Bucktown Summer Soiree 8.23

Bucktown Summer Soiree

Bucktown Summer Soiree

WHO:  The businesses of North Damen Ave in Bucktown
WHAT:  The Summer Soiree, an annual “Shop, stroll, and dine” event

WHEN: Saturday, August 23rd , 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

 

WHERE: Damen Avenue between Webster and the Bloomingdale Trail Bridge in Bucktown

 

INFORMATION: The North Damen Avenue shopping district of Bucktown is pleased to announce a neighborhood-wide event, The Second Annual Bucktown Summer Soiree, to showcase the area’s unique range of shops, services, and cuisine. Located on Damen Avenue between Webster and the Bloomingdale Trail Bridge, Bucktown is populated with an exciting collective of independently owned boutiques, salons, and eateries.

 

Guests of the Summer Soiree will enjoy a relaxed afternoon of shopping promotions and in-store programming while sampling complimentary treats and sweets generously provided by the neighborhood’s cafes, kitchens, and restaurants.  Gift, fashion, health, and jewelry are among the many niches spot-lit on the Summer Soiree walking route, with enthusiastic owners and passionate operators on hand to welcome attendees.

 

Bucktown Summer Soiree 2014 participants include (many more TBA):

 

Businesses:

  • Apt Number 9
  • ZaZaZoo Nail Salon
  • Pascal Pour Elle
  • Stitch
  • Miss Q’s Framing and Home Decor
  • Bien Assorti
  • Virtu
  • Vivid Braille
  • Robin Richman
  • Gro Salon
  • Soutache
  • G Boutique
  • Radiance Fine Jewelry
  • Salon Visage
  • Michelle Tan
  • The Dress Reserve
  • ReMarked Salon
  • Beyond Boutique

Restaurants:

  • 6 Degrees
  • Lil’ Guys/My Pie
  • Red Door

 

Known for its street chic style and award-winning restaurants, Damen Ave in Bucktown invites both local neighborhood residents and supportive customers of independent businesses to explore the area’s unparalleled hospitality.  Look for balloons on the outside of participating businesses.

 

The event will take place in various retailers, service providers and salons that are located on Damen Ave and will feature amazing appetizers, hor d’oeuvres and beverages from fantastic local restaurants, bakeries or beverage boutiques.

The Second Annual Bucktown Summer Soiree is graciously supported by the Bucktown Community Organization and sponsored by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, proudly serving the local businesses of Wicker Park and Bucktown. The event is also sponsored by Wicker Park Bucktown SSA #33.  WPB SSA #33 is administered by the WPB Chamber of Commerce.

 

Weber Grill Restaurants Celebrate 25 Years 8.25-8.31

Weber Grill

Weber Grill

Weber Grill Chicago
539 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312-467-9696
www.webergrillrestaurant.com

A quarter of a century ago, the first Weber Grill restaurant opened its doors in Wheeling, Ill. to bring the North Shore a delicious taste of its fire-inspired ribs, steaks, burgers and seafood prepared on the now iconic, world-famous charcoal kettles. Today, the company owns and operates four locations in Lombard (opened 1999), Chicago (opened 2002) and Schaumburg (opened 2005), IL and Indianapolis (opened 2007), IN. In celebration of the 25th Anniversary, Weber Grill restaurants and restaurant partners invite their most loyal guests and newcomers to join in the festivities with six days of all things ‘25’.

$25 Three-Course Anniversary Celebration Menu
This coursed menu features dishes most similar to ones served at the restaurant 25 years ago. In honor of the Anniversary, Weber Grill has “rolled back” the prices so guests can feast on this menu for only $25 per person.

First Course, choice of:
Baked Onion Soup
Mixed Green Salad- cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, shaved red onion and croutons

Entrée, choice of:
Plank Grilled Bourbon Salmon- honey bourbon glazed Atlantic salmon grilled with seasonal vegetables
Filet Kettle Kabob- fire-grilled filet mignon and seasonal vegetable skewer, tomato poblano rice, Blue Lake green beans, au jus
Weber’s Signature BBQ Ribs- half slab, baby back pork ribs with hickory bbq sauce

Dessert, choice of:
Mini Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake- semi sweet chocolate cake, white chocolate chip ice cream, milk chocolate hot fudge
Mini House Made Cheesecake- seasonally inspired

$5 Classic Burger with Chips
The charcoal-seared USDA Black Angus Beef burgers topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and choice of cheese (normally $10.50) will be available for lunch only.

$2.50 Beverage Specials
Including Weber’s Backyard Brew, an American Pale Wheat Ale, glasses of House wine and Traditional Sangria.

$25 Giveaways
Guests in the restaurants as well as fans on Facebook will have a chance to win $25 gift cards for answering trivia questions about Weber Grill.
The 25th Anniversary will be celebrated Monday, August 25 through Sunday, August 31. Reservations are recommended.

Labor Day Specials At High Noon Saloon 9.1

High Noon Saloon Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

High Noon Saloon Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

Expanded hours, brunch service, drink deals and team trivia on September 1

 

High Noon Saloon, which normally opens at 4 p.m. on weekdays, opens at 11 a.m. Monday, September 1 for Labor Day brunch service and offers all days drink deals such as $4 Half Acre drafts, $3 Old Crow bourbon whiskey shots, $3 Casa Noble tequila blanco shots, $5 bloody marys and $3 mimosas.  Monday night team trivia, which is hosted by High Noon Saloon and Whaddayaknow Free Pub Trivia Chicago, starts at 8 p.m. with prizes for the top teams and no fee to play. Brunch is served from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the regular menu is on offer from 11 a.m.-1 a.m., and the bar is open until 2 a.m. September 1.

 

Labor Day brunch menu highlights:

 

Huevos Rancheros    

Two over-easy eggs, crispy tostadas, black beans, Serrano chiles, tomatoes, avocado salsa, queso fresco, cilantro ($9)

 

Bandit Skillet

Two fried eggs, Cheddar Jack cheese, sweet peppers, red onions, applewood-smoked bacon, chorizo, black beans, tomatoes, roasted potatoes ($10)

 

Chilaquiles                                                                                                                             

Two over-easy eggs, Barbacoa-style braised chicken, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, cilantro, sour cream ($10)

 

Breakfast Burrito                                                                                                                    

Scrambled eggs, chorizo, Cheddar Jack cheese, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, roasted potatoes ($9)

 

French Toast

Texas toast, powdered sugar, Kahlua crème anglaise, fresh seasonal fruit ($9)

 

 

Details

High Noon Saloon’s regular hours of operation: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday and 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.

PHOTOS: Green City Market 2014

(Photo credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Communications, Inc.)

Green City Market Fulton runs every Saturday 7 AM to 1 PM through October – check out their kick off weekend photos!

 

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(Photo credit: Cindy Kurman, Kurman Communications, Inc.)

Craft Beer Boat Ticket Raffle On Fountainhead’s Roof Top 8.13

Fountainhead Chicago

Fountainhead Chicago

WHAT:

Fountainhead is excited to host the Craft Beer Boat Ticket Raffle on the roof deck! Guests can join as the Fountainhead team welcomes Artisanal ImportsAllagash Brewing and Surly Brewing to mix, mingle & enjoy delicious craft beer! Buy a draft beer from one of these spectacular breweries and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win two tickets to the August 27th Craft Beer Boat!

 

The Craft Beer Boat is single handedly one of the most fun beer events of the year…on a boat…on Lake Michigan!

 

Among an amazing draft line-up is De Proef/Surly Long of Tooth, a rare and unique collaboration between two exceptional breweries. An English-style old ale that has been aged in toasted oak and cacao, this beer is the latest addition to De Proef’s extensive Brewmaster’s Collaboration series. This collaboration is the perfect balance between the styles of the two breweries while still showcasing some new and unique characteristics.

 

Draft prices range from $6-$10. The regular rooftop menu will also be available for purchase and Chef Cleetus Friedman will have some delicious specials on hand for the event.

 

For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

 

The Draft List:

De Proef /Surly Long of Tooth
Aspall Dry Cider
Iron Maiden Trooper
St Feuillien Saison
Surly Furious
Surly Pentagram
Surly Coffee Bender
Surly Bitter Brewer 
Allagash White 
Allagash Interlude
Allagash Odessey
Allagash James Bean

 

WHEN:

Wednesday, August 13, 2014
6-9 p.m.

 

WHERE:

Fountainhead Chicago

1970 W. Montrose Ave.

Chicago, IL

 

ADMISSION:

Free cover, food and beverages available for purchase