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Tag: Chicago Christmas
Sullivan’s Steakhouse Holiday 2012-2013..mmm
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is pulling out all the stops for the 2012/13 Holiday season! See below for a sampling of what Sullivan’s has to offer…
- Side Dishes “To Go” on Thanksgiving Eve
Executive chef Jesus Garcia has graciously offered guests the opportunity to “carry out” their favorite Sullivan’s sides in preparation of Thanksgiving dinner. On Wednesday, November 21, guests can pickup side dishes such as Horseradish Mashed Potatoes,Creamed Corn, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mac & Cheese and Creamed Spinach. Each side is available in three sizes and advanced ordering is required – 312-527-3510.
- Holiday-Inspired Recipes from Executive Chef Jesus Garcia
Please let me know if you’d like recipes and photos for some of Jesus’ favorite holiday dishes to make at home. They include aPumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust, Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole, Eggnot Pot au Crème, Chocolate Pretzel Bread Pudding and a delicious and festive Holiday Sparkler cocktail. These easy recipes are a surefire way to impress even the most discerning of guests for Thanksgiving or the December holidays.
- Holiday Parties at Sullivan’s – save $100 by booking now
Sullivan’s has a stunning private dining room perfect for holiday gatherings. Those who book a before November 15th will receive a $100 gift card.
GiveForward’s 5th Annual Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl 12.1
When: 12/1/12
Where: Wrigleyville (Bars below)
Tickets: $20 – glysweaterpubcrawl.eventbrite.com
That’s right, everybody! It’s time to dust off those beer steins, shake the mothballs out of your favorite never-worn applique sweater and come join GiveForward for our 2012 Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl!
This years craw will include drink specials at all of the following bars:
– Goose Island
– Rebel Bar & Grill
– Sheffields
– Mad River Bar & Grill
– Uncle Fatty’s
Rememer to wear the most awful, bedazzled or clashy holiday sweater you can find. We’re having a contest for the most offensive sweater of the night. First place will receive $100 in cash. Second place will win $50.
If you don’t have an ugly sweater, try your local thrift store or send an awkwardly worded email to your former second grade teacher. She’s bound to have a few stashed away somewhere.
Still need added incentive? The first 100 people to attend will win a free custom GiveForward Santa Hat and a $20 Uber credit to use for a free and safe ride home from your full day of holiday merrymaking. Free GF swag, cheap booze and ugly sweaters? Sign me up!
Get ready to feel all warm and fuzzy this holiday season!
See you there!
Chicago Art Girls Holiday Pop Up Shop 12.15-12.16
LOCATION: OCATED AT HELIUM GALERY
4710 N. RAVENSWOOD AVE.
CHICAGO, IL
WHEN: Saturday Dec. 15th & Sunday Dec. 16th 2012
TIME: 11 AM – 5 PM
THE CHICAGO ART GIRLS HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP is just before the holidays, where shoppers can find OVER 35 artists who create one-of-a-kind, handmade, high-quality yet affordable holiday gift items for all ages and genders, including jewelry of all types, clothing and t-shirts for adults and kids, bags and purses, stationery and paper products, housewares, ceramics, glassware and enamelware, fiber work and felted knitwear, photography, soaps, paintings, eco-friendly wood accessories, reclaimed wood furniture and body care products. The CHICAGO ART GIRLS began as a group of independent women artists who met while exhibiting at various art fairs in the Chicago area and established an informal support group where we could ask questions freely about upcoming shows and share information about the art business. Emboldened by this positive local camaraderie, we decided to pull all of our strengths together to put on a TWO DAY show to showcase our talents and support LOCAL HANDMADE ART & CRAFT.
More information @ https://www.facebook.com/events/501381843214838/
New Cocktails Bring The Heat This Winter
Sable Kitchen Bar
It’s starting to cool down outside so how about warming up with a hot n’spicy cocktail? From Jamaican Jerk Bitters to Valentina Hot Sauce, three Chicago restaurants have added a kick to their new fall cocktail menus that might make you leave those mittens behind…
“Simulacrum” available at Sable Kitchen & Bar (111 N. State Street) courtesy of Bartender Fred Sarkis
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- ¾ oz Caffe Moka
- Barspoon Sambuca
- 2 Dashes Bitter End Jamaican Jerk bitters
- Stir and serve up
“Evil Ways” available at South Water Kitchen (225 N. Wabash Avenue) courtesy of Bartender Sarah McComber
- 3 oz Metropolitan Krankshaft Kolsch Ale
- 3 oz Red Pepper Puree
- ½ oz Agave Tequila
- 1 oz Valentina Hot Sauce
- ¾ oz Worcestershire Sauce
- ¾ oz Lemon Juice
- Dash of Salt
- Dash of Pepper
“Hott & Dirty” available at Encore Liquid Lounge (171 W. Randolph Street) courtesy of Bartender Jason Davis
- 1 oz Olive Juice
- ½ oz Tabasco Sauce
- 3.5 oz Vodka
- Shake and serve in martini glass
And if you prefer a little whiskey to keep you warm, 312 Chicago recently added a new Barrel-Aged Cocktail Program that debuts a different bourbon beauty every month. For the month of November, the Italian restaurant will feature a “Barrel-Aged Boulevardier” :
- 1.5 parts Bourbon/Rye Blend from High West
- ½ part Carpano Antica (or other sweet Vermouth)
- 1.5 parts Campari
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