Sunday, September 13, 2020

Geja's "America the Beautiful" fall wine festival is underway

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Geja's Cafe, 340 W. Armitage Ave., during the upcoming months guests will be feted with an array of wines across America perfect, pairings for the restaurant's famously romantic fondue entrees, during the restaurant's three-month wine festival, in celebration of the fall season, America the Beautiful. 

 Eleven wines representing states from the west coast to the east coast will be featured. Some of selections listed below. The event runs through November 30.  Call: 773-281-9101.
Sparkling:
Brut Rosé, Gruet, New Mexico; $13 (glass); $52, (bottle)

White:
Seyval Blanc, Wollershiem Winery, Prairie Fume, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, 2018: $12 (glass); $42, (bottle)
Viognier, Folktale Winery, “Le Mistral” Monterey, California, 2018: $12 (glass); $42, (bottle)
Riesling, Semi-Dry, Herman J. Wiemer, Seneca Lake, New York, 2019: $15 (glass); $54, (bottle)

Red:
Gamay Noir, Chateau Grand Traverse, Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan, 2017: $12 (glass); $42, (bottle)
Red Blend, Stone Hill Winery, Hellbender, Ozark Mountain, Missouri, 2017: $12 (glass); $42, (bottle)
Sweet Red Blend, Lynfred Winery “Sweetheart Red” Roselle, Illinois, 2017: $13 (glass); $46, (bottle)


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Friday, September 11, 2020

Dine Out on Sheffield; Dine Out on Broadway take place September 11-13


Sheffield Ave. is this week Dine Out destination. Restaurants along the avenue will serve up neighborhood fare and friendship noon to 10 p.m. September 11-12; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 13. Click here to see participating venues.

Dine Out on Broadway is also taking place this weekend. Hours are: noon to 10 p.m. September 11;  11 a.m. to 10 p.m. September 12 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 13. View participating venues here.

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

The Goddess and Grocer's Rosh Hashanah dinner packages available for order

The Goddess and Grocer is offering dinner packages and a la carte meal options for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Classic, vegetarian, and vegan dinner packages are $35 per person; Break the Fast package: $21.50 per person.
Items such as soups, appetizer, salads, sides, desserts and additional entrees can be ordered a la carte.
Rosh Hashanah orders must be placed by noon September 15 and are available for pickup September 18-20. Yom Kippur orders must be placed by noon September 24 and will be available for pickup September 27-28. Two-dinner minimum order imposed. Free pick up at any of the three Goddess and the Grocer locations. Local area deliveries is $20. Place orders here. Or, call 773.292.7100.
Dinner options include (no substitutions):
Brisket
Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
Chopped Liver with a challah roll
Fall Salad
Brisket dinner with mashed potatoes, tzimmes, and roasted Brussels sprouts
Apple and Plum Crisp
Chicken
Chicken Matzo Ball Ssoup
Chopped Liver with a challah roll
Fall Salad
Chicken Marbella with herb roasted potatoes, tzimmes, and grilled asparagus
Apple and Plum crisp
Salmon
Chicken Matzo Ball soup
Chopped Liver with a challah roll
Fall Salad
Salmon with herb roasted potatoes, tzimmes, and grilled asparagus
Apple and Plum Crisp
Vegetarian (vegan available)
Vegetable Soup
Fall Salad
Mock Liver with mushrooms, egg, walnut, peas, and a challah roll
Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Pie with tzimmes
Apple and Plum Crisp

Break The Fast Menu
Lox and Bagels
Veggie Frittata
Fruit Salad
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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Reclaimed hosts Elk Cove wine tasting event


Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant, 3655 N. Western Ave., which recently partnered with Scoperta, is hosting an Elk Cove Vintage wine event 6:30 p.m. September 17 on the venues patio; $42.

Adrienne Fasano, of Scoperta Wines, will travel to  Oregon select six wines for the tasting event. Purchase tickets here.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Prairie Grass Cafe offers Rosh Hashanah dinner packages


Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, takes the work out of your Rosh Hashanah holiday planning.

Rosh Hashanah items include: chicken noodle soup (quart), $15; chopped chicken liver with grated farm egg (half pint), $8
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Dinner package for two ($88) starts with honey citrus marinated beet salad. Followed by a choice of one of the following entrees: slow-braised brisket with roasted spaghetti squash and sauteéd leeks; Lake Superior whitefish and wild rice with pecans and roasted apple wedges and crunch apple slaw or, half boneless chicken and wild rice with pecans and honey-glazed carrots with raisins and parsley (pictured).  Dessert is apple honey crumble with toasted oats and pecans.

In addition homemade honey challah bread from Anne Kostroski of Sauce and Bread Kitchen, will be available; $15. Orders must be placed by September 15 for pickup on September 18. Call: 847-205-4433.

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Monday, September 7, 2020

McCormick & Schmick's is offering 10 percent off pickup orders


McCormick & Schmick's, participating locations, is offering 10 percent off all pick up orders for a limited time.

Not Valid with other discounts or delivery. Order here.

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

Kit Kat Lounge Labor Day brunch and dinner


Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, is hosting a Labor Day Divalicious brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 7 with Madam X. Mimosa, bellini, sangria and bloody Mary packages available.

Also on the calendar: Diva and Dinner with Kinley Preston 4-11 p.m. Indoor and outdoor seating for both events. Call: 773-525-1111.

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Offshore to remain open after Navy Pier closes September 8


Offshore, located atop Navy Pier, 1000 E. Grand, will remain open after the closing of Navy Pier September 8.  Hours of operation will be: noon to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

The venue will seat no more than six to a table. In addition special events will take place in September including: sunset paint and sips parties with Pinot's Palettte (September 8; 17 and 30) $62; fitness yoga and mimosa (September 13; 27) pop ups with Pure Barre (12; 19; 26), $25 per class. More details and dates for events to come. Reservations are available.

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Saturday, September 5, 2020

New brew release today and other news


Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane,  Long Grove, releases handmade beer and hard seltzers this month beginning with Beau Fleu an old school English Style Double IPA balanced with notes of citrus (September 5); Black Hoof Appletini, a green apple infused hard seltzer (September 19).

Cherry Razz, strong amber ale with fruit notes comes out later in the month. Mike will co-host a virtual party from the tap room via zoom with his college days hangout Brown's Taproom & Brewery in Troy, NY.  

Other events: outdoor Beer and Yoga class 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (September 5); a variety of pop up trucks set up house weekly and View more happenings during the month here. Call: 847-821-6140. 

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McCormick and Schmick's Labor Day boil available for order


There's still time to place an order for McCormick & Schmick's seafood boil packs. Featured items include: shrimp boil ($25); lobster boil ($29); King crab boil ($39) and combinaiton ($42). All kits come with andouille sausage, corn and potatoes. Order online. Call: 312-923-7226.

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Labor Day weekend Lakeview style


D.S. Tequila, 3352 N. Halsted, will feature brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 5-7 on the patio. Reservations accepted. Call: 773-697-9127.

Other Brunch options:
Fajita Factory, 3445 N. Halsted, features brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 5-7. Special mimosa deal available for $9.99.  Reservations accepted. Call: 773-770-4618.

Replay Beer Garden, 3439 N. Halsted, quench your thirst with cool drinks while firing up the palate with  with bites provided by Fajita Factory. Call: 773-661-9632.


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Friday, September 4, 2020

Geja's grilling kits for Labor Day


Geja's Café, 340 W. Armitage is offering kabob grilling kits to go for your Labor day cooking convenience.

Kits, which serve four, includes eight kabobs (choice of beef tenderloin, chicken breast, shrimp or veggie); 2-lb pan of fingerling potatoes; cheese and chocolate fondue with dippers; fruit salad, choice of three Geja's dipping sauces and Geja's special seasoning; $80. The grill kit is also available in a scaled-down version for two; $40.

Quart-size red or white sangria with fruit is available for $25. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. September 4 online or by calling: 773-281-9101. Pick up is September 4-6.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

Lexington Betty Smoke House

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Lexington Betty Smoke House, Chef Dominique Leach's popular BBQ food truck, now a popular dining destination, is offering a Labor Day Family Meal loaded with barbecue/grilling favorites.

The family-style package (2-lbs. rib tips; corn on the cob; macaroni & cheese; and brisket baked beans $65) serves four and is available for pick up noon to 2 p.m. September 6-7 at any of its three locations. For details and nearest locations, to place orders visit online or call: 773-309-8240. PHOTO: GAZ
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