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CheSa's Bistro & Bar, 3235 W. Addison, offers Mardi Gras specials that include short ribs and grits; gumbo with andouille chicken sausage; cheddar crawfish cornbread and King Cake.
The evening of food and Live entertainment includes a session by jazz guitarist Lee Barrie. Call: 773-754-8523. PHOTO: Cindy Kurman
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Norman's Bistro, 1001 E. 43rd St., kicks off it annual Mardi Gras celebration gets underway 6 p.m. February 21. @panachepubverve
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FThe rontier Grill, 1072 N. Milwaukee, is featuring an all-you-can-eat Fat Tuesday shrimp boil February 21; $49.
The boil includes: boiled shrimp; corn and potatoes; King Cake and choice of one Abitas beer or Hurricane. Two seatings available 5:30 or 8 p.m.
Abitas ($5) and Hurricanes ($9) will be available all evening. More details.
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Fat Cat!'s 4840 N. Broadway, unleashes and early evening of fun 4-9 p.m. February 21. More details.
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Houndstooth Saloon, 3369 N. Clark St., kicks off its Fat Tuesday celebration 6 p.m. February 21. Guests can enjoy live music and a selection of traditional food and drinks. Call: 773-244-1166.
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Tuman's Tap and Grill, 2159 W. Chicago Ave. puts the spotlight on its shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo ($14) during its Fat Tuesday festivities 4-10 p.m. February 21. Call: 773-782-1400.
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration, 5:30-10 p.m. February 21; $55 (includes tax and service fees).
Serving up an evening of Louisiana-style food and music, guests will be feted to a special Fat Tuesday menu that includes: eats and beats. Guests may indulge in a special Fat Tuesday menu that includes: crawfish mad & cheese; Cajun fried chicken jambalaya; shrimp Po' Boy; Creole seafood gumbo.
Specialty cocktails include the perennial Hurricane and Abita Purple Haze beer.
The evening also includes and evening of live music from New Orleans brass and jazz, band: High-Hat Second Line.
And yes, there will be Mardi gras beads guests. Reservations available here.
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Polish American Association's Paczki Day fundraising event is February 21 so don't miss out on the delectable array of donuts to be had.
Orders must be placed by noon February 18. Pick up is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. February 21 at 3834 N. Cicero.
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Mimosa and Miley Day Party, noon to 3 p.m. February 18, Tree House Chicago, 149 W. Kinzie St.
Includes three hours of mimosa service; Miley themed shots ($5) and Miley Cyrus music. Details and tickets available here.
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Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, will be giving a tickets to see "Cats," during brunch February 18-19, featuring Diva Kinley Preston.
"Cats," will be playing February 21-26, The Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. Call: 773-535-1111.
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Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark St., host a Mardi Gras Day Party, noon to 5 p.m. February 18; $10. includes admission, brunch buffet, two drinks and Mardi Gras beads. More details.
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Chicago Black Restaurant Week (actually a two week event) continues through February 26. More details and complete list of participants here.
