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Sister/Brother Restaurants m.henrietta & m.henrym.henrietta & m.henry offer globally inspired, new American style cooking. In addition to serving breakfast, lunch and a great weekend brunch like their brother cafe, m.henry, m.henrietta offers a full dinner menu five nights a week. All of their food is prepared from the finest natural and seasonal ingredients available, using locally grown produce and organic products whenever possible.
In their kitchen they embrace the healthiest cooking methods in creating each dish. Yet they also recognize that life is about maintaining a balance. So with that in mind, you'll find both healthful and delightfully rich items side by side on m.henrietta's & m.henry's menus.
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Round Barn Winery, Brewery & DistilleryFamily-owned and operated for nearly 20 years, Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery is nestled in the rolling hills of Southwest Michigan. Round Barn specializes in hand-crafted wines, brandies, distilled spirits and microbrews. Rick and Sherrie Moersch have built a thriving family business with their two sons Chris and Matthew. Their secret of success is based around a spirited, educational and approachable atmosphere featuring quality products and remarkable customer service. What sets The Round Barn apart from the neighboring wineries is not only its diverse product line but its solid list of annual events that bring loyal customers back year after year.
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Big Creek ProductionsBig Creek produces, manages and promotes its own special events, parties and festivals in the Midwest. By utilizing the best available event production talent, Big Creek has established itself as a premier special events promoter within the industry. Big Creek tailors each event to its client’s needs and designs extensive marketing platforms with strategic partners and sponsors.
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New Buffalo Business AssociationThe New Buffalo Business Association (NBBA) is a non-profit organization that is made up of businesses and individuals that support the ongoing economic growth and community development New Buffalo, Michigan. It is made up of over 100 members who share a common goal of promoting healthy business development through annual community events like the Ship & Shore Fest and the Harvest & Wine Fest.
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Lake Michigan Shore Wine TrailLake Michigan, 307 miles long by 118 miles wide, is the sixth largest freshwater lake in the world. Its vast expanse creates a temperate climate in Southwest Michigan that prevents extremes of heat and cold, protecting fragile grape vines in spring and ripening fruits in summer. The deep, lake-effect snows insulate the rich soil so the vine roots won’t freeze. And a consistent annual rainfall produces juicy clusters of grapes, the nectar of fine wines.
Decades ago, winemakers realized that this land and climate were like those found in some of the finest wine-grape-growing regions of France and Germany. So they planted European stock on these hills. Built wineries. Aged their handcrafted wines. Began reaping awards. Then invited people who enjoy good wines to come taste their art. This is wine country. Drink it in.
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Free Run CellarsRound Barn vintners Matt and Chris Moersch are continuing their family legacy with Free Run Cellars, a new winemaking venture in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Honoring their birthright and looking to the future, the Moersch brothers have fashioned a creative outlet in Free Run. Free Run’s objective is to focus on small batch, limited release and single vineyard production which in turn, generates exceptional wine.
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Weko Beach Brewer’s FestThe Weko Beach Brewers Festival is a showcase event to sample the award-winning, locally-produced craft beers from Michigan. Raise your beer mug and ‘toast the coast’ on the first Saturday in October under a Big-Top Tent overlooking beautiful Weko Beach.
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InterContinental Chicago O’HareICO offers a variety of entertaining and cultural experiences that sets it apart from its competitors and increases guest loyalty. Located at 5300 N River Road in Rosemont, the stylish hotel attracts leisure travelers, business professionals and local residents alike. With an acclaimed art gallery cared for by professional curators, three on-site, world-class restaurants including McCormick & Schmick’s and The Capital Grille, and the popular live music venue, Montrose Room, ICO is in a league of its own among large hotels in the O’Hare area and offers entertainment that rivals the best in the region.
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Moonshine Brewing CompanyMoonshine Brewing Company is Chicago’s favorite urban roadhouse experience. Known for its handcrafted brews, fresh, locally-sourced ingredients (cooked to culinary perfection), and rock-n-roll, Moonshine is located in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood at 1824 West Division Street, Chicago. Phone: 773-862-8686. Hours of operation: M-F 11a-2a; Sat 10a-3a; Sun 10a-2a.
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Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk SaleWhen the sweet scent of summer fills the air in Chi Town, the neighborhood festival season has arrived. Spanning a whopping 10 city blocks on Division from Ashland to Leavitt, Do-Division Street Fest & Sidewalk sale features the Family Fun Fest in addition to the best of everything local: the food, the vendors and the music is selected based on its popularity in the surrounding ‘hood. Given the status of West Division Street as one of the hottest destination streets in Chicago, the event’s 50,000-plus annual attendees wouldn’t want it any other way but local.
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West FestThere is something for everyone at West Fest, the annual street fair that reflects the eclectic persona of Chicago’s West Town. Held on Chicago Avenue between Damen and Wood, the big bash features cutting edge indie bands and DJs, Kid Fest, Pet Fest, and an array of popular neighborhood restaurants and retailers. What makes this fest unique is that it’s locally planned and managed by the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce, thus the emphasis is on “all-things local,” from the food to the talent.
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Green Music FestEnlivening Chicago’s West Town in the summertime is Green Music Fest. This innovative green technology-themed event reflects our eco-conscious city by fusing environmentally-friendly bands with all green vendors, local retailers, arts & crafts, and educational kid’s activities.
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Wicker Park FestHistoric yet hip and cutting edge, Chicago’s Wicker Park and Bucktown district offers a variety of lifestyle options…distinctive art, acclaimed restaurants and a trendy music scene to name just a few. Reflecting the eclectic neighborhood is the annual Wicker Park Fest. Showcasing the diverse area, Wicker Park Fest is presented by the Wicker Park & Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and Big Creek Productions. Over 40,000 people attend each year.
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Taste of River NorthThere’s something for everyone at the Taste of River North, the annual fest that reflects the celebrated offerings of its surroundings: spectacular cuisine and world-renowned art and design. Revelers enjoy two full days of great River North food, galleries, local merchants, live cutting-edge music; a kid’s and pet fun area – along with some of Chicago’s most impressive river and architectural views.
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Bash on WabashChicago’s fastest growing new neighborhood, the South Loop, celebrates its cultural diversity at its signature street fest, the annual Bash on Wabash. Benefiting the Greater South Loop Association and sponsored by Bud Light, this lively festival mirrors the South Loops’ vibrancy, offering something for everyone. BOW features a wide variety of food and entertainment choices, including top area restaurants, beer and wine, family fun and upscale arts and crafts.
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New Year’s Eve Rock ‘N’ Roll BallUnlike other New Year’s Eve parties, the Rock ‘N’ Roll Ball gives people a variety of different environments to explore and connect with – creating a truly unforgettable experience for everybody. Beginning in Chicago in 1996 and extending into Indianapolis and Detroit, the underlying strength of the New Year’s Eve Rock ‘N’ Roll Ball is the quality entertainment, which typically reflects the strengths of the city, culture and people.
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Design HarvestContemporary and sustainable design thrives on Grand Avenue, where for one autumn weekend the best local makers and collectors of design objects will pop-up shop in an aesthetic marketplace – or festival. Design Harvest is a creative celebration of home & garden design from Chicago’s new “Design District.”
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Ravenswood Event ServicesRavenswood Event Services plays a key role in many of Chicago’s most prominent events including Taste of Chicago, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and Navy Pier’s Winter Wonderfest. Their core area of expertise is the planning and production of large scale special events. They are experts in event logistics, operations and production management and have been integrally involved in the development of each of their events for many years and have witnessed their amazing growth. Today, Ravenswood is involved in over 50 events a year for clients such as neighborhood associations, marketing agencies, municipalities, trade associations not-for-profit organizations and individual promoters.
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Flat Top GrillFlat Top Grill started in suburban Chicago in 1995 with a vision to bring fresh, Asian style cooking to the U.S. and expanded into a 15 unit restaurant group. Flat Top Grill’s create-your-own stir-fry restaurants combine the comforts of a full-service restaurant with an interactive dining experience that has helped the group become a preferred destination in the markets it serves across the Midwest.
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Leona’s RestaurantsBelieve it…For real, the same family business for 60 years…One big, usually happy family! Today, the Toia clan operates over a dozen of the most successful restaurants in Chicagoland because they’ve held to a simple philosophy: Good Food, Good Attitude! And yes, there really was a Leona!
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Hop HausWho says that food shouldn’t be taken seriously when it’s placed between a bun? Taking an upscale attitude to a normally downscale dish, Hop Haus serves up everything from Kangaroo burger to cabernet, wild boar burger to weisse beer. With two Chicagoland locations, the unique restaurant pairs their inventive gourmet burger menu with an extensive list of craft brews and a long list of great boutique wines.
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Salud Tequila LoungeSalud Tequila Lounge offers an extensive selection of over 75 premium 100% agave tequilas. From small artesanal producers tucked away in the highlands of Jalisco to the industry giants of the town of Tequila, Salud boasts finest tequilas in Chicago. Located in Wicker Park, Salud is more than just a tequila lounge; they also offer a full bar of premium liquor, tap and bottled beer, and wines, as well as a dinner menu that represents upscale Mexican-American cuisine.
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Cans Bar and CanteenCans offers “old school fun.” True to its namesake, Cans offers 34 canned beer in addition to its premium liquor, wine and bottled beer selections. Old school fun means video games like Head to Head Tetris and Ms. Pac Man, shooting pool, and a juke box featuring classic. Cans has three locations: Chicago, Charlotte and Milwaukee.
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Evil OliveAs the palindromic name implies, Three Headed Productions’ popular hotspot spells a good time both forward and backward. Evil Olive is a high-octane neighborhood bar in Wicker Park where friends can keep the night going strong until 4am. Featuring Chicago’s best DJs on a weekly basis with regular guest appearances by some of the nation’s best, you never know who might be hitting the decks any given weekend at Evil Olive. www.evil-
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Junior’s Sport LoungeJunior’s Sports Lounge is the perfect destination for sports lovers or for a night on the town. Located on historic Maxwell Street in the South Loop, Junior’s offers a full dinner menu of upscale bar food and specials every night of the week. Its state-of-the-art media system makes it the next best thing to being at the game with a high def TV in every direction and LCD screens in the booths.
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ParlorParlor boasts a tasteful union of classic American dining with contemporary character. Parlor artfully takes traditional concepts and applies a new, more modern edge to them in its interior design, service, and cuisine. Drawing from nostalgic elements and ideals from past eras, Parlor’s aim is to bring them into the 21st century with style. This restaurant is closed indefinitely.
