D.S. Tequilla's Presidential Debate Specialty Drinks

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Signs are looking for either a very heated debate or one with a surprise announcement. Either way D.S. Tequila Company, 3352 N. Halsted, is prepared , featuring two special drinks for its 2016 Presidential debate watching party beginning 8 p.m. October 9.

It's fun and puns with these drinks: the Democrazy (Sauza Blue Silver tequila, lime juice, orange juice, blueberry red bull float and blue curaco); and the red guys with the Repubilcan't Walk Anymore (Sauza Blue Silver tequila, lime juice, orange juice, blueberry red bull float and grenadine). The margaritas are $10 (mug), $22 (bowl) and $38 (pitcher). 

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Vanille's Cubs' Salute

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Vanille Patisserie, all three locations, salutes the Chicago Cubs post season play with two winning treats the Joe Maddon Stud Muffin and Clark dessert.

The Maddon Stud Muffin: blue velvet cake, raspberry mousseline, topped with savory buttercream and a baseball design vanilla macaron; $6.85 and the Clark, a French dessert made of vanilla mousse, caramel cremeux, peanut financier and Cracker Jacks, topped with the Cubs “C” logo; $6.95 . The treats will be available beginning October 7.

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Taco Joint Pitches Cubs' Post Season Play

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 Taco Joint, both the River North and Lincoln Park locations, is featuring game day specials for the post season play that includes, $5 Cubbie Blue Margaritas; $3 cans of Bud and Bud Light (all day) and $2 tacos during the game (beef barbacoa; pulled pork cochinita; poblano pepper rajas). 

Taco Joint will also offer a Cubs postseason takeout special, featuring any six tacos with chips and salsa for $19.08 throughout the playoffs. The Cubs' first post season game is 8 p.m. Ocotber 7. Takeout orders may be placed online at here. 

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Tesori's Playoff Specials

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Tesori Trattoria and Bar, 65 E. Adams,  is celebrating the Chicago Cubs division win with complimentary pizza parties in the lounge. Groups of four or more, spending a minimum of $20 on beverages, will receive a complimentary serving of one of Executive Chef Carlos Ysaguirre's red and white Neapolitan-style pies, limit two per table. View menu. The first game is 8 p.m. October 7.

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Heaven on Seven Cajun Cooking Class

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Jimmy Bannos chef/owner of Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, hosts a Cajun cooking class/dinner, 7-9 p.m. October 5 at his downtown location; $75, includes five-course dinner along with alll you can drink beer and wine. The current menu (subject to change) includes Creole spiced salad, chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, orzolaya (Italian twist on jambalaya) New Orleans barbecue shrimp over cornbread and blueberry corn blasters. Purchase tickets.

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Carnivale Food Truck Rolls Out

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The Carnivale food truck hits the street October 10 featuring items reflective of  Chef Rodolfo Cuadros' restaurant menu including: Ropa Vieja ($9); Carnivale guacamole; ($7); crispy cod fish tacos ($10); Cuban sandwich ($10); frita Cuban burger ($10); Buenos Aires burger ($11); arrachera steak sandwich (pictured, $9). hand-cut fries with chimichurri, Disco or Parmesan truffle ($5) and the popular passion fruit cheesecake lollipop ($6). 

Carnivale restaurant is located at 702 W. Fulton.

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Barley Angels and Links Partner for an Event

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Barley’s Angels Chicago, a women’s craft beer appreciation and education group, partners with Links Taproom, 1559 N. Milwaukee, for "Where There's Smoke, There's Beer," an evening of smoked beers and links, 6:30 p.m. October 17 $25. 

Pairings and tastings, led by staff include: a tasting of two beer selections and the same as smoked versions as well a flight of house made sausages, both smoked and unsmoked versions. Vegetarian/vegan sausages will be available as well (must note preference when ordering ticket). Purchase tickets.

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KAC's Sweet Anniversary Celebration

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Local Chocolatier Katherine Anne Confections, 2745 W, Armitage, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a week of specials, including an anniversary truffle, October 11-16.

The main event, the Katherine Anne Confections Anniversary Festival, takes place noon to 9 p.m. October 15. Tickets ($40) include an all-day pig roast prepared by chef Scott Manley of Table, Donkey and Stick, a hot chocolate bar (noon); FEW Spirit cocktails (3 p.m.); truffle rolling and eating session (5:30 p.m.) and a Candid wine and chocolate pairing (7:30 p.m.). Purchase tickets here. 

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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya's Noodle Day Giveaway

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In celebration of National Noodle Day Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, 1482 N. Milwaukee, the restaurant (dinner only) beginning 5 p.m. October 6, will give 100 guests, on a first come, first served basis, a complimentary bowl of its signature Tokyo Shoyu Ramen.

The traditional Tokyo-style ramen, regularly $9, is made with a light chicken and pork broth fused with Kizuki's house made roasted oil and soy sauce seasoning, creating a slightly sweet yet savory taste with thin "Chuka" noodles, topped with a slice of pork chashu (roasted, marinated, and then grilled), bamboo shoots, Chinese greens, garnished with chopped green onions with red chili flakes and a slice of seaweed.

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Chicago Bacon and Beer Classic 2016

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Tickets are still available for the Bacon and Beer Classic 2016 taking place noon to 3 p.m. October 1 with a 3 hour break before the second session 6-9 p.m. gets underway at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. Tickets are $69 (general admission); $99 (VIP, enter an hour early, get exclusive dishes and other amenities). Early access tickets for both the afternoon and evening sessions are $85 (see details).

More than 80 breweries and 30-bacon infused dishes will be available for sampling. Other 
festivities include a bacon eating contest. Purchase tickets.

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Tuscany Pasta Flights Arrive

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October is National Pasta Month and Phil Stefani's Tuscany Restaurants in Chicago, Oak Brook and Wheeling will offer a chef's pasta flight, created by Tuscany Wheeling's Chef Bolla Loza, available October 2-31 (Sunday-through Friday only).

Three-dish pasta flights are $20. Wine pairings available for an additional $12.50. 

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Tallboy Taco's $2 Deal

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In celebration of National Taco Day, Tallboy Taco , 325 W. Huron, is offering  $2 tacos 2-5 p.m. October 4. 

Executive Chef Tim Hockett's menu, featuring eight varieties made with fresh corn tortillas, include: Cowboy 12 Hour Smoked Brisket; Beer-Battered Crispy Fish; Chicken Tinga; Gunthorp Farms carnitas; and crispy avocado (regularly $3.50-$4 each). 

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City Winery's Chicago Classic Cocktails Class

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City Winery Wine School, 1900 W. Randolph, hosts a Chicago Classic Cocktail making class 7 p.m. September 27. City Tickets are $66, includes service fee. Purchase here.

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