Note: This event was originally announced for June 23 and 24, and has been rescheduled for Sept. 29 and 30 due to “scheduling conflicts.” Chicago Japanese Matsuri, a new summer festival touting itself as the largest outdoor Asian festival in Chicago, will make its debut June 23 and 24 Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 (11...
This Memorial Day weekend, Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing Company are hosting Mayfestiversary, a fun-packed block party celebrating Dovetail’s one year anniversary and the second anniversary of Begyle Brewing’s taproom. The festival will be held outside of Dovetail Brewery at 1800 W Belle Plaine and feature a variety of food trucks as well as live...
Gilmore Girls fans! Head over today (Oct. 5) to either Osmium Coffee in Lakeview or Elaine’s Coffee Call in Lincoln Park to experience a taste of Luke’s Diner. The two coffee shops will be converted into the fictional Luke’s Diner as part of a nationwide promotion for the Gilmore Girls reboot on Netflix. Each shop will offer...
The Chicago Hot Dog Fest is a three-day festival taking place August 5-7 at Stockton & Lasalle. The festival is held steps from the Chicago History Museum, the presenter of the festival. Admission to the event is free, but festival goers must buy “Dog Dollars” to purchase food and drinks. The event features: hot dog stands live music...
Firecakes Donuts is celebrating the opening of their new Lincoln Park store location at 2453 N. Clark on Sunday, January 17 with a three-day celebration. From Sunday, January 17 through Tuesday, January 19, the first 100 customers each day at the new location will receive a complimentary donut, no purchase is necessary. Firecakes will also...
Snarf’s Sandwiches just opened up a new location in Lincoln Park right by DePaul University Campus. The sandwich shop is originally from Boulder, Colorado, but have locations in Denver, Chicago, St. Louis and Austin, Texas. Snarf’s DePaul is now their fourth location in Chicago and is located right at 955 W Webster Ave. Recently, we...
Nando’s PERi-PERi is celebrating Halloween and the grand opening of their NewCity location by giving away signature chicken dishes this Saturday, October 31st. Stop by Nando’s NewCity restaurant Lincoln Park between 11am and 1pm this Saturday for a quarter-piece chicken, chicken sandwich, wrap or pita on the house. First-come, first-served. Dine-in customers only.
Each hot dog maker/vendor will present a classic hot dog and a specialty dog. All hot dogs come in sample sizes. This year’s participating vendors are Boricua Dog, Chicago Classic, Chubby Weiners, Cookers Red Hots, Fatso’s Last Stand/Frank Meat Patty, Flashy HotDogs, Frannie’s Beef and Catering, Select Cut Steakhouse and more. Now in its third year, the...
Celebrate Greek food and culture at Lincoln Park Greek Festival 2015 on June 5, 6 and 7 by the St. George Greek Orthodox Church (2701 N. Sheffield) on Sheffield, between Diversey and Schubert. Hours: Friday, June 5 (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.) Saturday, June 6 (12 p.m. to 11 p.m.) Sunday, June 7 (12 p.m....
The inaugural “Chicago Food + Wine Festival” has been announced for a three-day event from Aug. 28 through Aug. 30 in Lincoln Park. The festival is a collaboration between C3 Presents (Lollapalooza), Texas chef Tim Love and Food + Wine Magazine. Full schedule is here. Tickets start at $75 for the “Last Call” party and...