FREE Brunch Comedy Show + BYOB – Saturdays At Runa Japanese 7.26

July 14, 2014Leave a comment

Runa Wicker Park Patio

An outdoor, brunch comedy show!
FREE + BYOB!

When: Every Saturday, beginning July 26th at 12:30

Debut show features performances from:

Alex Kumin (The Lincoln Lodge)
Charlie Rohrer (Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Congrats on Your Success)
Rebecca O’Neal (Bitch Magazine, Congrats on Your Success)
Ian Abramson (7 Minutes in Purgatory, The Laugh Factory)
Saurin Choksi (Sidebar Comedy, The Laugh Factory)

Hosted by Sonia Denis (Congrats on Your Success, Co-host of Cole’s Open Mic)

Where: Patio of Ruma Japanese – 2257 W North Avenue, blocks from the Damen Blue Line

Featuring a new line up of Chicago’s best comedic talent every week!
Join us for brunch before the show!
Sushi specials for all audience members
Courtesy of Henry of Runa Japanese
Show starts promptly at 12:30pm

RSVP on Facebook HERE!

Bow & Stern Oyster Bar Launches Monthly Lobster Roll Night 7.31

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Bow & Stern Chicago Lobster Roll Night

What: In response to overwhelming demand, Bow & Stern Oyster Bar has announced the return of a former menu item, the lobster roll, for one night only a month. Beginning on July 31 and repeating every last Thursday of the month thereafter, Lobster Roll Night will feature executive chef Brian Greene’s previous “always sold out” dish for $18. Chef Greene’s original recipe incorporates fresh juicy lobster chunks scooped from a whole poached Maine lobster drowned in a lemon aioli, Calabrian chile, parsley tarragon, and grilled red onion mixture topped off with arugula and served on a crispy New England Roll with a side of fresh-cut French fries.

When: July 31 starting at 5 pm, repeating every last Thursday of the month

Where: Bow & Stern Oyster Bar, 1372 W Chicago Ave
Website: www.bowandsternoysterbar.com
Address: 1371 W. Chicago Ave
Phone: 312.988.0644
Reservations by calling direct or via Open Table

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High Noon Saloon Specials For Summer

July 10, 2014July 9, 2014Leave a comment

High Noon Saloon Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

1560 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-227-9339
highnoonchicago.com

Summer Specials at High Noon Saloon

The below specials are on offer now and are open-ended. All specials are offered regular business hours: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.

Monday

$4 Half Acre drafts, $3 Old Crow bourbon whiskey shots, $3 Casa Noble tequila blanco shots, Whaddayaknow Free Pub Trivia Chicago, team trivia, 8 p.m.

Tuesday

$2 tamales (braised pork, vegetable, braised chicken or corn), $4 Two Brothers drafts, $3 Midnight Moon Apple Pie moonshine shots, $3 Don Julio tequila blanco tequila shots

Wednesday

$4 Goose Island drafts, $3 Heaven Hill Kentucky bourbon shots, $3 Corazon tequila blanco shots

Thursday

$4 Lagunitas drafts, $3 Jameson Irish whiskey shots, $3 Cazadores tequila blanco shots

Friday

$4 Revolution drafts, $3 Old Forester Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey shots, $3 Patron XO Café shots

Saturday

$4 Deschutes drafts, $3 Fireball cinnamon whiskey shots, $3 Familia Camarena tequila shots, $3 classic and mango mimosas, $5 bloody marys, $5 micheladas

Sunday

$4 Bell’s drafts, $3 Four Roses bourbon shots, $3 El Milagro tequila shots, $3 classic and mango mimosas, $5 bloody marys, $5 micheladas

Details

High Noon is open from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. The kitchen is open until 1 a.m. daily. Outdoor seating available until midnight daily (weather permitting). All major credit cards accepted. For reservations, please phone 773-227-9339.

Berghoff Brewery Tap Takeover at Southport & Irving (SIP) 7.17

July 10, 2014July 9, 2014Leave a comment

Southport & Irving

Southport & Irving (SIP)
4000 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
southportandirving.com

Enjoy newly released and limited edition craft beers, meet and greet with owner Ben Minkoff, win Cubs tickets and Oktoberfest vouchers, and more

SIP hosts Chicago-based Berghoff Brewery, an iconic 127-year-old company that rebranded its more mainstream German-style beers into modern, premium ingredient German-inspired craft beers in 2013, at this special tap takeover and beer night. The walk-around event features education and Q&A with owner Ben Minkoff and brand manager Tim Lucas, raffles and giveaways for prizes such as Chicago Cubs tickets,food and drink vouchers for the 29^th Annual Berghoff Oktoberfest held September 10-12 at the John C. Kluczynski Federal Plaza (230 South Dearborn Street) and logoed Berghoff gear including shirts, glasses and jerseys.

Be one of the first in Chicago to try the just-launched Shambler, a limited release Radler made with granola and multi-grain, and one of the last to enjoy the Solstice Wit; the brewery has nearly sold out of the limited release summer seasonal in Chicago. Two year-round beers will also be on offer, including the honey-and molasses-spikedGermaniac Pale Ale and the Altbier-inspired Sir Dunkle Crispy Dark Lager. Beers range from $5-$7 each and will also be offered as a flight of four for $8 (four-ounce samples). Reservations are recommended via 773-857-2890. There is no cover for the event and the beers are on consumption/cash bar. A beer-friendly small plates menu will be on offer during the event (prices vary). The event starts at 7 p.m. at SIP is open from 5 p.m.-midnight on July 17.

Summer Menus At Cantina Laredo

July 9, 2014Leave a comment

Cantina Loredo

New Modern Mexican Dishes in River North

Cantina Laredo, featuring modern Mexican cuisine River North, recently launched new lunch, dinner and brunch menus. Chef de Cuisine Kennon Reed’s new dishes include: Tacos de Costillas (slow-roasted short rib with tomatillo sauce, monterey jack cheese, roasted red peppers and queso fresco); Pollo Mango Mole (grilled chicken with mango mole sauce and toasted pine nuts); Costillas con Fajita (ribs basted in Jose Cuervo tequila barbecue sauce with beef and chicken fajitas); Tacos de Hongos (grilled portobello mushrooms in balsamic glaze with goat cheese, roasted red pepper and queso fresco; and Torta de Costillas (griddle baked sandwich with slow-roasted short rib, apple-jicama slaw, jalapenos and black beans).

Cantina Laredo’s bar menu offers unique specialty cocktails prepared with hand-squeezed ingredients, including Seasonal Sorbet Rum ‘Ritas (Blood Orange; Mango Citrus; Raspberry Chipotle), Signature Margaritas (Casa Rita; Cabo Flip; Ginger Mint Mango), Mojitos, Palomas and more. An extensive tequila list, Mexican beers and worldly wines are also available.

Cantina Laredo is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner is served nightly from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sundaythrough Thursday, and from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Weekend brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All brunch entrees include a mimosa, Bloody Maria or non-alcoholic beverage. Cantina Laredo’s small plates lounge menu (second floor) is featured at half-price, Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m.

The complete lunch, dinner and brunch menus may be viewed here

Cantina Laredo, New Menu Items
photos available

TACOS DE COSTILLAS
Slow-roasted short rib with tomatillo sauce, monterey jack cheese, roasted red peppers and queso fresco, $13.79 (available on the lunch and dinner menus).

TACOS DE HONGOS
Grilled portobello mushrooms in balsamic glaze with goat cheese, roasted red pepper and queso fresco, $13.29 (available on the lunch, dinner and brunch menus).

TORTA DE COSTILLAS
Griddle baked sandwich with slow-roasted short rib, apple-jicama slaw, jalapenos and black beans, $13.79 (available on the lunch, dinner and brunch menus).

COSTILLAS CON FAJITA
Ribs basted in Jose Cuervo tequila barbecue sauce with beef and chicken fajitas, $19.99 (available on the dinner menu).

POLLO MANGO MOLE
Grilled chicken with mango mole sauce and toasted pine nuts, $14.49 (available on the lunch menu).

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