Stan's Donut celebrates it's 10th anniversary, January 20

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Stan's Donut Fest, hosted by River North Fest takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. January 20. Event includes donut sampling; music by live DJ and photo ops and giveaways.

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Le Sud "Let it Snow! ' family-friendly pop-up closes Jan. 14

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Le Sud's, 2301 W, Roscoe St., family-friendly festive holiday pop up: Let it Snow! remains until January 14.

Seasonal dishes include: falafel and lamb meatballs; truffle burrata; Iberico pork loin; lamb osso bucco; grilled branzino; and duck breast. Christmas sangria and white mojitos will also be offered. Children's menus are available at both dinner and brunch service. 

Le Sud is open for dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30-9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 4:30-10 p.m., and Sunday from 4-9 p.m.  Weekend brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

"Let It Snow" Specials

Falafel/Lamb Meatball $19 

Dill yogurt, tomato sauce and pecorino

Truffle Burrata $18 

Braised beets, frisee, black truffle pearls, smoked almonds, lemon juice and olive oil

Iberico Pork Loin $39 

Spanish Iberico breed, mashed potatoes infused with Calabrian pepper and lardons, apricot chutney

Lamb Osso Bucco $32 

Braised lamb, carrots, creamy polenta

Grilled Branzino $36

Wild caught fish, grilled lemon, tabbouleh salad

Duck Breast $35 

Rohan Farms duck, butternut squash puree, crispy potato stacks, cranberry sauce

Holiday Cocktails

Christmas Sangria $14

Red wine, brandy, cranberry, chambord, simple syrup, orange juice 

White Mojito $14

White rum, coconut rum, coconut juice, lime juice, fresh mint, sparkling water, pomegranate arils.

Call: 773-851-1985

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Kit Kat Lounge, The Morning After Brunch, Jan. 1

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Kit Kat Lounge, 3700 N. Halsted, host The Morning After New Years Hangover Brunch. January 1. There will be three seatings: 10:30 a.m.. 1 p.m. and 3 :15 p.m.

Divas Kinley Preston and Faleasha Savage entertain during live performances. More details and tickets available here.

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Chicago NYE 2024 Bar Crawl

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Tickets are still available for Chicago NYE Wrigleyville  2024 Bar Crawl. There will be 15 bars enroute. More details and tickets. 

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Texas de Brazil NY Eve beef ribs special

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Texas de Brazil's, participating locations, is featuring a Beef Ribs Holiday feast that includes: slow-cooked bone-in beef rib; two sides; a choice of three pounds of your choice of flame-grilled meat; Brazilian cheese bread and side of chimichurri.

Texas de Brazil, participating locations will be open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. December 31. No offers or discounts accepted on dine in dinners Dec. 31. 

Dinners start at $220 (feeds 6-8). Orders will be available for pickup 1-5 p.m. December 31. Pick-up orders here. 

 

  

10th Annual Cider Summit Chicago @Navy Pier, Feb. 3

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The 10th Annual Cider Summit Chicago, 2 p.m. February 3, AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, 840 E. Grand Ave. More than 150 vendors will be participating.

A new event, Cider-Cheese-Charcuterie tasting, previews 12-1 p.m. Cheese afficinado Alisha Norris Jones opens the event, guiding guests through four pairings. Entry to this events requires a VIP or general admission ticket purchased prior to attending the event.

Early tickets available through December 31. More details, participating vendors. and tickets here.

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Bistronomic's end-of-the year dinner specials

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Chef Martial Nougier, chef/owner of Bistronomic,  840 N. Wabash Ave., cooks up some end of the year specials: Dover sole for two; foie gras roulade with duck confit; Beef tenderloin au Poivre, Faroe Island salmon and artichoke Barigoule; Cassoulet for two and Bar Harbor mussels with French Vadouvan curry.

If you're attending a New Year's Eve house party and in the market for an edible hostess gift the restaurant is spotlighting a cheese and charcuterie to go items. Order here.

Drop by and enjoy!

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Lakeview/Roscoe Village Restaurant Week, January 5-14

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Lakeview/Roscoe Village Restaurant Week kicks off January 5. Participating restaurants include brunch or lunch; $25; Dinner for one $45/$55. Dinner for two, $80. 

More details and tickets.

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Gatsby Penthouse NYE celebration @Attitude, W Chicago

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Gatsby Penthouse NYE celebration with fireworks, 9 p.m. December 31, Attitude  at W Chicago,33rd floor,  644 Lake Shore Dr.  

Entertainment includes DJ Cymba. Premium bar will be open for four hours. Complimentary gourmet lite bites will be served.  Fireworks will also take place as partygoers ring in the new year. 

More details and tickets.

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CTMASH Bollywood NYE celebration at Alhambra

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Chicago TAMASHA All Black New Year's 2024 Bollywood party, 7-10 p.m. December 31, Alhambra Palace, 1240 W. Randolph St. 

Celebrity VDJ Tickets from $49.99. More details and tickets.

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Cooper's Hawk Countdown and Cabernet event, Dec. 27

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Cooper's Hawk presents "Countdown and Cabernet: A Toast to New Beginnings," 7 p.m. December 27, Cooper Winery & Restaurant, 15690 Harlem Ave. Orland Park.

Hours are 7-10 p.m. More details and tickets.

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Harvey Historical Society holiday tea, Dec. 23

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Harvey Historical Society hosts a Christmas Tea, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 23. More details.

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Chicago Restaurant Week January 19-February 4

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2024 kicks off January 19. More than 381 Chicago area restaurant are slated for participation.

The event takes place January 19-February 2. More details and participating restaurants here.

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