Also, enjoy $4 Gumballhead Pints all during CCBW!

All of the following events take place at:

SmallBar Division

2049 W. Division
773-772-2727

Friday, May 18

JOLLY PUMPKIN FEATURE
6:00 p.m. tapping

Enjoy a tapping of 3-5 great beers from Jolly Pumpkin.

Some of the beers include:

Jolly Pumpkin IO Red Saison

Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere

Jolly Pumpkin ES Bam

…more beers will be added.

Saturday, May 19

DAY DRINKIN’ WITH TWO BROTHERS

4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

It’s a PATIO PARTY! Celebrate the 15^th anniversary of Two Brother’s Brewing with some great beers!
Some of the beers include:

RedEye Coffee Porter

Bonfire Dunkelweiss

Pillar of Salt

Dog Days Dortmunder Lager

…more beers will be added.

Monday, May 21

GREENBUSH FEATURE
6 p.m. tapping

Join the fun as SmallBar taps some great beers from one of their favorite new breweries.

DRAFT LIST:
Debut of the Templeton Rye Barrel Aged Mr. Hyde!

Greenbush Doomslayer

Greenbush & SmallBar collab Mr. Hyde

Greenbush Isole

…more beers will be added.

Tuesday, May 22

CHICAGO DOET BELGIË

6:00 p.m. tapping

Chicago’s best brewers take on the classic Belgian styles, often adding their own twist. Enjoy some of our recent favorites along with classic Belgian specials like steamed mussels, pomme frites and more.

Half Acre Cipher - 7.5% Belgian strong pale ale
FFF Stygian Darkness – 9% Belgian strong dark ale
Greenbush Isole – 9.7% Belgian dubbel
Dark Horse Sapient – 9.5% abbey tripel
Goose Island Scarlett – 7% strawberry saison
Haymarket Angry Birds – 7.5% Belgian rye IPA

…more beers will be added.

Thursday, May 24

WEST COAST NIGHT

6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Stop in to SmallBar Division for some great beers from three California breweries that have earned a warm spot in all beer loving hearts here in Chicago. Also, stop by Bangers & Lace for an East Coast tap feature or Jerry’s Sandwiches for some Midwestern favorites!

Stone Ruination with Citra – cask

Stone Cali-Belgique IPA

Green Flash Imperial IPA

Stone Vanilla Porter

Green Flash Palate Wrecker

…more beers will be added.

Sunday, May 27

HALF ACRE BEER BRUNCH
10:00 am.m-2:00 p.m.

Cap off Chicago Craft Beer Week with a great beer brunch featuring specialty brews from local favorite Half Acre! Featured beers will be Chocolate Camaro, Baume Rye Stout, Ginger Twin and Meatwave.

The menu is coming soon!

Celebrate May (and mom!) with these delicious Mother’s Day menus!

SmallBar Division Re-Launches Brunch on Mother’s Day Weekend

Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Beginning Saturday, May 12

SmallBar Division is excited to re-launch their brunch menu with new dishes specially created by Chef Justin White. The menu will launch on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13—making Smallbar Division a great option for a last minute Mother’s Day plan!

This menu focuses on unique, handcrafted dishes such as: Nutella Pannenkoeken, a peanut butter mousse with sweet cream, candied pecans and milk caramel in a delicious crepe or a Braised Rabbit and Sweet Potato Hash pickled red onions, pancetta vinaigrette, with rabbit and sweet potatoes topped with a fried egg (pictured below).  Dishes can be paired with SmallBar’s killer Bloody Marys, delicious craft beers or one of Craig Hiljus’s craft cocktails.

SmallBar Division

2049 W. Division St.

Chicago, IL

Bread & Wine’s Mother’s Day Special

Sunday, May 13

12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Bread & Wine, the new neighborhood American bistro, wine bar and market on Chicago’s Northwest Side, is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special, price-fixed meal—and you should, too! Guests will enjoy a delicious, three-course meal for $30/person created specially by Chef Curtis Gamble. Celebrate the holiday in a fun and inviting atmosphere with great food and wine!

In honor of  Mother’s Day, Bread & Wine will be open on Sunday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m. to offer this special menu–the regular menu will also be available. For the full Mother’s Day menu, visit Bread & Wine’s Facebook Page.

Bread & Wine

3732 W Irving Park Rd

Chicago, IL

Impress mom with these great events–she’s sure to enjoy them!

Celebrate March with the fun events listed below!

Trinity Irish Dancers Perform Around Chicago

March 9^th-March 24^th

It’s hard to believe, but St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! To celebrate the month of the Irish, the Trinity Irish Dancers, the Illinois-based, world-renowned children’s Irish dance company, celebrating its 30^th anniversary this St. Patrick’s Day, is performing public shows throughout Chicagoland. The Trinity Irish Dancers will be getting the city into the spirit of its favorite holiday—St. Patrick’s Day! The full schedule is below.

Trinity Irish Dancers St. Patrick’s Day Performances

March 9

11:00 a.m. Chicago Loop Alliance Lightscape Performances on State St.

8:30 p.m. Young Irish Fellowship Club’s Forever Green Party

March 10

7:30 p.m. St. Ignatius St. Pat’s Party

March 11

12:00 p.m. Northwest Side Irish Parade

March 12

7:30 p.m. Simsa na nGael

March 16

12:00 p.m. Daley Civic Center-Under the Picasso Program

4:30 p.m. Chicago Loop Alliance-Lightscape Performances on State St.

5:00 p.m. Durty Nellie’s

6:30 p.m.  The Irish Legend

8:30 p.m. Chief O’Neill’s

March 17

11:00 p.m. Tommy Nevins

11:15 a.m. The Kerry Piper

12:00 p.m. Downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Parade

2:00-4:00 p.m. Navy Pier Family Pavilion

2:30 p.m. Tommy Nevins

4:00 p.m. Mercy Home Shamrocks for Kids Party-Chicago Hilton

4:30 p.m. The Irish Legend

5:00 p.m. Chicago Irish American Heritage Center St. Pat’s Party

5:00 p.m. Mickey Finn’s St. Baldrick’s Party

6:00 p.m. Bourbon Street

6:00 p.m. Wild Goose Bar and Grill

6:30 p.m. Chief O’Neill’s

7:30 p.m. John Barleycorn-Schaumburg

9:00 p.m. Chief O’Neill’s

March 18

4:30 p.m. The Irish Legend

7:00 p.m. Chief O’Neill’s

St. Patrick’s Day Truffle Making Party with at Katherine Anne Confections

Wednesday, March 14

6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista of Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, will be hosting a March Truffle Making Party—just in time to make delicious treats for St. Patrick’s Day! Katherine opens her kitchen and recipe book to the public as she demystifies the art of making truffles. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Katherine will be incorporating traditional Irish flavors into the truffles, such as Guinness, Baileys and corned beef (okay, maybe not corned beef!). This is the perfect (and delicious) opportunity to get into the Irish frame of mind and create Irish treats to share with your family and friends!

$50, includes wine, light appetizers and truffles! Reservations are required and space is limited, so sign up today! http://www.katherine-anne.com/parties.php

Katherine Anne Confections

2745 W. Armitage Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

March Beer Brunch at SmallBar

Sunday, March 18

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

The Beer Brunch is back at SmallBar! In partnership with 5 Rabbit Brewery, SmallBar is excited to celebrate the month of March with a delicious menu paired with tasty beers from 5 Rabbit. SmallBar will offer a special menu designed by Chef Justin White to pair with unique brews from 5 Rabbit Brewery (see descriptions of the tasty beers here).

The pairings for March (available only March 18 at SmallBar Division) are listed below, the prices are for the entrees only:

Schnitzel Tinga Chilaquiles   12

thin, crispy Gunthorp chicken thighs and caper, honey, tomatillo salsa over fried corn chips, topped with house chorizo simmered in chipotle tinga sauce

Suggested Pairing: 5 Rabbit

An Influenced Goulash   13

slow roasted Gunthorp pork shoulder and cascabel pepper stew over coriander, lard braised cabbage and poached yucca with shaved jalapeno and breakfast radish

Suggested Pairing: 5 Lizards

Roast Poblano Pepper and Potato   14

stuffed with grilled brown gulf shrimp and munsterkase over golden potato latke with jicama, hibiscus and cane sugar salad

Suggested Pairing: Huitzi

Hoja Santa and Balsamic Grilled Quail    15

over tarragon perogi with chipolini onion beignet, poached quail egg and maple caramel jus

Suggested Pairing: Viday Muerte

Due to the popularity, reservations are strongly recommended. Contact SmallBar at smallbar.chicago@gmail.com to save your seat today!

SmallBar Division

2049 W. Division St.

Chicago, IL

Free Irish Dance Classes with Trinity Irish Dancers

March 10th-March 18th

Trinity Irish Dancers, a staple in the Chicago Irish dance community and beyond, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary by giving away 30 FREE dance classes (throughout Illinois and Wisconsin)! To Mark this milestone and in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Trinity Irish Dancers invites children to sample an Irish dance class at one of their many locations. Dancers will be with the award-winning teaching staff for an hour-long introductory class. Trinity parents and teachers will be on hand during classes to answer questions about the program.

Trinity invites boys and girls ages 3 ½ -12 to discover the basics of Irish dance, learning a few skills and steps set to Irish music—for FREE. No previous dance experience is necessary.

To register, visit http://www.trinityirishdancers.com/try-free-irish-dance-class and click on the location you are interested in to reserve your spot. For more information, call 877-326-2328 or email info@trinitydance.com.

Potluck with Vinejoy

Saturday, March 31

7:00 p.m.

Vinejoy, a wine company which provides Chicago with unique hand-crafted, story-filled wines, is excited to launch their 2012 Potluck Dinner Series with a potluck in March! Vinejoy’s Potluck Dinners are the ultimate party which invites diners to be part of the fun—and contribute to the menu!

The only way to receive an invitation to this and other Vinejoy events is by signing up for the Vinejoy newsletter (http://www.vinejoy.net/). Attendees are asked to bring a dish of their own design using the featured ingredient garlic.

Cost is $10 per person, space is limited to 20 people.

Located at the art studio of JC Steinbrunner in Ravenswood.

February is definitely the month of love, so fall in love with everything from mouth-watering truffles to unique, hand-crafted wines at the tasty events listed below!

12 Perfect Pairs at Katherine Anne Confections

Friday, February 10

5:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista of Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, is excited to host the unique tasting event, “12 Perfect Pairs”! Enjoy an evening of perfect pairings featuring six different Vinejoy wines, cheese-focused savory bites by FIG Catering, three awesome brews by Half Acre Beer and brand new truffles, caramels and marshmallows from Katherine Anne herself. There will be 12 carefully paired combinations for attendees to try…and try some more! All products will be available for purchase, so those delicious, flavorful experiences can be recreated at home.

Check the event Facebook page for a list of the mouth-watering creations: https://www.facebook.com/events/293950260653139/?notif_t=event_invite

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Buy your ticket online at http://www.katherine-anne.com/parties.

Katherine Anne Confections

2745 W. Armitage Ave.

Chicago, IL 60647

Valentine’s Day Pastry Market at Logan Square Kitchen

Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Logan Square Kitchen presents its 3^rd Annual Valentine’s Day Pastry Market—a delicious event that gives attendees a taste of some the best sustainable, small-batch, pastry, cake, ice cream, handmade confections and culinary gift items available in Chicago. Many of the artisans found here are not widely available outside the LSK and local Markets.

Attendees at this delectable event will discover amazing handmade pastries, candy, chocolate and more. This is the perfect chance to shop for your Valentine or linger around the kitchen and enjoy your own savory creation over a great coffee, warm cider or hand-crafted cocktail.

Among the artisans, you will see emerging talent next to the familiar faces that make Chicago a great food town. Vendors make unique creations for each Market.

For an up-to-date list of vendors, visit http://www.logansquarekitchen.com/events/lsk-presents

Tickets are $1 for adults and kids are free.

Logan Square Kitchen

2333 N. Milwaukee Avenue

Chicago, IL 60647

Valentine’s Day Truffle Making Party at Katherine Anne Confections

Sunday, February 12

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista of Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, will be hosting a February Truffle Making Party—just in time for Valentine’s Day! Katherine opens her kitchen and recipe book to the public as she demystifies the art of making truffles. Instead of buying your Valentine another box of chocolates, make this year something special by creating your own unique, delicious truffles!

Tickets are $50 and include wine, light appetizers and truffles! Reservations are required and space is limited, so sign up today! http://www.katherine-anne.com/parties.php

Katherine Anne Confections

2745 W. Armitage

Chicago, IL 60647

Already have a special someone? Celebrate at a unique wedding event presented by the Chicago Green Wedding Alliance. Details are below.

Wedding Event Presented by Chicago Green Wedding Alliance

 Sunday, February 26, 2012

12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Want to create a zero waste event? Committed but don’t fit into conventional molds? Looking for the fairy tale wedding with a twist? Don’t want to wear a dress? You both want to wear a dress? Want an amazing dress? LGBT? Straight? We have you covered…

The Chicago Green Wedding Alliance is excited to host Committed, an avant-garde, green wedding show housed at the newest eco-venue in Chicago, Greenhouse Loft. This isn’t your typical wedding show, as it will be geared towards committed couples—couples of any description—men + women, women + women, men + men. This wedding show will be dedicated to couples who are committed to each other, committed to the environment and committed to throwing the best party Chicago has ever seen.

The show consists exclusively of members of the Chicago Green Wedding Alliance, a thoughtful group of local Chicago vendors that make “being green” an important part of their business models. The Committed show will feature sustainable and organic food tastings, local beer, wine and cocktail demonstrations, wedding dress and tux models, DJs and bands, photographers, venues, invitation makers, salon nail and make-up demonstrations, sustainable and organic confections and cake samplings and much more.

For more information and a list of vendors, visit http://www.committedlovechicago.com/

Tickets for the show are $10 for singles and $15 for couples. To buy your tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/217073

Greenhouse Loft

2545 W. Diversey

Chicago, IL

Events this month feature SmallBar and City Provisions. Be sure to check back for more January events!

Beer Brunch at SmallBar

SmallBar Fullerton

Sunday, January 8^th

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

SmallBar Division

Saturday, January 21^st

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

SmallBar will offer a special menu designed by Chef Justin White to pair with unique brews from 3Floyds.

January’s pairings (available only January 8 SmallBar Fullerton and January 21 at SmallBar Division) are listed below:

Shepherd’s pie, Swan Creek lamb, rutabega, pearl onions and table carrots in black sun gravy baked under Yukon puree.

Suggested paring: Black Sun Stout

Spicy buttermilk fried frog legs with over easy egg sauce and shoestring potatoes.

Suggested pairing: Zombie Dust

Soft scotched egg over baked polenta, hand-made beef sausage, roman gnocchi and Welsh rarebit.

Suggested pairing: Robert the Bruce

Spicy curried goat sausage on a bun, with pulled spaghetti squash slaw, and garlic confit potatoes.

Suggested pairing: Jinx Proof

The prices for each entrée range from $9-13 and the beers are available ala carte. The full brunch menu will also be available during this special event. The pairings are merely suggestions, so diners can order off the regular brunch menu and create their own pairings, as well. The event is a mix and match, take it or leave it, fun beer and brunch event!

Due to the popularity, reservations are strongly recommended. Contact SmallBar at smallbar.chicago@gmail.com to save your seat today!

SmallBar Fullerton

1415 W. Fullerton

Chicago, IL

SmallBar Division

2049 W. Division

Chicago, IL

Mr. Hyde Release Party at SmallBar

Thursday, January 12^th

5:00 p.m.

Join SmallBar Division as they celebrate the debut of Mr. Hyde, their collaboration with Greenbush Brewing from Sawyer, MI. Get one of the first tastes and take a walk on the dark side with Mr. Hyde, a delicious and roasty sumatran coffee milk stout. In addition, there will also be VERY limited quantities of the Barrel Aged Mr. Hyde—it probably will not last through the evening.

There is no cover charge for the event and the beer is available for purchase and consumption at SmallBar.

SmallBar Division

2049 West Division

Chicago, IL

January Supper Club with City Provisions

Monday, January 23^rd

6:00 p.m.

City Provisions announces the January Supper Club with Chef Rick Gresh of David Burke’s Primehouse with cocktail parings by Death’s Door Spirits. Join Chef Cleetus Friedman of City Provisions for a unique cocktail party with Death’s Door Spirits from Madison, Wisconsin. This menu will also be featuring David Burke’s Primehouse dry aged meats (these meats are aged in the U.S. patented Himalayan salt room).

Tickets are $75 and include an onslaught of booze, food and fun.

Reservations are required!

Please contact City Provisions today at:

supperclub@cityprovisions.com

773.293.2489

The goal of our Supper Clubs is to enlighten, educate and entertain our guests. From our process to connecting our clients with the origin of our food sources, the City Provisions Supper Club is a monthly event focusing on seasonality, celebrating the fruits of every season.

City Provisions

1818 W. Wilson

Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 293-2489

Cask Night at SmallBar Fullerton

Friday, January 27^th

7:00 p.m.

SmallBar Fullerton, in collaboration with Beermapping and Hopcast, will host a cask night with custom made cask ales from a variety of breweries. These will be available for only one night, so don’t miss it!

SmallBar Fullerton

1415 W. Fullerton

Chicago, IL

Here are a few December events with SmallBar, City Provisions and Katherine Anne Confections that are sure to get anyone (even the Grinch!) into the holiday spirit:

Truffle Making Party at Katherine Anne Confections
Thursday, December 15th
6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Due to popular demand, Katherine Anne Confections has added another pre-holiday Truffle Making Party! This gives you another chance to learn how to make some delicious goodies for the holidays as Katherine Duncan, founder and confectionista, opens her kitchen and recipe book to the public as she demystifies the art of making truffles. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make delicious truffles in time for the holidays—your friends and family won’t believe their taste buds!

The admission is $50, includes wine, light appetizers and truffles!

Reservations are required and space is limited, so sign up today! http://www.katherine-anne.com/parties.php

Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W. Armitage
Chicago, IL 60647

Holiday Tap Event at SmallBar
Friday, December16th
7:00 p.m.

SmallBar toasts the season with a Holiday Tap Event! Join SmallBar as they get into the holiday spirit and tap some of their favorite holiday beers! This is a great opportunity to taste some delicious holiday beers, try a craft cocktail off the recently launched winter cocktail menu and fill up on stellar dishes off the food menu (like the highly talked about fish sandwich!).

Join SmallBar at either location for a great selection of beers:

Fullerton Tap List:
The Bruery 4 Calling Birds
Great Divide Hibernation
N’Ice Chouffe
Great Lakes XMas
St Feuillien Cuvee de Noel
St Feuillien Christmas
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice

SmallBar Fullerton
1415 W. Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL

Division Tap List:
Avery Old Jubilation
Great Lakes XMas
3 Floyds Alpha Klaus
Ska Euphoria
Tyranena Sheep Shagger
Delirium Noel
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti

SmallBar Division
2049 West Division
Chicago, IL

There is no cover charge for this event and the beer is available for purchase and consumption at SmallBar.

Tasting Event at City Provisions
Saturday, December 17th
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

City Provisions is hosting a taste event with Distinctive Imports Wine and Sunny Lane Farms Jams.

City Provisions
1818 West Wilson
Chicago, IL
773.293.2489

There is no cover charge for this event.

Holiday Pop-Up with Katherine Anne Confections
Sunday, December 18th
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Katherine Duncan of Katherine Anne Confections, a locally-focused chocolatier, will host her first-ever Holiday Artisan Pop-Up Food Market, “Season’s Eatings.” Get into the holiday spirit with local artisans from Scrumptious Pantry, Fig Catering, Ingram’s Jam & Bread and SenTeaMental Moods for a day of delicious holiday treats. These edible creations are not widely available—in fact, most of these delectable treats are made underground and only sold in select locations around the city!

With winter festivities in full swing, everyone has cookies, caramels, truffles, pies or hot chocolate on the brain (or all of the above!)—so, satisfy these cravings all at once at “Season’s Eatings.”

There will be samples available, as well as products to take away as gifts. The gifts you will find here will delight any foodie on your Christmas list! This is also a great opportunity to taste the brand new and highly anticipated marshmallow line from Katherine Anne Confections—which will be serving mini truffle hot chocolate shots paired with the new marshmallows.

Indulge in sweet and savory treats, sample new offerings from Chicago area artisans and finish your holiday shopping with gifts all created with local ingredients.

This is a free event. Also, be sure to check out the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=301389866545761

Katherine Anne Confections
2745 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Tasting Event with City Provisions
Tuesday, December 20th
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

City Provisions is hosting a taste event with Half Acre where you will have the chance to taste Big Hugs, an imperial stout.

City Provisions
1818 West Wilson
Chicago, IL
773.293.2489

There is no cover charge for this event.

Fresh Eggnog at City Provisions
Saturday, December 24th
City Provisions will close at noon, but is available for all your Christmas needs.

Some fresh eggnog made by Chef Cleetus Friedman himself is the perfect way to start your Christmas Eve!

New Year’s Eve Party at SmallBar
Saturday, December 31st

What better way celebrate the beginning of 2012 than with SmallBar? Enjoy delicious craft beer and housemade cocktails from the new winter cocktail menu, as you ring in the New Year at Lincoln Park and Division Street’s easiest NYE celebration! Enjoy food, beer & beats featuring great Chicago house music with a champagne toast at midnight!

21+. No Cover. No Reservations. First Come. First Served.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at either Smallbar location:

SmallBar Division
2049 W. Division
Chicago, IL

SmallBar Fullerton
1415 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL

New Year’s Day Brunch at SmallBar
Sunday, January 1st
12:00 p.m.

After a crazy night welcoming the year 2012, cure your hangover with SmallBar on New Year’s Day with a delicious brunch! SmallBar will be open at noon with their full brunch menu, bloody marys and mimosas to help you get back on your feet for 2012.

There is no cover charge for this event.

Cure what ails you at either SmallBar location:

SmallBar Division
2049 W. Division
Chicago, IL

SmallBar Fullerton
1415 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL

All the local food artisans showcased at this unique event are dedicated to delicious pastry and confection creations. Attendees can purchase treats to take home for their Valentines or simply devour these amazing sweet and savory creations on the spot!

WLS-TV’s Steve Dolinsky offered viewers a sneak peek of this delicious event and talked about it on his WBEZ/Vocalo blog

Janet Fuller at the Chicago Sun-Times also gave the Pastry Market a mention

Jacky Runice thought it was worth the trip for her suburban readers

Hope to see you there!

Greenheart Shop on WGN-TV

“Shift Happens,” Mindful Metropolis

WGN-TV Segment