Russian Tea Time celebrates its 25th anniversary with a three-course prix-fixe dinner

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Russian Tea Time, 77 E. Adams, is featuring a three-course prix-fixe dinner in honor of its 25th anniversary now through March 31.

Dinner, available 4-8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays only, begins with an alcoholic beverage of choice that includes either house-flavored vodkas or vodkas imported from Russia, Poland, and Ukraine, Scandinavia, Western Europe as well as domestic selections. A choice of red or white wine is also an alternative option. 

First course selections are: hearty mushroom barley soup; Ukrainian borscht (sweet and sour soup of beets, with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, served hot with sour cream); classic Russian garden salad or green salad. Main course choices are: vegetarian or meat-filled dumplings with fillings of the day; a grilled chicken breast Florentine, with spinach, garlic, lemon juice and a savory mushroom sauce; Moldavian meatballs (ground chicken and onion filled meatballs, simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce) or the Uzbek “layer” stew domlama (stew of potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, red peppers, and onions). Reservation are available online or call (312) 360-0000.

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Yolk's 9th area location is expected to open early Spring

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Yolk is set to open it's ninth Chicago area location at 1504 N. Fremont. the eatery is expected to up and running in early Spring. 

The new location will feature an elevated coffee program, featuring a selection of handcrafted espresso drinks and homemade syrups such as Pacific coconut mint and cinnamon breakfast along with menu favorites guests love. The restaurant is also going to have an upgraded look.

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Pink Boots and Goose Island's collaborative Women's Day brew

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Goose Island Beer Co, Fulton Street Taproom, 1800 W. Fulton, is hosting several Chicago-based brewers for the Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day 2019 event March 8.

Participating brewers will create a Women of the House (3.8) brew, a special pale with proceeds benefitting the Pink Books Society, a non-profit organization, which supports women working in the brewing profession and Should She Run, nonpartisan nonprofit promoting leadership and encouraging women from all walks of life to run for office. The beer will be available at retail.

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Vanille's Special Olympic macaron debuts on national Macaron Day

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Vanille Patisserie, all four locations, celebrates National Macaron Day  (March 20) with Special Olympic items that includes the "Champion Box," 12-count box of macarons with Special Olympic design. Other items have the Chicago Olympic logo and are inscribed with inspirational words. Ten percent of the sales from any Special Olympic item purchased March 20 (In store or online) will be donated to Special Olympics Chicago, a nonprofit organization offering athletic training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Pre-orders for shipping is available now. 

In addition, patrons who mention #BreakingDownBarriers at any Vanille location on National Macaron Day will receive a free French macaron.

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Flavor Restaurant hosts its annual Mardi Gras party

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Flavor  Restaurant, 5091 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, hosts its 16th annual Mardi Gras beginning 7 p.m. March 5. Complimentary masks and beads provided.

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Parlay serves up Mardi Gras deals

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Parlay at Joy District, 112 W. Hubbard, celebrates Mardi Gras with themed food specials that include Executive Chef Jason Hedin's chorizo and cheddar beignets ($10), smoked chicken andouille pizza ($13), fried shrimp po'boy ($15) and a King Cake cupcake ($5). 

Cocktail specials ($14 each) include: French 75, Pineapple Daiquiri and Hurricane. Specials are available March 5-10.

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Artango's Carnaval/Fat Tuesday celebration

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Artango Steakhouse and Bar, 4767 N. Lincoln, celebrates Carnaval 5-11 p.m. March 5 (Fat Tuesday) with $7 caipirinhas. In addition Chef Saul Roman will prepare Moqueca, a traditional Brazilian seafood stew, for $25.  Complimentary tango dance lessons, starting at 7:30 p.m., will be offered.

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Bonci offers new creative pizza toppings

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Bonci is featuring eight new toppings available at both the Wicker Park (1566 N. Damen) and West Loop (161 N. Sangamon) locations. 

New items include: eggplant Parmigiana; chicken Parmesan; cauliflower; muffaletta; chicken potato gorgonzola; spinach oyster; salmon broccoli and salmon potato.

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Four Entertainment Group hosts a multiple Fat Tuesday celebration

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Four Entertainment Group (4EG) hosts a multiple Fat Tuesday (March 5) celebration simultaneously at its four venues:  aliveOne, Easy Bar, Estelle's, Remedy and The Owl. All locations will be decked out in Mardi Gras decorations and offer complimentary beads to guests (while supplies last). Each location will have specials like Hurricanes, $2 and $3 select beers. Other deals available at each location. 

In addition the horn section of local Chicago funk and soul band, Nasty Snacks, will stop by each location for a surprise performance between 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. PHOTO: Rio/aliveOne

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Yolk features kid-size Green Eggs and Ham special

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Yolk Test Kitchen, 1767 N. Milwaukee,  is offering a Green Eggs and Ham special in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. The dish, normally served as a regular full-size portion, will be available for the first time as a kids portion, available 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 2.

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Entente's last service at Lakeview location, March 2

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Entente, 3056 N. Lincoln, closes the door on its Lakeview location with the last service on March 2. 

For the occasion Chef Brian Fisher will prepare a menu (sharable) of some of the restaurant's most popular dishes that will include: Benton’s bacon, cambozola, tomato, green goddess; Anson Mills Carolina Gold with Perigord truffle, egg yolk, pea tendrils, Parmigiano Reggiano) and Slagel Farms Shortrib with Bulgogi, bone marrow butterscotch, Tokyo turnip, sushi rice.

The Michelin-rated restaurant opens in its new River North location, 700 N. Sedgwick in early spring. Reservations will be accepted beginning March 25.

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Avli Taverna honors the Greek tradition of Tsiknopempti

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Avli Taverna, 1335 Wrightwood, celebrates the annual Greek tradition of Tsiknopempti, also known as "Barbeque Thursday," with a family-style dinner February 28. Two seating’s will be available: 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. ($60).

Tsiknopempti takes place on the Thursday during the week of Kreatini, when large amounts of meat are traditionally grilled before the fasting leading up to Easter. 

The traditional-style Greek dinner includes: Santorini-style tomato fritters (appetizer); a family-style grilled meat platter with Greek sausage, ouzo and cumin chicken skewers, lollipop lamb chops and gourounopoulo (rotisserie pork); bourani (tomato risotto side dish); kataifi ekmek (custard dessert) and three Kir-Yianni wines served with dinner. A welcome drink is also included. Tickets.

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Perry's is featuring three off-the-menu items for a limited time only

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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, for a limited time, is featuring three off-the-menu seafood dishes for a limited time as we head into spring. The new items are: red snapper crudo with pickled ginger, turmeric and tangerine oil ($18.95); barbecue octopus with charred lemon garlic potatoes, ranch cabbage slaw and pickled shallots (pictured, $19.95) and whole bandera branzino  (European sea bass) encased in a salt dome, roasted (presented table side ; plated with an agrodolce sauce ($49.95)

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