Bistronomic's Beaujolais Days celebration

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Bistronomic, 840 N. Wabash, offers a special menu for Beaujolais Nouveau Day November 14-18. 

The event celebrates the annual release (third Thursday of November) of two-month-old Beaujolais Nouveau red wine, which is intended for immediate consumption. 

The three-course, prix fixe menu will be offered for dinner from 5-10:30 p.m. for $39 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Guests can select from options including the House Country pate with local pear salad, whole grain mustard and marinated cranberry; French 5 caramelized onion soup with gruyere, baguette croutons, and a mini croque Monsieur; catch of the day with ham hock lardons, glazed white beans, fennel & apple salad, and dijon mustard vinaigrette; braised short ribs Bourguignon with hand-cut fettuccine, duck prosciutto lardons and a Beaujolais reduction; banana & local apple brioche pudding with roasted walnut, golden raisin, and rhum vanilla crème anglaise; and baked Alaska Belle Helene with caramelized almond, poached star anise and bittersweet chocolate sauce. A variety of wine, specialty cocktails and bottled beers will also be available. For the full menu and reservations available. 

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Carnivale's holiday cocktail-making class

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Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market, presents Carnivale University: Holiday Cocktails 6-8 p.m. November 15. The class conduct my the restaurant's master mixologist will feature selections  tailored for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years; $40. Tickets.

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Red Star Cocktail Lounge offers free tacos

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Red Star Cocktail Lounge's, 5093 Sauk Trail, Richton Park,  Let's Taco About Thursday takes place 5-6 p.m. and 10-11 pm. November 8. During the event guests will be feted with free tacos. 

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Limited tickets for Chicago Tequila & Sangria Festival are still available

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Last chance to snag tickets for The Chicago Tequila and Sangria Festival taking place 3 p.m. November 10, Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph; $45, includes admission, 15 tasting tickets, souvenir glass and entertainment.  Tickets.

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III Forks Sommelier for a Day Crown Jewels

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field, next "Sommelier for a Day" wine tasting takes place 5-7 p.m. November 7; $25. 

Sommelier Anton Licko leads participants through six "Crown Jewels (fan favorite)," wines. The selections, listed below, are two white; four red vintages paired with hors d'oeuvres pairings. 

White:

Joseph Drouhin 'Macon-Villages' Bourgogne, France, Chardonnay 2017

Mer Soleil 'Reserve' Santa Lucia Highlands, CA, Chardonnay 2015

Red:

Ryan Patrick 'Redhead Red' Columbia Valley, WA, Red Blend 2016

Alamos, Mendoza, Argentina, Malbec 2017

Concannon, Paso Robles, CA, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Tait Wines 'The Ball Buster' Barossa Valley, Australia, Red Blend 2015

To RSVP call, 312-938-4303.

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Redhead Piano Bar's new happy hour and cigar program

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The Redhead Piano Bar, 16 W. Ontario, kicked off it's 25th anniversary with a new look and a weekly Happy Hour and cigar program. 

Every Friday from 5-7 p.m. guests will be feted with half-priced bottles of wine and signature cocktails. 

In addition a three-tier cigar program (Robusto; Toro and the Churchill) also launched November 1. Each tier includes a free monthly cigar, discounted merchandise and reservations to specialty events, tastings and priority seating. For more details call 312-640-1000.

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Timothy O'Toole's donut and beer flight

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Timothy O'Toole's Pub, 622 N. Fairbanks, will tap three Founders Brewing Co.'s brews on National Doughnut Day (November 5).

Tapping selections, which begins at 6 p.m., include: Canadian Breakfast Stout 2018; Canadian Breakfast Stout 2017 and Kentucky Bourbon Stout 2018. A flight of all three ($25, five ounce pours) will be served with a complimentary doughnut. Individual samples (also five ounces) will be $9 and nine ounce pours will be $14. 

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Sportsman Club and ArcLight partner for: Lights, Camera, Cocktails

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The Sportsman's Club partners with ArcLight Cinemas for the Lights, camera, Cocktails series kicking off 6:30 p.m. November 7 with a screening of "The Great Outdoors," starring Dan Akroyd and John Candy.

Guests will be feted with a three-drink menu of cocktails inspired by the film at ArcLight, 1500 N. Clybourn, while staff from Sportsman toggle between locations to supply drinks and popcorn. A wrap party follows the screening. Must be 21 and over. Tickets.

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Le Sud now open in Roscoe Village

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Le Sud, 2301 W. Roscoe, with a French-Mediterranean menu curated by Executive Chef Ryan Brousseau and spotlighting sommelier selected wine, is now open. 

Inspired by the traditional cooking styles of southern France menu items include: escargot, tuna tartare, and roasted leek panisse; foie gras tarte, sardine escabeche, rabbit a la Provencal, fettuccine with mussels, chilled tomato and cucumber soup. 

Larger plates include: pan roasted duck breast, wood grilled whole loup d'mer, pan roasted steak frites, Parisian gnocchi, bouillabaisse, and wood grilled pork chop. Side dishes include: frites with aioli, corn and squash salad, roasted and pickled cauliflower, chickpea with pickled okra and haricot vert. 

Desserts include: Basque cake, chocolate-orange mousse with whipped crème fraiche and house made ice creams with shortbread cookie.

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National Hellenic Museum's Kouzina 2018

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Kouzina, “A Twist on the Classics,” takes place 6:30 p.m. November 1, National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted.

Chefs include: Mark Grimes, Che Figata; Sophie Evanoff, Vanille; Jorgina Pereira, Sinha Elegant Cuisine; Louis Alexakis, Avli Taverna; Alain Roby, All Chocolate Kitchen; Larry Feldmeier, The Albert; Nate Henssler, Portsmith; John Gatsos, Tavern on Rush; George Bournas, Psistaria; Tom Leo, Grecian Delight; Peter Kappos, Greek Islands; Adam Tanner, CityGate Grille; Elizabeth J. Tokarczyk, Inspired and David Schneider, Taxim.

Tickets are $100; $125, at the door. Proceeds from the event benefit the NHM's educational offerings for the community and efforts to continue the preservation of Greek history, culture and art.

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Another round of Halloween haunts

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Haunted Haus: Halloween Party, 9 p.m. October 31, DrinkHaus Supper Club, 820 W. Jackson. Tickets. 

Other places to haunt this Halloween:

2Fly2Die: Halloween Party, 8 p.m. Bru Coffee, 1562 N. Milwaukee; $5. Tickets.
Cat in the Trap, 8 p.m. October 31, Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard. Light show, fashion exhibit, costume contest. October birthdays free with text BDAY to 773-657-0194. Tickets.
Halloween 2018 at Artifacts, 7 p.m. October 31, Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood. Ages 21 and older. Tickets. 
Halloween House Party, two stories of horrifying, spooky fun, 3617 W. Diversey. $5, ladies; $10, men. Pay at the door (cash only). Register.
Halloween Night Ball, 8:30 p.m. October 31, Bassline, 2239 S. Michigan. Passed foods buffet; $10 online; $15-$20 at the door. Tickets. 
Hope on Halloween with Virgin Daiquiri and Team Harold St. Gen's, 8 p.m. October 31, The Del Close Theater at iO Chicago,  1501 N. Kingsbury. A $5 donation requested at the door to benefit local women's shelters. Tickets.
iFLY Flight Night Halloween Party, 7 p.m. October 31, iFly Rosemont 5520 Park Place Rosemont. Candy and pizza. Kid's activities; $45. Tickets.
NLU Halloween Party, noon October 31, National Louis University, 122 S. Michigan; $3 at the door. Pizza, chicken and candy. Costume contest will be held. Register.
Trick or Treat: A Halloween Costume Party, 9 p.m. October 31, The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park; $10-$20. Tickets.
What a Ghoul Believes, Yacht Rock Halloween Extravaganza, 7 p.m. October 31, Bar Biscay, 1450 W. Chicago. The offers $1 shots. Tickets. 

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More Halloween events

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House of Voodoo Halloween Party, 5 p.m. October 31, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn. Southern-style food, specialty drinks and costume contest, live music and spooky treats. Free. RSVP

More Halloween events:

Ferrari Cake Halloween Tasting, 8 p.m. October 31. Replay, 28333 N. Sheffield. Cake and cocktail tasting; $10. Tickets.
Fright and Bite: Hands on Halloween cooking class, 6:30 p.m. October 31, Read It & Eat, 2142 N. Halsted; $85. Limited tickets remaining. Tickets.  Macabre Masquerade: Halloween at The Violet Hour, 7 p.m. October 31 Violet Hour, 1520 N. Damen. Mini tutorials on bitters, amaro and Absinthe, includes take-home bitters kit. Tickets.
Phantom of the Living Room: A Halloween Happening, October 30, WChicago, 172 W. Adams; $30, advance; $35, at the door. Tickets.
SINister Halloween Party, 10 p.m. October 31, Spin Chicago, 344 N. State. Tickets.
VampCon Halloween Ball, 8 p.m. October 29, The Reveler, 3403 N. Damen. Tickets.

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More Halloween happenings

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Beautiful Nightmare, 10 p.m. October 31, Persona, 408 S. Wells. Martell cocktail special by one get two free before 11:30 p.m. Tickets. 

Other Halloween happenings:

An Almighty Halloween Bash, 7 p.m. October 28, Roc Star Studio, 3144 W. Carroll. Tickets.
The Chicago Halloween Day Bar Crawl Day 2, 5 p.m. October 31. Stops include: Hubbard Inn (registration); Arrogant Frog (registration); Old Crow Smokehouse River North; Rockit Bar & Grill; Marquee Lounge; Hidden Shamrock; Matisse Tavern; Burwood Tap; Howl at the Moon; Franks; Public House and Paddy Longs.  Tickets.

Chicago Party Boat hosts Halloween Booze Cruise, 8 p.m. October 31, Anita Dee II, DuSable Harbor, 200 N. Harbor. Boarding begins 7:30 p.m. Tickets.

Halloween Movies on the Roof, beginning 8:30 p.m. The J Parker, 1816 N. Clark. Free. Tickets.

Halloween Night @OGS, 10 p.m. October 31, Old Grounds Social, 950 W. Wrightwood. Tickets. 
Rock the Yacht the Halloween Party aboard the Spirit of Chicago, 6 p.m. October 31. Boarding begins  6 p.m. at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Ages 21 and older. Tickets.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents The Music of Phish for kids, 11 a.m. October 28, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport. Tickets.

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