2013 Randolph Street Market Dates!

http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com

The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market,Modern Vintage Chicago and the Holiday Market. As seen in Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on TV news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best hot spot for antiquing”, “the best Chicago venue for people watching”, and “the Barney’s of Vintage”. Celebrity designerNate Berkus says, “I love this market…the quality is incredible!” As one of Chicago’s most happening monthly parties, Randolph Street Market has become the summer destination!

This European-style, indoor-outdoor urban antique market in the historic West Loop neighborhood features 200 select purveyors of high quality, amazingly priced “finds”, offering unlimited creative inspiration and hours of fun. Shoppers can find furnishings, vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, etc.

• Complimentary Furniture Delivery* within downtown Chicago! Click for info.
• Shopping Refund Vouchers for Admission by Vendors: Each voucher is for $5 off and the vendors should reduce the purchase price by $5 on items valued $25 or more. Note that not all vendors are able to honor the voucher due to their profit margins and customer should ask vendor if they accept the voucher before they shop in their booth.
• Lower advance ticket price! $8 general online / $3 student online
• KIDS UNDER 12 ALWAYS FREE!
• NEW Early Shopping Saturdays – Outdoors at 8am and Indoors at 9am/ 100% of proceeds going to Chicago House charity. $25 at the door / $20 online advance

And this “Market of Markets” just gets bigger and better! 

VINYL SWAP MEET! Thousands of collectible records from 45’s to LP’s, jazz to rock and show tunes galore will make you tap your toes and groove down memory lane;

FANCY FOOD MARKET! All types of chocolates, cakes, breads, spices, olive oils, salsa to bring home or enjoy during the event;

GLOBAL GOODS BAZAAR! Some delightful crafts and artisan goods representative of Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods.

Fabulous food and drink specialties abound! Come and dine al fresco against the backdrop of the beautiful Chicago skyline!

THIS IS A PET FRIENDLY EVENT however, due to liability issues with our landlord, your pet is only allowed in the outdoor portions of the market. If it’s a super hot day, we highly recommend leaving Fido at home. Also, for insurance purposes NO PIT BULLS OR DOBERMANS ALLOWED ON PREMISES. Sorry, your dog might be the sweetest in the world – but those are the exclusions to this event.

ONSITE SERVICES TO RESTORE & PROTECT YOUR HEIRLOOMS AND NEW MARKET PURCHASES!
• Appraisal Service
• Onsite Furniture Delivery Service
• Gold Buying Service
• Crystal & Porcelain Repair Service
• Furniture Restoration Service
• Art Restoration Service
• Lamp & Lighting Repair Service

2013 Randolph Street Market Dates 
10-5pm both days
February 2/3
March 23/24
April 27/28
May 25/26
June 29/30
July 27/28
August 24/25
September 28/29
October 26/27
November 23/24
December 14/15

Easter Sales From Chicago Shopping

Credit: www.chicagoshopping.com

Easter is early this year, but not to worry: A whole season’s worth of deals on everything from basket stuffers to hams to clothing is packed into March — so hop to it.

Coupons

Jewel-Osco: Ham coupon

There’s a coupon on the front of the Jewel ad for $10 off a whole ham, any brand. The ad says that this coupon would make a 9-pound Jewel-brand shank portion ham just 59 cents a pound. But the secret to using this coupon is, the smaller the ham, the lower the per-pound price. So if you can find a ham priced around $14 or $15, it would be a real steal at only $4-$5 with the coupon.

You have to make a separate $25 purchase to use the coupon.

Dominick’s: Even better ham coupon

Not to be outdone by Jewel, Dominick’s put a $12 ham coupon on the front of their ad. Like Jewel, Dominick’s is requiring a $25 separate purchase. It’s good for store brand, Smithfield or Paula Deen hams, and like Jewel, the coupon would bring a medium-sized store-brand ham down to 59 cents a pound. But again — the smaller the ham, the better the deal.

Sign up for coupons at HoneyBaked Ham here.

Here’s an idea for using a printable coupon to get Hot Wheels cars — great basket stuffers — for only 80 cents apiece at Dollar Tree, courtesy of the blog Couponing for 4.

Store deals

At Target, you can get a 9″ Easter basket for $1.50, a 12-pack of plastic eggs for 89 cents, 1.5 oz. bags of Easter grass for 50 cents.

This week at Walgreens, all kinds of Easter goods are on sale: Peeps are three packs for $2, and eggs are two dozen for $2. A 32 oz. bottle of vinegar, useful for dyeing eggs, is 99 cents with in-ad coupon. Also with in-ad coupon, putty eggs are three for $1 and Easter-themed pencils are seven for $1.

At CVS, Jolly Rancher jelly beans and Whoppers Robin eggs are two for $4, and you can use the coupon from last week’s SmartSource to take $2 off three of either of these.

At Kohl’s, they’ve got everything from “Chicks Dig Me” Tshirts to “My First Easter” socks on sale for little kids. Easter dresses and suits are on sale too. Plus, you get $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend through March 30, and if you use a store charge card, you can get an additional 15-30 percent off.

At Kmart, Holiday Editions kids Easter dresses and shoes are now $10, and all holiday dresswear is 30 percent off. Easter baskets are half off. Filled baskets are $8.99-$17.99, Barbies and Hot Wheels are buy one, get one free, and lots of other small toys are also on sale.

Print this coupon for $25 off a $75 or higher dress purchase at Carson’s, through Saturday.

At JoAnn Fabric and Craft stores, Easter fabrics are 40 percent off.

Chocolate bunnies might do it for the kids, but why not put together a little basket for mom or for a girlfriend? Bath & Body Works has a “buy 2, get 3 free” sale going on for fragrances, lotions and shower gels.

In Amazon’s Easter Shop, we found the page for girls’ special occasion dresses that are discounted by 50 percent or more. This Flower Girl Pagaent Easter Dress is $29.99, regular price $99.99. If you have a little girl sized 4-6x, this green striped dress with floral embroidery and pink sash is perfect for just $14, marked down from $48.

At World Market, Easter goodies such as wreaths and natural fiber bunnies are 25 percent off.

Print this coupon for 25 percent off your entire purchase at The Children’s Place, where most of the “spring dressy” clothes are on sale.

Credit: www.chicagoshopping.com

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.

 

Randolph Street Market 3.23-3.24

http://www.randolphstreetmarket.com

The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market,Modern Vintage Chicago and the Holiday Market. As seen in Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on TV news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best hot spot for antiquing”, “the best Chicago venue for people watching”, and “the Barney’s of Vintage”. Celebrity designer Nate Berkus says, “I love this market…the quality is incredible!” As one of Chicago’s most happening monthly parties, Randolph Street Market has become the summer destination!

This European-style, indoor-outdoor urban antique market in the historic West Loop neighborhood features 200 select purveyors of high quality, amazingly priced “finds”, offering unlimited creative inspiration and hours of fun. Shoppers can find furnishings, vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, etc.

• Complimentary Furniture Delivery* within downtown Chicago! Click for info.
• Shopping Refund Vouchers for Admission by Vendors: Each voucher is for $5 off and the vendors should reduce the purchase price by $5 on items valued $25 or more. Note that not all vendors are able to honor the voucher due to their profit margins and customer should ask vendor if they accept the voucher before they shop in their booth.
• Lower advance ticket price! $8 general online / $3 student online
• KIDS UNDER 12 ALWAYS FREE!
• NEW Early Shopping Saturdays – Outdoors at 8am and Indoors at 9am/ 100% of proceeds going to Chicago House charity. $25 at the door / $20 online advance

And this “Market of Markets” just gets bigger and better! 

VINYL SWAP MEET! Thousands of collectible records from 45’s to LP’s, jazz to rock and show tunes galore will make you tap your toes and groove down memory lane;

FANCY FOOD MARKET! All types of chocolates, cakes, breads, spices, olive oils, salsa to bring home or enjoy during the event;

GLOBAL GOODS BAZAAR! Some delightful crafts and artisan goods representative of Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods.

Fabulous food and drink specialties abound! Come and dine al fresco against the backdrop of the beautiful Chicago skyline!

THIS IS A PET FRIENDLY EVENT however, due to liability issues with our landlord, your pet is only allowed in the outdoor portions of the market. If it’s a super hot day, we highly recommend leaving Fido at home. Also, for insurance purposes NO PIT BULLS OR DOBERMANS ALLOWED ON PREMISES. Sorry, your dog might be the sweetest in the world – but those are the exclusions to this event.

ONSITE SERVICES TO RESTORE & PROTECT YOUR HEIRLOOMS AND NEW MARKET PURCHASES!
• Appraisal Service
• Onsite Furniture Delivery Service
• Gold Buying Service
• Crystal & Porcelain Repair Service
• Furniture Restoration Service
• Art Restoration Service
• Lamp & Lighting Repair Service

2013 Randolph Street Market Dates 
10-5pm both days

March 23/24
April 27/28
May 25/26
June 29/30
July 27/28
August 24/25
September 28/29
October 26/27
November 23/24
December 14/15

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