Chicago

I remember when I was a kid, after Christmas and Halloween, there was no day I was more excited about than Easter. I was aware of the religious aspects of the holiday, but that wasn’t the basis of my excitement. It was candy, so much candy. Easter baskets filled with egg shaped chocolates, bunny gummies, […]

The Happ Inn, located in suburban Northfield, will welcome guests for an exclusive, Clos du Val wine dinner on Thursday, May 1. The event will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 7 p.m. Executive Chef Freddy Sanchez’s menu, outlined below, features lobster and hearts of palm salad, bacon […]

The Illinois Restaurant Association has announced that pre-sale tickets for the seventh annual Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet 2014 will be available for a limited time beginning Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. at www.chicagogourmet.org. While supplies last, tickets will be sold at  $125 per person, per day, or $225 per person for a Weekend Pass. This pricing […]

Ever dream of tasting the highest quality meat available in the world? Then head to Roka Akor now. The Japanese steak and sushi restaurant in the heart of River North (456 North Clark) just received A5-11 grade Japanese Wagyu, the highest quality beef commercially available. On a recent trip to Japan, Roka Akor’s Executive Chef […]

As the great thaw begins and Chicagoans finally see spring temperatures on the horizon, West Town’s Unite Urban Grill (1450 W Chicago Ave.) introduces new cocktails for the season. Expanding on the restaurant’s signature cocktail list that pays homage to iconic Chicago communities, Unite invites guests to sip on cocktails inspired by their favorite neighborhood. Guests may […]

Spring has officially sprung, and guests are invited to celebrate the long-awaited season with exciting happenings at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago. The hotel is hosting a number of special activities in April, including: Easter Brunch at Sixteen On Sunday, April 20th from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the culinary team at Sixteen – the property’s Michelin Two-Star, […]

Laura Schwartz, motivational speaker, author of Eat, Drink & Succeed and Television Commentator is honored to emcee the 2014 Chicago Heart Ball on April 12 for the American Heart Association (AHA) to help raise awareness for its life-saving mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. As the evening’s Mistress of Ceremonies, Laura […]

During the month of April, Azzurra (1467 N. Milwaukee Ave) is showcasing the simple yet flavorful cuisine of Lazio, the region in Italy where Rome is located, with its new Sunday Supper menu. With spring right around the corner in Chicago, now is the perfect time for Azzurra’s Lazio menu, where seasonality and fresh ingredients […]

DMK Burger Bar (2954 North Sheffield) will host a night of bingo, beer and prizes benefitting Alzheimer’s Association on Monday, March 31st. For the month of March, DMK Burger Bar has partnered up with Alzheimer’s Association as part of the 365 Days of Giving program. Now they invite fellow Chicagoans to help the Greater Illinois […]

Artesian Bar at The Langham, London has received a record number of accolades under the direction of award-winning mixologist, Alex Kratena. Beginning March 27 through 28, Kratena’s talents as an established expert and rising industry star make their way to the windy city as he serves as “Bartender in Residence” at Travelle in The Langham, […]

Mercat a la Planxa (638 South Michigan), the modern tapas restaurant inspired by Spain’s Catalan region, will celebrate National Paella Day on Thursday, March 27 by offering guests their signature paella dishes for just half the price. Mercat’s signature paella dishes include: Paella Negra with black calaspara rice, lobster, scallops, clams, mussels, artichoke tomato salad […]

Get your cracking hand ready; it’s time for Fish Bar‘s (2956 N. Sheffield) seasonal Dungeness Crab Boil. On Thursday, March 20th, DMK Restaurants welcomes hungry crab-lovers in for hammering, claw cracking and more at this Lakeview seafood shack, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Shedd Aquarium as part of DMK’s Friends of Fish program. Every […]