Saturday, August 7, 2021

Friday, August 6, 2021

Stan's Donut 5K and Kids Dash, August 14

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Stan's Donut Run 5K and Kids Dash a charity/benefit in support of Greater Chicago Food Depository returns August 14 at the lakefront. Register here.




 






Wednesday, August 4, 2021

LeSud hosts a wine tasting August 12

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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen, 2301 W. Roscoe St., hosts an educational wine tasting 7-8 p.m. August 12. Selections include sparkling, white and red varietals from France, Spain and Italy; $20.

Che Michael Woodhall will create an array of hors d' oeuvres that compliment the selections. Tickets available here.

   


 







Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Sketchbook's new brews launching this week

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Sketchbook Brewing launches new brews this week including its Cosmic Punch Ale (experimental product fermented with Omega's Cosmic Punch.

Other items out this week Pinky Sweater, a red rice pilsner; Main Squeeze, Radler with Meyer lemon; No Parking, pale ale tweaking of the original recipe and Cumulus, Hefeweizen-style wheat beer. Visit online for more details. 

   




Monday, August 2, 2021

Prairie Grass Cafe weekly specials

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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, kicks off  a week of lunch and dinner specials August 2 with the Farmer egg salad sandwich with mixed green salad with red and yellow Mighty Vine tomatoes, sliced cucumbers with balsamic vinaigrette on honey wheat bread; $12

Tuesdays special: Mediterranean omelet (spinach; onion; tomato; feta with potato wedges; $17; Wednesday: prime 10-oz steak frites with shoestring fries; spicy aioli and red wine sauce; $32; Thursday: watermelon salad with crispy chicken; feta; cucumbers; peppers; tomato and red wine vinaigrette, $22.

Dinner special Monday is sautèed tilapia with relish of cucumber, tomato and marinated peppers with thyme citrus; $24. Dinner wine special also available. View more specials here. Call: 847-205-4433. PHOTO: Kurman Photography






 

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Cheesie's Pub & Grill's new weekend brunch menu

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Cheesie's Pub & Grill, 958 W. Belmont Ave. and 1385 N. Milwaukee Ave., has added a weekend brunch menu featuring five new breakfast sandwiches along with other delectable items that includes: The Full Monty (melty cheddar cheese, sweet strawberry preserves griddled ham, housemade French toast); Wakey Wakey (crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, American cheese, two eggs, buttery Texas toast) and The Gladys (smoked gouda cheese, crispy bacon, fried chicken tenders, honey mustard, Belgian waffles).

Brunch is available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.







Saturday, July 31, 2021

Sketchbook's ends its July pop-up events @Mustard's Last Stand in Evanston

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Sketchbook Brewing Company's July popup food events comes to an end at Mustard's Last Stand, 1613 Central Ave., Evanston. Hours are 3-8 p.m. 



 

Friday, July 30, 2021

Replay's Marvel Adventure begins

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Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, will turn into a world of Marvel adventure with during its Marvelous Arcade pop up beginning July 30.


During the event that runs through September 6, the Lincoln Park bar will transport guests to a Stan Lee filled world of Marvel heroes featuring iconic character-centric themed games, drinks and food items.


Themed food items include: Stan Cur-Lee fries; Quantum pretzels; Shawarma smash and Auntie Me's chocolate cake. 


In addition to weekly trivia, cosplay pageants and Marvel themed arcade and pinball games include.


This event and all of the games are free, with no reservations, tickets, or tokens required. Must be 21 an older. COVID-19 regulations will be in place. Guests who have proof of full vaccination may remove the required mask.




 
 



WhirlyBall beer flights soar through summer

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WhirlyBall (Bucktown 1825 W. Webster Ave., and Naperville, 3103 Odyssey Ct.) “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beerholder” custom beer flights will be available through summer.

Guests can sample four 5-ounce beer selections for $7. Customers can design flights from a choice of 24 rotating craft beers on tap with a focus on local and regional brewers. 

Drafts include 3 Floyds Gumballhead and Alpha King, Tighthead Brewing Company Scarlet Fire, Maplewood Brewing Company Brownie Points, Pipeworks Close Encounter, Sweetwater H.A.Z.Y. IPA, Miskatonic Skycap, and more.

Hours are: Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday 12-8 p.m.




 




Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Catch her if you can, pre-Lolla gig for Olivia O'Brien @Nando's West Loop location from 5-6 p.m. today

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Singer Olivia O’Brien, set to perform at Lollapalooza tomorrow, will be firing up the grills and serving fans at Nando's Peri-Peri in the West Loop,  953 W. Randolph St. location from 5-6 p.m.



Malt Row on Damen returns today

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Malt Row on Damen returns 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 28 on Damen between Leland and Argyle.

Participants include: Begyle Brewing; Empirical Brewery; Gnome Brew; KOVAL Distillery; Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. and Urban Brew Labs.

Ravenwood businesses on hand include: Amy's Candy Bar; Bon Femmes; District; Mint Home; Noble Coyote; Ponnopozz and Ravensgoods. Tickets are $30, includes five-ounce tasting pours, a Malt Row tasting glass, lanyard combo and swag bag. Tickets.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The J. Parker's wing ding National Chicken day deals, July 29

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The J. Parker, 1816 N. Clark St., located atop the Hotel Lincoln, will celebrate National Chicken Wing Day (July 29)  with its signature soy ginger chicken wings, topped with sesame seeds and chives for $7 (regularly $14). 

In addition to the food guests can enjoy the 180-degree views of the skyline, Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan.
The rooftop is open Monday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m.-Midnight; Saturday, 3 p.m.-1 a.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Breakfast is served Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Call: 312-254-4747.