Saturday, June 12, 2021

"Let's Talk Womxn Supper Club & Conversation monthly dinner

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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 June 25; $100. 

The event, which is an in person or takeout dinner, will feature five members from Let's Talk Womxn Chicago: Julia Shell (The Dandy Crown); Maya Camille Broussard (Justice of Pies); Geraldine Hernandez (Savory Crust) Mary Aregoni (Saigon Sisters) and Rohini Dey (Vermilion).  The event is in support of HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH TO #ENDCHILDMARIAGE.

The deadline to register is June 22. Register and purchase tickets here. Order takeout version here. Call: 312-527-4060.



  
 

Friday, June 11, 2021

Pride Month Britney Spears brunch @Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, June 12-13

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Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, Pride Icon Brunch Series spotlight's  Britney Spears 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12-13. Drink specials will be offered throughout the event. 


Club diva Madam X performs.  Call: 773-525-1111. 


   





Thursday, June 10, 2021

Cooper's Hawk Father's Day grill kit, available now

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Cooper's Hawk Executive Chef Matt McMillin and team have put together a special Father's Day grill kit for four.

The kit includes: pretzel bread and butter; classic tomato brushetta (); four 8-oz filets with the chefs special seasoning pack; four baked potatoes with toppings (whipped butter; sour cream; aged cheddar; applewood smoked bacon; scallion); asparagus and a dessert of lemon pound cake with crème Lègère and summer berries; $199.99. 

For an additional $35 a  bottle of Cooper's Hawk Lux Cabernet Sauvignon can be added on. Orders must be placed by June 16 and will be available for pickup June 19-20. Place order for kit here. Pickup is at Cooper Hawk locations.








Wednesday, June 9, 2021

black buiness women pop up, brunch and summit this weekend

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The iCan Collective hosts a brunch and Summit 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12. In addition the organization is hosting a pop up shop featuring woman-owned businesses 5-11 p.m. June ll. RSVP to the events here.





Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Jameson Human's virtual Wineapawlooza from California, June 19

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A virtual Jameson Humane's 8th annual WineaPawlooza, takes place 5 p.m. (PT); 7 p.m. (CT); 8 p.m. (ET)  June 19. 

The organization, which serves as an animal advocate group, takes it's benefit virtual, featuring something for everyone with lots priced in tiers with the highest lots including rare wines and special offers. More details and tickets available here.

  


  






Monday, June 7, 2021

Jet's Pizza giveaway, June 10

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The countdown is on Jet's Pizza's, at participating Chicagoland locations are offering free slices of its iconic pizza 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 in anticipation of Governor Pritzker lifting food service restrictions on June 11. Giveaway is while supplies last.

   



Sunday, June 6, 2021

Chiya Chai set for Riverwalk opening June 7

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Chiya Chai, kicks off its third season as a vendor at the Chicago Riverwalk's Michigan Avenue Marketplace June 7. 

Returning to the Riverwalk menu is chaat (a category of Indian street food that combines a range of tastes, flavors and textures to form a unique taste that is sweet, sour, salty, tangy, hot, spicy, soft, crispy and crunchy all in one bite. 

Other food items include: bhel puri ($7), aloo chaat ($7), sev puri ($8) and samosa chaat ($8); samosa & chutney ($6); masala chicken pie ($9.50); creamy masala curry bowl ($12.50) and a cauliflower peas and potatoes curry bowl ($10.50). View complete menu. 

The summer spin-off will also offer five chai options including its staple masala/spicy;  masala and ginger cardamom along with specialty seasonal options such as Chai coconut crème and salted caramel chai (12 oz., $4.50 or 16 oz., $4.75). 

Other beverage options include include select coffee, tea and lemonade as well as the popular Indian favorite mango lassi (12 oz., $4.50 or 16 oz., $4.95). 

In addition the eatery plans to open a second location in the Loop at 79 E. Madison in late June. Riverwalk hours are: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday;   11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Call: 773-360-7541.

   





Saturday, June 5, 2021

Friday, June 4, 2021

BomboBar's National Doughnut Day salute

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BomboBar, 832 W. Randolph, is spotlighting its bombolini (an Italian hole less donut) for National Doughnut Day, 11:30 a.m. to midnight today at its west loop walk-up window. Or order here.

    



Glenwood Sunday Market returns June 6

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Glenwood Sunday Market, 1233-41 W. Platt Blvd., opens for its 12th season 9 a.m.  June 6 for its 12 season.  The market will open Sundays through October 24 with the exception of July 4. Mask required

Opening festivities include a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  



 



 

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Green City Market's West Loop site returns June 5

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Green City Market's West Loop site returns 8 a.m. June 5 in Mary Bartelme Park, 115 S. Sangamon, St.  #2615. 

New vendors include: Star Farm Chicago (located in the back of the Yards neighborhood offering fresh seasonal vegetables); Prairie Wolf (hand processed locally sourced raw dog for treats) and Kikwetu Keny Coffee (south side operation that sells locally brewed coffee and beans). More details and complete list of vendors available here.

In addition the market is hoping to raise $60,000 to help local farmers. Gifts up to will be matched. Information on COVID -19 Farmer Relief Fund available here. PHOTO: Tess Graham  

  



Wednesday, June 2, 2021

NHS Community Market returns, June 5

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Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago sponsors the Community Market, 3601 W. Chicago Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in June.

The market accepts Link/Snap and Link Match. Call: 773-329-4111.

  










Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Edgewater Monday Market returns June 7

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Edgewater Monday Market returns 3-8 p.m. June 7 at 5917 N. Broadway (Broadway and Armory). The market will remain through June 28. Some COVID-19 protocols are still in place.