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Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving One of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving, has a lot to be thankful for and to also think about. Happy Thanksgiving everyone By Ray Hanania Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, next to election day of course. I don’t like to think about what we did to the Native Americans, though. I’ve…

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E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce

Posted on November 22, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce
E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce

E. Coli Outbreak Possibly Linked to Romaine Lettuce Do not buy or eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as public…

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Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances

Posted on November 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances
Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances

Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances Catering to a wide variety of audiences, Replay Lincoln Park will host three distinct, concurrent pop-ups throughout the month Looking to create three spaces of unique fun for Chicagoans and visitors, alike, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave. will host various pop-ups beginning Thursday, November 7 and lasting throughout…

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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Posted on October 30, 2019December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ANNUAL CHEF-MADE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT HOME MENU From a full Thanksgiving dinner, to a la carte holiday dishes, Fairmont Chicago’s chefs share fully prepared, gourmet Thanksgiving menu this year Allowing holiday hosts to hang up their apron…

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Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun

Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun
Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun

Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun OFFSHORE, CHICAGO’S HOTTEST ROOFTOP DESTINATION, GETS SPOOKY ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT One of Chicago’s hottest venues on the nightlife scene brings the screams on Halloween Night with live thrills, frightening cocktails, spooky décor, and a costume contest with over $2,000 in prizes! Offshore, Chicago’s most buzzed about venue featured in Thrillist…

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Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch

Posted on October 25, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch
Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch

Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch ALLGAUER’S ON THE RIVERFRONT WELCOMES THANKSGIVING DINERS WITH A SPECIALTY BRUNCH BUFFET AND HOLIDAY DINNER MENU. From Roasted Turkey to Chef-Made Pies, the North Shore Dining Favorite is Offering Something Scrumptious for Every Member of the Family to Enjoy. Gobble ‘til you Wobble! The North Shore…

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Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food

Posted on September 5, 2019September 23, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food

Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food Fall is the season of leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin spice, and Oktoberfests!  There are a lot of different versions to this fun classic event in the Quad Cities. Cruise the Mississippi on the Oktoberfest cruise on September 19, 2019, with Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe…

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Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival

Posted on August 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival
Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival

Geja’s Café Debuts Giro d’Italia – A Tour of Italy Wine Festival A three-month wine festival that features 18 carefully selected wines from 17 wine regions of Italy for a full-bodied experience all can enjoy Chicago’s oldest wine bar, Geja’s Café, perfectly nestled at 340 W. Armitage Ave, is welcoming the upcoming fall season with…

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