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Hello there! This is Michael, the founder of Best Date Food! We started this Best Date Food Newsletter to bring you something different from what you already get from us on social media.
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Chicago News of the Week
Winter Weather Advisory: It's unlikely that we are breaking news to you that the next few days in the Chicago area are going to be potentially hazardous. As you prepare to head home for the holidays, stay up to date with the latest weather news. We like the National Weather Service Chicago Twitter page.
Christkindlmarket: The famous German holiday market will be closing early for the season due to the forecasted weather. Downtown at Daley Plaza will close after 4pm tomorrow. The Wrigleyville market will be re-open daily from Dec. 26 – Dec. 31. Details.
Lincoln Park Zoo: This past March, Lincoln Park Zoo welcomed a new lion cub named Pilipili. Now it looks like Pilipili may be getting some siblings.
Lettuce Entertain You: Two new restaurants are coming to the giant, new St. Regis building next year for Chicago's biggest restaurant group. One will be Japanese and the other will be a Tuscan Steakhouse. Learn more.
Chicago Food Deals: Get free food this month at Recess, Formento's and 2d Restaurant through our $5 Patreon community! It includes three monthly coupons for free food at local restaurants, monthly contests and invites to members-only events. Sign up here!
Chicago Restaurant Week - Menu Pick of the Week
If you missed our in-depth review of Chicago Restaurant Week in our last newsletter, you should go back and read it as it will prepare you well for what's to come in January. Speaking of which, our next Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW) menu that we think will be worth checking out is: Aba's Brunch Menu.
For this brunch menu, you get an alcoholic beverage, a choice from the "Spreads & Mezze" category and a choice from the "Plates" category, all for only $25. At a potential value of around $47 (depending on your menu selections), this is one that is absolutely worth trying! By getting three items, you can be confident you are saving money with this menu regardless. The best part, however, is all the choices they give you!
Starting off with your beverage, they give you six options to choose from including cocktails, beer, wine and a zero proof option. For the "Spreads & Mezze" category, there are seven dishes to choose from! Lastly, the "Plates" category has four options to choose from. We think the move here would be to go with a group of 3+ people and order a variety of dishes and view them all as "shared plates" for the table.
Aba is a restaurant where you are meant to order many plates and share. If you go on a double date or with friends, a group of four could theoretically share eight dishes and each enjoy a cocktail for only $25 per person at this pretty upscale restaurant! Go to the CRW site and search Aba to find the menu. If we decide to dine at Aba's for CRW, here are the selections we would likely make:
Drinks: Passionfruit G&T and Mediterranean Mule
Spreads & Mezze: Whipped Feta and Crispy Potatoes
Plates: Kefta & Eggs and Grilled Chicken Kebab
Video of the Week
Holiday Spirit: You have probably dressed your pets for the holidays before, but have you ever seen a Venus Flytrap wearing a Santa costume?!
Poll of the Week
Will you be spending the holidays in the city or suburbs? |
We will let you know the poll results in the next newsletter! After clicking to cast your vote, leave your name and a reason why you chose your answer and you may see your answer featured!
Last Week's Poll Results
Question: Are you a fan of Chicago Restaurant Week?!
Result: Yes (85%) vs. No (15%)
Reader Thoughts: "Chicago Restaurant Week is super fun with so many different restaurants now participating! I typically like to review all the menus ahead of time and then do one brunch, lunch and dinner! Can't wait to choose!" -Alex R.
Happy Holidays!
We hope you have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! Thank you for being a newsletter subscriber. We look forward to chatting with you again soon! Happy holidays!
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