PIlsen Gourmet @Apollo 2000, Dec. 16

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Pilsen Gourmet's celebration of Latino food and culture returns 7-10 p.m. December 16 Apollo 2000, 2875 W. Cermak Rd.

The event will feature dishes from more than 17 restaurants. More details and tickets available here.

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Holiday Market at Revival Food Hall

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The Holiday Market at Revival Food Hall, 125 S. Clark St. continues through December 16. 

Handmade and vintage item from local artisans. More details here. 

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New Chipotle location now opened

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Chipotle Mexican Grill's newest Chicago location opened November 30, 109 E. Pearson. Hours are10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Krampus pop-up opening event (Dec. 2) @DMen Tap

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DMen Tap,  kicks off its 2022 Krampus pop-up with a parade 7 p.m. December 2 and a host of other seasonal fun. Details.

The Krampus market featuring handcrafted items returns December 11.

This year's event sees the return of Revolution Beer's Fist of Krampus along with other Krampus-themed items and other events. More details.

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Lettuce Entertain You holiday bonuses

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Lettuce Entertain You Enterprise is offering a $25 holiday bonus for every $100 dollars of gift cards purchased through December 30.

LEYE is also offering $5 off delivery and carryout orders placed via lettuce.com and the LettuceEats app through December 8. More details here.

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CheSa Bistro, is open for business in Avondale

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Chef/Owner Chesaree Rollins' CheSa’s Bistro Bar, 3235 W. Addison St., is open for business. Chef Rollins eatery, which opened in late October, specializes in Cajun and Creole gluten free meals

Happy hours is 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Call: 773-754-8523. PHOTO: Cindy Kurman

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A Very Dandy Holiday pop-up bar opens @The Dandy Crown, opens Dec. 1

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The Dandy Crown's, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., "Very Dandy holiday" bar pop up opens 3 p.m. December 1. S

arah Syman, The Dandy Crown's bar director, has an array of festive holiday cocktails in mind for the occasion, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. 

Seasonal selections include: A Very Dandy Holiday hot cider (Glenlivet Founders Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Spiced Cranberry Syrup, Hot Apple Cider – with a non-alcoholic version made with Seedlip Spice 94 Non-Alcoholic Spirit

); 

Fa La La La Flip (Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum, Amaro, Cassis, Walnut Liqueur, Egg), Winter Spice Old Fashioned (Dickel Rye, Allspice Dram, Banana, Mole, Orange Bitters) and Christmas on Saturn (The Botanist Gin; passionfruit, Falernum; Appel's Spiced Oat Horchata and Angostura). 

Special events during the pop-up's duration includes: a holiday photo booth (Dec. 4); Holiday trivia (Dec. 6 and 20); photo with Santa (Dec. 7); wreath making session (Dec. 11); ugly sweater contest and Dandy's birthday celebration (Dec. 15): Festivus Celebration on Friday, December 23, the A Very Dandy Holiday closes out on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31.

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Perry's set to open third area location in 2023

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Perry's Steakhouse and Grille, is set to open third area location in Hawthorne Mall, at the corner of Milwaukee Ave and Ring Dr., Vernon Hills in late 2023.

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O'Toole's 12 beers of Christmas

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Timothy O'Toole's, participating locations, kicks off its 12 Beers of Christmas event December 1with Delirium Noel; 3 Floyds; Alpha Klaus; Brew Dog Christmas Vacation and Sierra Nevada Celebration.

Four new varieties will be spotlighted on Thursday in December through 15.

December 8: Half Acres Big Hug; Shiner Holiday Cheer; Great Lakes Christmas Ale and Dovetail Holiday Bock

December 15: New Belgium Holiday Ale; Spiteful Jingle Balls; Revolution Fistmas; Bell's Christmas Ale

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New Orleans' Cure takeover at The Violet Hour

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Team members from New Orleans—based Cure heads to Chicago for a one-time only collaborative event with The Violet Hour, 1520 N. Damen Ave.

The two entities come together December 8 for an evening of collaboration, interactive demonstration and conversation as they discuss drinks and talk books.

The event opens with a book signing at 5 p.m.

Ticket holders will receive select seating and includes three chef curated small bites paired with three cocktails. If you miss out on a ticket limit standing room will be available at the high-tops and bar with an a la carte menu available to order from.

More information and tickets, which are limited, are available at Tock only. All sales are final. Call: 773-252-1500.

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Timothy O'Toole's World Cup specials available through Dec. 18

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Timothy O'Toole's Pub, participating locations, is featuring global-inspired food specials specials representing World Cup teams now through December 18.

Food items include: Pomme frits (France: thin cut fries with trio of aioli, $9); Bratwurst burger (Germany: grilled bratwurst patty, sauerkraut, brown mustard on pretzel bun, $15); Gaucho burger (Argentine: half pound patty topped with red roasted pepper, shaved Parmesan cheese; and chimichurri aioli served with choice of side, $16); Bangers and mash (grilled English bangers over mashed potatoes, topped with Ale gravy; $15) and Tostadas de Tomate y Jamon (Spain: grilled bread topped with roasted garlic spread, oven dried tomatoes and Serrano ham; $14.

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Jake Melnick's Thanksgiving turkey burger and 12 wings of Christmas peomotion

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Executive Chef Matt Smith, Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, 41 E, Superior St., adds the holiday specialty— Thanksgiving on a bun turkey burger, to the menu (turkey burger topped wit stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy on a brioche bun) available 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. November 24. The regular menu along with football viewing will be available as well.

In addition the tap kicks off it's 12 wings of Christmas special, featuring a global wing special a day begins November 25. 

The wings will be available December 23. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army's holiday initiative. Call: 312-266-0400. Online orders.

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Vermilion Global Thanksgiving for dine-in or takeout

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Vermilion, 10 W. Hubbard St., hosts a global Thanksgiving feast November 24. Dine in times Thanksgiving day are noon to 4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. November 24. Place dine-in reservations here.

Takeout and delivery available. Pick-up time for orders are 4-9 p.m. November 23; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. November 24.  Call: 312-527-4060.

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