Monday, May 24, 2021

Vermillion hosts Lets Talk Womxn Supper Club & Conversation

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Vermilion, 10 W. Hubbard, hosts the May edition of "Let's Talk Womxn Supper Club & Conversation monthly dinner and conversation on women's issues, is May 28; $100. 

The event, which is an in person or takeout dinner, will feature five members from Let's Talk Womxn Chicago.  The event is in support of #EndGenderViolence for HPN4Tigray.

The deadline to register is May 26. Register and purchase tickets here. Call: 312-527-4060.










Sunday, May 23, 2021

McCormick Memorial Day weekend seafood boil packs to

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McCormick & Schmick's, participating locations, seafood boil bags (shrimp, $29; lobster, $39 or shrimp and lobster; $45) are available for order now through May 27 for pickup May 29-31. 

Each kit comes with andouille sausage, potatoes and corn along with chef instructions.

Order here.

  


  










Saturday, May 22, 2021

Prairie Grass Cafe extends its salad subscription through June

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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, is extending its Thursday subscription vegetarian seasonal salad program through June. 


The first meal in the Seasonal Entree Chopped Salad Subscription will be available beginning 4 p.m. June 4. The cost is $100 for the month does not include service fees. Additional dates are June 10; 17 and 24. Any special instructions will be provided. Or call 847-205-4433.

 

   



  


Friday, May 21, 2021

The Dawson's Memorial Day salute

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The Dawson, 730 W. Grand, is hosting a Memorial Day brunch, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 31.

The menu features chicken fried lobster with spicy ranch, lemon and banana peppers as a starter for the table followed by options such as smoked salmon toast; scrambled eggs and the Dawson burger.

Beverage director Torrence O'Haire has added new seasonal cocktails. Reservations available here.

   




Thursday, May 20, 2021

CEDA virtual wine event June 10

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The Community Economic and Development Association of Cook County's (CEDA) "Aged to Perfection," virtual wine tasting, saluting the organizations 55th year of service, takes place 6 p.m. June 10. 

Proceeds from sponsorship or donations will benefit the organization's Rebuild Together program to end poverty in the Chicagoland area. More details on sponsorship and donations here.










Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dank Haus' Maifest celebration and fundraiser, June 5

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Maifest Chicago's cancellation for the second year has inspired Dank Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., to host a Maifest fundraiser 6 p.m. June 5.

The event will feature an abundance of traditional German fare, catered by Himmels while the Paloma Band serves up entertainment. And of course beer and wine will be on hand.

In addition a silent auction will take place. Hours for the event are 6-10 p.m. COVID guidelines will be followed and all guests musts wear masks. Purchase tickets or make a donation here.

   




 







Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Scoperta May 20; May 27 wine dinners

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Scoperta Wines located on the second floor of Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, 3655 N. Western, is hosting a four-course Dunham Cellars Washington Wine Dinner 6:30 p.m. May 20. This event is very limited to seating. Purchase Tickets here.

If you can't make the Dunham dinner Scoperta is hosting a second dinner featuring Domaine 524 Oregon Wine dinner 6:30 p.m. May 27. Tickets available here.

 



Monday, May 17, 2021

Macy's announces second Drag Brunch set for July 24, tickets go on sale May 19

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The Macy's Drag first-ever brunch in it's iconic Walnut Room taking place June 12 was such a hit (tickets sold out within an hour) the Chicago retail mainstay is hosting another event July 24 at the flagship store's Walnut Room, 111 N. State St. 

The Pride Drag Brunch menu can be viewed here. More details on entertainment to come later. Tickets for the July 24 brunch go on sale 10 a.m. May 19. Purchase here.

  









Sunday, May 16, 2021

Hard Rock Cafe's all-you-can-eat crawfish boil, May 22

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Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario, is featuring a Louisiana-style all-you-can-eat crawfish boil, prepared by Louisiana chef Allen Rochelle, 12-6 p.m. May 22 on its patio; $35. 

Sides dishes included with the boil are: Cajun fried potato salad; red beans and rice and jambalaya. Limited number of guests with no more than six people to a table, which will be six feet apart.

DJs mark Flava and Joe Kollege provide the music. Register here.

   


Saturday, May 15, 2021

Mansion on Rush grand opening today

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Mansion on Rush, 1009 N. Rush St., the Japanese fusion restaurant, the newest addition to the lineup of Gold Coast eateries, kicks off its opening with party at 5 p.m. featuring the Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Ferrari luxury sports cars in front of the restaurant before enjoying a decadent meal. 

During the evening hours DJ Kim Lee, star of Netflix's "Bling Empire" performs an exclusive set in the  Champagne Lounge. Reservations available here. PHOTO: Stephanie Hamilton Productions

   






 

Lakeview East Craft Beer Week, May 17-23

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The Lakeview East Craft Beer Week gets underway May 17. 


Click on venue to see promotion. Venues with an astarisk denotes no menu available at the time of this post.

 



   



Friday, May 14, 2021

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Windy City Smoke out returns July 8-11, tickets on sale now

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Windy City Smokeout returns July 8-11 outside the United Center, 1901 W. Madison.

Chicago area and surrounding area vendors include: 17th Street BBQ; Bub City; Green Street Smoked Meats; Lllie's Q; Pearl's Southern Comfort;

Vendors from out of state include: Blue Oak BBQ (New Orleans); Hogapalooza (Akansas); Hoodoo Brown (Connecticut); Leroy & Lewis BBQ (Texas); Little Miss BBQ (Arizona); Pappy's Smokehouse (Mosouri); Peg Leg Porker (Tennessee); Rodney's Scott's (Alabama); Salt Lick BBQ (Texas); Sam Jones BBQ (North Carolina); Sugarfire Smokehouse (Mo); Truth BBQ (Texas) and Ubons BBQ (Mississippi). View complete list all participant including non barbeque vendors here.

Beer vendors are: Budweiser; Shiner Beer and Goose Island Brewry.

In addition to sampling food from the city's top chefs their will some of class act performers in tow including headliners: Brett Eldridge; Darius Rucker; Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi headlining the late 

Music lineup:

July 8: Walker County (5:15 p.m.); Larry Fleet (5:30 p.m.) with Brett Eldridge closing down the event (8 p.m. )

July 9: Tyler Booth (3 p.m.); Lainey Wilson (4:15 p.m.); Ryan Hurd (5:30 p.m.); Morgan Evans (7 p.m.) and Darius Rucker (8:30 p.m.)

 July 10:  Angie K (3 p.m.); Ross Ellis (4:15 p.m.); Cody Canada & the Departed (5:30 p.m.); Riley Green (7 p.m.) and Dierks Bentley (8:30 p.m.) 

July 11: Jillian Jacqueline (1 p.m.); Kolby Cooper (2 p.m.); Hailey Whitters (3:15 p.m.); Randy Rogers Band (4:30 p.m.); Cody Johnson (6:15 p.m.) and John Pardi (8 p.m.). 

Gates open 4 p.m. July 8; 2 p.m. July 9; noon: July 10-11 View and safety measures here. Hours are: Tickets.