Bourbon & Oysters: Celebrate 142nd Kentucky Derby at Pearl Tavern Benefiting CCC 5.7

Izabela Sloma and Janet Lee Mandell would like to invite you to ย Pearl Tavern Bourbon & Oysters celebration of the 142nd annual Kentucky Derby. Starting at 3:30pm and going until 6:00pm on Saturday, May 7th, at Pearl Tavern located at 180 N. Wacker, this event is benefiting the #CraveCCC campaign for the Chicago Children’s Choir.

Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Pearl Tavern

Co-hosted of the event include Leah Chavie, Jacob Neminarz, Alexis Kersey, Allison Howard, Heidy Best and Marley Kayden.

Place your predicitons on who will be taking home the win while spending the day filled with bourbon tastings, complimentary mint juleps, and small bites. Enjoy live coverage of the “fastest two minutes in sports” from anywhere in the room.

Derby party attire is required. Show off your inner southern fashion with over-the-top hats and seer sucker suits! Award for best hat, most dapper gentleman and best dressed couple will be award after the races!

We would love for you to include this in any articles of “where to watch” or on any calendar listings. Tickets are $45 per person and group reservations are encouraged. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to Chicago Children’s Choir. Donations can be made here: ย https://www.gofundme.com/craveccc
Tickets are available for purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pearl-tavern-142nd-kentucky-derby-viewing-party-tickets-24349657481?ref=estw

Windy City Live -Things To Do For Mother’s Day Under $10

As seen on ABC’s Windy City Live! Motherโ€™s Day Deals For $10 and Under!

Check out my appearance on Windy City Live here!

I gave viewers a few gift ideas and things to do with mom for $10 and under.

#1: Vintage Garage:ย Buy a pair of tickets to the Vintage garage ($5 admission) for you and mom
Over 75 vendors, Indoor/Outdoor Garage, buy mom tickets for the next show May 15th

Vintage Garage
5051 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
www.vintagegaragechicago.com

Garfield Park Conservatory - Poor Girl's Guide Chicago

Garfield Park Conservatory – Poor Girl’s Guide Chicago

#2: Garfield Park Conservatory: Visit the Garfield Park Conservatory (free admission, suggested $5 donation)ย Makes a great 2-part gift, bring the camera and snap photos with mom, grandpa and the kids in front of thousands of beautiful flowers

Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60624
www.garfieldconservatory.org

#3: Chicago Water Taxi: ย Take a trip on the Chicago Water Taxi ($10 all day, unlimited pass / $5 one-way ticket)ย The two stops open on Motherโ€™s Day weekend are Ogilvie to Michigan Avenue and Ogilvie to China Town. With purchase of a $10 unlimited pass you can take the taxi to and from brunch or lunch at one of those stops and then hop back on and ride to and from the other for a little extra time on the river. $10 gets you unlimited back and forth stops all day

400 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
www.chicagowatertaxi.com

#4: Chicago River Museum: ย Buy mom tickets to the opening of the Bridgehouse for the 2016 season, May 14thย ($5 GA Tickets, $10 Bridge Lift Viewing Tickets, open Thurs-Mon, May-Oct, FREE on
Sundays)

Chicago Water Taxi - Poor Girl's Guide Chicago

Chicago Water Taxi – Poor Girl’s Guide Chicago

McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
99 East Riverwalk
Chicago, Il 60601
www.bridgehousemuseum.org

Photos: Mother’s Day Inspiration

Check out these Mother’s Day ideas from marthastewart.com

 

Motherโ€™s Day at Nana

Motherโ€™s Day at Nana

Nana
3267 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60608
312-929-2486
nanaorganic.com


Featuring a holiday brunch and Sunday Supper on Sunday, May 8

Executive chef Jeremy Kiens featuresย a special brunch menu on May 8ย includingย seasonal and holiday dishes,ย plusย year-round bestsellers such as theย Nanadict, the Bridgeport restaurantโ€™s spin on eggs Benedict with chorizo, poached eggs and poblano cream over housemade pupusas ($13); and theย Grilled Tofu Scrambleย with seasonal vegetables and choice of chorizo or soyrizo ($11).

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The Motherโ€™s Day lineup lists selections such as theย Momโ€™s Benedictย with griddled cornbread, beef brisket, poached egg and chipotle hollandaise ($14);ย Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakesย with rhubarb jam and fresh strawberries ($12); andย Dulce de Leche Stuffed French Toast, coffee cake stuffed with dulce de leche and served with cinnamon syrup ($12). Treat Mom to brunch cocktails such as aย Mimosaย withย fresh-squeezed orange juiceย orย cranberry pureeย (both $10). The complete Motherโ€™s Day menu is listed below.
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Brunch is available from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and seating isย first come, first served(reservations are not accepted).ย  The sidewalk cafรฉ is slated to open prior to Motherโ€™s Day and will be available for brunch seating (weather permitting). The weekend lunch menu will be offered from 2:30-5 p.m. and dinner service runs from 5-8:30 p.m. on May 8.
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SUNDAY SUPPER
Chef Kiens augments the dinner menu with a multi-courseย Sunday Supperย from 5-8:30 p.m. every Sunday, including Motherโ€™s Day. The supper includesย Slagel Family Farm fried chicken, seasonal vegetable, poblano-and-Cheddar cheese cornbread, arugula house salad, cabbage-lime slaw, creamy mac and cheese and featured dessert. $24 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations for all size parties accepted after 5 p.m. by calling 312-929-2486. ย 
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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU
Starters
Avocado Fries, cilantro, chipotle lime aioli, $8
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Shellfish Bisque, $4 cup/$8 bowl
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Empanadas,ย short rib, Chihuahua wild ramp relish, $10
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Cauliflower Salad, crispy kale, fresh herbs, celery, black olive oil,
preserved lemon vinaigrette, $8.50
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Lobster Deviled Eggs, chipotle, $10
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Chickpea Frites, herb aioli, date agrodolce, chipotle honey, $8
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Kale Salad,ย avocados, roasted peppers, tomatoes, lime vinaigrette,
Cotija cheese, $8.50
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Blueberry & Lime Donuts, vanilla pudding, $4
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Entrees
Baked Chilaquiles, Chihuahua cheese, black beans, poblano cream,
two eggs any-style, $12
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Nanadict, chorizo, pupusas, poached eggs, poblano cream, $13
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Crispy Chicken Thigh, poblano cheddar grits, asparagus, bacon jus, $13
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Garden Omelet, grilled zucchini, spring onions, roasted peppers, spinach,
goatย Parmesan, $12
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Chefโ€™s Daily Omelet, smoked salmon, asparagus, capers, spinach, brie, $13
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Momโ€™s Benedict, griddled cornbread, beef brisket, poached egg,
chipotle hollandaise, $14
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Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes, rhubarb jam, fresh strawberries, $12
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Dulce de Leche Stuffed French Toast, coffee cake, cinnamon syrup, $12
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Grilled Tofu Scramble, seasonal veggies, choice of soyrizo or chorizo, $11
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Huevos Rancheros, crispy tortillas, two eggs any-style, onions, peppers,
refried pinto beans,poblano cream, guacamole, queso fresco,
choice of chorizo or soyrizo, $13

 

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Happ Inn

Mother’sย Dayย Brunch Buffet atย Theย Happย Inn

The Happ Inn
305 Happ Road
Northfield, Illinois 60093
847-784-9200
TheHappInn.com

Treat Mom to a Midday Meal with $5 Mimosas and Bloody Marys

Sunday, May 8
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

$37.95 adults; $14.95 children

Treat mom to a middayย Mother’sย Dayย meal fit for a queen.ย Theย Happย Inn, located in Northfield, will hold aย Mother’sย Dayย brunch buffet onย Sunday, May 8ย fromย 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.ย Chef Freddy Sanchez’sย menu features an unlimited array ofย appetizers, salads and desserts, along with the choice of entree (menu outlined below). Brunch cocktails will be offered, including $5 mimosas and $5 bloody marys.

Theย fee is $37.95 for adults and $14.95 forย children (12 and under).ย Theย Happย Inn’s regular dinner menu will be served that evening fromย 3:30-9 p.m.ย Mother’sย Dayย reservations may be made by callingย 847-784-9200ย or visitingย TheHappInn.com.

Mother’s Dayย Brunchย Menu
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Appetizerย Buffet
unlimited

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Freddyโ€™s Famous Guacamole

Potato and Mushroom Taquitos

Cheese Quesadillas

Shrimp Ceviche

Bagels and Lox

Mini Muffins

Southwest Chopped Salad

Caesar Salad

Fruit Salad

Caprese Salad

Greek Salad

Hummus with fresh veggies

Mini Spinach Quiche

Margarita Flatbread

Spinach, Goat Cheese, and Sun-dried Tomato Flatbread
โ€จโ€จEntrรฉes
select oneย per person

Corned Beef Hash

Happย Innย Prime Burger with Fries

Falafel Black Bean Veggie Burger with Fries

Eggs Benedict with Roasted Potatoes

Crab Cake Benedict with Roasted Potatoes

Short Ribs Benedict with Roasted Potatoes

Carlosโ€™ Skirt Steak & Eggs with Roasted Potatoes

French Toast with Crรจme Anglaise & Raspberry Sauce

Easterย Omelette with Roasted Potatoes

Eggs, Bacon, and Toast

Salmon or Tuna Nicoise Salad

Grilled Salmon and Garlic Spinach with Hollandaise

Generalย Happย Fried Chicken with Fries

Kid’sย โ€จโ€จEntrรฉes

select one per child

Skirt Steak

French Toast

Chicken Fingers with Fries

Burger Sliders with Fries

Mac and Cheese

Eggs and Bacon
Dessertย Buffet
โ€จunlimitedย 

Mini desserts (key lime, cheesecake, chocolate & H-apple Streusel Pie)

Churros

Assorted Cookies and Cupcakes