Monday, October 7, 2019

Monday is burger and unlimited beer night at Safehouse


SafeHouse Chicago, 60 E. Ontario, host beer, fries and unlimited beer deal available every monday beginning at 4 p.m. until closing; $30.

Restrictions include a two-hour time-limit per table. Details.

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Sunday, October 6, 2019

Chicago Scots' hosts a cocktail party


The Chicago Scots, hosts "Quench Your Inner Scot: a Scottish Cocktail Party," 6 p.m. October 10, The Roof Crop, 1516 W. Carroll. Tickets. 

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Saturday, October 5, 2019

Nando's Peri-Peri's (Lakeview only) host a Twin Day party


Nando's Peri-Peri Chicken, 670 W. Diversey, hosts "Peri Peri Twin Twin Day Day, party open to all 5-7 p.m. October 5. 

Nando’s fans who dress alike and show up together will be entitled to a free Nando’s meal (quarter-chicken entree, chicken sandwich, wrap, or pita). Sides and drinks extra.) All twins must show up together. No registration required. A photo booth will be available to capture your #Twinning moment.

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Friday, October 4, 2019

Casati's hosts pinsa pizza battle with guest chef flown in from Italy

Michelin Star Chef Christian Fantoni, Casati's, 444 W. Fullerton, has challenged Master Pinsa Chef Daniele Papa from Rome to the ultimate "Pinsa Pizza Showdown" taking place October 8.

Guests are invited to the culinary battle to determine whose pinsa pizza (traditional pizza that has 90% less carbs, fat and gluten than normally prepared style) is the best. 

A four-course meal handcrafted by both chefs, featuring two pinsa entrées and two pinsa desserts will be priced $24 per person. Each guest will have the chance to vote to determine which chef wins the culinary duel. Visit www.cpvino.com.

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

La Josie's National Taco Day specials


La Josie, 740 W. Randolph, salutes National Taco Day (October 4) with an array of seasonally-crafted selections from chef/owner Pepe Barajas.

Selections include: Parilla (grilled chicken, pipian verde, pumpkin seeds, crispy sweet potato, butternut squash and cilantro); three for $15, dinner; two for $9, lunch and weekend brunch. And, the Otoño (grilled butternut and yellow squash, sweet potato, habanero mojo, baby kale and cilantro); three for $13, dinner; two for $8 during lunch and weekend brunch. Available beginning 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. October 4 through the fall season.

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Fish Bar hosts a Great Lakes Dinner


Fish Bar, 2956 N. Sheffield, hosts a four-course Great Lakes Dinner, 6:30 p.m. October 3; $49, does not include tax or gratuity. 

Chef Brian Huston's menu features: smoked white fish with tomatoes, cucumbers, pickled onions, fresh cheese on home made bread; fried lake perch with squash & onion rings; pan seared walleye with fresh Shelly beans & sweet peppers and Nichol's Farm apple crisp with frozen custard. Tickets.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Buffalo Creek Brewing rolls out a barrel of Oktoberfest specials


Owner/Brewmeister Mike Marr of Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Old Historical Lane, Long Grove, is hand-crafting a special lineup of authentic German-style beers for the venue's Oktoberfest celebration  noon to 10 p.m. October 5.

Food items (provided by Village Tavern and Apple Haus) available for purchase include: brats; German potato salad; strudel; cinnamon spice donuts; soft pretzels. Apple Haus will also feature hot cider.

In addition the Bavarian-style brewer will feature a day-long schedule of special events that include: hayrides; barrel rolling (adults and kids competition); double and single-fisted stein holding contest; nail driving contest and horseshoes. Family events include pumpkin painting and a cookie contest. A raffle, with prizes ranging from Bears tickets to rounds of golf, will also take place.

Proceeds from the day-long event benefits the The Rotary Club of Long Grove/Kildeer/Hawthorn Woods.

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Monday, September 30, 2019

Tuscany on Taylor's National Pasta month salute


Tuscany Restaurant  on Taylor, 1014 W. Taylor  Street, features a chef’s pasta flight, October 1-31 (dinner only Monday-Thursday). 

Executive Chef Victorio Padilla's pasta flight features three signature pastas: penne (penne with prosciutto; mushrooms; green pea; Parmigiano cream sauce, paired with William Hill chardonnay); short rib ravioli (with brown butter Parmigiano sag, paired with DaVinci Chianti) and trofie al pesto (with garlic, evoo, cherry tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, paired with Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio); $22. The is optional for an additional $13. 

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

Chicago Scots 18th Annual Kilted Classic


The Chicago Scots, the oldest non-profit organization in Illinois, hosts it's 18th Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament 11 a.m. October 3 at Cantigny Golf Course, 27W270 Mack Rd, Wheaton.

The golf and whisky tasting event, which features multiple golf competitions along with  Scottish themed challenges throughout the course, will offer an assortment of food and drinks.

In addition an auction and raffle will take place with proceeds benefitting Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care, which offers services that include: assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and respite stays. Tickets, registration and donations available here.

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Friday, September 27, 2019

Periodic Table Dinner at the Pomontory


The Museum of Science and Industry is partner with The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Shore, to host a science-themed dinner honoring the 150th anniversary of the periodic table beginning 5 p.m. October 10.

Guests will be feted to a three-course, prix fixe meal inspired by the elements. In addition museum curators will be on hand to showcase rare artifacts along with sharing the history of the periodic table, Reservations are being accepted now here.

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Fulton Galley hosts inaugural Oktoberfest celebration


Fulton Galley, 1115 W. Fulton Market, hosts its first Octoberfest bash beginning 11 a.m. September 28.

All five Fulton Galley chefs will participate offering specialty dishes with a Germanic spin. Dishes include: Steingold’s brisket bratwurst sausage on a challah bun with mustard and kraut; Italianette’s German sausage pizza; Fairview’s Cuban schnitzel sandwich; Pink Salt’s Sai ua sausage and Taco Mucho’s seared beef hot dog with pickled jalapeños and spicy mustard. 

Spiteful Brewing and Hofbrauhaus will feature specialty beers for the occasion.

In addition there will be live music and other merriment. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

"Friends" Trivia competition @Replay


Replay, 2844 N. Sheffield,  hosts a "Friends" trivia night 5-7 p.m. September 26. Teams will compete for complimentary pizzas. The event is free. However, participants must register.  

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Chocolate Sanctuary hosts whiskey and chocolate dinner


The Chocolate Factory, 5101 Washington St. Gurnee, hosts a four-course chef's table whiskey & chocolate dinner, 6-8 p.m. September 25; $45 Reservations available at 224-944-0808. 

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