—Angel's Restaurant, 230 S. Ashland Ave., is hosting ALMA ( Association of Latino/as Motivating Action )'s Hall of Fame reception for the new Latino/a/x and inductees and allies. The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 10, 6-9 p.m. See " Association of Latino/as Motivating Action 2016 GLHF Reception" on Eventbrite.com . Space is limited.
—On Monday, Nov. 15, beginning at 6 p.m., chefs Tony Mantuano and Joe Flamm will host a 32 Year Truffle Dinner at Spiaggia, 980 N. Michigan Ave. Tickets are $300 each and include a six-course tasting menu ( with items such as soft egg, bistecca florentina and other items ), and wine pairings are available for an additional $175; visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32-year-truffle-dinner-tickets-28848696227.
—LKH Management ( LKH )—which owns and operates Replay at 3439 N. Halsted St. and 5358 N. Clark St.—announced that it will convert the current Headquarters location at 2833 N. Sheffield Ave. into Replay Lincoln Park/Lakeview. The refreshed venue, which will feature an expanded craft beer selection, premium bourbon offerings and new game titles, will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday, Nov. 19. LKH also confirmed that it will open a Mexican-themed restaurant called Stone Rose Cantina, in the former King's County Tap location at 2576 N. Lincoln Ave. during this winter.
—Sunday Dinner Club will host TriBecca's Cubano Takeout Night, led by Executive Sous Chef Becca Grothe, at Honey Butter Fried Chicken, 3361 N. Elston Ave., on Monday, Nov. 14, 5-9 p.m. The one time only takeout night includes Becca's Cubano, a side of rice and sour orange Black beans, and a Fun Rum Cake made with Funfetti for dessert for $15.95. Visit HoneyButter.com or SundayDinnerClub.com .
—Bottleneck Management, in coordination with Corporate Executive Chef Paul Katz, announces new menu offerings at Old Town Pour House, 1419 N. Wells St. Some of the new items include ahi tuna chopped salad, sriracha burger, Carolina fried chicken, shrimp tacos and meat loaf. See OldTownPourHouse.com .
—Portillo's expands farther into Chicagoland with its newest location at 700 Lake Cook Rd. in Deerfield. Opening on Tuesday, Nov. 15, the restaurant features a 9,000-square-foot space styled with 1970s decor, two drive-though lanes and seasonal outdoor seating. The restaurant can accommodate more than 200 guests inside the restaurant, with additional seating for up to 48 on the patio.
—Chef Geordan Stenson and freestyle food + drink, 660 N. State St., are offering new fall items. Items include avocado toast ( $13 ), bread pudding French toast ( $13 ), roasted chicken ( $18 ) and spiced pear cobbler ( $10 ), among other dishes. See FreestyleFoodAndDrink.com .
—Columbus Tap, 200 N. Columbus Dr. at the Fairmont Chicago, introduces the Brunch and Bloodies menu, offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch items include The Orchard, pancakes topped with bourbon-preserved peaches, and cinnamon-roasted apples and pears; or the Eggs & Bacon, with scrambled eggs, maple pork belly, smashed fingerlings and blistered tomatoes. See ColumbusTap.com .
—Revival Food Hall, 125 S. Clark St., has "Saturday Service" brunch hours on Nov. 12-Dec. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. In addition to brunch, Revival Food Hall will kick off all-new weekend programming for Saturday Service. The free-to-the-public programming launches with the First Annual Dock 6 Floor Model Sale on Nov. 12 and the Book Fort Book Fair on Nov. 19.
—GT Prime has opened at 707 N. Wells St.—a few blocks away from Chef Giuseppe Tentori's seafood restaurant, GT Fish & Oyster. Tentori is offering a variety of four- and eight-ounce cuts of filet, ribeye, wagyu, skirt steak, venison and bison, sliced for guests. Dessert offerings include Meyer lemon creme brulee, S'mores ice-cream cake and other items. See GTPrimeRestaurant.com .
—Travelle, 330 N. Wabash Ave., will continue to offer a special four course menu for $45/person each Wednesday night throughout the end of the year, with optional wine pairings at $20/person. Chefs Ricardo Jarquin and Pastry Chef Scott Green create each unique dinner and dessert with fresh ingredients picked up that morning from vendors at the indoor Green City Market at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Lincoln Park. To make a reservation, call 312-923-7705 or visit TravelleChicago.com .
—Robert's Pizza Company, 355 E. Ohio St., is now offering brunch on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m.-3 p.m. New menu items range from breakfast pizzas to sweet treats ( like the 'Za Dough Cinnamon Bun ). In addition, Robert's Pizza Company has added a variety of new cocktails for the brunch hour. See RobertsPizzaCompany.com .
—Revolution Brewery, 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave., will host an event honoring West Town Bikes, a non-profit bicycle resource center. The event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m. Admission is $50 and there will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres, Revolution beer and a silent auction; register at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ed9n01o6ffd99dab&oseq=&c=&ch=.
—Arbella, 112 W. Grand Ave., has announced the next installment of the Global Guest Bartender Series on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. featuring Benjamin Schiller, partner and beverage director of The Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, representing The Sixth. Cocktails include Third Time Charm ( rum, honey, lemon, apricot liqueur and falernum ) and Double Cross ( scotch, Amaro, cynar, lemon and egg white ), among others. All cocktails are priced at $12, and there's no cover. See ArbellaChicago.com .
—Seoul Taco, 738 N. Clark St., is supporting "No-Shave November" efforts that raise awareness and funds for cancer research for men's health ( prostate cancer, testicular cancer, etc. ) and aid to patients and families. With the "Burritos for Beards" initiative, Seoul Taco will donate $1 to No-Shave November for guests who go without grooming and order a burrito. Guests must simply state they are dining for "Burritos for Beards." ( They will also receive $1 off their burritos. )
—Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, 1 W. Wacker Dr., will be celebrating this year's Lights Festival with a family-friendly event on Friday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. The event will feature specialty cocktails such as spiked hot cider and a "Gingerbread Dreams" creation, as well as hot chocolate for the kids. The menu will include family-friendly options, including hamburger sliders with aged cheddar and iceberg lettuce, topped with a brioche bun, as well as S'mores Toolboxes to enjoy. Admission is free, with drinks and food available for purchase. For additional information, call 312-795-3444.
—French bistro Bistronomic, 840 N. Wabash Ave., will offer a Thanksgiving prix fixe menu. This year, Executive Chef/Owner Martial Noguier will offer a three-course Thanksgiving prix fixe menu on Thursday, Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., for $57 per adult and $20 for children 12 and younger ( excluding tax and gratuity ). Some of the planned menu items include house-cured duck confit, Belgium endive salad, roasted farm turkey breast and stuffed leg, jumbo walleye pike and chocolate "Kit Kat" bars.
—A Church 4 Me MCC, 7366 N. Clark St., will hold its second annual Thanksgiving Community Meal on Thursday, Nov. 24, at noon. To reserve a place at the meal, contact Mike Schuppe at 847-529-8440 or mike123ptr@gmail.com .
—Hard Rock Cafe Chicago, 63 W. Ontario St., is kicking off the holiday season with a traditional Thanksgiving Day prix fixe menu available at 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. The menu costs $27 ( plus tax and gratuity ) and features roasted farm-raised turkey, garlic smashed potatoes, harvest stuffing, assorted fall vegetables and New England cranberry jam and your choice of coffee, tea or soft drink along with cinnamon pumpkin pie topped with a root beer caramel sugar crisp. Also, children of all ages are invited to pose for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the free Meet n' Greet at 1-3 p.m. ( Attendees should bring their own cameras. ) Reservations are recommended; visit HardRock.com/Chicago.
—Thanksgiving pies will return to the French-inspired patisserie Vanille. This is the only time of the year pies come out of the Vanille kitchen and, this year, three seasonal favorites will be offered: Pumpkin with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, Apple Streusel and Traditional Pecan. Along with the pies, Vanille will be hosting its first-ever Cereal Drive. Throughout November, Vanille will collect cereal at all three of its Chicago locations to be donated to Lakeview Pantry. Guests who bring a box in will enjoy 10 percent off an order ( up to $100 ), including pie orders. See VanillePatisserie.com .
—Devon Seafood Gril, 39 E. Chicago Ave., is offering a traditional Thanksgiving prix fixe menu at 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Some of the culinary items include Maine lobster bisque, butternut squash soup, roasted turkey, cranberry orange relish, pumpkin pie and mixed berries. The menu is $40 for adults and $20 for children 4-12, excluding tax and gratuity. ( Children under 4 eat free. ) Reservations are recommended; call Tim Sherlock at 312-440-8660 or visit DevonSeafood.com/chicago.
—Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Dr., is bringing back its Thanksgiving at Home Dinner, which provides people with a Thanksgiving feast to take home to their own tables. The gourmet dinner, featuring a roast turkey with brioche stuffing, feeds eight to 10 people and can be ordered any time before 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, for $260. Dinners can be picked up on Thanksgiving Day between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fairmont. Call 312-565-7973 to order between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., or email kristina.kline@fairmont.com .
—Oyster Bah, 1962 N. Halsted St., will host a seafood boil on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Guests can enjoy either head-on shrimp, clams, sausage, corn on the cob and potatoes ( $29.95 ); or a one-pound whole Maine lobster, clams, sausage, corn on the cob and potatoes ( $36.95 ). Oyster Bah will also serve their full dinner menu this evening. Call 773-248-3000.
—Tortoise Supper Club, 350 N. State St., will have a grand Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, Nov. 24, 12-8:30 p.m. There will Thanksgiving favorites, ice seafood bar, carving station, a sweets table and more. Entrance is $75 for adults and $25 for kids 5-10. See TortoiseSupperClub.com .
—The Signature Room, 875 N. Michigan Ave., invites guests to usher in the holiday season with its annual Brunch With Santa event on Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The dining room atop the John Hancock Tower is transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas trees adorned with colorful ornaments and tinsel, as attendees are welcomed by Santa Claus and a gourmet brunch spread from Executive Chef Cardel Reid. Tickets are $55 per adult and $25 per child under age 12; to reserve, call 312-280-0465.
—Also, Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Dr., is kicking off the 2016 holiday season with its third annual Cookies and Cheer Luxury Cookie Exchange on Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to sample unlimited cookies from the wide variety of unique seasonal offerings including chai snickerdoodles, double-fudge oatmeal stout cookies and orange walnut spice logs. Tickets for the Cookies and Cheer event are $60 per person and on sale now; space is limited and reservations are required by visiting Eventbrite.com, event name "Cookies & Cheer."
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