Category Archives: Restaurants and Dining
El Mariachi Special Deals and Events
RESERVE TODAY! ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT! 773-549-2932
And EASTER IS NEXT WEEKEND! Don’t be left without a seat!
Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse Revolucionsteakhouse.com
3443 N. Broadway (773) 661-9893
El Mriachi Tequila Bar & Grill Elmariachitequilabar.com
3906 N. Broadway (773) 549-2932
Easter Brunch April 5th
It always amazes me when people show up for Brunch in Chicago, WITHOUT a reservation. I hate to wait! And sometimes a restaurant is totally full with no tables in sight.
EASTER is in 1 week! Don’t be left outside without a table!
Taverna 750 is giving away free carrot cake to all brunch goers making it 3 Course, 2 Martinis + Mimosas for $27!
See you there!
GLAAD Hatter Brunch April 4th
Tickets are going fast! Don’t be left out!
2015 GLAAD Hatter Brunch Benefit!
GLAAD Hatter, presented by Ketel One Vodka and MillerCoors, is a celebration of national and local leaders advancing LGBT equality.
At GLAAD it’s personal and we want your hat to be a personal expression of yourself while enjoying a sumptuous brunch with specialty brunch cocktails.
Whether impressive or understated, bridal or funeral, edible, perishable, sporty, floral, or with live birds in a cage — whatever hat you wear, you’ll fit right in. Prizes will be given away for “Best Hat” as well as “People’s Choice” for favorite hat. Enter to win raffle prizes from great companies throughout the Chicago area.
Tickets: http://www.glaad.org/
Easter Brunch April 5th Boystown
Easter Brunch at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
Midday Meal with Mimosas and Madam X
Sunday, April 5 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $39.95 per person
Enjoy a celebratory Easter brunch at Kit Kat, complete with mimosas and build-your-own cocktails. On Sunday, April 5, the Lakeview Lounge and Supper Club will offer a four course prix fixe menu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chef JoAnn Witherell’s menu, outlined below, includes mimosas, sangria or bloody martinis for $39.95 per person. The fierce and fabulous Diva Madam X will entertain brunch guests with live performances all day.
Kit Kat’s menu of martinis will be half-price ($7 each) including such seasonal selections as “In Bloom” (Pinnacle raspberry vodka, Pama liqueur, elder flower liqueur, champagne), “Strawberry Shortcake” (Pinnacle whipped vodka, strawberry liqueur, strawberry puree, splash of vanilla, pineapple juice and cream, garnished with graham cracker and whipped cream) and “Cabana Boy” (Cruzan coconut rum, vodka, Midori, banana liqueur, orange and pineapple juice).
For brunch reservations, please call Kit Kat at 773-525-1111.
Kit Kat’s Easter Menu
First Course
House made cheddar biscuits served with whipped honey butter
Second Course
choice of:
Kit Kat Salad – romaine, spinach, sliced apples, candied almonds, apple cider vinaigrette
Southwest Salad – romaine, avocado, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar, roasted pumpkin seeds, tortilla strips, buttermilk ranch
Third Course
choice of:
Croque Monsieur – ham, gruyere, mustard aioli
Crab Cake Benedict – lemon bearnaise, bacon crumble, roasted potatoes
Macho Man- two eggs any style, bacon, sausage, biscuit and sausage gravy, roasted potatoes
Kit Kat Burger – smoked bacon, gruyere cheese, French mustard, over easy egg, Parmesan truffle fries
Ravioli – ricotta, spinach, asparagus, shallots, mushrooms, peas, Parmesan creme sauce
Chicken and Waffles – cayenne maple and roasted red fingerling potatoes
Dessert
choice of:
Kit Kat’s Carrot Cake
Brownie Sundae, burnt caramel sauce, candied pecans
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657
773.525.1111
Late Night Deals at Taverna 750
Friday and Saturday Weekend Late Night Specials @ Taverna 750!
Bar Bite and Beer for $10 & Martini and Pizza for $15 from 10pm- 1am!!!!
GLAAD Hatter Brunch Chicago April 4th 2015
IT’S BACK! The festive and fun 2015 GLAAD Hatter Brunch Benefit!
GLAAD Hatter, presented by Ketel One Vodka and MillerCoors, is a celebration of national and local leaders advancing LGBT equality.
At GLAAD it’s personal and we want your hat to be a personal expression of yourself while enjoying a sumptuous brunch with specialty brunch cocktails.
Whether impressive or understated, bridal or funeral, edible, perishable, sporty, floral, or with live birds in a cage — whatever hat you wear, you’ll fit right in. Prizes will be given away for “Best Hat” as well as “People’s Choice” for favorite hat. Enter to win raffle prizes from great companies throughout the Chicago area.
Tickets:
$150 for Two Tickets or $85 Individual Ticket Purchase Tickets
A significant portion of your ticket supports GLAAD. GLAAD rewrites the script on LGBT equality. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialog that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. GLAAD.org
Frost Fest Week in Boystown
This February, Boystown embraces the brisk weather for a first of its kind Frost Fest, a week long schedule of events celebrating all things cool in the neighborhood.
Soup Walk
Sunday, February 22nd, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Visit participating shops and sample soups from your favorite restaurants.
Taste of Northalsted
Monday, February 23rd – Thursday, February 26th
Visit northalsted.com to print your $10 OFF Coupon.
Warm-Up Wednesday
Wednesday, February 25th, 6:00 PM
Enjoy warm and spirited drinks at the bars along the Northalsted strip
Brisk Brews – Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, February 28th
Pick between two 3 hour tasting sessions beginning at 1:00 PM or 6:00 PM.
Sample over 20 local craft brews in our heated outdoor tent.
Buy your tickets at www.northalsted.com.
Academy Awards Viewing Party at Kit Kat Lounge
What better place to view the OSCARS??? Dinner, drinks and big screens!
Watch Hollywood Icons on Screen and on Premise
Sunday, February 22 5:30 p.m.-2 a.m.Kit Kat will roll out the red carpet on Sunday, February 22, for the 87th Annual Academy Awards. The Lakeview Lounge and Supper Club’s seven HD projection screens will be tuned to Hollywood, from the pre-show arrivals at 6 p.m. to the award ceremony at 7:30 p.m. During the commercial breaks, Diva Dulce Andrews will entertain guests with fabulous female impersonations of pop stars, songstresses and Hollywood icons.
Oscar Night Dinner Special
Filet Oscar
6oz filet mignon topped with crab cake and bearnaise sauce, served with a side of grilled asparagus $28
Oscar Night Martini Specials
Pinnacle Whipped Vodka, crème de cacao, splash of cream and grenadine with a chocolate dusted rim
The Academy
Effen Cucumber, Midori and fresh lime juice garnished with a cucumber wheel
Meryl Streep
Effen Vodka, Pama liqueur and champagneKit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60613
773-525-1111
KitKatChicago.com
Kit Kat BURGER Tuesdays
Every Tuesday,
head to Kit Kat for an Angus beef burger paired with a Sam Adams bottled brew for $12.95. – and Amazing Parmesan Truffle Fries!)
Voted BEST BURGER of 2014!
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
Kit Kat’s nightly shows run every 20 minutes starting at 7.30pm through midnight. The entertainers perform “tableside” throughout the restaurant, providing an interactive experience like none other.
New Years Eve Dining in Boystown
What are you doing
New years eve??
Do you have your reservations yet for dinner??? Don’t wait to the last minute!!
OUR TOP PICKS!
Taverna 750 750 W. Cornelia . 4 courses, specialty sides, crafted cocktail and live jazz with Sarah Marie Young! $45. Known for their unique nightlife approach to dining, Taverna 750 boasts an inspired shared-plate menu and nationally recognized drink program. Featuring classic American fare, refined by global flavors and served small-plate style, Taverna 750 delivers a meticulously curated boutique bistro menu.
773-904-7466
El Mariachi 3906 N. Broadway will offer a Pre Fixe Dinner menu for $45 ($60 with drink pairings). Dinner choices include Hibiscus glazed salmon, Marinated chicken, and Grilled rib eye. Always serving top quality, authentic dishes and margaritas. This family owned and operated restaurant has been serving the community for over 16 years.
773-549-2932
Revoluciuon Mexican Steakhouse. The sister restaurant to El Mariachi! 3443 N. Broadway will offer a Pre Fixe Dinner menu for $55. Entree choices will consist of Bone in Filet, Charcoal grilled Quail and Chilean sea bass! Plus soup and salad and amazing dessert selections! This romantic restaurant provides a great backdrop for a special new years eve.
773-661-9893
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club 3700 N. Halsted “Glitz and Glam” Gala with Diva Kinley Preston . Early dinner seating, 7 p.m
Four course prix fixe menu and bottle of champagne, $65
Late dinner seating, 9:30 p.m.
Four course prix fixe menu, bottle of champagne and one martini per person, $85
Party package: 11:30 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Martinis, cocktails, wine and beer, $45 in advance /$50 at door
(773) 525-1111
Don’t wait to the last minute!! BOOK NOW!
STAY IN THE HEART OF BOYSTOWN! (2 night stay required).
HAPPY NEW YEAR!~
KIT KAT Lounge Christmas
Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day Dining at Kit Kat
Divas, Dining, Drinks and Donations this December
Wednesday, December 24 and
Thursday, December 25
5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club will host festive and fun holiday celebrations on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. As a nod to the giving spirit of the season, Kit Kat will offer dining and drinking guests a 50-percent discount off their Christmas prix fixe menu in exchange for a canned good/nonperishable food donation. The collected items will be donated to local charity Vital Bridges, in support of their “Harvest for Hope” community food drive.
Chef JoAnn Witherell’s Christmas prix fixe menu (outlined below) includes a holiday martini, Kit Kat salad, herb-marinated roasted turkey breast, traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry and pineapple relish, and pumpkin pie tart for only $25 with canned good donation ($49.95 without donation).The regular dinner menu will also be available.
Kit Kat’s entire martini menu, including their seasonal holiday ‘tinis, will be half-price ($6.75 each). Live entertainment will be provided by Diva Kinley Preston each night starting at 7:30 p.m. For table reservations, please call 773-525-1111.
Kit Kat’s Christmas Prix Fixe Menu
available on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25
$25 per guest with canned good donation ($49.95 without donation)
Choice of Holiday Martini (menu below)
Kit Kat Salad
romaine and spinach blend with pears, dried cranberries and spicy pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
Herb-Marinated Roasted Turkey Breast
served with traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, haricot verts, cranberry and pineapple relish
Pumpkin Pie Tart
with whipped cream
HOLIDAY MARTINIS
Frosty’s Going Down
Pinnacle Whipped vodka, cream and simple syrup, garnished with a marshmallow snowman
Eggnog
Brandy, amaretto and egg nog, garnished with a cinnamon stick
Apple Cider
Cinnerator Whiskey, apple cider and Apple Pucker, garnished with a cinnamon stick
Pumpkin Pie
Pinnacle Whipped vodka, pumpkin pie puree, graham cracker rim and whipped cream
Peppermint MochaTini
Pinnacle vodka, coffee liqueur, dark crème de cacao, peppermint schnapps, splash of cream, garnished with a candy cane, whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy.
Holiday Punch
Pinnacle Tropical Punch vodka, ginger ale, cranberry and orange juice, garnished with a holiday rubber ducky
Feliz Navidad
Lunazul tequila, Pama liqueur, triple sec, simple syrup, cranberry, orange juice and lime, garnished with a small, wrapped gift ornament
Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60613
773-525-1111
kitkatchicago.com
About Vital Bridges:
Vital Bridges’ mission is to help people throughout metropolitan Chicago impacted by HIV and AIDS to improve their health and build self-sufficiency by providing food, nutrition, housing, case management and prevention services. vitalbridges.org
BEST Pumpkin Mousse by Chef Chris Tong
Perfect for Thanksgiving or holiday dinners!
Light and fluffy
Pumpkin Mousse with Ginger Snaps
Serves 8-10
Ingredients:
1 (15-ounce) canned pumpkin
3 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4-cup superfine sugar
1/2-teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1-tablespoon vanilla extract
Ginger snaps, for garnish
Preparation:
Combine pumpkin, 1-cup heavy whipping cream, sugar and spice in a medium saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Cool fully.
Whip remaining heavy cream and vanilla to soft peaks and fold into cooled pumpkin mixture.
Pour into a serving dish and crumble the ginger snaps over top before serving.
Chef Chris
My Private Chef, Inc.
773.370.8131
www.myprivatechef.net
www.facebook.com/ChefChrisTong
www.yelp.com/biz/my-private-
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World of Chocolate Chicago Dec. 4
There are only two weeks until the BIG World of Chocolate! event – purchase your tickets to chocolate bliss today!
World of Chocolate, benefiting the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, will take place on Thursday, Dec. 4 at Union Station from 6-9 PM. Enjoy sweet and savory chocolate morsels from around the city, smooth spirits and groovy beats. The best party of the holiday season, not to be missed!!
BEST $10 Lunch in Lakeview
THE BEST deal in Lakeview!
Mariachi Hospitality Group welcomes you to a great addition to East Lakeview. Come and experience refinement & individuality at Chicago’s first Mexican Steakhouse Steaks, Chops, Seafood with a Mexican flare. Offering a Full Service bar with an extensive wine selection, craft beers, and hand crafted cocktails.
Halsted’s to Showcase Live Bands
You don’t have to wait for street fairs to hear bands on Halsted anymore- HALSTED’S LIVE!
Previews this coming Saturday.
WHAT: Every Friday and Saturday night, Halsted’s will feature the sounds of a live band starting at 10.30 pm!
OPENING FIRST BAND – Crush On Radio: Samuel Cerniglia’s expansive vocal range and impressive swing era timbre are unmistakably unique. During Season 5 of NBC’s The Voice, Grammy-winners Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton both picked Sam for their teams with Blake finally closing the deal. Since stunning the coaches and viewers of The Voice, Sam Cerniglia has begun singing with former members of “A THOUSAND JULYS” and is hitting the scene with momentum. We are excited to welcome this phenomenal band that plays a great set list including current hits, R&B classics, and more to kick off Live Music on Halsted at Halsted’s Bar Grill!
3441 N. Halsted, Chicago
World of Chocolate Chicago 2014
THE BEST EVENT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
The air is getting colder and the holidays are near! With great cheer, we invite you to World of Chocolate. This festive tasting event benefitting the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is our annual commemoration of World AIDS Day.
Guests enjoy an open bar and rich chocolate delights from some of Chicago’s most creative and talented culinarians.
We are overjoyed to be hosting World of Chocolate again in the magnificent Great Hall of Union Station on Thursday, December 4.
Purchase your tickets online and savor the sweet satisfaction of making a difference!
Peace, love, sugar & spice,
-The World of Chocolate Architects
P.S. Keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter. Get exclusive insight into the making of World of Chocolate and a sneak peek at what our culinarians have to offer!
REVIVAL SOCIAL CLUB in EdgeWater
After several months of word-of-mouth buzz, Chicago residents will finally be able to dine at Edgewater’s much-anticipated Revival Social Club, which has announced a November 12 opening date.
The restaurant has moved into the space formerly occupied by M. Henrietta at 1133 W. Granville Ave., just off of Broadway. Open 7 days per week serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant features a full bar and will host Saturday and Sunday brunch as well.
“Given our unique concept and vision we wanted to create a space with a strong sense of discovery and renewal offering dishes and drinks with surprisingly refreshing flavors,” said co-owner Alan Stoll referring to the heavy influence of coffee throughout the menu and their partnership with Chicago beanery Dark Matter Coffee. “We felt that the Edgewater neighborhood and specifically Granville Ave were the right location for our endeavor. We’re so proud to open our doors in this revitalizing neighborhood.”
Stoll added, “The project has evolved so much from our early concepts – it’s taken on an amazing life of its own. Chicago is such a food city and we’re so proud to find a place among the amazing restaurants already serving visitors and residents on a daily basis.”
Stoll announced in October that Chef Matthew Brems would helm the restaurant’s kitchen. Chef Brem’s American-inspired menu showcases modern recipes as well as a contemporary spin on classics. Just a few dishes diners will find on the menu include Coffee-Crusted Beef Tacos, Curried Chicken Pot-Pie, and Ancho Coffee-Crusted Pork Tenderloin. The weekend brunch menu features the Short Rib Sandwich, Jelly Donut Pancakes, and the Standee’s Breakfast – a throwback nod to the beloved diner which occupied the address for more than 60 years. Revival also features a full cocktail bar with whimsical sips including the Chai tea and Koval Vodka mixed Chai Town, a Bacon Old Fashioned and the Kentucky Mule using Very Old Barton as it’s base.
Revival Social Club can be found online at www.RevivalSocialClub.com.
Revival Social Club features both classic and new-American cuisine designed to lift the spirits and revive the soul. The menu offers both small and large plates for an individual or to share and the full-bar features a unique craft cocktail menu. Revival seats 74 inside with a back patio area that will seat another 20 during warmer months. The restaurant is at 1133 W. Granville Ave in North Edgewater and will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week with a special brunch menu Saturday and Sunday. A coffee bar in the mornings will feature Dark Matter Coffee roasts and a full-menu of coffee drinks.
1133 W. Granville Ave • Chicago, IL 60660 • 773-293-6435 • www.
HOURS: M-Thur 8am-11pm, Fri & Sat 8am-12am, Sun 9am-10pm
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