Kanela Fourth of July Al Fresco Brunch

June 26, 2014June 26, 2014Leave a comment

Kanela Breakfast Club

Friday, July 4 to Monday, July 7

Guests who dine at Kanela Lakeview or Old Town can enjoy a Fourth of July weekend brunch featuring new menu items like the Stuffed Raspberry Cheesecake French Toast, Chilaquiles, Hummus Wrap, Smoked Salmon Wrap, and a Spicy Black Bean Pesto Wrap. Guests can also try several new seasonal cocktails including Strawberry Basil Lemonade, Pineapple Mojito Sangria, and Iced Rumchata Chai.

The charming enclosed patio at the Lakeview location seats up to 40 guests and full food and drink menus are available for al fresco dining. The Old Town location offers intimate al fresco dining, weather permitting. The flower-lined sidewalk patio features seating for 14 guests, and full food and drink menus are available.

Lakeview:
3231 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.1622
www.kanelacafe.com

Old Town:
1552 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312.255.1206
www.kanelacafe.com

Chicago World Cup Events at Franklin Tap 7.1 + 7.9

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Franklin Tap

Tap Takeover, Brew Sampling and Soccer Celebrations

July 1 and July 9

3 p.m.

The Franklin Tap continues the celebration of all things soccer with two July events that tie in a local brewery, Revolution, as well as the oldest known brewery,Weihenstephaner, with the ongoing FIFA World Cup games. Throughout these afternoon events, Chef Glenn Pistorio’s full dining menu will be offered.

Tuesday, July 1 at 3 p.m.
Revolution Brewing Tap Takeover
First Round of Knockout Games
Spend the afternoon taking in the first round of World Cup knockout games. Revolution Brewing will takeover four taps: Cross of Gold 5% 16oz $5; Rosa 5.8% 16oz $5; Coup D’Etat 7.6% 12oz $7; Dos Osos 6.6% 12oz $7. Revolution Brewing representatives will sample local beers and delve out Revolution swag. The games will be shown on 11 HDTVs with sound.

Wednesday, July 9 at 3 p.m.
Brewery Weihenstephaner World Cup Semi-Final Party

Franklin Tap will welcome Brewery Weihenstephaner for a World Cup event celebrating the semi-finals. Bask in the excitement of the world’s biggest sporting event while drinking from the world’s oldest brewery, Weihenstephaner. Beer aficionado, Jason Baldacci of Total Beverage Imports, will sample beers and award limited edition Weihenstephaner World Cup 2014 glassware (with purchase). The featured beers for the day will be: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier $5 5.4% 17oz; Weihenstephaner Vitus $8 7.7% 17oz; Weihenstephaner Pale Ale $6 5.5% 16oz. The game will kick-off at 3 p.m. and will be shown on 11 HDTVs with sound.

Franklin Tap
325 South Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 212-3262
www.FranklinTap.com

Fourth of July Weekend at Castaways

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Castaways

1603 N. Lake Shore Drive
North Avenue Beach
Chicago, IL 60614
773.281.1200
www.castawayschicago.com

Wednesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 6

Castaways Bar & Grill on North Avenue Beach announces their Fourth of July weekend entertainment lineup (full schedule below). Castaways will serve lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (weather permitting). Menu items include fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches, and quesadillas accompanied by frozen cocktails and even Corona in a can (No bottles on the beach).

Castaways now offers cabanas available for rent daily through Labor Day. The two cabanas are located on the North end of the Castaways upper deck with a capacity of 10 – 12 people (max) each. The cabanas are available for rent from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ($1,500 F&B minimum).

Friday, July 4

DJ Jem & The Dance Floor Junkies

Restaurant open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting)

Saturday, July 5

103.5 KissFM Live Broadcast

DJ Jem & The Dance Floor Junkies

Restaurant open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting)

Sunday, July 6

Hat Guys

Restaurant open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (weather permitting)

RIVA Crab House $1 Oysters Now-6.30

June 18, 2014June 18, 2014Leave a comment

RIVA Crab House

$1 oysters, now through Monday, June 30!

Restaurant Details:
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312.644.7482
www.rivanavypier.com
RIVA Crab House at Navy Pier announces a summer Dollar Oyster Special in celebration of National Seafood Month. The special is available now through Monday, June 30 in the upstairs bar and dining room only from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily*.

*Six piece minimum. Minimum purchase required. Available in upper level bar
and dining room only.

Ladies Beer Night! Barley’s Angels At Longman & Eagle

June 18, 2014June 18, 2014Leave a comment

Longman & Eagle Barley’s Angels

The Chicago Chapter of Barley’s Angels is excited to get back in the swing of things with the first event of the summer at Longman & Eagle! At this event, Barley’s Angels will explore the world of Summer Beers, aka “Patio Pounders.” You know – the ones that go down easy but don’t completely knock you out. The best way to do this is by testing them out on the patio at Longman & Eagle.

Ladies who love beer can join the Angels on Longman’s Patio on Wednesday, June 25th, from 6-8 p.m. Complete with snacks and, of course, lots of tasty brews. To add to the experience, some brewer friends will stop by to talk about their beers including brewer Eric Hobbs from Penrose Brewing & brewer Glenn Allen from Revolution Brewing.

TICKETS: $15 per person and available at http://longmanbarleysangels.brownpapertickets.com

For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Longman & Eagle

2657 N. Kedzie Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

Next Up: Barley’s Angels on Fountainhead’s Rooftop Garden on July 14.
About Barley’s Angels:

Barley’s Angels is a collection of individual chapters around the world expanding the appreciation and understanding of craft beer among women by bringing them together with craft beer professionals to explore craft beer. For more information on the Chicago Chapter of Barley’s Angels, visit www.barleysangelschicago.com or follow on Facebook