312 Chicago Cooking Classes

312 Chicago

312 Chicago

Class is back in session! Well cooking class that is. Executive Chef Luca Corazzina will be teaching “Scoula 312” at 312 Chicago on the first or second Saturday of every month, August through December. Guests will have the opportunity to learn authentic Italian recipes from Chef Luca, a Padova native, who grew up learning to cook by his mother’s side. A variety of techniques and recipes will be taught, including:

  • The Art of Grilling – August 9that 12pm
  • The Art of Fish – September 6that 12pm
  • The Art of Risotto – October 11that 12pm
  • The Art of Meat – November 8that 12pm
  • The Art of Holiday Recipes – December 6 at 12pm

 

Classes are $45/person and include recipe cards, a bottle of 312 Aged Balsamic and light bites. For more information visit www.312chicago.com or directly purchase tickets here: http://scuola312.eventbrite.com.

312 Chicago Cooking Classes

312 Chicago Cooking Classes

Celebrity Cruises Ravinia Ticket Giveaway

win free lawn tickets to a few upcoming concerts at Ravinia, courtesy of Celebrity Cruises!

Anyone who follows “@Celebrity_CHI” on twitter will be able to view the rules to the concert ticket giveaway. Currently, Celebrity Cruises Chicago wants to know what Chicagoans believe to be modern luxury. Anyone who tags “@Celebrity_CHI” in their description of modern luxury will be automatically entered to win 2 lawn tickets to the Heart concert on August 3rd at Ravinia.

The 2 best answers (tweets) will be selected this week and tickets will be given to the wining individuals.

Celebrity Cruises will also be giving away tickets to upcoming concerts in the coming weeks and details on the other giveaways will be announced closer to the concert dates via Twitter. Celebrity Cruises Chicago Twitter followers will have the chance to win lawn tickets to the following concerts:

  • Abba (8/17)
  • Train (8/22)
  • Carrie Underwood (9/7)

Delightful Pastries Celebrates National “Brownie at Brunch” Month

Delightful Pastries
1710 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614
www.delightfulpastries.com

Many of us know that chocolate makes everything better. Delightful Pastries clearly agrees, which is why they are celebrating National “Brownie at Brunch” Month with a decadent brunch. At Delightful Pastries Old Town Café and Store (1710 N. Wells St) you can pair your delicious savory brunch with a rich chocolate brownie—one of Delightful Pastries most popular items.

Delightful Pastries’ Brunch, served from opening at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, features house specials that you are sure to enjoy, such as Bacon, Bacon Yum ($9.95), scrambled eggs with ham, two strips of bacon and one slice of extra thick cut bacon; or the many varieties of omelets, such as the Backwoods ($9.95), prepared with sautéed local mushrooms, green onions, Swiss cheese, bourbon, beet horseradish sour cream sauce. Another favorite brunch treat is the Carrot Cake Pancake (8.95), three spiced pancakes baked with carrots, pineapple, vanilla bean extract and layers of cream cheese.

While it’s difficult to pace yourself with such delicious brunch options, be sure to save room for a chocolate dessert. Delightful Pastries boasts a divine selection of brownies, including Fudge Walnut Brownies ($3-$3.50), Pecan Praline Brownies ($3-$3.50), Cream Cheese Brownie ($2.50-$3.50), Triple Decker Peanut Butter Brownie ($3-$3.50) and Paradise Brownies ($2.50-$3.50). With so many delicious brunch and brownie options, you will be able to justify many trips back to try them all.

5 Rooftop Hotel Bars In Chicago

Drink up and don’t look down at these 5 Chicago hotel rooftops. With amazing city views these are a few of our favorite spots to drink under the sun.

 

J Parker

J Parker

The J Parker (Lincoln Park / Hotel Lincoln Rooftop)
1816 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL
www.jparker.com

 

 

10 Urban Roofscape Godfrey Hotel

10 Urban Roofscape Godfrey Hotel

 

10 Urban Roofscape (River North / Godfrey Hotel Rooftop, Retractable Roof)
127 W. Huron
Chicago, IL
www.godfreyhotelchicago.com

 

 

Drumbar

Drumbar

Drumbar (Gold Coast / Raffaello Hotel Rooftop)
201 E. Delaware Pl
Chicago, IL
www.drumbar.com

 

theRoof at theWit

theRoof at theWit

ROOF on theWit (Loop / Rooftop)
201 N. State
Chicago, IL
www.roofonthewit.com

Terrace At The Trump

Terrace At The Trump

Terrace At The Trump
401 N Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL
www.trumphotelcollection.com

 

Lottie's Bucktown Patio

Lottie’s Bucktown Patio

View more outdoor patios and rooftops on the PG Patio Guide

National Rum Day Celebration at Nacional 27 8.16

Nacional27 Mojito

Nacional27 Mojito

Nacional 27
325 West Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312.664.2727
N27Chicago.com

Saturday, August 16
5 p.m.-3 a.m.

Nacional 27 will celebrate National Rum Day, Saturday, August 16, with an array of rum cocktails ($9 each). The River North restaurant and lounge will offer: Rum Punch; Blue Hawaiian; Planter’s Punch; Hurricane; Daiquiris; and a Market Mojito (cocktails outlined below). Following dinner service, guests are encouraged to hit the dance floor for salsa, meringue, bachata and more spun by DJ X from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

For dinner reservations, please call the restaurant at 312-664-2727 or visit N27Chicago.com.

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