Lay's partners with the NFL for limited edition chips

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Lay's salutes NFL fans with a lineup of team-inspired chips, Lay's Golden Grounds, chips made from potatoes grown in a mix of soil representing each NFL team. 

The chips get an assist by Hall of Fame great Jerry Rice, and even more important the brand returns for a spot, for the first time in 17 years, during Super Bowl LVI airing February 13 from SoFi Field in Los Angeles.

How to get your hands on a bag? Fans must follow Lay's Twitter @LAYS and look for the Golden Grounds sweepstakes tweets. Respond to the tweets with responses of your favorite team (pictures encouraged). 

All responses must use #LaysGoldenGrounds; #Sweepstakes along with your favorite team's hashtag. The promotion kicked off January 11 and runs through 11:59:59 p.m. (ET) January 25, 2022.

For official rules, info on how to enter, updates or more details on the product visit here. 

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Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken opens first midwest location in Rosemont fall of 2022

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NBA legend and occasional movie star Shaquille O'Neal's casual fast food eatery Big Chicken is slated to open in Rosemont fall of 2022.

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Cocoa Crawl in Long Grove, February 5

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Long Grove's annual Cocoa Crawl takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 5,in t he village's historical downtown square kicking off at the village's Visitor Center, 145 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove.

This year rather than inside the Village Center and merchant shops guests can get their cocoa fix on in heated Cocoa huts setup outside for safe and easy distribution.

Hot cocoa-related creations will be poured (at no charge) for guests who can imbibe them outdoors while strolling around the quaint village and visiting participating boutiques, shops and restaurants. More details available here.  

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Prairie Grass Cafe specials for the week

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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, kicks off a week of specials beginning January 10 with a blackened salmon burger with Caesar slaw with avocado, tomato and cucumber and spicy tarter sauce; $22. 

Tuesday (January 11): roasted chicken dinner package for two (whole roasted chicken; mashed potatoes; grilled broccolini; salad of chopped Romaine; Mighty Vine tomatoes; cucumbers; peppers; torn croutons, feta-lemon vinaigrette and chocolate pudding) $86;  pre-orders highly recommended.

Wednesday (January 12) Maine Peakytoe crab cake with citrus salad of avocado, jicama, cucumber, grapefruit, citrus vinaigrette and lemon cream; $28. 

Thursday (January 13): vegetarian lentil stew with mushrooms, fresh greens and goat cheese; $20.

Friday (January 14): lobster mac & cheese (one pound of Maine lobster; broccoli and bread crumbs; $37.

Call: 847-205-4433

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Hip hop artist Fat Joe pitches for White Castle's sloppy Joe sliders and more, limited time offer

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Hip hop star Fat Joe lends a hand and his name to help launch White Castle's sloppy Joe slider trio (sloppy Joey; smokey Joe and spicy Joe and sloppy fries during it's "Joenuary" of sloppy Joe promotion.

The items will be available through February 19 at participating locations.

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Whadda Jerk R&B Saturdays

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Whadda Jerk located in Takito Kitchen, 2015 W. Division, presents R&B Saturday hosted by Dat Boy Hot. Must be 21 and older.

Opens at 10 p.m. More details here. Call: 773-698-6305.

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Bar Roma celebrates 5th anniversary, January 12

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Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark, celebrates it's 5th anniversary with $5 wine pours of Italian red, white and prosecco, 4:30-9:30 p.m. January 12, available in the dining room and tavern area. 

Pair with selections from Chef Ramos new winter menu that includes dishes such as Tuscan kale salad; cioppino seafood stew and lasagna Bolognese. Reservations available here. Call: 773-942-7572.

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Janet Jackson drag brunch @The Walnut Room, February 26

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Flip Phone presents a Janet Jackson Drag Brunch: Chicago, 11 a.m. February 27, The Walnut Room, 7th floor, Macy's, 111 N. State. 

Reservations available here.

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Soups on @Prairie Grass Cafe

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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, is offering an array of soups during January with a special "soups to Go," menu.

A variety of delectable homemade rotating soups includes: spinach, squash, parsnip and lentil. All can be frozen and reheated. The soups can also be ordered when dining in.

Selections are $10 per pint and $20 a quart. They can be frozen and reheated when you're ready. Dine-in orders are $8 per bowl. Items can be ordered here. Call: 847-205-4433. PHOTO: MONICA KASS ROGERS

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The Chicago French Market's updated COVID measures

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The Chicago French Market, 131 N. Clinton,  has new COVID safety rules in place in accordance with the updated city ordinance that went into effect January 3.

In addition to installing Airphx air purifiers throughout the market and continuing to require face masks for all guests and staff, the following procedures are now in place.

Customers who are coming to the Market for a quick visit of ten minutes or less must wear masks, but they do not need to provide proof of vaccination.

Fully vaccinated guests  have several dine-in areas to choose from. The main dining area will be open between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. 

Bar Frietkoten, Blue Spot Sushi, Jian and A Taste of the Philippines have designated dining areas adjacent to their kiosks. In addition there is general seating adjacent to the information booth by the Clinton St. entrance. 

To expedite the guest experience an online ordering system with no third-party charges has been implemented. Guests are encouraged to pre-order for dine in, carry-out, curbside pickup or delivery. 

Curbside pickup for online orders is available Monday-Friday. As an additional support for businesses and lunch groups in the area, the Chicago French Market also offers several food catering options.

Proof of vaccination (ages five and older) and valid ID (ages sixteen and older) will be required in accordance with the new order.

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Taco Tuesday @Nipsey Lounge

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Nipsey Lounge, 9156 S. Stony Island., features Taco Tuesday happy hour January 4. 

The event, hosted by Marlon Murphy, Tino Coates and Kendall Strickland, will feature menu items such as: $3 tacos; $5 Margaritas; $20 Margarita pitchers and $150 tequila bottles. 

Party of eight ladies will receive a complimentary tequila bottle (some restrictions may apply). More details here.

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Sushi Making Class and Omakase dinner, January 18

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Hands-on sushi making class and chef-curated Omakase dinner with Arami, 6:30 p.m. January 18, Timeout Market Chicago, 916 W. Fulton Market. 

More details and tickets available here.

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Just Trust Us III Bourbon Tasting @Above Warehouse, January 6

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Just Trust Us III Bourbon Tasting, 6 p.m. January 6, Above Warehouse, in private tasting room, 634 S. Wabash Ave.  Tickets.

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