Celebrate National Breakfast Month with Free Cereal Giveaways at Participating CTA Stations

September 21, 2014September 18, 2014Leave a comment

Central Lakeview Merchants Association to giveaway 600 cereal boxes containing 36 gift certificates for specialty breakfast throughout the city on September 22 and September 29

WHAT: September is National Breakfast Month, and Central Lakeview Merchants Association (CLMA) has teamed up with local restaurants to celebrate. On the last two Monday mornings in September, the 22 and 29, at 8 a.m. CLMA will give away 600 free, fun-sized cereal boxes at 6 CTA stations (100 per station) throughout the city. Six lucky winners at each station will win a certificate for a free breakfast at one of the many participating restaurants (listed below).

Participating Restaurants-

Kanela Breakfast Club – 3231 N Clark
Ann Sather Restaurant – 909 W Belmont
Original Pancake House – 2020 N Lincoln Park W
Golden Apple Grill & Breakfast House – 2971 N Lincoln
Mather’s Restaurant – 33 E. 83rd Street
Original Soul Vegetarian – 205 E 75th St
Dats Enterprises Inc – 8249 S Cottage Grove
5 Loaves Eatery – 405 E 75th St
St. Restaurant Country Kitchen – 727 E 87th St.
Luversia’s Soul Food Restaurant – 522 E 79th St.
Over Easy Café – 4943 N Damen
Eden’s the Original – 6045 N Cicero
Mellow Yellow – 1508 E 53rd St
Valois Restaurant – 1518 E 53rd St.
Clarke’s Diner – 1447 E 53rd St.
Ms. Biscuit – 5431 S Wabash
Daley’s Restaurant – 809 E 63rd St.
Norman’s Bistro – 1001 E 43rd St.
John’s Place – 2132 W Roscoe

WHEN: Monday, September 22 at 8:00 a.m.

Monday, September 29 at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE: Participating CTA locations-

79th Street Station (Metra)
Belmont Red Line
Damen Brown Line
55th/Garfield Green Line
Peterson and Cicero Bus Stop
Belmont & Hoyne Bus Stop

Lottie’s Pub Chili Cook-off 9.22

September 18, 2014September 17, 2014Leave a comment

Lottie’s Pub

Lottie’s Pub will host their first annual Chili Cook-off on Monday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Bears vs. Jets game at 7:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a free tasting of the contestants’ chili, and the winner will receive a $200 cash prize based on popular vote.

Specials for the day will include $4 Miller and Coors stadium cups, $3 Dos Equis, $4 Milagro, and $2 steak or chicken tacos.

Lottie’s is looking for cooks to compete in the Chili Cook-off. Chicagoans are invited to enter their own chili creation by e-mailing media@papergirlpr.com with the recipe and a photo of the dish by Friday, September 19.

WHEN: Monday, September 22
6:30 p.m.: Chili Cook-off
7:30 p.m.: Bears vs. Jets Kickoff

COST: Free Admission

LOTTIE’S PUB
1925 W Cortland
Chicago, IL 60622
773.489.0738
http://www.lottiespub.com
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Sunday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.
*Brunch available Saturday and Sunday

About Lottie’s Pub
Located on the corner of Cortland and Winchester in the heart of Bucktown, Lottie’s Pub is a classic Chicago establishment offering a wide selection of beer and liquor as well as a menu stacked with bar favorites including sandwiches, salads and burgers. An inviting corner bar deeply rooted into Chicago’s deep political past, Lottie’s remains a historic spot with neighborhood magnetism.

Revisiting 1984 at Vintage Garage Chicago 9.21

September 17, 2014Leave a comment

Vintage Garage

Um. Best. Year. Ever. BTW!

Looking back on the last century, there are several standout years, one of which is 1984. It may seem like a long time ago, but the folks at Vintage Garage Chicago aim bring it back September 21. It’s the theme for the next Vintage Garage Chicago in Uptown.

“It was a treasure culturally, with movies, music and products,” says Melissa Sands of Vintage Promotions, LLC, producer of the show. “The Van Halen album of that name was the soundtrack of a generation, and where would we be today without Ghostbusters?”

A leap year, 1984 saw the Winter and Summer Olympics, the 1984 World’s Fair, and a Band Aid recording of the charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Chrysler introduced the Minivan, Apple released the Macintosh personal computer and the world was introduced to Birkins, Discman, the Tandy 1000 and the Atari 7800. And who can forget Slice?

Along with all their great vintage from all eras, our vendors will be showcasing their 80’s merchandise. Professional DJs Sasha and Ross will be spinning 80s tunes.

“We all realize by now big brother is really watching,” Sands says. “And he wants you to be there.”

Vintage Garage Chicago takes place at 5051 N Broadway September 21 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. It’s at the Argyle stop on the Red Line.

Second Annual Fall Fest 10.7-10.12

September 17, 2014September 16, 2014Leave a comment

Fall Fest

Park Grill at Millennium Park
11 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(312) 521-7275
ParkGrillChicago.com

Second Annual Fall Fest at Park Grill and The Plaza at Millennium Park

Celebrate the Harvest Season with Six Days of Festivities

Tuesday, October 7 – Sunday, October 12

Park Grill and The Plaza at Millennium Park will hold a six day “Fall Fest” this October. From Tuesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 12, the restaurant will celebrate the season with a Fall Harvest Menu; live, outdoor musical performances; and the second annual local brewers’ Harvest HopDown. Fall Fest will commence with a Chicago Marathon Pasta Dinner and an alfresco Chicago Marathon breakfast buffet and viewing party.

Fall Harvest Menu: Tuesday, October 7 – Sunday, October 12
Newly appointed Executive Chef Jared Case will offer a Fall Harvest Menu that features items sourced from local farms, purveyors and brewers.

Live Music on The Plaza: Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10
The Plaza at Millennium Park will play host to live musical performances by Jazz Perspectives, featuring The Sean Skyler Duo and The Phil Seed Trio. The concerts will take place from 5-8 p.m.

Harvest HopDown: Friday, October 10
The second annual Harvest HopDown will take place on The Plaza on Friday, October 10 from 5-8 p.m. Local brewers will compete for the title of Harvest HopDown “Favorite,” as selected by participating guests. Competing brewers include: Goose Island: Rambler Limited release IPA and Oktoberfest (Chicago); Summit Oktoberfest (Minneapolis, MN); Central Waters Octoberfest (Amherst, WI); Virtue Cider (Fennville, MI); Milwaukee Brewing Hoptoberfest & Sasquash (Milwaukeee, WI); Upland Oktoberfest (Indianapolis, IN); Tallgrass Zombie Monkie Porter (Manhattan, KS); Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat (St. Louis, MO); Johnny Appleseed Cider (St. Louis, MO); and returning winner, Pipeworks Brewing Seasonal Brews (Chicago, IL). Tickets are $25 and the event is 21 and over. Tickets are available at ParkGrillChicago.com.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Pasta Dinner: Saturday, October 11
Carb up before the big run at Park Grill’s pasta dinner. The evening will include a pasta buffet with four selections, a build-your-own pasta station, two salads, dessert and choice of Goose Island beer or The Naked Grape wine. Seatings will be offered at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and the fee is $35 per guest. Chef Case’s buffet menu will feature butter lettuce salad; caesar salad; smoked gouda mac and cheese cavatappi; roasted vegetarian pasta with marinara; mushroom tortellini with truffle alfredo; gnocchi bolognese grana padano; assorted miniature desserts and much more. Please call 312-521-7275 for reservations.

Chicago Marathon Breakfast and Viewing Party: Sunday, October 12
Enjoy breakfast beneath the bean on Marathon morning. From 8-11 a.m.,
start your race day with a lovely breakfast buffet in the heart of Millennium Park. The menu includes yogurt and granola; honey and mint fruit salad; croissants; mini banana nut muffins; bagels and toppings; Nancy’s apple chicken sausage; parmesan breakfast potatoes; chilaquiles with salsa verde and queso fresco; skillet scrambled eggs with scallions; and cinnamon roll waffles with cream cheese frosting. Catch all the Marathon action and cheer on the runners via large monitors set throughout the Plaza. Tickets are $25, available at ParkGrillChicago.com.