Patio Party at Cactus Bar & Grill 5.23

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Low-Cal Cocktails Kick-Off the Summer Season

Cactus Bar and Grill
404 S. Wells
Chicago, IL 60607
312-922-3830
CactusChicago.com
Thursday, May 23
11 a.m.-midnight

Cactus Bar and Grill will kick-off patio season with a “sun-sational,” beach-themed celebration. On Thursday, May 23, the Loop-located bar and grill will promote fun in the sun with an all day/all night alfresco party from 11 a.m. to midnight. Cactus will introduce three new, low-calorie cocktails created with Smirnoff Sorbet Light, available May 23 through June 30. The light summer libations (Tropical Coco Crush; Jane Daly; Raspberry Lemonade) are $8 and each under 100 calories. Additional Thursday specials include $5 Midwestern beer and $5 house margaritas and sangria.

Cactus’ staff will be appropriately dressed in beachy attire and a raffle will be held for summer fun items, including beach chairs, coolers and more. Drawings will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run throughout the evening. Cactus’ large sidewalk patio, located on Wells Street, seats 80 people and is dog friendly. For table reservations, please call Cactus.

Cactus’ Low-Cal Summer Cocktails

$8 each; under 100 calories

Tropical Coco Crush
Smirnoff Sorbet Light Mango-Passion reduced calorie vodka, Zico coconut water, splash of pineapple juice

Jane Daly
Smirnoff Sorbet Light Lemon reduced calorie vodka, Minute Maid light lemonade, unsweetened iced tea

Raspberry Lemonade
Smirnoff Sorbet Light Raspberry-Pomegranate reduced calorie vodka, Minute Maid light lemonade

Milagro Tequila Dinner at Cantina Laredo 5.23

May 21, 2013Leave a comment

Four Courses with Tequila and Cocktail Pairings

Cantina Laredo
508 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312.955.0014
www.CantinaLaredo.com

Thursday, May 23
Cocktail reception, 7 p.m.
Dinner, 7:30 p.m.

$49.99 per person

Cantina Laredo in River North will hold a four-course dinner featuring Milagro tequila on Thursday, May 23. The event will begin with a tequila cocktail reception at 7 p.m., followed by a four course dinner at 7:30 p.m. Participating guests will learn the history of Milagro tequila, sip a variety of neat pours and tequila cocktails, while enjoying modern Mexican dishes by Chef de Cuisine Kennon Reed. A representative from Milagro tequila will lead this fun and educational tasting event.

The dinner is $49.99 per person (tax and gratuity excluded). Reservations may be made by calling Cantina Laredo at 312.955.0014.

Milagro Tequila Dinner Menu
$49.99 per person

Introduction

Guadalajara Soup

Cocktail pairing: Classic Margarita
Milagro reposado tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, orange juice, simple syrup, served up

Appetizer

Crab Corn Quesadillas

Cocktail pairing: Passion on the Rocks
Milagro blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, pineapple juice, hibiscus syrup, splash of soda

Entree Choice

Choice of:
Grilled halibut on banana leaf with roasted red bell pepper almond sauce, cilantro lime rice and sauteed green beans
or
Grilled black peppercorn filet, potato confit and sauteed green beans

Cocktail pairing: Bloody Basil
Milagro reposado tequila, blood orange juice, agave nectar, lime juice, muddled basil leaves, topped with ginger beer

Dessert

Coconut Ice Cream

Cocktail pairing: Sunset-tini
Milagro blanco tequila, orange juice, Razzmatazz, served up

17th Annual Mayfest Kicks Off Chicago Summer Street Festival Season 5.17-5.19

May 15, 20131 Comment

Chicago’s Star Events starts season with bang May 17-19

WHAT: Start your summer off right with the season’s first street festival. The 17^th annual Mayfest will bring traditional festival food, ice cold Budweiser and refreshing Rex-Goliath Wines, and some of Chicago’s favorite headlining musical talent to Lakeview during the three-day event.

A number of popular bands will take to the stage throughout Mayfest, including local favorites 16 Candles, This Must be the Band, Mr. Blotto, Too White Crew, and Hairbangers Ball, among others.

Also highlighting the Mayfest celebrations will be Chicago Kids Day on Saturday, May 18^th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. A celebration of children’s health and wellness, Chicago Kids Day will encourage families to be healthy together through a variety of activities including health and posture screenings, arts and crafts sessions, kid’s zumba, boot camps, and more.

Chicago’s Pet Pageant and Expo will also take center stage on Sunday, May 19^th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Presented by Higgins Animal Clinic, this unique event allows Chicagoans the chance to enjoy the summer sun with their furry friends.

Mayfest is produced by Star Events. Admission to the event is $10, with proceeds benefiting local community organizations such as the YMCA and Neighborhood Parent Network. More information on Star Events can be found at www.starevents.com, or on Star Events’ Facebook or Twitter.

WHEN:

Friday, May 17, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

WHERE: 3100 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

312 Chicago 15th Anniversary 3.12

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312 Chicago

The Loop’s Italian mainstay, 312 Chicago, will be celebrating its 15^th Anniversary on March 12, 2013! To celebrate, Executive Chef Luca Corazzina is embracing their senior status with a special three-course “Everything’s Better with Age” anniversary menu. Each course will feature a savory “aged” ingredient:

First Course: “Prosciutto e Capesante” 18-Month Aged Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops with Mini Sweet Pepper and Fava Bean Puree
Second Course: “Bistecca Stagionata con Patatine Fritte” 24-Day Dry-Aged Rib-Eye with Provolone Cheese, Crispy Onion Strings, Procini Mushrooms and Housemade Fries
Third Course: “Torte di Banana” Banana Bread Cake with Fior di Latte Gelato and a 25-Year-Old Aged Chocolate Balsamic

The “Everything’s Better with Age” tasting menu will be available March 12-17, for $40 per person. The menu will also feature wine and cocktail pairings, such as: Old Vine wines and Barrel-Aged Manhattans. To make a reservation or for more information visit,www.312chicago.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Dinner at City Tavern 3.13

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Four Courses Paired with Moylan’s Brews

Wednesday, March 13
7 p.m.

$45 (or $40 if reserved by March 6)

Just days before St. Patrick’s Day, South Loop-located City Tavern will hold a Moylan’s beer dinner. On Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m., participating guests will enjoy a welcome reception followed by three course menu, paired with Moylan’s brews. The fee to attend is $45, or $40 if a reservation is placed by March 6 (tax and gratuity excluded). Executive Chef Robert Hoffman’s complete menu is outlined below. Please call City Tavern at 312.663.1278 to reserve a seat at this Irish-inspired event.

Moylan’s beers, out of Novato, California, have won global recognition in the Great American Beer Festival, The California State Fair and the World Beer Cup.

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Dinner

Welcome Reception:

Duck Rillettes Crostini with pickled cauliflower
paired with Moylan’s Tipperary Pale Ale

First Course:

Slow-Cooked Scottish Salmon with smoked sea salt, housemade sauerkraut, Irish soda bread
paired with Moylan’s Danny’s Irish Style Red Ale

Second Course:

Venison Osso Bucco with pomegranate glaze, green mashed potatoes
paired with Moylan’s Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ale

Dessert:

Irish Stout Chocolate Cake with Devonshire cream
paired with Moylan’s Dragoons Dry Irish Stout

City Tavern
1416 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
312.663.1278
CityTavernChicago.com