Hum's 'Kung Fu Girl Sangria' Looks Delish!

Adam Seger's Kung Fu Girl Sangria for Penny's Noodles. (Photo: Adam Seger)

Celebrated cocktail master Adam Seger is on the move again.

This time the guy behind Hum liqueur teamed up with the folks at Penny's Noodle Shop in Bucktown to create a few Hum-infused, Asian-focused elixirs.

'The Soiree Series' Underground Party Returns

The Chicago Cabaret Project's "The Soiree Series" is an underground live performance/party taking place in fabulous Chicago homes. (Photos: Chicago Cabaret Project)

Last summer I introduced readers to the first-ever The Soiree Series, hosted by The Chicago Cabaret Project.

The theater troupe distinguished itself from other performing-arts collectives by throwing a fabulous underground cocktail party in a posh Lincoln Park mansion that included interactive cabaret performances and bubbly that followed for hours on end.

That event was so awesome—and unique to Chicago's nightlife scene—that I've been wondering when the next one would happen.

Well, I just got the details, and you'll want to sign up for this one ASAP.

Paul Kahan's Guide To Chicago

Paul Kahan and one of his favorite hangs, Danny's Tavern in Bucktown. (Photo of Danny's via GQ.com).

The award-winning Blackbird chef Paul Kahan gives mad props to some of his favorite local hangs in the current issue of GQ, including the likes of Logan Square newcomer Yusho, Lula Cafe and iconic Bucktown night spot Danny's Tavern.

He even gave a shout out to Great Lake, the madly popular pizza joint in Andersonville. Those not in the know, however, should beware: The dishy men's mag has it labeled in Lincoln Park.

Whoops!

'Fight Hunger' Menu Highlight of 1st Anniversary

Barrio Urban Taqueria's interior. (Photo: Barrio Urban Taqueria)

It's the first anniversary for Barrio Urban Taqueria in Lakeview, and to honor the occasion they've teamed up with Greater Chicago Food Depository to do some good in the 'hood.

Executive Chef Martin Cabrera has created a special Fight Hunger menu of signature dishes such as nachos de barrio, enchiladas en mole poblano and chuletas de puerco. Guests may also order a Smokey Roja or Cucumber-Jalapeño Margarita, and a portion of the proceeds from the drinks and food benefit the charity through Jan. 23.

'Dine Around' in West Town is Underway

Arami's fire-roasted kamas (fish collars) with sweet soy and Meyer lemon. (Photo: Arami)

I've been gushing about this one for a couple of months and now it's finally here.

Through March 15 (Sunday-Thursday only), West Town's first-ever Dine Around event happens at nine restaurants mostly along Chicago Avenue.

Its goal is to showcase the diversity of chef-driven eateries in the area. Diners are encouraged to scoop up a "passport" for a $5 donation at one of the participating restaurants and area retailers. The donation goes toward the improvement of Eckhart Park.

Passport holders who visit the restaurants or wine retailers over the nine-week period will receive special off-menu dishes, tastings, or pairings created exclusively for the program. Diners who complete the entire passport will be entered to win a gift certificate for four guests at one of the restaurants.

Participants and initial offers include:

Ed Burns Finally Gets into Girl & The Goat

The last time award-winning actor/producer Ed Burns was in Chicago, he couldn't get a reservation for Girl & the Goat.

Owner/chef Stephanie Izard and partner Kevin Boehm reached out to him immediately and said that the next time he was in town that they'd assure he'd get in.

Burns got his chance when over the weekend he was in town promoting his latest movie, Newlyweds, at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Izard taped a personal invitation—including an offer to buy him a beer—that aired during his appearance on The U's You & Me This Morning Friday.

This Makes Me Very, Very Happy . . .

GT Fish & Oyster's lobster roll. (Photo: Serious Eats Chicago)

Serious Eats Chicago's A Sandwich A Day feature has quickly become one of my favorite things in the world.

I mean, seriously, who doesn't like sandwiches?!

Their latest adventure was at GT Fish & Oyster, where SE's editor Nick Kindelsperger dug into the magnificent lobster roll:

Tavernita 'Soft Opens' Tonight!

Tad Carducci and Paul Tanguay of the Tippling Bros. (Photo: Mercadito Hospitality)

Eff that so-called snowstorm today, Tavernita is opening.

But check it out . . .

They're only doing limited reservations, according to Thrillist, so your best bet is to just roll up in there if you're looking to eat or drink.

Some highlights: