Who says grown-ass men and women like us are too old for a good ol' keg party?!
Landmark Grill + Lounge's bucking the trend by throwing a
Keg Party and Oyster Fest, but don't go expecting it to be fratastic.
On tap you'll find brews by
Goose Island (312, Honkers Ale, Matilda, Harvest Ale), so drink as much as you can handle for $20 ($15 if you can prove you're industry). As part of the deal, guests will also be treated to Executive Chef
Kurt Guzowski’s oysters done three ways: baked, fried and raw. Deejay
JRose spins. 8pm-2am Thursday.
But wait. There's so much more . . .THURSDAYIf you're bored with the usual wine-pairing dinners, then this one's for you.
Otom teams up with the
North Shore Distillery's mixology team for a three-course dinner paired with cocktails. Diners will also get to meet the new chef,
Thomas Elliot Bowman, who'll lead an informal discussion. 7-9pm. $50.
The 16th annual
Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza happens tonight, but it's gonna cost you plenty. $130 ($115 for members) gets you loaded up on the finest booze in the world. You can still register in advance
here. 6:30-9pm at
The Union League Club of Chicago (65 W. Jackson Blvd.).
Mercat a la Planxa Chef Michael Fiorello demos the tableside paella experience. (Photo: 312 Dining Diva)
FRIDAYYou'll know exactly how fresh your paella is over at
Mercat a la Planxa, which just introduced a "tableside" experience. After your server sells you on the idea, Chef de Cuisine
Michael Fiorello brings over all the ingredients on a pig cart and starts cooking. During his demo, he'll explain all the steps it takes to make the perfect paella, which takes about 25 to 30 minutes. Of course he cannot do
everything at the table, so it'll finish baking in the kitchen. It's topped off with grilled marinated chicken breast, saffron aioli and a parsley tomato salad. $40 for paella served tableside on Fridays only.
To observe
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the
Peninsula's doing its part by donating $2 for every afternoon tea served in the lobby to the charity. That's served daily 3-5pm Monday-Saturday and 4-6pm Sunday. Friday afternoon tea guests will also be treated to informal fashion shows featuring designs from local boutiques and retailers. And $5 from each meal at
Avenues and
Shanghai Terrace will also be donated to breast cancer research charities.
The guys over at
Blue 13 are so excited that they're going to be featured on the season premiere of
Check Please! tonight that they're throwing a viewing party. Have dinner at the offbeat contemporary American eatery and indulge in one of their favorite wines,
Four Vines Anarchy, on special at $10 a glass. 7-9pm.
Speaking of premiere parties,
Enclave's hosting such a ridiculous bash for
Nip/Tuck that it's worth a mention. It's sponsored by
Liposuction Cosmetic Institute and
Longevity Medical Spa, and one "lucky" winner will get $4,500 in treatments. Woot?! 9pm-2am.
SATURDAYIt's
free day at the
Museum of Science & Industry, and while that's exciting and all, we're more giddy about the cooking demo. They've gathered a number of amazing chefs who'll be whipping up allergen free black bean cakes served with fire roasted salsa! The lineup: 10:30am
Michelle Garcia (Bleeding Heart Bakery); 11:30am
Mike Cisternino (Tavern at the Park); 12:30pm
Joshua Linton (ajasteak); 1:30pm
Ina Pinkney (Ina's); 2:30pm
Lisa Williams (Lisa Cooks Allergen Free).
SUNDAYRooting for someone special at the
Chicago Marathon?! If you're at the finish line, head on over to
The Gage when it's over. If it's chilly outside, the buckwheat waffles, traditional Irish breakfast and house-made corned beef hash are certain to warm you up. Brunch's served 10am-2:30pm.
TUESDAYAnd you'll be rewarded sweetly at
The Drawing Room if you help them raise money for
Macy's Come Together campaign for
Feeding America. Tonight through Oct. 17, donate $10 to the cause and get a complimentary dessert flight (value $12). Your $10 will be matched by Macy's and will provide 140 meals to those in need in the Chicagoland area.
