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Balkan Cuisine Sparks Curiosity
Regional dishes from Europe’s Balkan peninsula are finding their way onto more US menus as chefs seek new offerings for diners already familiar with cuisine from the neighboring Mediterranean. Balkan cuisine boasts breads and grilled meats that are appealing to a wide range of diners, as well as flavorful condiments that allow chefs to introduce new flavor profiles to familiar dishes. – Adapted from Get Flavor
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III Forks Prime Steakhouse, located in Lake Shore East, will be open for brunch on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 from 12 pm to 5pm. AXPONA - Audio Expo North America will be held at the Renaissance Shaumburg Convention Center in Shaumburg, IL Apr. 17-19, 2020. Enjoy three days of audio immersion. Baconfest Chicago will take place of Apr. 18, 2020 at UIC Dorin Forum located at 725 W Randolph in Chicago. The hottest chefs from the finest local restaurants prepare and serve small plates starring bacon. Chicago’s Best Wingfest brings together Chicago restaurants and bars in a fierce competition to win the coveted title “Chicago’s Best Chicken Wings.” The event will be held at Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine in Chicago on Apr. 18, 2020. Country Superstars Dan + Shay, The (Arena) Tour with the band Camino and Ingrid Andress will be performing at the United Center on Apr. 17, 2020. Long Grove Craft Beer Festival featuring, local and regional craft breweries and cider with live music and food trucks will be held on Apr. 25, 2020 at 360 Historic Lane in downtown Long Grove, IL. Made in Chicago Market is Chicago’s premier place to shop local and handmade. The market will be held at Bridge 410 located in the brewery district of West Town on Apr. 18, 2020. Marriott Marquis Chicago located at 2121 S. Prairie welcomes two team members. Brittany Cockrell is the hotel’s new
P rop ane P ete announced M r. B en Cruz as it’s new Chicago A rea Sales M anager. M r. K ev in B rennan - G eneral M anager ex p lained that “ B en has considerable industry ex p erience and will be a v alued asset to our business and our growing clientele in the Chicagoland area.’ “ W e wish B en ev ery success in his future role and congratulate him on his ap p ointment.”
Director of Catering Sales and Bridget Opdkye who will serve as the Director of Revenue Management One of a Kind Spring Show will be held at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago Apr. 24-26, 2020. Shop from more than 300 talented artists and makers from across North America and enjoy a one-of-a-kind-experience. Prince Royce Alter Ego Tour comes to the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, IL on Apr.18, 2020. Psistaria Greek Tavern located at 4711 W. Touhy Ave. in Lincolnwood, IL just completed a remodel of the restaurant. Registration is open for The Morton Arboretum, The Champion of Trees 10K Run, which will be held Apr. 19, 2020. The Arboretum is located at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle, IL. The race will begin and finish in the Visitor Center Area. The Southern Café, “Home of the Nasty Biscuit”, a breakfast and lunch destination will be opening their third location at 1590 E. Main Street in St. Charles, IL Coming Soon! They have locations in Crest Hill and Roselle, IL.
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