Tonight, Untitled in River North launches “The Monthly Muddle,” sponsored by Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The event mixes up bartenders from craft cocktail pros in Chicago and from across the country. Starting at 8 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month, beginning today, a visiting bartender, a Chicago bartender and Untitled’s resident mixologist, Jacqueline [...]
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Sure, you can follow the brunch bunch on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, but why not let mom sleep in and enjoy something different? Here are a few uncommon ways to celebrate with Mom this weekend. Start Mother’s Day weekend off by taking mom to a special Truffle Making Party at Katherine Anne Confections in [...] Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of May commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla, which occurred during the 1862 Franco-Mexican War. In Mexico, it’s not nearly the celebration it is in Chicago, which makes it a festival kicking off the spring season. Of course, most Mexican eateries are offering May [...] River North is the place to be on Thursday, May 9, when The Redhead Piano Bar hosts “Cabaret for a Cause” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Hear the song stylings of diva Frieda Lee, enjoy food and drinks, and have the satisfaction of know that it’s all in support of an important cause. With the [...] Kate Milashus, corporate pastry chef for Tavistock Restaurant Group, owners of Zed451 in River North prepares for the coming summer with her latest “Confections with Kate” class at the restaurant at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. This time her class concentrates on frozen desserts, including ice cream, sorbet and sauces. Participants will learn to make [...] They’re tiny and fishy and only available fresh for a very brief period in the spring. Smelt season is upon us! For the ultimate Midwestern smelt experience, you have to head north to Port Washington, Wis., outside Milwaukee, for the annual American Legion Smelt Fry conducted by the Andrew Van Ells American Legion Post No. [...] Beer, ramen and a side of Godzilla? Slurping Turtle in River North has launched latenight Monday “Beer and Bincho Movie Nights,” with screenings of a variety of classic films accompanied by snack specials starting at $3.50 (as well as togarashi-seasoned popcorn, $2). The films are free. Screenings take place from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. [...] Does Bubbe need a little help this Passover? Whether you’re hosting a seder at home, want to enjoy it in a restaurant or just want a taste of the holiday before the real thing begins, area chefs are prepared to assist. Reservations and advance orders strongly recommended. Bebe’s Eatery at the Chicago French Market offers [...] Southern fried chicken features every Sunday at 25 Degrees in River North. Chef Tim Goodell’s chicken dinner comes with a choice of two side dishes, including mashed potatoes with gravy, mac and cheese, collard greens, coleslaw and cornbread, $12; additional sides are $4 each. During the rest of the week you can get the fried [...] Americans are apt to think of ramen as an instant noodle dish, but in Japan, it goes far beyond the packaged products. Every region of Japan has its own version of the soup, featuring wheat noodles served in richly flavored broth with toppings such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, green onions and more. At 6 [...] |
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