus one bottle of wine per each guest. Orders are will be available for pick-up at RPM Italian, Chicago 12-6 p.m. January 12. Reserve a spot here.

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Culinary Institute of America's free master class on great tasting healthy food

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The Culinary Institute of America presents "The Everyday Gourmet: Making Healthy Food Taste Great," free masterclass on multiple dates beginning 7 p.m. January 7. View more details and rules that apply here.

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Dank Haus' virtual Kaffeeklatsch has moved to Wednesday

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Dank Haus German American Cultural Center serves up Kaffeeklatsch, a German chat with Dank Haus teachers and staff 5:30-6:30 p.m. January 6 via Facebook. All are welcome.

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Rizzo's Bar & Inn, Winter Beer & Cocktail Tasting Experience

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Rizzo's Bar & Inn's, 3658 N. Clark, Winter Beer & Cocktail Tasting Experience 5-7 p.m. and 8-10 p.m. January 8; 1-3 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. January 9 on the heated retractable roof. Social distancing in place. View additional dates here.

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Mychael Bonner of Saranello hosts a series of cooking classes in January

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Chef Mychael Bonner of Saranello, hosts a series of virtual cooking classes spotlight classic Italian dish 5:30 p.m. Thursdays in January: $34.95, Includes tax and ingredient kit (gratuity not included). Order kit here and register to pick up kit here. 

The class schedule is as follows: 

January 7 – Balsamic Glazed Salmon: 5:30 PM (must register by noon January 5)
Kit includes: House Italian Salad, All Necessary Ingredients for the Included Recipe, and Chocolate Mascarpone Pie

January 14 – Baked Eggplant Parmesan: 5:30 PM (register by noon January)
Kit includes: Caesar Salad, All Necessary Ingredients for the Included Recipe, and Banana Tiramisu

January 21 – Homemade Ricotta Cavatelli: 5:30 PM (register by noon January 19)
Kit includes: Chopped Salad, All Necessary Ingredients for the Included Recipe, and Apple Crostata

January 28 – Chicken Vesuvio: 5:30 PM (register by noon January 26)
Kit includes: Winter kale salad, All necessary ingredients for the included recipe, and Key Lime Pie

Other LEYE entities will host virtual cooking sessions, view he complete January calendar of LEYE's classes here.

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Going, going...Deuce's Santa Baby pop up bar closes Jan. 6

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For those who just cant get enough of the holiday season there's still time to to drop in the Santa Baby pop up at Deuce's Major League Bar, 3505 N. Clark St. (outdoor dining only).

The Festive holiday themed bar is still offering yuletide inspired large-format concoctions such as the Mega Yule Mule and Jingle juice.

Food inspirations include the Atomic yule log (three cheese sticks covered with a Flamin' Hot Cheetos crust and sriracha dust). Family's can drop by during daytime hours. Ages 21 and older only are allowed after 9 p.m.  The pop up closes down January 6. Masks required. Reservation available here.

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Dietician Chris Mohr hosts "Quarantine and WFH Nutrition"

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Registered dietician Chris Mohr hosts "Quarantine and WFH Nutrition," a master class on healthy eating while working from home, on multiple dates beginning January 6. Register here. 

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Come Chill Ent. R&B brunch

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Come Chill Entertainment presents Come Chill R&B brunch And Day Party Series at Bar 22, 2244 S. Michigan. 

Price range is $30-$120. COVID-19 regulations in place including masks wearing to enter. More detail here.

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Prairie Grass Cafe's new year, new you experience

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Prairie Grass Cafe , 601 N. Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris kick off the 2021 with a wellness initiative, partnering with Elizabeth Kennedy of Life Coaching and Tania Hughes of Tania Hughes Wellness  for a virtual wellness 6 p.m. January 3 and January 10 a.m. via Zoom. 

Chef Stegner has created energizing, healthy meals while Kennedy and Hughes zone in on health with Kennedy discussions on wellness and setting goals that includes the incorporating healthy eating habits and the benefit of making use of sustainable foods. While Hughes discuss the immune system and how to create optimal physical health through modalities that includes: meditation, breathing technique and yoga.

In conjunction with the healthy new year turnabout Prairie Grass Cafe will feature a special menu 
made of foods with healthy sustainable foods from local vendors that will include items such as beans, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, carrots, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, nuts and seeds. For details here. Call: 847-205-4433. 

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