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Richard Juhlin's new book, "Champagne Magnum Opus," which takes readers through the history of the iconic sparkling beverage, is available for purchase. The book outlines and shares Juhlin's expertise on the luxurious history of the world's most popular sparkling wine.
Juhlin is also founder of the internet site champagneclub.com. The book is available at Rizzoli.
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Buffalo Creek Brewing will welcome in the month of May with spring’s answer to Oktoberfest. On May 12 (noon to 11 p.m.) and 13 (11 a.m. to 11 p.m.), the authentic German brewery in historic downtown Long Grove will host its inaugural Maifest (pronounced my-fest) and usher in the long-awaited spring season like they do in Germany and Austria. Besides the ancient rite of dancing around the maypole, BCB’s 2-acre biergarten will come alive with blooming flowers and the sights and sounds of the budding spring season, including live music, German games, new warm-weather beer releases and a special small batch, food trucks, and more. Tickets.
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Atelier, 4835 N. Western Ave. is offering a 25 per cent off discount on all gift certificates, now through April 13. Usecode SALE25 at check out. Purchase here.
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Scene 75 Entertainment Center, 460 S. Webster Rd., Romeoville, hosts A Royal Affair: Princess Tea Party, 9-11 a.m. May 6.
In addition to enjoying a tea session that includes: pink lemonade and chocolate cookies, visitors will have the opportunity to meet with a host of popular princess characters.
Activities include 30 minutes of bounce time in a inflatable structure and interactive craft session. Guest will also receive a $10 Scene75 game card and will have and opportunity to win prizes from the princess claw machine.
Tickets for the event, for ages 12 and under, are $19. All children must be accompanied by an adult. More details and tickets available. PHOTO: Scene 75
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Explore the history of Viking cuisine during a special exhibit at the Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., Geneva.
The Brown Bag lecture "Viking Cuisine," featuring guest speaker David Nordin, vice president of Friends of the Viking ship, takes opens place noon April 15, Geneva History Museum, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. Nordin's program is in tangent with the museum's "Viking's Voyage: a 19th Century Ship;s Journey from Norway to Illinois," on display through December 23.
Admission is free. Registration is requested. Call: 630-232-4951.
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The Albion, an English inspired pub serves up Sunday British pot roast and buffet (beef prime rib roast; roasted potatoes with traditional sides), $30. The meal will be available Sundays beginning April 9 through Father's Day.
The inaugural brunch launches 12:30 p.m. Sunday in the Parlour, located on the second floor, and will be available 12:30-3:30 p.m. The venue will also host a Mother's Day Brunch and Sunday Roast 11:30-3:30 p.m. May 14.
Hours for the regular Sunday Roast and Brunch events take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through June 18.
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Mexican food and the knitting crowd meet for a cross stitch in time during the Fiber Friends Studio hosted Crafter-morning and Mexican food event, 10:15 a.m. April 8, Chile Toreado, 2022 W. 35th St. Must be 21 and over. COVID safety measures in place. Tickets.
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Partner/chef Won Kim 's Kimski 2.0, the second coming of Bridgeport-base Kimski is scheduled to open 5 p.m. April 5 in Bridgeport. In addition to Korean dishes Chef Kim will offer feature his Korean-Polish items such as potato and cheese pierogis.
Tradition Korean dishes include: sweet & spicy rice cake: locally prod rice cakes, sweet & spicy chili sauce, melted cheese, nori and scallions.; fried chicken sandwich: buttermilk marinated chicken thigh, double fired and topped with house pickles; sweet & hot chili sauce, and shredded cabbage served with fries.
Kim's talent dosen't begin and end in the kitchen the renaissance chef is also a successful street artist and DJ.
More details and music lineup available here.
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Fever Up presents Dining in the Dark, a three course, blind folded dining and wine tasting experience, 6 p.m. April, Hubbard Inn, The event is a 90 minute dining experience.
Meat, seafood and vegan dinner options. Additional dates available. Must be 21 and over. Tickets.
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Cinco de Mayo Pilsen Cantina Crawl, 1621 S. Blue Island Ave, 12- 6 p.m. May 6. Ticket includes admission to bars, gift cards to use at stops on the crawl. More details and tickets.
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Taco Crawl Aurora, 4-8 p.m. May 16, $30. Ticket pre-sale going on now for qualified participants. General admission sales begin April 3. Proceeds benefit the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry. Check-in is at Society 57, 100 River Rd. More details and tickets available here.
Event participants currently include:
Alice 's Corner, 37 W. New York St.
Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp St.
Flo's 2 a.m. Taco's at Wyckwood House, 80 S. River St.
La Garrafa Ice Cream, 733 Aurora Ave at Broadway and Illinois Ave.
McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S. River St.
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Famous Fido Rescue, Adoption Learning and Wellness Center's, 3124 W. Irving park Rd., Easter brunch adoption event, noon to 6 p.m. April 2. In addition to brunch, adorable pets for adopting and fun activities, there will be a raffle featuring a variety of Easter baskets. More details.
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Partner/chef Won Kim 's Kinski 2.0 is scheduled to open 5 p.m. April 5 in Bridgeport. In addition to Korean dishes Chef Kim will offer feature three Korean-Polish Kimski dishes that include potato and cheese pierogis.
Tradition Korean dishes include: sweet & spicy rice cake: locally prod rice cakes, sweet & spicy chili sauce, melted cheese, nori and scallions.; fried chicken sandwich: buttermilk marinated chicken thigh, double fired and topped with house pickles; sweet & hot chili sauce, and shredded cabbage served with fries.
More details and music lineup available here.
