Buona Beef adds two new sandwiches to its menu

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Chicago-based The Buona Companies, is added two twists to their Original Italian Beef Sandwich recipe debuting a cheesy and saucy variety, which were available beginning February 28. Both sandwiches are slated to be permanent menu items at all 26 locations. 

 

The Cheesy, starts with a base of gourmet pub cheese spread before adding two layers of shredded cheddar cheese and two layers of Italian Beef. 

Both of the new sandwiches features gourmet pub cheese, a new menu item that adds "a super sharp, tangy quality that compliments the authentic Italian recipe of its Buona beef."

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Delightful Pastries is the place to stop for your Paczki Day sweets, March 1

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You don't want to pass on Chef Dobra Bielinski's, Delightful Pastries, 5927 W. Lawrence Ave., popular paczkis March 1. Call: 773-545-7215.

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Soul Snacks cookies now available @Wal-Mart

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Musician Ralph Rolle's Soul Snacks cookies are now available at Wal-Mart stores and are certain to, if you pardon the pun, beat the band with it's array of flavors. 

The line includes: Georgia oatmeal raisin; peanut-peanut butter; Down Home double chocolate chip; Ebony and Ivory almond cookie; Grampy's chocolate peanut butter; French cocoa chocolate chip; Miami raisin walnut; Chunked up chocolate walnut; cranberry oatmeal raisin; Joyful gingerbread and— is latest creation sweet potato cookies.

In addition to heading into Wal-Mart the cookies are also available for online purchase here. Or, call: 718-665-7685.  

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Wayback Burgers' grand opening in Darien kicks off at 11 a.m. tomorrow

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Wayback Burgers' Darien location, 2425 75th St., opens February 26 with a celebration that kicks off with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.

Festivities include live music 3-8 p.m. provided by Joe Fascetta. Specials during the opening include prize giveaways that feature AirPods and an Xbox Series S.

The eatery will also donate 15 per cent of all restaurant sales earned from 4-9 p.m. to Parents Allied with Children and Teachers for Tomorrow, which connects people with autism to the community. PHOTO: Wayback Classic burger.

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Heaven on Seven's Mardi Gras takeout menu available

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Anyone familiar with the Chicago restaurant scene knows there is no better place to party during Mardi Gras then Heaven on Seven and while the restaurant is still not open for business, owner Jimmy Bannos aka the Mardi Gras king, has designed a takeout menu chock-full of his Cajun creations for the occasion.

Menu items, available beginning today, includes a party package for two (3 quarts of any item on the Mardi Gras menu; six cornbread squares and 32 oz of the restaurant's signature Hurricane (four 8-oz drinks) $175; $150 without Hurricanes.

A la Carte items includes:

Soup menu: shrimp and corn chowder; chicken and andouille sausage gumbo; shrimp and crab gumbo; seafood and andouille gumbo; shrimp and crab bisque and shrimp gumbo.

Entree menu: seafood Orzolaya with Aglio e olio, crawfish, shrimp, crab and scallops; Mardi Gras jambalaya; pasta shells with Bayou cream sauce, stuffed with shrimp and crawfish; Bayou ala King with corn bread; Mardi etouffee; and red beans and rice. 

Orders begin today through March 1. No order pickup available Sunday February 27.

Orders can be placed via Chef Bannos' Instagram page; Heaven on Seven's Instagram page or Heaven on Seven's Facebook page.  Pickup location is Purple Pig, 444 N. Michigan. 

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Indoor Farmers Market at the Dole will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., February 27

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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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The Albion Manor and The Parlour at the Albion are currently hiring staff

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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 dinner, March 1

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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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French American Chamber of Commerce hosts a breakfast seminar, Feb. 24

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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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Chicago Firehouse's Mardi Gras menu, March 1

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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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The Chocolate Sanctuary Mardi Gras Chef's Dinner, February 23-24

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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 Wine and Dine Italian style event

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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 salutes HBCU's during Black History month salute

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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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