Friday, April 3, 2020

Kinton Ramen extends National Ramen Day deal; offers new dish

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Kinton Ramen, 163 N. Sangamon St., has extended its National Ramen Day (April 4) special (buy one get one of equal or lesser value free) through April 30. Orders are available for pick up or delivery Must call in your order to receive the deal. Some restrictions apply. Call: 312-374-3942.

In addition, beginning April 6, a new dish will be offered. Maze Maze MazeMen (pictured), is a brothless ramen bowl of seasoned thick noodles with shoyu tare; sesame oil; grated garlic; pork shoulder and belly; an onsen tamago; corn; nori; bonito flakes; shredded red chili pepper; scallions;  flakes; mayo with an egg on the side; $13.95.
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Statewide virtual happy hour and beer tasting April 3

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Anyone who purchases take-out or delivery from a participating brewery this week will receive an invite to the virtual happy hour taking place 8:30 p.m. April 3 hosted via zoom (invite to join the session will be given out with purchase).

Each brewery has its own party plans that include craft beer tastings to behind-the-scenes brewery tours. Guests can interact with brewers along with being able to ask questions.

Participating brewers:


2 Fools Cider
Black Horizon Brewing Company
Cypress Grove Brewing
Dovetail Brewery
ERIS Brewery and Ciderhouse
Goose Island Beer Company
Metal Monkey Brewing
Mikerphone Brewing
One Lake Brewing
Open Outcry Brewing
Side Lot Brewery
Smylie Brothers Brewing Co.
Tangled Roots Brewing Company
Whiner Beer Co.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Elizabeth Restaurant's gift certificate incentives include a slash on its winter 2021 class and a multi-course dinner for 10

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Elizabeth Restaurant, 4835 N. Western Ave., Unit D, is offering a $300 discount on its 8-week winter 2021 cooking course to the first 15 people buying a gift certificate for class; $700 (normally $1000).

In addition, the first four peoples to purchase a $1000 gift certificate will receive a private multi-course dinner with wine pairing for 10 prepared by the Chef Regan. To be used for fall 2020 (if allowed at that point) or winter 2021. Purchase here. 

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Lettuce Entertain You family meals and kits

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The Lettuce Entertain You operation is offer family daily or weekly meals and kits. View more details here

The operation is also offering a pickup and delivery menu (some restrictions apply). View details.
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Sunday, March 29, 2020

Sepia's Jenni Wagoner shares wine selections and tips via Instagram

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Sepia wine director Jenni Wagoner hosts virtual wine session sharing what she is drinking at home during this period of social distancing via Instagram. View here.
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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Hooters and Hoots on board with delivery service

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Hooters and Hoots are open for delivery and takeout from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. orders can be place at Uber Eats or GrubHub. You can reach Hooters at: http://www.originalhooters.com and Hoots at: https://eathoots.com.

The Downers Grove, Joliet and Lansing locations are offering sealed bottles of beer and wine: See all locations below.

Hooters and Hoots Locations:
Hooters, 5925 S. LaGrange Rd., Countryside: 708-354-0486
Hooters, 1303 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove: 630-960-4008
Hooters, 4395 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora/Fox Valley: 630-851-4008
Hooters, 3301 Hennepin Dr., Joliet: 815-267-8602
Hooters, 17060 S. Torrence Avenue, Lansing: 708-889-0446
Hooters, 2503 W. North Ave., Melrose Park: 708-486-1895
Hooters, 9159 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn: 708-423-4668
Hooters, 15300 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park: 708-460-4088
Hooters of O’Hare, 8225 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago: 773-714-0193
Hooters, 660 N. Wells St., Chicago: 312-944-8800
Hoots at the Fields 4059 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago: 331-240-4669
Hoots, 2201- D S. Cicero Ave., Cicero: 708-652-3859

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Nando's Peri Peri has launched a free lunch program for medical workers


Nando's Peri Peri is offering free food to medical workers, which includes everyone from doctors and nurses to maintenance such as janitors.

The restaurant is catering free lunches to local hospitals along with offering takeout to medical staff with valid identification for pick up when showing a connection to a hospital. The program will be in effect at least two weeks. Available in Chicago and suburban areas.

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Long Grove spring events cancelled


Long Grove has cancelled three of it's most popular Spring events: Easter egg hunt (April 4);  Craft Beer event (April 25) and Chocolate Fest (May 15-17). View more details.

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Bill Kurtis encourages to buy directly from Green City Market farmers


Green City Market founding members Bill Kurtis and Sarah Stegner, have filmed a message encouraging Green City Market goers and others to support GCM's local farmers by buying direct. Find vendors and their bios on GCM's virtual market page.

View message from Kurtis and Stegner here.

In addition, following the guidelines and mandate from Governor Prtizker, Green City Markets indoor Market at Peggy Notebaert Museum March 28 has been cancelled.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Bar 104 @The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant features a lasagna dinner special today


Bar 104 at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave.,  is featuring a lasagna dinner special today. Additional menu items available. Place orders early. Pick up is through window on Michigan Ave.  Call: 312-786-1401.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

McHenry Country declares today Great American Take Out Day


Today has been declared Great American Take Out Day in McHenry County. Share your as photo here and tag the restaurant here.

If you want to add your restaurant to the list or if you know of one in the area that is not lister email: info@mchenrycountyliving.com

Here is the most updated list of
participating restaurants:

Cary:
FoX River Grove
Yummy Asian Bistro

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Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau compiling curbside and delivery listings


Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau shared a list of restaurant's, breweries and wineries in the south and southwest regions of the state offering curbside and delivery services. The list is being updated and more venues join in. View here.

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