17th Annual Mayfest Kicks Off Chicago Summer Street Festival Season 5.17-5.19

Chicago’s Star Events starts season with bang May 17-19

WHAT: Start your summer off right with the season’s first street festival. The 17^th annual Mayfest will bring traditional festival food, ice cold Budweiser and refreshing Rex-Goliath Wines, and some of Chicago’s favorite headlining musical talent to Lakeview during the three-day event.

A number of popular bands will take to the stage throughout Mayfest, including local favorites 16 Candles, This Must be the Band, Mr. Blotto, Too White Crew, and Hairbangers Ball, among others.

Also highlighting the Mayfest celebrations will be Chicago Kids Day on Saturday, May 18^th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. A celebration of children’s health and wellness, Chicago Kids Day will encourage families to be healthy together through a variety of activities including health and posture screenings, arts and crafts sessions, kid’s zumba, boot camps, and more.

Chicago’s Pet Pageant and Expo will also take center stage on Sunday, May 19^th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Presented by Higgins Animal Clinic, this unique event allows Chicagoans the chance to enjoy the summer sun with their furry friends.

Mayfest is produced by Star Events.  Admission to the event is $10, with proceeds benefiting local community organizations such as the YMCA and Neighborhood Parent Network. More information on Star Events can be found at www.starevents.com, or on Star Events’ Facebook or Twitter.

WHEN:        

• Friday, May 17, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 18, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:       3100 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657

312 Chicago 15th Anniversary 3.12

312 Chicago

The Loop’s Italian mainstay, 312 Chicago, will be celebrating its 15^th Anniversary on March 12, 2013! To celebrate, Executive Chef Luca Corazzina is embracing their senior status with a special three-course “Everything’s Better with Age” anniversary menu. Each course will feature a savory “aged” ingredient:

 

• First Course: “Prosciutto e Capesante” 18-Month Aged Prosciutto Wrapped Scallops with Mini Sweet Pepper and Fava Bean Puree
• Second Course: “Bistecca Stagionata con Patatine Fritte” 24-Day Dry-Aged Rib-Eye with Provolone Cheese, Crispy Onion Strings, Procini Mushrooms and Housemade Fries
• Third Course: “Torte di Banana” Banana Bread Cake with Fior di Latte Gelato and a 25-Year-Old Aged Chocolate Balsamic

 

The “Everything’s Better with Age” tasting menu will be available March 12-17, for $40 per person. The menu will also feature wine and cocktail pairings, such as: Old Vine wines and Barrel-Aged Manhattans. To make a reservation or for more information visit,www.312chicago.com.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Dinner at City Tavern 3.13

Four Courses Paired with Moylan’s Brews

Wednesday, March 13
7 p.m.

$45 (or $40 if reserved by March 6)

Just days before St. Patrick’s Day, South Loop-located City Tavern will hold a Moylan’s beer dinner. On Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m., participating guests will enjoy a welcome reception followed by three course menu, paired with Moylan’s brews. The fee to attend is $45, or $40 if a reservation is placed by March 6 (tax and gratuity excluded). Executive Chef Robert Hoffman’s complete menu is outlined below. Please call City Tavern at 312.663.1278 to reserve a seat at this Irish-inspired event.

Moylan’s beers, out of Novato, California, have won global recognition in the Great American Beer Festival, The California State Fair and the World Beer Cup.

St. Patrick’s Day Beer Dinner

Welcome Reception: 

Duck Rillettes Crostini with pickled cauliflower
paired with Moylan’s Tipperary Pale Ale

First Course:

Slow-Cooked Scottish Salmon with smoked sea salt, housemade sauerkraut, Irish soda bread
paired with Moylan’s Danny’s Irish Style Red Ale

Second Course: 

Venison Osso Bucco with pomegranate glaze, green mashed potatoes
paired with Moylan’s Kilt Lifter Scotch Style Ale

Dessert: 

Irish Stout Chocolate Cake with Devonshire cream
paired with Moylan’s Dragoons Dry Irish Stout

City Tavern
1416 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
312.663.1278
CityTavernChicago.com

St. Patrick’s Day Specials At South Water Kitchen

South Water Kitchen will be offering the following specials during St. Patrick’s Day:
· $5 Green Beer
· $6 Jameson Shots
· $7 Car Bomb
· $6 Irish Coffee
· $14 Corned Beef & Cabbage (brunch only)
South Water Kitchen
225 N Wabash Ave  Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-9300

Wine and Dine With Your Valentine At La Madia 2.14-2.16

La Madia

 

La Madia
59 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312.329.0400
DineLaMadia.com

Chef Fox Features a Five Course Menu for Two

Thursday, February 14 – Saturday, February 16
$35 per person

La Madia will welcome couples celebrating Valentine’s Day with an optional five course, sharing menu for two. From Thursday, February 14 to Saturday, February 16, parties of two may create their own prix-fixe by selecting each course from La Madia’s menu (choose any starter, salad, pizza and pasta dish) for $35 per person. The meal will conclude with homemade chocolate truffles. Executive Chef/proprietor Jonathan Fox will also offer a la carte pizza and pasta specials, along with the regular dinner menu.

Pair your Valentine’s Day cuisine with vino from La Madia’s extensive wine list. In addition to more than 75 selections by the glass and over 300 bottles, chef Fox also offers a red and white “Wine of the Week” for $6 each, along with a “Sommelier Selection” glass pour for $9.

Reservations are recommended. Please call La Madia at 312.329.0400. The River North restaurant is open for Valentine’s Day dining Thursday - Saturday 11:15 a.m. to 1 a.m.