Monday, February 7, 2022

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Beatrix' Valentine's Day cookie decorating kit available beginning Feb. 8

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Beatrix, will be accepting orders for Valentine's Day cookie decorating kits beginning February 8.

Kits include four icing bags (red, pink, white and blue) and sprinkles and should be placed by noon one day prior to when you want to pick up or have them delivered.

Order kits from location you want to pickup: Fulton Market, 834 W. Fulton Market (312-733-0370); Oak Brook, 272 Oak Brook Center (630-491-1415); River North, 519 N. Clark St. (312-284-1377) and Streeterville, 671 N. Sinclair St. (312-642-0001). Delivery is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 


   




Saturday, February 5, 2022

El Famous Burrito Bowl to benefit Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, Inc. Feb. 6-13

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El Famous Burrito, 256 W. Roosevelt Rd Lombard goes up against El Famous Burrito, 1164 Bloomingdale Rd., Glendale Heights restaurant in a battle to collect the most food for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, Inc.

Customers who donate at least one can of food between February 6-13, will receive a free taco. If you come in and don't have a food item to donate you can add $200 to your order and receive a complimentary taco. More information on the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, Inc.

  









Friday, February 4, 2022

Buffalo Creek Brewing's February release and Beerlympics events begin today

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Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, Winter Beerlympics and new beer releases begin February 4.  

BCB's inaugural Winter Beerlympics, in honor of the Winter Olympics, takes kicks off Friday in the brewer's Alpine Biergarten and the Rustic Lounge. 

In addition to an array of seasonal beers the event features its own winter games for all ages and include: Hammerschlagen (German nail and hammer game); horseshoes; giant Jenga and Snow Snake, an American native game played in the snow. During the games on February 5 and 12 winners will be  saluted with prizes.

February Beer releases will be introduced February 4; 5 and 13 (other dates to be announced). Beers include: Heaven N Hell: Munich Helles is the second of BCB’s three new core beers taking over on premise and retail distribution this year (February 4);  Xerxes: Chocolate Bacon Stout returns after a two-year hiatus in time for Long Grove’s annual Cocoa Crawl. Free samples of Xerxes for adults and free hot cocoa for kids (February 5) and a Valentine's brew: Leslie Knope Kolsch: Marrvelous brew infused with passion fruit, orange and guava (February 13).

Fork N Fry Food truck will be on hand 4-8 p.m. February 4 as well.

Others February releases will be announced later in the month. Call: 847- 821-6140.

 






Thursday, February 3, 2022

Heaven on Seven special menu available Feb 4-5 only.

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Heaven on Seven is featuring a special two-day menu, February 4-5.

The menu includes: 

Gallon of chicken & andouille sausage gumbo with two quarts of rice; $70.

Half gallon of seafood (pound of shrimp; crawfish; crabmeat; crab fingers and blue crab) and andouille sausage gumbo with one quart of rice; $80; $45 quart.

Half gallon shrimp gumbo (pound and half pound of shrimp); $80; $45 quart.

Half gallon crab and shrimp gumbo, $95; $50 quart.

Additions include: jalapeno cheddar cornbread squares ($16, dozen; $8, half dozen) and Angel Dust seasoning $10.

Think ahead, freeze your selections and make them your Super Bowl Sunday (February 13) food picks. Place orders via a message on Instagram @JIMMYBANNOS or Facebook @HEAVAENONSEVEN

 








Whadda Jerk's Karaoke Fridays

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Come for the food stay for the karaoke during Whadda Jerk's, 2015 W. Division St., Karaoke Fridays event, 7 p.m. February 4. Free.

 



 

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Vermilion offers vegan tasting menu through February 10

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Vermilion, 10 W. Hubbard St., launched GREEN: A Vegan Tasting Menu, featuring four curated dishes (crisp kale bhel chaat); (mushroom lotus root kabob); (gobi Portuguese) and (coconut rice), February 1; $48. 

The menu will be available through February 10 for dine-in or takeout service. Dine in guests must show proof of full vaccination. For more details call: 312-527-4060.

 


 

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Rock Bottom's 11th Annual Polar Beer Festival, February 12

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Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave., hosts the 11th annual Polar Beer Festival outdoor event noon to 4 p.m. February 12. 

Must be 21 and over to attend. More details and ticket information available here.

 


 

Monday, January 31, 2022

Buona Beef's frozen vegan/vegetarian beef products available at Jewel

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The Buona Company known for its Italian beef launched a line of vegan/vegetarian products available at Jewel. 

The 100 percent plant-based Chicago Italian Beef and Gravy will available in the stores' freezer section. Find more details on the company's plant-based beef product here

  


 


 

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Spirits & Spice presents "Chicago Whiskey Experience," January 31

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Spirits and Spice, 835 N. Michigan (Water Tower Place), presents "Chicago Whiskey Experience," a 20 minute guided tour of spirits, 5 p.m. January 31, and other select dates in February. More details and tickets available here.

   



Saturday, January 29, 2022

Tis still the season for cozy fireside gatherings @Remedy Bar

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Remedy Bar, 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave., features a cozy fireplace adjacent to the bar with seating at high top tables. 

Offering a half-price happy hour Monday-Friday the bar features creative cocktails such as the Passionably Late (Chinola passion fruit, Aviation gin; lime juice and soda water); Winthrop (Tito's vodka; limoncello; Creme de Violette; lemon juice; butterfly pea tea and vanilla) and the Owlington (Hamilton pot Still rump banana liquor; coconut cream; pineapple and lime). PHOTO: Remedy Bar

  




Friday, January 28, 2022

Scarlet Bar hosts Taylor Swift Takeover event

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Scarlet  Bar, 3320 N. Halsted St., hosts No Skips Taylor Swift Takeover 1 p.m January 30. Every Swift album will be played from start to finish. 

  







Thursday, January 27, 2022

City Winery's Chards of Glass salutes Philip Glass' 85th birthday

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City Winery is offering Chards of Glass a special commemorative bottle of chardonnay in celebration of composer and pianist Philip Glass' 85th birthday. 

The aromatic bouquet includes top notes of brioche and vanilla beans filtered with honeysuckle and tropical fruits with a hint of honey pastries, before following up with notes of toasted bread, a 2019 vintage from Scopus Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, California.  

The cost, $70 per bottle with a two bottle limit. In addition $10 donation from every bottle sold will be donated to YoungArts.org, a national organization that empowers visual, literary and performing artists to pursue a life in the arts. The wine is available for purchase here