Monday, September 12, 2022

Van Leeuwen and Little Debbie's join forces for the limited edition fall flavor: Pumpkin Delights

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Van Leeuwen and Little Debbie partner for the limited edition fall flavor: Pumpkin Delights (inspired by Little Debbie's Pumpkin Delights cookies): $2.50 a pint, available exclusively at Walmart's.



 

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Joe's Imports Food + Wine's NFT membership program

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Joe's Import Food + Wine launches its NFT membership program, September 14. The membership offers three tiers: bronze; silver and gold.

Presale option for 250 only available beginning noon September 18. Sales will be open to all beginning noon September 19.

View complete details on how to become a member and premint information.

  





 




Saturday, September 10, 2022

Lincoln Park Gyro Fest, September 10-11

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Lincoln Park Gyro Fest gets under way at noon today, St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield.

In addition to food vendors there will be children activities and musical performance by Ormi Orchestra both days.

Proceeds will benefit St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. September 10-11. A $10 donation is suggested. More details and tickets here.

 



Friday, September 9, 2022

Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray, benefit @National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, Sept. 21

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Chicago Chefs Cook for Tigray, 6 p.m. September 21, National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, 3015 W. Division St.

Join Tigist Reda owner of Demera and guest chefs for an evening of culinary delight, 6 -9 p.m. September 21 in support of HPN4TIGRAY. More details available here.

  






  

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Long Grove Apple Fest returns September 23-25

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Long Grove Apple Fest, featuring a hosts of apple-inspired foods and beverages returns for its 31st outing September 23-25 in downtown Long Grove.

Specialty items include: apple tempura; apple cheesecake; green apple cotton candy; apple goat cheese dumplings Granny apple popcorn and more.

Apple inspired beverages beyond apple cider includes; apple sangria; spiced apple latte and hard apple cider. 

In addition there will be family activities in the Kid Zone, a carnival as well as live music performances: Acts include: 

Friday: September 23
Noon: Sam Fazio Quartet
2:30 p.m: Weekend Social
4:30 p.m: Pipe Dream
6:30 p.m: Pettykings
9 p.m: Hillbilly Rockstars

Saturday: September 24
Noon: School Of Rock Arlington Heights
1:30 p.m: Senn Alan Trio
3 pm: Members Only
5 p.m: 7th Heaven
7 p.m: The Gingers
9 p.m: Terrapin Flyer

Sunday, September 25
Noon: School of Rock Barrington
1:30 p.m: Robby Celestin Band
4 pm: Sixteen Candles

Hours are noon to 11 p.m. September 23; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. September 24; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m September 25. Admission is $5 per person, children under the age of 12 get in free.



  
 





Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Hangawi and Kimichi event @Korean Cultural Center, Sept. 10

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Korean Cultural Center of Chicago's Hangawi and Kimichi event, 2-4 p.m. September 10, Korean Cultural Center, Event Hall #1, 9930 Capitol Dr. Wheeling. 

More details and tickets available here.

   



Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Logan Square inaugural Beer Week kicks off September 12

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The inaugural Logan Square Beer Week gets underway September 12 with an array of brewers peddling their wares for sampling and purchase.

Participants include: Marz Brewing; Maplewood Brewery & Distillery; Revolution Brewing; Ørkenoy; Hopewell Brewing; Pilot Project; Soleman Oath; Ravinia Brewing and Marz Brewing.

Lineup:

September 12:
Union: 
Kick off the week of beer love with a launch party at Union! Try a combination of rare, eclectic, and/or sought-after drafts from all of the participating breweries, complete with food specials.

September 13:
Maplewood Brewery & Distllery: hosts  Polombia for a pop-up & drinks at their Lounge and taps a keg of their Barrel-Aged Cuppa Imperial Stout

Hopewell Brewing Co: will feature $5 slow pours of First Pils

September 14:
Revolution Brewery: offers its Rye Dunkel as a special treat to beer fans

Ørkenoy: $5 full pours and $1 oysters 3-11 p.m.

Pilot Project: features $10 flights until closing

September 15:
Ravinia Brewing: serves up its $10 flight of Hazies, featuring 5-oz pours of Diversey Station Juicy Session Pale Ale, Isle of Lost Hops: Medusa's Lagoon Hazy IPA, Fall Down Juice Imperial Hazy IPA (launching day of event), and a final hazy, TBD.

Marz Brewing: is offering free snacks with purchase of $5 Life Drafts 






Monday, September 5, 2022

Buffalo Wild Wings Go opening in West Rogers Park, Sept. 7

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Buffalo Wild Wings Go, take out and delivery concept only, opens September 7 at 7135 N. Western Ave. The Hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday-Saturday. 

For more details visit here or call: 312-854-2838.

 





  

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Elmwood Park inaugural wine tasting event September 9

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Elmwood Park hosts its inaugural Sip N' Stroll Wine Festival, 5 p.m. September 9, Central Park, 2430 N. 75th St., Elmwood; $40, includes 15 wine-tasting tickets and commemorative glass.

Yazz Jazz Swings provides music for the evening. 

Must be 21 and over with valid proof of identification. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Purchase tickets.

   




Friday, September 2, 2022

Mac's Wood Grilled: Labor Day specials

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Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Division St., has a host of Labor Day weekend specials that include end of summer drinks specials: watermelon vodka lemonade, $4; cucumber mules, $4. A weekend food deal is the wood-grilled smoked bacon cheddar brats with carmalized onions and German mustard on a pretzel roll served with side of house potato chips, $12.

The specials will be available September 1-5. Special Labor Day hours are  11 a.m. to 2 a.m. September 5.

    



Festival of the Vine in Geneva, September 9-11

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Festival of the Vine takes place September 9-11 outside the Kane County Courthouse in downtown Geneva. 

Food and stage venue will on James St. Arts and Craft show areas will be on Campbell St. 

Hours are: noon to 10 p.m. September 9-10; noon to 5 p.m. September 11. More details and tickets available here.

   



Thursday, September 1, 2022

Great American Lobster Festival @Navy Pier September 2-4

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The Great American Lobster Festival takes place September 2-4 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Hours are: noon to 10 p.m. September 2-3; noon to 9 p.m. September 4.

Purchase tickets.

   




Halloween Crawl in River North, Oct 29

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Halloween Crawl in River North, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 21. Must be 21 and over. Check in and itinerary pickup is at 155 W. Kinzie St. 

More details and tickets available here.