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Eataly Chicago is bringing back its biggest celebration of the year on Friday, September 18, with All You Can Eataly: Septemberfest, a one-night-only takeover transforming the marketplace into an Italian piazza filled with unlimited food, drinks and entertainment. Taking place from 7–11 p.m., guests can make their way through 30+ chef-curated Italian bites, from handmade pasta to tiramisu,…
The Publican ’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is almost here! This year, One Off Hospitality and Chef/Butcher Rob Levitt are taking it up a notch. From September 18 through October 4, brunch and dinner inside The Publican's modern American beer hall go full Bavarian. Think liters of Paulaner, warm Bavarian pretzels with beer mustard, and a trio of housemade sausages from its in-house butcher…
TenGoku Aburiya is leaning even further into the after-hours spirit of izakaya culture with an ALL-NEW $45 late-night hand roll omakase, launching on August 27th. Building off of its hand roll happy hour and the recent addition of hand rolls to its all-you-can-eat Saturday brunch, TenGoku is now bringing these handheld favorites into the evening hours with a seven-course, chef-crafted experience…
Halloween at Kings Kings is celebrating Halloween from day to night with trick-or-treating, themed drinks, and plenty of reasons to dress up. On October 31st, from 11:30 AM – 2 PM, families can make their way through the venue for a building-wide trick-or-treat experience . Then, from 8 PM onward, programming shifts to adults-only with hidden “Trick” and “Treat” cards placed throughout Kings.…
ROOF on theWit is expanding its daytime experience with weekday lunch on Thursdays and Fridays and an all-new weekend brunch served Saturdays and Sundays. Both are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Available Thursdays and Fridays beginning at 11 a.m., ROOF’s new lunch service gives downtown diners an alternative for business lunches, team outings, client entertaining and social gatherings. The menu…
Prasino, the restaurant brand known for more than 15 years of serving fresh, sustainable cuisine inspired by Greek hospitality, announces the opening of its newest location at 33 S. Wabash Avenue in the heart of Chicago's Loop on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, marking the next chapter in the brand's evolution as Prasino — your everyday café. The approximately 3,300-square-foot café introduces a modern…
Oktoberfest is nearly here, and The Northman Beer & Cider Garden is bringing three weekends of Bavarian-inspired revelry to Chicago’s Riverwalk. For its ninth annual Oktoberfest celebration, the riverfront biergarten, located in the heart of downtown Chicago just steps away from Michigan Avenue, will transform into a European-style festival with giant pretzels, German sausages, steins of beer,…
Two years after opening its doors, Mirra is celebrating its second anniversary with a new tasting menu that brings the restaurant back to the story that inspired it from the beginning. On August 17, Chefs Rishi Manoj Kumar and Zubair Mohajir launch The Journey of La China Poblana, a new seven-course tasting menu inspired by the woman known as La China Poblana—and Mirra’s namesake. Since opening,…
This fall, The Langham, Chicago is transporting guests to the enchanted realm of magic where mischief roams free with its new Harry Potter-themed afternoon tea experience. Available from September 5 through November 22, The Enchanted Forest Afternoon Tea invites witches and wizards of all ages to enjoy pastries, artisanal sandwiches and sipping on potions. Curated menu highlights include:…
Aba In addition to the regular menu, Aba is offering holiday specials for dine-in and to-go including Date Glazed Brisket, Mediterranean Pearl Couscous and Whole Roast Cauliflower. Guests can also order catering for Rosh Hashanah with dishes serving 8-10 guests including Tzimmes, Mediterranean Pearl Couscous, Whole Roast Cauliflower, Date Glazed Brisket, Crispy Chicken Thighs and Apple Kataifi…
On September 19, Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Chef Sahil Sethi joins Locavore Farm for its signature Dine on the Land experience. Drawing on his experience at Noma, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Sifr and Indienne, Sethi will create a multi-course tasting menu showcasing the farm’s seasonal ingredients through the flavors of the Middle East. The $235 ticket includes the multi-course tasting menu,…