Sunday, March 13, 2022

Couples Sip and Paint party March 24 in Dolton

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Residents of Dolton are invited to attend Sip & Paint: Couples Night Out Only, March 24. The date night event includes free food and free parking.

Space is limited and RSVP required. Find more details to register for the event at: www.vodolton.org. 

  



 

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Chicago chefs cook for Ukraine benefit @Navy Pier Ballroom, March 16

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Chicago chefs Tony Priolo; Sarah Stegner; Darren Gest, Eda Davidson and Green City Market, co-host Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine, 6-9 p.m. March 16, Navy Pier Ballroom. 600 E Grand Ave.

Proceeds from the event will benefit, and donations can also be made at, World Central Kitchen. Find more details and purchase tickets here.

  





 




Friday, March 11, 2022

Kings Dining + Entertainment host fundraising effort for Ukraine

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Kings Dining + Entertainment in support of Ukraine is holding a fundraising venture March 14, donating $10 from the very The Big Zelenskyy cocktail sold to World Central Kitchen (Chefs for Ukraine).  

The venue, which already has raised $2,300 for the cause with a $50 bowling, pizza, fountain drink special, hopes to raise $5,000 for World Central Kitchen (Chefs for Ukraine). #Ukraine #WorldCentralKitchen








Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Durty Nellie's St. Patrick's Day breakfast

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Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine, St. Patrick's day festivities include the all-new Traditional Irish Breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 12.


Guests can than enjoy the village's St. Patrick's Parade stepping off at 11 a.m. at Wood and Oak streets) followed by an after party and celebration of 50 years in business. 


An after party begins at noon kicking off with the Irish Trinity Dancers.


In addition the venue after a two year wait will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Be prepared for a fun day of good food and good music. For more information call: (847) 358-9150.

    








Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Shrek popup's "Swamptastic St. Patrick's Day" event @Replay, March 12

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Shrek has made his way to Replay and fans of the gentle ogre are invited to enjoy the "Shreked" experience now through April 3.

Specialty cocktails include: 

Special attractions include "A Swamptastic St. Patrick's Day," noon to 3 a.m. March 12; $20 includes: . live DJ sets all afternoon and evening, two cocktails and express entry. Reservations available beginning at noon.

The pop-up event is for ages 21 and over.

   




Monday, March 7, 2022

Let's Talk & Celebrate women's event, March 8

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Let's Talk Womxn and Choose Chicago present a celebration of International Women's Day and a prelude to Chicago Restaurant Week (March 25-April 10), during Let's Talk & Celebrate 6-9 p.m. March 8, Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St.

The even features gourmet dishes by 25 women owned restaurants, including: Vermillion; Saigon Sisters; Eden; Bistronomic; Frontera; Prairie Grass Cafe; Mi Tocaya Antojeri; Kasama; The Dandy Crown; Demera; Nakorn; Chocolate Uzma; A Taste of the Philippines; Forastero; Volition Tea; Antique Taco; Pretty Cool Icecream; Exquisite 501; Justice of the Pies; Floriole; Savory Crust; Casa Yari; Bittersweet; Brown Sugar Bakery and Moe's Cantina.

In addition to indulging in a incredible dinner guests can enjoy dancing, a DJ spinning tunes and panel discussion. Tickets still available. Purchase here.



Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats @Peoria Civic Center, March 24

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Alton Brown Live: Beyond the Eats, 7:30 p.m. March 24, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St. Peoria. Tickets.  

   



Sunday, March 6, 2022

The Go Green Community Fresh Market opens in Englewood, March 8

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The Go Green Community Fresh Market opens noon March 8 in Englewood, 1208 W. 63rd St. During the grand opening, noon to 4 p.m., guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, sample healthy foods and enjoy discounts and giveaways. 

In addition the first 250 customers will receive special gifts.

   





Saturday, March 5, 2022

Banana Split Ice Cream Parlor reopens with a special treat for dog lovers

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Banana Split, 820 Church Rd., Aurora, has reopened and has added special treats added to its frozen novelty menu.

In addition to its popular frozen treats for human consumption the menu includes dog treats that includes: dogwiches and Pup cakes for pet's birthdays or other occasions. 

Hours are noon to 9 p.m. through late October. Call: 630-896-8680PHOTO: Co-owner Randy Brown with family pet, Mollie. PROVIDEDBanana Split

    








Friday, March 4, 2022

Illinois Brewery Running Series hosts a virtual kick off party, March 12

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Illinois Brewery Running series hosts a virtual kick off party featuring discounted registrations and more noon March 12. The event is free but registration is required.

This season's event includes 20 local breweries running during a schedule that begins May 4 through December 4. View more details on the event here.

    




Thursday, March 3, 2022

Wonderland tea @Chocolate Sanctuary, March 5

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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Geneva, host a Wonderland Tea, 1-2 p.m. March 5; $25. 

The Alice in Wonderland tea includes Benjamin tea and a grand selection of sweet and savory treats. Fore more details or to make reservations call: 224-944-0808.


   





 

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Aurora First Fridays kicks off with a chili competition, March 4

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Downtown Aurora's First Fridays', celebrating its 10th season, gets underway 5-8 p.m. March 4, with a chili cook-off sponsored by Indivisible Aurora and Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St., Aurora.

Find a complete lineup of vendors for the season along with other activities and participants here. Proceeds from the event will benefit Community Fridge.

  









Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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."