Category Archives: Restaurants and Dining
Are You a Creative Person in the Kitchen? New Food Show WANTS YOU!
The team behind the successful show Man vs. Food featuring Adam Richman are currently casting a brand new fun competition series called
Frankenfood for SPIKE TV.
and have a deal worked out with their unique winning dish featured on a
restaurant menu!
home cooks in the Chicago.
There will also be a casting call in the Chicago area on December 6th & 8th but if people apply to the link below, we can move them along quicker without them having to attend.
CHICAGO CASTING CALL
Friday, December 6 & Sunday, December 8
10 am to 5 pm
Theatre Momentum 1800 Cornelia Avenue Chicago, IL 60657
yourself, please have them submit their info and tell us what their
creative dish is at ffood@sharpentertainment.
Best Thin Crust Pizza in Chicago
this popular carry-out neighborhood spot serve’s up fresh and healthy
Italian cuisine. Family-owned and operated since 1994 all their food is
homemade from the sauces to the sausage. If you are a lover of
NYC-style pizza you’ll love their cheesy, thin-crust pies. They also
offer appetizers, soups, salads, pasta and delicious desserts.
The owner, Craig was a former chef of the Chicago Yacht Club and the
Ritz Carlton. At the urging of his family Craig left the chef world to
open this business.
We moved into the neighborhood at the edge
of Boystown/Buena Park/Uptown discovered BoJono’s about 9 years ago and
have been loyal customers ever since. I swear their Hot Buffalo Chicken Wings are the BEST I have ever had. And we love to order a thin crust Margherita-style pizza with fresh sliced tomotoes, fresh basil or spinach and their chopped spicy cajun chicken!
The pizza is available thin crust, pan or stuffed.
They do an awesome Vegetarian Delight Pizza with
Broccoli, Mushrooms, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Onions.
A Mexican-style Taco Pizza with Refried Beans, Tortilla Chips, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Ground Beef.
And a tangy BBQ Pizza with Chicken, BBQ Sauce & Onions.
Besides pizza, they also offer soups, sandwiches, salads and a great selection of entrees.
Specialty dishes among our favorites are their Stuffed Shells. Jumbo Shells Stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta Cheese, Baked with Mozzarella & Marina.
also BoJono’s Cajun Pasta with Chicken, Red Peppers & Onions in a Special Tangy Cajun Cream Sauce.
Don’t take our word for it – look at what others have to say….
“Chopped Chicken Pasta Salad, great amount for a great price.”
“Mostly
however I come here for the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with a side of
steak fries and a extra container of Bleu Cheese dressing. The first for
the sandwich, the second for the fries. This is what it is all about!”
“I
first had Bojono’s about 4 years ago when I had a bite of a friend’s
taco pizza. It was pretty good. So the next time that I wanted to
order delivery, my friend suggested Bojono’s but not their pizza. I
ended up ordering Bojono’s salad and Bojono’s Cajun Touch pasta all on a
recommendation! Since then, I have probably ordered this 50 times.”
“Bojono’s absolutely has the BEST thin crust pizza I have ever had. It’s fresh, always well made, and I love their sauce!”
If you can’t make it in, have it delivered.
They just launched an interactive online ordering system. Place your order online and the system will remember you next time! Delivered right to your home or office.
Order from work and have their delicious cuisine arrive at your door right after you get home!
BoJono’s Pizzeria
OPEN seven days 11 am to 10 pm
4185 N. Clarendon (773) 404-9700 
5 RABBIT BREWERY BEER DINNER at Revolucion
5 RABBIT BREWERY BEER DINNER
Thursday, December 5th, 2013
7:00 pm Reception/7:30 pm Dinner
Includes:
4 Course Food Pairings
4 Featured Craft Beers
5 Rabbit Golden Ale
5 Rabbit Huitzi Belgian Ale
5 Grass American Pale Ale
5 Vulture Oaxacan Dark Ale
$35/person (Excludes tax & gratuity)
Revolucion Steak House TONIGHT! Day of the Dead Celebration
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Kit Kat Thanksgiving and Giving Back
Give
and Get This Thanksgiving at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club
Discounted
Dinner and Drinks with Canned Good Donation
Wednesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 28
5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
On
Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day, Lakeview’s Kit Kat Lounge and
Supper
Club will extend a dining discount to those who donate a canned good or
nonperishable food item. The donations will benefit Vital Bridges’
annual “Harvest for
Hope” community food drive.
Guests
will receive a 50-percent discount off martinis and cocktails, as well
as a 33-percent discount
off their dinner tab with canned good donation. Consulting Chef JoAnn
Witherell has crafted a special Thanksgiving prix fixe menu that will be
offered in addition to Kit Kat’s regular dinner menu. The classic
Thanksgiving
feast (outlined below) includes a pumpkin pie 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 $20
with
canned good donation ($40 without donation).
Diva Kinley Preston will entertain guests on
Thanksgiving Eve and Thanksgiving Day starting at 7:30 p.m. For table reservations, please call 773-525-1111.
Kit Kat’s Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu
available on 11/27 and 11/28
$20 per guest with canned good donation ($40 without donation)
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Kit Kat Salad
romaine and spinach blend with pears, dried cranberries and
spicy pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
Herb-marinated Roasted Turkey Breast
traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, haricot verts,
cranberry and pineapple relish
Pumpkin Pie Tart with whipped cream
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 www.vitalbridges.org
Kit
Kat Lounge and Supper Club
3700 N. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60613
773-525-1111
KitKatChicago.com
World Of Chocolate Moves to new location December 6th
Experience a world beyond chocolate
THEE gala of the Holiday season, not to be missed! World of Chocolate will transform the Great Hall at Union Station
into a decadent adventure. Treat your palate to the sweet and savory
chocolate creations made by chefs, chocolatiers and caterers from all
over the city of Chicago. Tour through this wonderful world and start
your holiday season with a bang!
Featured Culinarians…..
| 90 Miles Cuban Café | Loni Loo’s Homemade Candies |
| Argo Tea | Mercat a la planxa |
| Bakers Man Chicago | minibar |
| Balsan Restaurant at The Waldorf Astoria Chicago | The Peninsula |
| Chicago365 Hospitality | Prasino La Grange |
| Chocolat Uzma Sharif | RL Restaurant |
| Das Foods | Sixteen |
| Dove Chocolate Discoveries | Starbucks |
| DS Tequila | Terry’s Toffee |
| Hilton Chicago | tesori |
| Just Like U Like It Catering | Uptown Brownie |
| Kendall College School of Culinary Arts | Vanille Patisserie |
| La Parisianne du Chocolat Company | Walgreens |
| La Taberna Tapas on Halsted | Wow Bao–Hot Asian Buns |
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts | ZED451 |
TICKETS START AT $125.
General Admission Ticket – $125 through Dec. 3 ($150 at the door) – PURCHASE
General admission ticket holders will enjoy sweet and savory chocolate
samples from 30 of Chicago’s finest culinarians in the Great Hall at
Union Station. Guests will also enjoy an open bar and light buffet.
Punchboard & Raffle Prizes will abound – give yourself your first
holiday gift! We’re raffling off three sets of airline vouchers; raffle
tickets available for purchase at the event and at 312-334-0961. $25
for 3 tickets, $50 for 7 tickets, $100 for 15 tickets.
Bentley Tavern on Southport Brings European Flair to Antiqued Building
The Bentley draws inspiration from the charming brasseries found
throughout Europe. Housed in an antiquated building rich with history,
the intimate 1,000 square foot space brings a sense of warmth and
familiarity to the neighborhoods of Chicago. Presenting gracious service
and satisfying fare, The Bentley seats 50
indoors and 50 outdoors, with walk-up sidewalk seating wrapped around
the building. Owner Brian Dohmen, a Chicago native who splits his time
between his hometown and New York City, named the unassuming restaurant
after Bentley, his 65lb Shepard/Boxer mix adopted from PAWS.
The corner location originated as a family-owned business in the late
1800s in the Lakeview neighborhood, which was predominately German at
that time. Over the course of the century, it’s also been a music school
for accordion instruction, Brieske’s Pale of Ale—where you could get
groceries and a bucket of beer, an art gallery showcasing some of
Chicago’s emerging artists, and even a brothel.
More recently, the space
thrived as Italian restaurant for nearly 30 years. The restaurant still
maintains some of that colorful character by refurbishing the original
bar and dark woodwork to capture the unique authenticity. With sleek
subway tiles positioned alongside weathered surfaces that are
purposefully preserved—the space accentuates its airy and open
ambiance, ample natural lighting provided by the tall bay windows and
elegant floor-to-ceiling French doors that open to the neighborhood.
The cuisine is the masterwork of chef Ian Flowers, an under-the-radar
up-and-comer who honed his chops as a restaurant consultant and as head
chef at Wicker Parkʼs LOKaL. Flowers focuses on progressive American
bistro fare.
Diners will find creative classics artfully presented, such
as raw bar offerings and composed salads packed with fresh sustainable
produce—as well as robust soups ($7-$8), light snacks, appetizers ($9-$13), entrees ($12-$26), and
desserts, all with attention to seasonal ingredients and sourcing.
Dishes include straight-forward options with an elevated twist such as
the Peekytoe crab cakes with red pepper-caper remoulade, and the Bentley
Burger stacked with pork belly, egg, mushrooms, pickles and ham—but
will also feature more sophisticated options such as the forest mushroom
& toasts with fired quail egg, hard cheese, and pea vines; seared
diver scallop with pork and pea fricassee; roasted duck breast with
aubergine caponata, cheddar polenta and saba reduction; and date &
walnut bread pudding with rum caramel. Is your mouth watering yet? Flowersʼ nouveau bistro cuisine
is casual and elevated, offering the best of both worlds. The menu will change seasonally, supplemented by weekly specials showcasing the freshest ingredients.
BRUNCH is available Saturdays and Sundays – lots of choices $10-$15.Eggs, Fritattas, Sandwiches, Chicken and Waffles, Steak and Eggs, and Bentley’s Signature Benedict.
Cocktails harken to the Golden Age of premium American libations. Expect
a catalog of classic cocktails made with high-end spirits, such as
Manhattans, Gimlets, and Martinis.
are rooted in Americana, but elevated to please todayʼs most discerning
palates. There are seasonally revolving specialty cocktails, a
Chicago-centric beer program, an extensive wine selection, and a coffee
program, complete with a full barista station.
Bentley Tavern 2834 N. Southport Ave Chicago IL, 60657 773.477.2283
Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – midnight
Friday: 5:00pm – 2:00am
Saturday: 9:30am – 2:00am
Brunch: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm – midnight
Sunday: 9:30am – 11:00pm
Brunch: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Edge Alliance The YOU Ball November 16th
organizations whose contributions make our work possible. Last Year’s
YOU! Ball marked EdgeAlliance’s 20th anniversary. Join them on November
16, 2013 to celebrate the second annual YOU! Ball.
EdgeAlliance will host its 21st
Annual Gala, The YOU! Ball on Saturday,
November 16th, 2013 at 7:00 PM at Venue One in the West
Loop of Chicago. The party will benefit the nonprofit with funds going towards supportive
housing programs that will provide the children, families and adults at the campus
with a greater quality of independence.
Chefs from some of Chicago’s finest restaurants which include the
Signature Room at the 95th, Hearty Restaurant, Crew Bar + Grill
& Swirlz Cupcakes will create food stations featuring their signature
specialties! Event Sponsors include: CS Modern Luxury, Exit Strategy Realty,
Guaranteed Rate, and ROC Realty Group.
“As we enter our 22nd year of service, we invite everyone to join us
for a spectacular evening in urban chic attire while helping to raise money
that will positively impact the quality of life for hundreds of at-risk
families and individuals,” said EdgeAlliance Board Member and YOU! Ball
Event Co-Chair Kevin Rocio.
The YOU! Ball is the agency’s major annual fundraiser
which encompasses silent and live auctions featuring getaway vacations,
entertainment and sports memorabilia, elegant dining, wine tastings, golf
outings and more. “These additional funds will help support the critical
programs and services we provide,” said Kevin, “so our guests will be doing a
world of good by having an evening of fun.”
EdgeAlliance’s philosophy of housing is simple: it should be safe,
affordable, well-built and attractive. The developments should offer both
respite and permanent supportive housing options. They should be located in
areas where people are hurting. The housing should welcome diverse population
including children, teens, young adults, people in midlife, and senior
citizens. The property area itself should contain lots of green spaces and
garden space, and it should be a major part of community.
The ticket price for the party is $125.00
or $175.00 for VIP admission.BUY ONLINE NOW
For more than 21 years EdgeAlliance
has been a haven for individuals and families with special needs and medically
complex conditions. The private nonprofit’s mission is to assists its members in developing and
operating quality housing and providing life enriching services to vulnerable
individuals and families.
My Private Chef Demonstrates How to Cook Spanish Tapas October 19th
Fresh
from his trip to Barcelona, Spain, Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale
Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will
demonstrate how to cook and serve Spanish Tapas.
Chef
Tong has been a favorite at Bloomingdales for several years because
lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation and
come away with recipes that spice up their meals. And, everyone gets to
have a taste!
The demonstration will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
For more information about this Bloomingdale’s event, contact 312.324.7678.
My Private Chef is
enjoying popularity as one of Chicago’s favorite private gourmet dining
services. Trained in European-style fine cuisine,Chef Tong
established his reputation at fine restaurants and hotels in Florida,
California, and Chicago. Now he has adapted his impressive skills to the
world of private entertaining. My Private Chef offers enticing cuisine for a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to weddings to corporate parties.
Chef Chris says:
“Every event is different and I’ve met some wonderful people including
many celebrities. Being part of very special occasions makes my work
worthwhile. I also love conducting cooking demonstrations where I get
the feeling that audience members will go home and try some new dishes!”
For more information about My Private Chef, contact Event Services at 773.370.8131 or visit our web site: www.myprivatechef.net
Cocktail Popsicles from Benjamin Newby
Benjamin Newby loves nightlife. With a passion forged by the hedonism of
the UK house scene in the mid 90’s and Early 2000’s he has been
involved in all aspects of the industry for 14 years. He is frequently at Scarlet and Taverna 750, creating magical delicious concoctions!
numerous accolades, including GQ Magazine & Bombay Sapphire’s
America’s Choice Award and winner of the EFFEN Art of Design competition.
Sushi Wednesdays After Work at Roka Akor
Wednesdays this summer from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., mix and mingle at River North’s Roka Bar in Roka Akor Steak, Seafood, and Sushi (456 N. Clark) for “Shochu & Sushi.”
recommended, is a stylish Prime steak and sushi restaurant that
features Robata-style “open charcoal” cuisine. For Chef Ce Bian’s dining
room menu, the freshest fish is flown in daily, and sushi and sashimi
are carefully handpicked by region and seasonality. The menu also
features a variety of succulent steak cuts including Prime Rib Eye with
Wafu Dressing and Prime New York Strip Loin with Truffle Aioli, as well
as the highest quality of domestic and Australian Wagyu Beef. Inside
Roka Bar – Roka Akor‘s informal, yet sophisticated dining environment – guests can
feast on a selection of Japanese small plates, which are designed for
sharing.
Studio Paris T PARTY Returns June 16th
Chicago. Blending the allure of an exclusive cocktail lounge with the
vibrant energy of a premier nightclub, it’s become one of the most
sought-out hot spots and event spaces. Boasting a state-of-the-art
Funktion One sound system and an unrivaled audio-visual experience,
Studio Paris has hosted some of the biggest names in electronic music:
Tiesto. DeadMau5. Avicii. Kaskade. Calvin Harris.
of celebrities, top athletes and influencers from the world of fashion
and entertainment can be found partying beneath the room’s signature AMAZING retractable glass roof, making Studio Paris unlike any other venue in
Chicago.
& Intrigue. This Event is brought to you by “Key Host” Charles May, who creates an atmosphere filled with like minded
people to set the bar high in a comfortable environment with the latest
in Design and Music!
afternoon spent with the Entrepreneurs, Fashion Designers, Club owners,
Shop Owners, Designers in the Floral Business, Chefs, Salon Owners, The
City’s Leading Hair stylists, Restaurant Owners, Artist, DJ’s, and all
those that Contribute to this Amazing Gay Community in our Beautiful
City of Chicago. Networking is one of the key’s to great Success! You
Never Know who you might Meet!
effort to empower us All!!
Ageneau. Ageneau spent his youth in France and at the age of eighteen
set out on a whirlwind culinary tour working for some of the world’s top
chefs in France, London, Los Angeles and Chicago. Taking cues from his
French heritage, Ageneau brings a sense of whimsy to some of his
favorite traditional dishes. It truly is like a fabulous step into Paris France, without getting on a plane!
Benedict, Eggs Florentine, Parisian Crepes, Chocolate French Toast and
on and on! So many choices. Flavors and tastes are amazing and
service is always impeccable.
While I love the Lobster soft scrambled eggs – black truffled – a
variation I believe of the dinner Lobster Crostini – get one and share
it. It’s delicious – and rich.
While brunches are made for Bloody Marys – I still like my afternoon
white wine. I was pleasantly surprised at all of the affordable options.
There are not many 4 or 5 star restaurants that you can order a really
great glass of wine for $8-$12.
Memorial Day brunch at Revolucion Mexican Steakhouse
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Memorial Day brunch with El Mariachi on Broadway
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Taverna 750 Gives to Ride For Aids as this months Late Night Charity
Taverna 750 is proud to announce that the entire month of May they have joined forces with four incredible teams; Team
Low Wage Workers STRIKE in Chicago, Asking for a Living Wage
EARLIER THIS MONTH lower wage workers in New York City striked – today, it was Chicago’s turn. Workers at McDonalds, Macy’s, Sear’s and Subway took to the picket lines!
WAGES IN OUR COUNTRY truly do suck! And I for one am happy to see people fighting back. It is almost impossible to find a job for $10-$15. And event at $15 an hour, that is barely a livable wage.
Hundreds of employees from stores
walked off the job today in Chicago for higher wages, three
weeks after a similar strike by fast-food workers in New York.
The employees marched in the Chicago Loop and near the
Magnificent Mile shopping area, calling for $15-an-hour pay,
82 percent more than the state’s minimum wage, and the right to
form a union without intimidation. The one-day strike was
arranged by the Workers Organizing Committee of Chicago, a group
of retail and food workers, according to a statement yesterday.
serving workers in the U.S., including those who work at fast-
food restaurants, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics in May. The median wage for those workers is $8.78 an
hour, or about $18,260 a year, the data shows. MOST BUSINESSES would only have raise the price of items by pennies, to make up for a better wage!
Roka Akor is Ready For Spring Dining Freshness
SPRING IS IN THE AIR! Finally!
(I think…)
Restaurants are getting their patios ready, in anticipation of the warmer days ahead!
Roka Akor downtown is such a beautiful place for after work drinks and bites – or late night on the patio sipping and sharing a punchbowl of Mango Thai Chile Shochu Smash! – By the way, I think this is the only restaurant in Chicago where you can get Shochu. FUN FACT: Shochu is Japan’s other indigenous alcoholic beverage, but unlike
sake, shochu is distilled. It is also made from one of several raw
materials. The alcoholic content is usually
25%. Perfect for summertime sipping.
Season change and so drinks. Roka unveiled a handful of new spring/summer concoctions last week. The Roka Mule served in those wonderful copper mugs with a refreshing blend of vodka, ginger and some fresh berries is perfect on a hot summer evening. or Spring Fashion. Boozy and Bitter made with Gin and bitters.
Libations are great but the real star of the show, I think is the food. Executive Chef Ce Bian has created a brand new Spring collection bar menu of intriguing dishes, perfect for sharing or nibbling.
Available daily from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again from 9:30 p.m. to close.
Roka Akor Chibi Burger, $4;
May means Softshell Crab! Softshell Crab Maki(1/2 roll),$6;
Braised Duck Spring Roll with Apple and Grape Fruit, $8;
Sweet Corn Tempura with Truffle Aioli, $8;
Chicken Yakitori (3 pc), $9;
SO REFRESHING AND DELICIOUS – Shrimp and Lobster Tacos with Scallop Ceviche, $9; and or Fried Squid with Lime and Serrano Chili, $7.50;
Waygu Beef & Kimchi Dumplings, $12;
What is decadence without bone marrow?
Robata Grilled Bone Marrow with Sesame Nori Toast , $12;
ROKA AKOR has voted one of the Top 10 Sushi Spots in the United States by Bon Appétit and Travel & Leisure Magazines, and 2013 Michelin Guide Chicago recommended.
It is a stylish Prime steak and sushi restaurant that features Robata-style “open charcoal” cuisine. It is a rustic form of grilling from Japan. Translated as “around the fireplace,” robata taps the ancient Japanese custom of cooking in the irori, the traditional charcoal-fired hearth once found in every home.
For Chef Ce Bian’s dining room menu, the freshest fish is flown in daily, and sushi and sashimi are carefully handpicked by region and seasonality. The menu also features a variety of succulent steak cuts including Prime Rib Eye with Wafu Dressing and Prime New York Strip Loin with Truffle Aioli, as well as the highest quality of domestic and Australian Wagyu Beef.
Inside Roka Bar — Roka Akor’s informal, yet sophisticated dining environment — guests can feast on a selection of Japanese small plates, which are designed for sharing and very affordable and won’t totally break your bank.
Roka Akor is opening in San Francisco’s Jackson Square, summer 2013.
*Insider Scoop – Try Sunday Brunch at Roka Akor! $9-$15.
**Sunday nights – Industry night! Roka Akor is offering those who work in the hotel, bar, restaurant and
tourism fields 41% off sizzling steak, sushi and sashimi every Sunday evening! Simply present an Industry Card and receive the discount off
your entire bill (excluding bottles of liquor above $150 and limited to
four guests, 20% gratuity of the original check amount will be
included).
456 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60654
Dine at Taverna 750 for Earth Day Weekend
Earth Day is an annual day, celebrated on April 22nd each year on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Chicago Dining Out For Life 2013
What are YOU doing, Thursday, April 25th?
Hopefully, dining out! At one of your favorite restaurants.
Dine out. Fight AIDS!
Join us to celebrate food, friends and a great cause at our 20th annual Dining Out For Life!
This event happens all of the country!
60 HIV/AIDS service organizations benefit
3,000 restaurants will donate a percentage of sales
250,000 people will be dining out for breakfast, lunch and dinner
$3 million a year for outstanding HIV/AIDS organizations in the US and Canada!
Grab your family and friends (classmates, co-workers, yoga instructor, etc.) and make plans to dine out for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at a participating restaurant in a city near you. A percentage of sales will benefit an outstanding HIV/AIDS service organization in your community.
Reservations are strongly encouraged at most Dine Out locations. Let your restaurant know that you will be dining with them because of their support for HIV/AIDS services in your community. Dine Out, Fight AIDS!
Last year, Chicago raised over $110,000, which benefits EdgeAlliance, with that money, they will continue its mission of providing housing with life services to men, women & children living with HIV/AIDS. This year we hope to raise even more! You can help make a difference by joining us along with 60 other cities throughout North America and Nigeria and dine out on Thursday, April 25th!
Dine Out. Fight AIDS.
