La Luna 5th anniversary celebration and charity event

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La Luna, 1726 S. Racine Ave., hosts its 5th anniversary celebration 6:30 p.m. February 7.  Festivities will take place at La Luna's location at 1726 S. Racine Ave., Chicago.

La Luna invites guests to indulge in an evening of live music, delectable cuisine, and craft cocktails as they commemorate five remarkable years of serving the community. The event will feature a lineup of talented chefs and local businesses, including Chef Marco Colin from La Luna, Chef Maria from Rubi’s, Carnitas Don Pedro, Chef Alfonso Sotelo from 5 Rabanitos, Xurro for dessert, and guest mixologist Luigi Estrada. Each will be presenting their own signature hors d'oeuvres and drinks to delight attendees.

Tickets are $40 with all proceeds benefitting Healthy Food and Pilsen's Food Pantry. More details and tickets.

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Fat Tuesday @Chicago Firehouse Restaruant

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Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., kicks off its 7th annual Fat Tuesday Party, 5:30 p.m. February 13. 

The menu features: red beans and rice with smoked ham hock, homemade andouille sausage and steamed rice and more. 

Buffet available 5:30-10 p.m. doors open at 5 p.m. More details and tickets.

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Mercadito's 15th anniversary celebration underway

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Mercadito, 108 W. Kinzie St,. gets a facelift for it's 15th anniversary. The popular dining spot's fascade  gets a new look and will open for dinner only, which will not affect it's participation in Chicago Restaurant week now through February 4. The dining spot is featuring prix-fixe dinner selections, $42.

Lunch service returns February 6. Brunch service returns February 10. Reservations available here.

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Valentine's Day Couples Cooking Class

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Good Company Chicago presents a Couples Cooking Class, 6:30 p.m. February 14, at 4947 N. Damen Ave. The dinner conducted by Chef Stephanie Johnston leads guests a romantic dinner for two; $100 per person (tickets are limited).

The menu for the BYOB event features:

Stuffed baby bell peppers with Aleppo pepper and bread crumbs

Arugula salad with strawberries, celery, shaved radish and toasted almonds, avocado and balsamic vinaigrette 

Beef ravioli with whipped spinach-ricotta, brown butter and toasted walnuts

Tiramisu with mascarpone, orange and freeze-dried berries

Send dietary questions or concerns to stephanie@goodcompanychicago.com

More details and tickets.

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All Black Aquarius Bash,

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 All Black Aquarius Bash, 2-8 p.m. February 4, The Dime, 2263 N. Lincoln Ave. More details and tickets.

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The Dinner Party, February

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The Dinner Party, presented by Good Company, 6 p.m. February 1, at 311 W. Chicago Ave.; $25. 

More details and tickets. 

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Mardi Gras @Mac's Wood Grilled

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Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Divison St., kicks off Mardi Gras 11 a.m. February 9 with a round of specials that included; blackened chicken Po' Boy with Cajun spiced chicken breast ($15); andouille sausage Po Boy ($15); fried shrimp Po' Boy with buttermilk with smoked-marinated cornmeal friend shrimp ($17). All sandwiches come with Cajun fries.

Seasonal German beer "Mardi Gras Bock" will also be available (12oz. $15). More details. 

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Good Ambler's Valentine's Day sweets alert

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Good Ambler,  216 N. Peoria St., is featuring an array of Valentine's Day treats. Selections include:  Bonbons; strawberry vanilla malt balls; raspberry white chocolate heart lollipops; strawberry chocolate teddy bears on a dark chocolate base and more.

All selections will be available beginning February 2. More details.

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RPM's Valentine's Day special

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RPM, 317 N. Clark St., Valentine's Day features a five-course chef-curated menu for Valentine's Day couples, paired with Louis Roederer Champagne, 7 p.m. February 14.

More details and reservations available  here. 

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Long Grove Cocoa Crawl, Feb. 10

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The Seventh annual Long Grove Cocoa Crawl takes place 12-3 p.m. February 10, Historic Downtown Long Grove. 

Hours are: More details and tickets.

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Andersonville's Coffee & Cocoa Crawl, Feb. 10

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FIKA Fest coffee and hot chocolate and puzzle exchange returns to Andersonville business district February 10 and 11. 

Brew route includes:

ENJOY, an Urban General Store: featuring offerings from Rivers& Roads Cafe

Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St.

Vase & Vessel, 5135 N. Clark St. (Katherine Anne Confections) 

Foursided, 5061 N. Clark St.

Nothing Bundt Cakes, 4918 N. Clark St.

Bean route includes: 

Kopi Cafe, 

Sandbox Baby Boutique, 5349 N. Clark St.

Collectivo Coffee, 5425 N. Clark St.

The Understudy Coffee and Books: 5531 N. Clark St.

The Coffee Studio, 5628 N. Clark St.

The puzzle exchange takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 11. 

Warning routes are subject to change. No refunds. More details and tickets.

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Truluck's Valentine's menu

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Truluck's, 9860 Berwyn Ave. Rosemont, is featuring two Valentine's Day entrees, February 10-15: Filet Mignon and Cold Water lobster tail (garlic butter wash; Parmesan mashed potatoes, asparagus with a bearnaise sauce; $99) ) and Prime ribeye and Prime King Crab with hot garlic, lemon, mashed potatoes asparagus and bearnaise sauce, $130.

For dessert: a decadent Valentine's Day inspired (cherry chocolate cheese cake). A specialty cocktail  "Tru Love" will be available.  cocktail.

Although created for Valentine's Day, the menu will be available through February 29.

More details and reservations. 

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Ladies only pajama party and brunch @Fulton Market Kitchen

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Ladies only pajama Reggaeton brunch and day party, 12-5 p.m. January 21, Fulton Market Kitchen, 311 N. Sangamon St. 

Sales end soon. More details and tickets. 

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