The Chocolate Sanctuary launches bacon combo on the bar menu

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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Geneva, has introduced the Bacon Combo (chocolate Old Fashioned served with three pieces of cocoa candied bacon; $18) to its bar menu. Call: 224-944-0808.

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Texas de Brazil's Veteran's Day salute

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Texas de Brazil salutes veterans with  25 percent off dinner through November 17. Up to six guests per table.

The offer is available now through November 11 and November 14-17 for dine-in guests only with valid military ID and credentials, which must be presented to waitstaff prior to ordering. The offer is available for dine-in only. Other rules might apply. Reservations available here.

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The Graystone Tavern (Wrigleyville) and The Rambler Kitchen + Tap (North Center) World Cup 2022 viewing parties

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Red Door Tavern Group's  The Graystone Tavern (Wrigleyville) and The Rambler Kitchen + Tap (North Center) are hosting viewing parties for multiple World Cup 2022 games beginning Monday, November 21. 

Both locations will open early for 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. games and will offer themed specials such as the “Around the World”wings and shots menus. 

“Wings Around the World”represent the teams playing and will include Korean bbq (South Korea), Buffalo (USA), Grecian chicken with side of tzatziki (Greece), maple bacon (Canada), teppanyaki (Japan), and chimichurri (Argentina). Wings will be available as 6 wings, 12 wings or a flight of three flavors and range in price from $10 to $24.

Both locations will have multiple televisions about the area for game viewing. Graystone reservations. The Rambler Kitchen + Tap reservations. PHOTO: Papergirl PR

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Kitchen + Kocktails and other area establishments join in Pepsi Dig in Day's Black-owned restaurants salute

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Kitchen +Kocktails, 444 N. Wabash Ave., joins in the salute of Pepsi Dig in Day, in partnership with celebrity chef Carla Hall, celebrates Black-owned restaurants with a free brunch while supplies last, November 6, first come, first served basis. 

Other locations hosting area events include Brunch and Burgers Chicago; Daisy's Po Boy and Tavern, , and Kizin Creole Kitchen. The event takes place nationwide. More details available.

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Graystone Tavern and The Rambler Kitchen wing it during the World Soccer Cup game, Nov. 21

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Red Door Tavern Group's  The Graystone Tavern (Wrigleyville) and The Rambler Kitchen + Tap (North Center) are hosting viewing parties for multiple World Cup 2022 games beginning Monday, November 21. 

Both locations will open early for 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. games and will offer themed specials such as the “Around the World”wings and shots menus. 

“Wings Around the World”represent the teams playing and will include Korean bbq (South Korea), Buffalo (USA), Grecian chicken with side of tzatziki (Greece), maple bacon (Canada), teppanyaki (Japan), and chimichurri (Argentina). Wings will be available as 6 wings, 12 wings or a flight of three flavors and range in price from $10 to $24.

Both locations will have multiple televisions about the area for game viewing. Graystone reservations. The Rambler Kitchen + Tap reservations. PHOTO: Papergirl PR

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Andersonville Viking Pub Crawl, November 19

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Andersonville Chamber of Commerce hosts the 5th Annual Viking Pub Crawl 3-6 p.m. November 19. Participants will emerge in the Swedish community dressed in Viking gear.

Check-in is 2 p.m. November 19, @mosphere,  5355 N. Clark St. More details and complete list of participants here.

 

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Mark your Calendar: Hooters calendar girls take flight in honor of the chains 40th anniversary

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In celebration of Hooter's 40th anniversary the organization's Hooters Calendar Girl Autograph Tour touches down in Chicagoland locations: 9 a.m. November 10, Hooters personnel will be assembling packages for armed forces personnel at the Downers Grove location; 6 p.m. they make an appearance in Lansing, 17060 S. Torrence Ave. 

November 11: 8:30 a.m. Hooters calendar girls serve as volunteer teacher's aides at Holy Family School; 12:30 p.m: the Calendar girls pop up at Hooters of O'Hare, 8225 Higgins Rd: 6 p.m. Hooters of Joliet, 3301 Hennepin Rd.

November 12: 12:30 p.m. Hooters of Orland Park, 15300 LaGrange Rd and 6 p.m. 1303 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove.

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Prairie Grass Cafe is now accepting Thanksgiving orders

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Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, is now accepting Thanksgiving dinner orders. View menu items and place orders here.

In addition the restaurant serves up a round of weekly menu items kicking off with grilled bbq swordfish with Parmesan roasted potatoes, Cipollini onions and peppers. Call: 847-205-4433.

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O&H Danish Bakery's Thanksgiving and limited-time Christmas cookie "Kringle" offering

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O&H Bakery's limited-edition Christmas cookie, "Kringle," is now available for order. Specialty holiday item will be available for order through December 31, 2022. Order.

In addition the company's Thanksgiving Stuffed Kringle (cranberry and pecan flavors with filling) is available now through h November 27. Order.

The Brandy Old Fashioned Kringle (made with brandy, caramel and cherries) are available now through Dec. 2. Order.

View all  seasonal varieties here.

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Guanajuato's Day of the Dead celebration, November 2

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Guanajuato, 1005 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, will offer food specials and specialty cocktails, live music and fun activities including face painting, during its Day of the Dead celebration, 4:30-6 p.m. November 2. Call: 847-242-0501. PHOTO: Guanajuato

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Rewired Pizza Cafe and Bar two-year anniversary specials

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Rewired Pizza Cafe and Bar, 1100 W. Thorndale Ave., will be featuring a host of two-year anniversary specials October 31-November 3 leading up to a special wine tasting highlighting Burke Beverage brands.

Specials will include $2 specials featuring $2 pizza slices; $2 pastries; $2small drip coffee and select $2 shots.

Rewired's big anniversary event, a wine tasting led by Burke Beverage, takes place 5-6:30 p.m. November 3.

Live music by performer Tamila Viola kicks off at 6 p.m. November 3. The regular menu will be available as well as the Thursday Date Night dinner special; $49 for two. The three-course dinner includes choice of appetizer; specialty pizza or pasta, dessert and a select bottle of wine. PHOTO: Courtesy of Rewired

Reservations are recommended. Call: 773-360-1621.

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Pepsico/Manzanita: Day of the Dead grocery giveaway

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Pepsico in support of its Manzanita brand is sponsoring a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) grocery giveaway in multiple cities that includes Chicago.

For the occasion the company has designed limited-edition packaging available in select cities (Chicago; Dallas/Houston: Los Angeles and Phoenix) and is featuring $100 grocery giveaway.

The product is available in Chicagoland area Cermak Fresh Markets. Participants have until 11:59 p.m. November 3 to upload their photo here.

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Elizabeth Restaurant new tasting menu

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Elizabeth Restaurant4835 N. Western Ave., debuts its new fall tasting menu November 1. Call: 773-681-0651.

Chef Jones' creations include: 

Foie gras tartlet

Pumpkin cannoli 

smoked salmon, with dill

Saguinaccio

smoked apple and mustard

Lamb tartare

wild rice krispie, koji

Oyster

apple, smoked trout roe 

Live diver scallop

daikon, bonito sabon

Stuffed chicken wing

Thai green curry, fish sauce, caramel

BBQ beets

venison garnum, coconut

Duck

almond, zernina, lions mane

Lamb

shiso, turnip

Black raspberry and cocoa nib ice cream sandwich

Bamboo rice pudding

laneh, hazelnut, mugolio

Smoked strawberry, toaster lavender, black kiwi

Banana Foster tartlet, fig miso, Thai banana

Last Word pâte de Fruit

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