Saturday, October 2, 2021

Lincoln Square Apple Fest, Oct. 3

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Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 2-3 on Lincoln Ave. between Lawrence and Wilson.

In addition to apple-centric and other foods the event includes entertainment by local musicians and family activities.








 

Guy Fawkes Celebration, Nov. 5 @Raised Rooftop Bar

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The British American Business Council hosts a Guy Fawkes Eve Celebration (originally celebrated in the colonies as Pope ), 5:30 p.m. November 3, Raised Rooftop Bar, Renaissance Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Dr.

Entry is $10; $15 for non BABC members, includes appetizers. Cash bar will be available. Tickets.

 





Friday, October 1, 2021

First Fridays at the Park Supper Club returns, October 1

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First Fridays at the Park Supper Club, 63 E. Garfield Blvd., returns 8 p.m. October 1. DJs Mark Fuller, Malik Shabaz and Ron Troupe handle the music.

 






 

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Oscar Mayer makes a fashion statement

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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile heads to Chicago this weekend touting the iconic brands's new Street Meat streetwear line. 

The popup cart will touchdown in various spots. Fans can follow the mobiles travels on Twitter to know when and where the Wienermobile arrives in town and its location.

  

















Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Wedges, Wine and Whiskey III tonight @Park Supper Club

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The Park Supper Club, 65 E. 55th St. (Garfield Blvd.) hosts Wedges, Wine and Whiskey III, 5-p.m. September 29. DJ Phokiss is on board for the tunes.

Happy hour discount is 4-6 p.m. offered in bar/lounge area only. A Jodeci and Rickey Bell tribute takes place 7 p.m. Call: 773-420-3661.








Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Today is the last day to register for Foodlab Chicago 3.0 workshops

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Today is the last day to apply for FoodLab Chicago 3.0, an educational program designed for chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary makers who are looking to take their businesses to the next level.

FoodLab Chicago holds weekly 90 minute workshop sessions designed o enhance restaurant profitability, gain a better understanding of food costs, grow the workforce, and cultivate a dining culture which strengthens Southside communities.

This program consists of three sessions conducted in the autumn, winter, and spring of 2021 and 2022 and is provided at no charge to participants.

The next session starts October 4, 2021 and runs through November 15, 2021. Participants who successfully complete one season of programming will receive a small stipend and be invited to attend the next session’s season. Participants will be selected based on their completed applications as assessed by the FoodLab Chicago 3.0 leadership team. Apply here.

  







Fabulous Freddies White Sox pre/post-game playoff action

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Fabulous Freddies Italian Eatery, 701 W. 31st. St., beginning September 29 is inviting Sox fans with tickets to stop in before the game and predict the score for a chance to win a choice of Yerminator burger, (named for rookie Yermin Mercedes who has had a big rookie season) or small butter crust pizza. All participants will be automatically entered into a drawing to win two tickets to the next playoff round if the Sox advance.

Visitors presenting their game day ticket after the ballgame will receive a complimentary Italian ice, Masks required. 

  

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Kitchen + Kocktails' grand opening is Friday

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The highly touted Kitchen + Kocktails', 444 N. Wabash Ave., a new black-owned restaurant from Kevin Kelley, a lawyer by trade, grand opening is October 1. 

Kelley's curated southern-inspired menu with a twist features items such as fried chicken and lobster tails; shrimp and grits; jerk lamb chops.

The cocktail menu offers a creative array of specialty drinks that includes; strawberry jalapÄ“no Margarita; Candy Cloud and Black Magic.  

The restaurant's decor includes a peppering of black and white photos of iconic Chicagoans such as President Obama; Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan and Walter Payton. 

View COVID-19 precautions here. Reservations available.

  








Sunday, September 26, 2021

Chocolate Sanctuary's September dinner, Sept. 29-30

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The Chocolate Sanctuary Restaurant Lounge's, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, 6 p.m. September dinner, "Oh Canada Chef's Dinner" will be available September 29-30; $45. 

The menu includes: butter tart; split pea soup with cocoa lardon paired with a Canadian apple tini; poutine (French fries; fresh cheese curds and house-made beef gravy) paired with blackberry brandy Canadian whiskey sour; lobster roll with maple coleslaw and house made ketchup chips paired with tangerine ginger candy old fashion with Canadian whiskey. 

Dessert is a nanaimo bar (layered bar of chocolate cocoa coconut walnut base with custard icing and Valrhona semi-sweet chocolate ganache topping) aired with Cafe Richard coffee.

Reservations available here. Call: 224-944-0808.

  



Friday: 4pm-9pmSaturday: 11pm-9pmSunday: 10am-3pm

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Last chance to purchase Glenwood Sunday Market raffle tickets

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The Glenwood Sunday Market, 1233 W. Platt Blvd., in an effort to keep locally grown and produced foods accessible to everyone in Rogers Park, is featuring a raffle with a chance to win a hand-selected prize basket full of goods from GSM vendors. Tickets are $5.


The grand prize, valued at over $500, includes: ice pop every week at the 22 market, truffle making kit, custom cake, plants, apple bundles, buckets of gourds and more. If you can't make it out Sunday to purchase tickets you can do so online. Winners will be drawn on Monday, September 27 and will be contacted via a call or email to confirm pick up details for the October 3 market. 


GSM hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market closes October 24.

  



 




Friday, September 24, 2021

White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame is looking to hear your story

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White Castle is looking for a few good men and women for it's Cravers Hall of Fame. The fast food giant known for its sliders is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the brand's Cravers Hall of Fame and is looking for fans to induct into next class of it's Cravers HoF.

If you're a "zealous" fan of the brand and want to share your experience you have until September 30 to submit your story. Check here for rules and regulations can be viewed here.

   




Thursday, September 23, 2021

Solazo opens today

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El Solazo, 5600 Pulaski After closing two years ago due to a fire, reopens today as the re-envisioned Solazo. 

Owner Pepe Barajas' new concept has a more upscale-casual feel similar to its sister restaurant La Josie. A former BYOB eatery upgrades include a agave bar program focusing on from agaves from all regions of Mexico including rare selections from Jalisco

New food items include: puestos de tacos (taco stands); ceviche, Aguachile Rojo ($12), with choice of Baja California striped bass or tiger shrimp, chile piquin, onion, tomato, cucumber, avocado and cilantro and tacos (with housemade tortillas). Online orders available here.

Hours are: 4-11 p.m. Thursday; 4 p.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday; 4-10 p.m. Sunday. For more information follow on Facebook and Instagram. 

 



 





Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Fannie May now offering direct delivery nationwide

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Just in time for Sweetest Day Fannie May Premium Chocolates, is now available nationwide via its direct to consumer website. 

The powerhouse chocolate manufacturer has also launched its seasonal Pumpkin Pie Spice Pixies. Order here.