Thursday, May 7, 2020

Reclaimed Mother's Day specials

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Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, 3655 N. Western, is featuring a special Mother's Day brunch and dinner packages along special wine lists are available. All orders must be placed by May 8. Orders will be ready for pickup May 10. View and place orders here.

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Ross King hosts "Extraordinary Measures" cocktail hour

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“Extraordinary Measures” a new weekly talk show via Zoom, hosted by Ross King who chats with celebrity guests while sharing cocktails recipes airs 3:30 p.m. (CT) Fridays. Must be 21 and older. 

Presented by Aberlour Single Malt Scotch, the show will feature a special segment for World Whisky Day (Saturday, May 16). Must be 21 and older to view shows. Tune in here. PHOTO: Ashley Duarte

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Prairie Grass Cafe's Mother Day dinner, order by May 7


Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, has the solution to Mother’s Day during this social distancing lockdown due to  COVID-19 lockdown. 

“We have so much for which to be thankful,” Prairie Grass Cafe chef/co-owner Sarah Stegner said. 

“This is a perfect time to reflect, spend an evening with your immediate loved ones and enjoy the company of your family and significant others.”  

The Prairie Grass Cafe menu has several options including choice of 4 entrées: Beef Tenderloin, Grilled Canadian Salmon, Maple Creek Farm Ham and Cauliflower Quinoa Cakes (vegetarian), all accompanied by a Mighty Vine salad, grilled vegetables, and strawberry cream pie. Dinner prices range from $46-$79. You can order Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail for an additional $4.25 per shrimp and a quart of Asparagus Soup for $15. 

The rosé and pinot noir wines to pair with the Mother’s Day dinner package include: Chateau Minuty M, Rosé, Cotes de Provence, France 2019, $20 and Deloach OFS, Pinot Noir, Russian River 2014, $40. Price reflects our 50% wine discount.


If your mother isn’t local or if you have friends who are isolated, Zoom or Skype dinner and deliver the Prairie Grass Cafe dinner to them to enjoy together over the internet.  All orders must be placed by May 7. Pick up date is May 10. Call 847-205-4433 four pickup hours. A hotline for home cooks is open for questions: 847-920-8437.

PHOTO: Chef Sarah Stegner and her mother, Elizabeth Stegner

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Kit Kat Club alcohol kits to go available today

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Kit Kat Club, 3700 N. Halsted, is offering drink-making kits for pick up between 3-6 p.m. Place order here. Or call, 773-525-1111.

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La Josie reopens in time for Cinco de Mayo


La Josie, 740 W. Randolph, has reopened in time for Cinco de Mayo and is offering a special carryout menu for the occasion.

Chef/owner Pepe Barajas'  special family-style menu includes: parrillada (grilled steak, chicken breast, house-made chorizo, grilled veggies, rajas poblanas, rice and beans) a vegetarian option is also available. View details and more menu options.

In addition the restaurant is donating meals to the frontline healthcare workers in Northwestern Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 ICU. 

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Virtual Day Parties' Cinco de Mayo edition


Virtual Day Parties hosts a Cinco de Mayo edition 5 pm May 5. 

You grab the tacos and tequila and they get the party started with videos, chats and more via zoom. 

Special guest Mikko Monroe demos tequila-based cocktails and taco making sessions. Event free, digital key required. Details here.

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Monday, May 4, 2020

D.S. Tequilla's "Stay at Home" Cinco de Mayo

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D.S. Tequila Company's, 3352 N. Halsted, Stay at Home Fiesta package is available for order now special deals include $0.45 wings (20 minimum order with beverage).

In addition a D.S. house-made Margarita kits (various flavors) are also available.

Pickup or delivery is from noon to 9 p.m. May 5. Some restrictions apply. More details here.

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Sunday, May 3, 2020

Mac's Wood Grilled offers chicken and steak quesadillas for Cinco de Mayo

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Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Division St., is featuring a $10 chicken quesadilla (Miller Farm Amish chicken, jack cheddar cheese, and roasted tomatillo salsa) and $12 steak quesadilla (skirt steak jack and cheddar cheese, roasted tomatillo salsa) available 4-10 p.m. May 5 for carryout and curbside pickup service only. Place orders at: 773-782-4400.

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Barrio's Cinco de Mayo packages

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Barrio, 65 W. Kinzie,  Cinco de Mayo specials include a Taco Party meal that feeds four and includes DIY Al Pastor tacos () chips, guacamole; salsa Verde and charred corn elotes; $60. 

Margarita Party kit (house-made Margarita mix; bottle of Casamigos Reposado; Chile lime salt; lime wedges and Casamigos Maracas and glassware) is also available; $55. 

Curbside pickup and delivery is from 4-9 p.m. May 5. Pre-orders are being accepted here. 

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Glenwood Sunday Market postpones opening day to June 21

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Glenwood Sunday Market, 6962 N. Glenwood, has postponed it opening day to June 21.

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Saturday, May 2, 2020

Mercadito Cinco de Mayo menu to go

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Mercadito is offering a special Cinco de Mayo menu available May 5. Offerings include a trio of various tacos: camaron, $12; carne, $11; Al Pastor; $11; Estilo Baja, $12 and chicken, $11.

Other food items include guacamole and chip combo, $10 and rice and beans, $6. In addition ready-to-drink cocktails (Margarita, $10; skinny Margarita; $11; Little Market, $11 and Michelada, $8) can be ordered. Beer as well as bottles of tequila and mescal will be available. Order here; online or call, 312-329-9555.

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Blackhawk's drive to help support local restaurants and bars

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The Chicago Blackhawk's One Community initiative, which is encouraging Chicagoans to continue to support local restaurants and bars, has partnered with area establishments offering "to-go" options, for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate when ordering from one of the organization's partnered venues through May 31. More details here. 

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

III Forks now open for curbsdie and delivery service

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III Forks, 180 N. Field Blvd., is offering curbside and delivery service 4-8 p.m. daily. In addition to its prepared meals, the restaurant is offering ready-to-grill steaks and half-price wine. 

Ready to grill steak includes III Forks salad, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables (tomatoes and seasonal veggies). 

Steak selections: 6oz filet mignon, $50; 8oz filet mignon, $55; 12oz filet mignon, $60; USDA Prime bone-in 18 oz ribeye, $75 and USDA Prime 6oz New York strip, $65. Next day delivery options may be coordinated with a manager. 


In addition wines priced $500 or less will be available for half price. Suggestions selections include: The Prisoner 2017 ($45); Silver Oak Alexander Valley 2015 ($125 ) and Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard 2017 for $58. Cellar stocking, sommelier-selected 12 packs may also be ordered. By law wine sales must include food purchase. View food and beverage menu.

Orders can be placed online or via phone: 312-38-4303.

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