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This weekend’s weather was not cool (except very unwelcome in temperature), so we are hoping to get back on track with warm weather celebrations in the form of tasty cocktails, new menu pairings, trivia night, and more …
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration TODAY at Sunda
Rockit Ranch Productions Founder Billy Dec, together with The Asian American Coalition of Chicago and The Asian Americans Advancing Justice, is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from 3-5pm today at Sunda {110 West Illinois Street; 312.644.0500}. Dec, appointed by the President to serve on the White House Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, along with other notable spokespeople, will gather to pay homage with festivities, including a joyous Chinese lion dance, traditional Japanese sake barrel breaking, MBT Taiko Drummers, and delicious food. The cuisine includes a sashimi station, rock shrimp, hamachi jalapeño, and refreshing cocktails.
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Sake Genius Bar Kick-Off at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Starting TONIGHT
A weekly Sake Genius Bar kicked off at the recently opened Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in Wicker Park {1482 North Milwaukee Avenue; 773.270.4150} today with seating available every Monday and Thursday from 7-8:30pm. The intimate dining experience features a four-course menu guided by Kizuki sake experts, that will rotate weekly. The staff will also teach guests about the depth and complexity of sake, its process, and how those techniques manifest into the menu items they already enjoy.
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Windy City Trivia on Wednesday May 18 at Staytion Market & Bar
Want to make post-work celebrations a bit more exciting? Staytion Market & Bar {1 West Wacker Drive; 312.372.7200} you can test out your Windy City knowledge at Windy City Trivia Wednesday May 18, from 6-8pm. Partner up with colleagues and friends and gain the best chance of winning some brews on the house as you show your knowledge of history tidbits and lots more info about our favorite city.
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Monkey Gland Cocktail at Artango Bar & Steakhouse
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Lottie’s Pub Celebrates 82nd Birthday on Saturday, May 21
Lottie’s Pub {1925 West Cortland Street; 773.489.0738} will celebrate 82 years of business on May 21. To celebrate, they are throwing a day-long celebration with great food and drink specials! Enjoy $0.82 Burgers from noon until 4pm, and all day specials like $0.82 drafts, $8.20 pizzas, and $5 Absolut cocktails, Jameson, and Jameson Black & Stormy cocktails at a Chicago institution.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Online Editor
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