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The indoor Farmers Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 27, The Dole, 401 Country Club Rd., Crystal Lake.
In addition to food vendors there will be artisans, live music and a bar. For details visit here.
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Restauranteurs Julia Shell and husband Jamie Hale have pooled their talent and restaurant experience to open The Albion Manor and The Parlour at the Albion, opening in Lincoln Park at 1480 W. Webster, in March.
The Albion properties is currently interviewing for staff. Interested parties should send an email to: michelle@thealbionmanor.com or apply at CulinaryAgents.com.
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Gray's Mill Estate Restaurant, 211 N. River St. Montgomery, hosts, "The Story of Daniel Gray and the Early History of Montgomery," 6:30 p.m. March.
Town resident Debbie Buchanan leads a discussion on the town's history. Refreshments provided. Admission and parking is free.
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The French American Chamber of Commerce, located in the Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr., is hosting a Breakfast seminar for members ($15 )and non-members ($30), 8:30 a.m. February 24. More details and register here.
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan, brings Mardi Gras to the South Loop, 4-9 p.m. March 1, during an evening spotlighting New Orleans favorites on its Cajun-inspired menu.
Menu items include: crawfish mac & cheese; Cajun fried chicken jambalaya; shrimp Po' Boy; Creole seafood gumbo along with other Nawlins dishes.
Cocktails specials include Hurricanes and Sazerac as well as Abita Purple Haze beer. For more information or to make reservations, visit here.
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Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, hosts Mardi Gras Chef's Dinner, 6 p.m. February 23-24; $50 per person, does not include tax and gratuity. Reservations available here. Call: 224-944-0808.
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Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, 3655 N. Western Ave., is hosting Wine and Dine Italian four-course dinner, 6:30 p.m. February 24; $95, does not include tax and gratuity.
Reservations available here.
Menu:
First course:
Grilled delicata squash, white anchovy; grapefruit; fermented chili and olive oil
Second course:
Pork cheek ravioli, lardons; apple cider butter, chervil
Third course:
Cioppino Siciliana; fennel and tomato broth; scampi; scallops, lobster, bottarga
Fourth course:
Torta di Nociole, chocolate; hazelnuts; chantilly cream
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SIB's Breakfast Club's Black History Month Day Party, salutes HBCUs, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 20.
Ticket sales end February 19. Tickets available via Zelle; Cash App or can be purchased online here.
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NBA Allstar Brunch and Day Party, 3-10 p.m. February 20, The Park Supper Club, 63 E. Garfield. DJ Mark Flava keeps the tunes flowing. Event tickets available here.
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Houndstooth Saloon, 3369 N. Clark St., hosts Masquerade Ball Drag Dinner: Mardi Gras style, 7 p.m. February 18.
Two options are available an all you can drink version featuring well cocktails and draft beers (shots not included) $30. Or, an all you can drink (shots not included) and three-course family style Creole dinner: $60.
Special guests are: Kyleigh; Veronica Pop & Travis Fiero. DJ Stasney brings on the tunes. Doors open at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets here.
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Morgan's on Fulton's, 929 W. Fulton Market, Mardi Gras event kicks off 6 p.m. February 26. The event, sponsored by Red Bull and Brown Forman, takes place on the venues heated rooftop.
In addition to a panoramic view of the city guests will be feted to Cajun-style food and drinks; music ; photo booth and a burlesque show.
DJ Bad Kompany spins the tunes while the Four Star Brass Band brings the Big Easy sound live to the party.
General admission is $35, includes: Guests receive a complimentary Old Forester craft cocktail upon arrival; party beads all-you-can-eat Cajun hors d'oeuvres and more. An upgrade VIP packages is also available; $75. Tickets available here. Call: 312-374-3686.
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Ballyhoo Hospitality's six-course "Best of Ballyhoo Dinner" 4:30 p.m. March 10 will feature a menu item from each of its operations; $136.36 per person. Wine pairing available for an additional $75.
The menu includes lobster Caesar (Gemini); barbacoa empanada (Old Pueblo); sheep's milk ricotta ravioli (Code of Volpe); Dover sole amandine (Pomeroy); prime New York strip (Sophia Steak) and Mrs. Russell's blueberry pie (Buck Russell's Bakery & Sandwich Shop).
The dinner takes place at Sophia Steak, 1146 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Book reservations here.
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Andersonville Restaurant Week kicks off February 18. During the event local eateries will $10-30 specials along with prix-fixe menus.
Participating restaurants include: Bar Roma: Big Jones; First Slice Pie Cafe; FYIA; Land and Lake Andersonville; Little Madrid Tapas Cafe; Oda Mediterranean;Randall's of Andersonville and Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar.
Newcomers this year are: Boca Loca Cantina; Parsons Chicken and Fish and Tasting India.
View complete list of participants and COVID protocol here.
