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Nando's Peri-Peri launches a late summer menu that includes salads & bowls, side and beverages. New items include: PERI Ranch crunch salad, $14.99; Peri chicken rainbow bowl, $14.99 and spicy kale Caesar salad, $12.29). New sides: PERI Mac, $4.99); PERI honey sweet potatoes; $4.99 and golden cauliflower, $4.99.
New beverages are red sangria and peach lemonade poncha. More details here.
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The 8th Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest takes place 1 p.m. September 16, Elmhurst Historical Society, 120 E. Park Ave. Elmhurst.
More than 50 vendors will be on hand showcasing craft beer, cider, mead and seltzers. Proceeds from the event will benefit educational programs and exhibits at the museum and the historic Churchville School House. Hours are 1-6 p.m.
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Famous british sleuth Agatha Christie is the inspiration for fiction writer Karen Pierce's Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie (Countryman; $19.95) The book debuts August 22.
Recipes inspired by dining spots in Christies' books. Available on amazon.com.
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Chef Mitchell Aboujamra of All Too Well, 352 W. Armitage Ave. and Evette’s, 916 W. Fulton Market and Lincoln Park, 2807 N. Sheffield Ave., has created a cheesy, crispy and savory sandwich-of-the-month for August centered around Nabisco's Cheez-It crackers.
The novelty sandwich features Cheez-It as a cheese spread, fry coating and whole crackers, sandwiched between two waffle hash browns with avocado and bacon or sausage.
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The 23rd annual Ribfest Chicago takes place August 18-20, at 4000 N. Lincoln Ave. (Lincoln/Irving Park and Damen).
More than vendors will be in tow. Participants include: Armadillo's BBQ; Aussom Aussie BBQ; Austin's Texas Lightning; Blazin Bronco BBQ; Big Joe's Backyard BBQ; Chicago BBQ Co.; Johnsons BBQ; Mrs. Murphy's & Sons; Ogre Eats Barbecue and Robinson's No. 1 Ribs.
Two stages will be set up with music from more than 18 bands.
Hours are: A $10 donation is suggested. More details and complete list of bands available here.
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Timeout Market Chicago, 916 W. Fulton, Beer Fest takes place 1 p.m. September 9. Brews include: Dovetail; Moors; Off Color; Haymarket; Lagunitas; Eris; Half Acre and Revolution. Each brewer will feature two brews.
Dj Firm spins the beats. More details and tickets.
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Elburn Garlic Farm hosts Marie's Garden Kitchen a cooking event 6-8 p.m. August 12, Marie's Garden Kitchen, 835 N. Highland Ave., Aurora.
Event happenings include a garlic demonstrate by Sharon and Tony Pfsrschy will demonstrate garlic-centric recipe. For more information call 630-897-5431 or, email: relations@mwfoodpantry.org
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Embassy Hotel, 511 N. Columbus Dr., hosts an person sushi making class, 4:30 p.m. August 20. The two hour class includes a variety of sushi rolls that includes: veggie rolls; spicy salmon roll; tuna inside/tuna outside roll and shrimp tempura rolls.
Guests should arrive 15 minutes early Texts as it appears on amazon.com. More details and tickets.
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The First Annual Chicago African Restaurant Week takes place special and discounted menus featuring traditional African dishes. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. August 10-20. Tickets.
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In case you missed, and apparently I did as well. Sorry about that. But here's the good news Yokocho, 167 N. Green St. has reopened.
In addition to the restaurant being open for dining service, it offers a delivery or pickup only lunch service. Reservation can be made here.
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Americas Restaurant, 734 Lake St., Oak Park, hosts Fiesta Amerikas, 6 p.m. August 6. For the occasion Chef Armando Gonzalez serves up a variety of appetizers. Specialty cocktails will be crafted for the occasion as well.
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Bier Rock Fest, Buffalo Creek Brewing host Bier Rock Fest, August 4-5, Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove.
New summer beer releases, that include () will debut during the event. In addition there will be German beer games such as Stein holding and Hammerschlagen along with live music.
Live music performances:
Friday: (5-9 p.m. August 4) Let Fate Decide; Esculis
Saturday: (3-9 p.m.) Timeless Ideas and WHT.RBBT.OBJ closeout the event.
Weekend event hours are: 4-11 p.m. August 4; noon to 11 p.m. August 5. More details.
More details here.
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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise's "End of Summer" promotion starts today. How to join in: download app; join the frequent Diner Club (free) and start playing. The promotions continues through September 30.
More details and official rules.
