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#4cbars @chicago_gourmet (at Millennium Park)

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This light little chocolate-topped doughnut from #bakerextraordinaire's new doughnut program for #4cbars was an edible highlight of the always amazing annual #conciergepreferred trade show, with so many old friends and new, all amid the palm trees and greenery of the Crystal Gardens on Chicago's Navy Pier! #cpshow #upshow (at Navy Pier)

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Schoolyard Remodel: The Finished Product!

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For one night, local grower Urban Till is taking over the kitchen at Trellis! Check out the Prix Fixe Menu, along with small and large plate options here. 

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The medals are in!

You may get some valuable practice maneuvering a bike and managing a drink this weekend at New Belgium's Tour de Fat, but there is only one way to get one of these babies- 

E-mail [email protected] with the subject line DTF (down to franzia) to sign your team up today!

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Cool drinks for warm weather

The Loretto Mule at Ranalli's comes in a glass made out of a Maker's 46 bottle. 

Our new summer cocktail menus are out!!

Here are the highlights: 

Benchmark: Monster Margarita, Blackberry Mojito, Grey Goose Pear Mule

Brownstone: Strawberry Bee's Knees, Fresh & Fancy

Crossing: Flabongo, Absolut Mandi Pop, L&L Bellini, Kentucky Mule

Kirkwood: Frozen Bacardi Blueberry Lemonade, Creamsicle

Ranalli's: Loretto Mule, Fishbowls (in 4 flavors)

Schoolyard: Loaded Capri Sun, Gatsby Carafe

Sidebar: Southern Sweet Tea, Absolut Summer

WestEnd: Westsider, Aviation

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Playoff Time is Here…

Playoff specials are a luxury we are excited to have! They are one of those things you want to be quiet about, as some people think that talking about future playoff game's specials might be a little jinx-y. If you're one of those people: stop reading now. 

Below, you'll find each bar's playoff specials: 

*Mon-Wed other daily specials may still apply 

Brownstone: $5 Stadium Cups, $5 Minis (3)

Benchmark: $25 Coors/Miller Lt Buckets, $10 Minis (5 + FF)

Crossing: $5 Stadium Cups, $5 Minis (3) 

Kirkwood: $5 Stadium Cups, $5 Minis (3)

Ranalli's: $5 Stadium Cups, $5 Minis (3)

Schoolyard: $5 Stadium Cups, $5 Minis (3)

Sidebar: $5 Stadium Cups, $5 Minis (3) 

WestEnd: $6 Stadium Cups, $10 Minis (5 + FF)

Stadium Cups feature Miller/Coors Lt drafts. 

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Sneak Peak at Bacon Week

April 21st kicks off one of my favorite weeks of the year: Bacon Week!

From Monday, April 21st through Friday, April 25th, we'll be featuring a bacon infused menu at Benchmark, Brownstone, Crossing, Kirkwood, Schoolyard, Sidebar and WestEnd. 

Here's the first look at what we'll have each day:

Monday: Pork Belly Tacos (2)

Tuesday: Bacon Wrapped Sausage Dog

Wednesday: 3 Bacon Grilled Cheese

Thursday: Bacon Stuffed Cheese Burger

Friday: PLT Salad

(Plus, all week fries and tater tots can be tossed in bacon seasoning.)

Just thought we might all need something to look forward to!