Monday, November 13, 2023

Bar Roma's Thanksgiving meal to go

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Bar Roma, 5101 N.Clark St. in Andersonville will offer a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to go on Wednesday, November 22. 

Chef/Partner Fred Ramos' family-style menu features cider brined roasted turkey breast with gravy and cranberry pear chutney, spiral sliced honey baked ham, garlic mash potatoes, classic green bean casserole, Italian bread stuffing, pretzel rolls with honey mustard butter, bourbon pecan pie and pumpkin pie ($120, serves two). Bottles of Italian red or white wine to go may be added for $25 each.

Orders must be placed by Friday, November 17 by visiting here. Meals may be picked up on Wednesday, November 22 from 4-6 p.m. and will include reheating instructions. Call: 773 9412-7522.

Bar Roma Thanksgiving Dinner To Go
$120, serves two

Cider Brined Roasted Turkey Breast with gravy and cranberry pear chutney
Spiral Sliced Honey Baked Ham with Dr. Pepper glaze
Garlic Mash Potatoes
Classic Green Bean Casserole
Italian Bread Stuffing
Pretzel Rolls with honey mustard butter
Bourbon Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie topped with maple whipped cream

   





Sunday, November 12, 2023

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Black Friday Night Market, November 24

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Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., host a lack Friday Night Market, 4-9 p.m. November 24, Items include: jewelry; watercolors; knitwear; textiles; natural soy candles; scented soaps; children's items. 

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" theme popup

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Moe's Cantina Wrigleyville, 3518 N. Clark St., transform into a Whoville wonderland when its "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" pop up opens November 22. 

The Grinch welcomes guests in, while inside, bright Christmas balls, bold holiday patterns

Specialty menu items include: birria tacos as well as buñelos (a crispy fried dessert coated with cinnamon sugar). Festive specialty drinks such as: Christmas Tree Patron Towers, spiked Mexican hot chocolate and the bright and icy Jack Frost, with Patron Blanco, Blue Curacao, lime, and agave, will be available.

Admission is free. Reservations available here. Or, via email.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Prairie Grass hosts pre-holiday wine tasting and short rib dinner

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Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris of Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, hosts a pre holiday wine tasting and short rib dinner featuring slow-braised barbecue short ribs with Yukon Golden potato puree and Parmesan crusted roasted potatoes December 3.  

In addition Christmas Eve dinners are now available for order. More details available and reservations available. Call 847-205-4433. Reservations accepted through Dec. 1 unless soldout.  PHOTO CREDIT: Grant Kessler




 

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Andersonville Viking Crawl 2023, November 18

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The 5th Annual annual Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl takes place 3-6 p.m. November 18. Checkin is at 2 p.m. at MeetingHouse Tavern, 5025 N. Clark St.

Crawl stops include: Atmosphere (5355 N Clark St.); Boca Loca Cantina (1477 W. Winnemac Ave.); Farragut's (5240 N. Clark St.); First Slice Pie Cafe (5357 N. Ashland Ave.); Fiya (5419 N. Clark St.); Lonesome Rose (5310 N. Clark St.);  Parson's Chicken and Fish (5721 N. Clark St.); Replay Andersonville (5358 N. Clark St.); Simon's Tavern (5210 N. Clark St.) and The Sofo Tap (4923 N. Clark St.).

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Bourbon Dinner Bites and Flights, November 16

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The Barrel Room, 159 N. Kinzie Ave., Bradley, IL, hosts Bourbon Dinner Bites and Flights, 6 p.m. November 16. featured bourbons: Joseph Magnus; Coppercraft and Fox & Oden, November.

The evening includes a welcome cocktail with Reece Suarez form Blue Ridge Spirits. The evening continues with the Bourbon 201 amuse pairing, 6-6:30 p.m. 

The event concludes with Dinner and and Pairing, 6:45-830 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Rioja wine dinner @City WInery

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Rioja Wine dinner experience, 7 p.m. November 16, City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St. More details and tickets.

  


 






 

Monday, November 6, 2023

Farm Bar Lakeview: Thanksgiving to-go

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Farm Bar Lakeview, 1300 W. Wellington Ave., features Thanksgiving to-go dinners. Orders can be placed now for pickup November 22. 

Ravenswood location opening soon.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Boleo hosts salsa dance class series, November 10

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Boleo,  hosts a monthly Salsa night. Next up 8:30 p.m. November 10. Future sessions: 8:30 p.m. November 22; 8:30 p.m. December 8 and 8:30 pm. December 22.

Boleo is located on the 15th floor of Kimpton Gray Hotel, 122 W.  Monroe St.Sessions are on the 15th floor. More details. 

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Veteran's Day deals and participating restaurants

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Applebee's: On November 11, active-duty military, veterans, reserves and National Guard that dine in-restaurant get a complimentary full-size entrĂ©e from a special menu. They will also receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, To Go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: On November 11, veterans with a valid military ID can dine in and enjoy a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any $9.95+ purchase. In addition, veterans who spend more than $14.95 for dine in or takeout will receive a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer to redeem between November 12 and December 31, 2023.

Black Angus Steakhouse: Current and past members of the military get a free meal on November 10 from 12pm to 3pm with ID. This deal is not available to-go.

Bob Evans : Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal from a select menu on November 11. Dine-in only.

Bonefish Grill: Active-duty service members and veterans get a complimentary order of Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage on November 11 with valid ID.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 Boneless Wings and Fries on November 11 with valid ID. Only available for dine-in. Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations will be included for walk-in/order at the counter only. 

Caribou Coffee: Veterans, active-duty military members and their spouses with a valid ID receive a 

Cattlemens: Active, non-active, and retired military personal get a complimentary sirloin steak dinner with proof of service. Sign up on their website on or before November 11, 2023 to receive your steak certificate. The offer will be emailed on November 12, 2023. Offer valid November 12 to 22, 2023 during regular business hours for dine-in. Offer valid at California Cattlemens locations only.

Chicken Salad Chick: On November 11, veterans and active-duty military will receive a free meal at all locations.

Chili's: Veterans and active-duty service members get a free meal from a select menu on November 11 with proof of service. Available for in-restaurant only.

Claim Jumper : Veterans and active-duty military receive a free dine in meal from a special menu on November 13.

Dunkin' -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free donut of their choice on November 11 at participating locations. Offer available in-store only.

Farmer Boys -- Veterans and active-duty military receive a free Big Cheese burger on November 11 at participating locations with proof of service. Not valid on delivery or mobile ordering.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers -- Veterans and active-duty military personnel who visit on November 11 will receive a free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card that can be redeemed through November 30.

Gold Star Chili -- On November 11, veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary meal of their choice up to $12 off their order with proof of service. For dine-in, carry out or drive-thru.

Golden Corral -- Golden Corral is hosting their Military Appreciation Night on November 13 from 5pm to close. This includes a free “thank you” meal when dining in.

Greene Turtle -- Veterans receive a free meal up to $15 with valid ID on November 11. Dine-in only.

Hacienda Mexican Restaurant -- Veterans with proof of ID get a Large Wet Burrito for free when they dine-in or carryout on November 11.

Hooters -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free entrĂ©e from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu with purchase of a beverage at participating locations on November 11. Dine-in only.

Kings Family Restaurant -- Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal from a select menu on November 13.

Kolache Factory -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free kolache and a cup of coffee on November 11 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. with valid ID.

Lion’s Choice -- Active-duty and retired military members get a free original roast beef sandwich on November 11. Guests can request their free sandwich at check-out by stating they are a veteran or showing a valid ID. 

Logan's Roadhouse -- Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free meal with a valid ID from a special menu at participating locations on November 11. This offer is available for dine-in only from 11 am – 3 pm.

O'Charley's – O’Charley’s offers veterans and active-duty military a special free lunch menu on November 10 and 11. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, veterans can order one free entrĂ©e from the special menu and/or receive a free slice of pie at dinner. Both offers are for dine-in only.

Peet's Coffee -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free small drip coffee or tea on November 11 at participating locations with proof of service.

Red Lobster -- Veterans, active-duty military and reservists get free printed meal vouchers for Veterans Shrimp & Chips from 11:00am to 4:00pm local time on November 11. Guests need to show a valid military ID or proof of service. The voucher can be redeemed beginning November 13 through December 10 for dine-in only.

Red Robin – Veterans and active-duty military get a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger on November 11 with valid ID. Dine-in only, not valid for online or to-go orders. The free meal also comes with an endless side of steak fries.

Shrimp Basket -- Veterans, active-duty military and Reserves get a free popcorn shrimp basket from any location on November 11 with valid military ID. Dine-in only.

Sizzler -- On November 11, participating locations are offering a free lunch to active-duty military and veterans until 4:00pm. Choose between a free Half Dozen Crispy Shrimp, Malibu Chicken, or 6oz Tri-Tip Steak entree.

Smoothie King -- Active-duty military and veterans get a free smoothie from one of three red, white, and blue smoothies at participating locations on November 11 with a valid ID.

Starbucks -- Starbucks is honoring those who have served with a free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses who visit participating U.S. stores on November 11.

White Castle -- Veterans and active-duty military get a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal when dining at a participating restaurant on November 11.

Most of deals listed at military.com

   


 








Friday, November 3, 2023

Duckhorn Wine Dinner @McCormick& Schmick's

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McCormick and Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker Dr., hosts a five-course menu: Duckhorn Vineyard wine dinner, 7-10 p.m. November 9: $150.

The five-course crafted menu features:

Grilled Asian Pear Salad: (Bibb lettuce; mesclun greens; warn bacon vinaigrette;  pecorino Romano; Dijon emulsion; paired with Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast

Homemade pumpkin gnocchi: fresh sage; pecan brown butter; Parmigiano-reggiano: paired with Decoy Limited Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

Duck Confit Cassoulet: with white beans; pork belly; butternuts squash; merquez sausage: paired with Migration Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

Cedar Planked King Salmon: sugar spiced rubbed; roasted baby vegetables/ Merlot reduction: paired with Decoy Limited Merlot, Alexander Valley

Prime New York Strip: peppercorn crusted; stone ground grits; port wine demi: paired with Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain 

Mignardise & Coffee service: Dark chocolate truffles 

All tickets are final sale.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Pilsen Gourmet, @Apollo's 2000, November 10

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Sample the flavors of Pilsen 7-10 p.m. November 10, Apollo's 2000, 2875 W. Cermak Rd. More than 25 area  restaurants will participate in the event with chefs holding demonstration and offering food specials.

Local and national chefs will hold demonstrations. In addition Mexican pop, Mezcal, tequila, crafted beer and other Mexican beverages and Michelada mixes will be available. 

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023