Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Famous Dave's day-long deal for Veteran's Day

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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que, participating locations, is offering a complimentary Georgia chopped pork sandwich with a side to all active, inactive and retired military personnel (with valid proof of service) available for dine-in, carry-out and online orders. Available all day to closing November 11.

   







Applebee's salutes veterans with dine-in deals

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Applebee's Grill+Bar, participating locations, salutes veterans with select dine deals November 11. View more details and fine nearest location here

 



Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Hooter's Veteran's Day chicken wings deal

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Hooters(participating locations), is offering current and former military members 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of any 10 wings. Military ID or proof of service required.

   






White Castle salutes vets and active military personnel, Nov. 11

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White Castle (participating locations) salutes veterans and active duty service members with a complimentary Veteran's Day combo meal (#1-6) or a breakfast combo meal at participating restaurants, November 11. No purchase is necessary to receive the meal. All military guests must show valid military ID. 

For more information, visit www.whitecastle.com.

   



Monday, November 8, 2021

Oaken Bistro+Bar prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner, dine-in or carry out

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Chef Kristen Burman of Oaken Bistro+Bar, 200 N. Field Dr., Lake Forest, serves up a specially-crafted prix-fixe Thanksgiving dinner, available November 19-28.

The dinner, oven-roasted Green Circle turkey; mashed potatoes with rosemary infused gravy; green bean casserole and house-made cranberry sauce, is available for dine-in and carry out; $50 per person; $30, children ages 10 and under.  Reservations required and can be made here. Call: 847-582-6410.

   





Sunday, November 7, 2021

Hendrick's Gin is in a real pickle

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Hendrick's Gin and Katz' Delicatessen have partnered again to offer gin-inspired pickled cucumber in honor of National Pickle Day, November 14.

The limited-time offer will be available or online ordering November 4-11 (Veteran's Day).is available for order here.

  





 

Saturday, November 6, 2021

Doughp secret cookie dough of the month club subscription available

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For the person on your holiday list with a sweet though Doughp is offering s subscription of the month club of rotating flavors of two 16-oz pints a month; $29, includes shipping.

Additional perks included with membership and occasional surprises included with subscription. Order here.

  








Friday, November 5, 2021

First Friday pop-up at The Park Supper Club

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The Park First Friday event No"cover"VEMBER 5th kicks off at 9 p.m. November 5, The Park Supper Club, 63 E. 55th St.

Mark Flava will be in the house. Movies and games are on the agenda. Tickets.

 

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Leña Brava brings wood-fired flavors to your Thanksgiving table

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Lena Brava provides a tasty wood-fire grilled roasted turkey with dinner rolls and sides.

Drink options include a Margarita kit; Mexican wines, Cruz Blanca beer and a smoky Oaxacan old fashioned. 

Orders can be placed at Tock until November 21 and will be available for pickup from noon to 8 p.m. November 24. Place all orders here.

Menu options:

 

Wood-oven roasted turkey leg roulade ($80; serves 3-4 people) ($150, serves 6-8 people) Oaxacan mole negro, Chipotle-cranberry salsa, jalapeno-herb salsa macha

 

Butter-Roasted Plantains ($12) Crema, homemade fresh cheese

 

Mashed Potatoes ($12) with queso añejo

 

Black beans ($6) with queso añejo

 

Chorizo Stuffing ($12) Seasoned bread crumbs, grilled cebollitas, diced poblano

 

Charred Brussels Sprouts ($12) Caramelized onion, bacon lardons

 

Dinner rolls ($5) with hoja santa-lime butter

 

Pumpkin Pie (6 inch pie, serves 4) ($16) with Khalúa whipped cream

 

Beverage pairings:  

 

Cava Brut ($52) NV Castellar, Penedès, Spain 

 

Sangiovese/Cabernet($60) 2020 Casa Magoni, Sangiovese/Cabernet, Valle De Guadalupe, B.C., Mexico

 

House Margarita 750ml ($47) Espalòn blanco, Combier d’Orange, agave, nectar, fresh line 

 

Vamos Vienna Larger 12oz Lager 6-pack ($10) A classic Vienna lager with its signature amber color and subtle hints of toasted malt and honey

 

 Mexico Calling Lager 12oz 6-pack ($10) Endlessly refreshing Mexican-style lagermust be placed by 

  






Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Marchesa Chicago "Passport to France" event, November 17

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Celebration of French Food, wine and spirits during Passport to France 2021, 6 p.m. November 17. Marchesa Chicago, 535 N. Wells St. Purchase tickets here.

   









Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Citywide pumpkin smash November 6

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Looking for an environmental-friendly way to dispense of those carved Halloween pumpkins? Turn them into compost during the Pumpkin Smash taking place city wide 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. November 6, Plant Chicago, 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. and various other locations around the city. View here.

  



 

Reclaimed bar & Restaurant four-course wine dinner, December 16

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Reclaimed Bar & Restaurant, 3655 N. Western Ave., is hosting a four-course wine dinner 6:30 p.m. December 16; $95 per person (does not included tax or gratuity. 

Starters are: truffle pork and rabbit paté en croûte; preserved figs, grain mustard and frisée vinaigrette paired with Keller Estates Brut rosé, Petaluma Gap, Sonoma, CA, 2018; Kobocha squash Mezzeluna; tellgio fonduta and crimini mushrooms paired with McKinlay, Pinot Noir "Chehalem Mountain," Willamette Valley, OR 2018.

The main course: roasted pheasant Ballentine with apple cider stewed collard greens and chestnut soubise paired with Da Vero Trovato red blend Cannanou/Carignan/Charbono, Mendocino, CA 2018.

Dessert is Riesling poached pear torte with star anise crème anglaise and hazelnuts.

Reservations available here. Call 773-857-0943.

 






  


 



Monday, November 1, 2021

The Duplex adds two food concepts to its lineup

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The Duplex, 3137 W. Logan Blvd., has added two new concepts 2 Korean Girls and Space Cow to its rotating food program.

Sisters Michele and Jennifer Kaminski of 2 Korean Girls add a little savior faire to burger world offering specialty burgers and modern Korean cuisine.


Menu items include: O.B.: The Original Bibimbap (The dish that started it all): Ribeye bulgogi, Korean white rice, sesame spinach, marinate Mung bean sprouts; sweet + sour radish, spicy potatoes, heart-Shaped egg and gochujang and Oh, You Spicy Huh? (spicy Korean chicken, Korean white rice, cucumber kimchi, Napa Cabbage Kimchi, spicy potatoes, heart-shaped egg and gochujang).

 

Chicago chef David Rodriguez and The Duplex owner LeQoinne Rice, partnered for the Space Cow, a burger-driven concept, said to be partially inspired by the Toy Story movie’s Pizza Planet restaurant, featuring gourmet sandwiches and sides made from the freshest ingredients. 


Menu items include: Double Patty (Munster cheese; grilled onions and sautèed garlic mushrooms); Meateor: (double beef patty; cheddar cheese14-hour smoked bbq brisket, housemade mac 'n cheese) and the Black Hole burger (vegetarian black bean patty; bleu cheese crumbles, mixed greens and basil aioli). Potabella fries (breaded Portabella mushrooms, served with housemade garlic aioli) are also a menu highlight.


The Duplex is open six days a week: 5 p.m. to midnight. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m to 2 a.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Reservations can be made via here. Call 773-697-4153.