Big Chicken in Rosemont will celebrate founder Shaquille O’Neal’s birthday on Wednesday, March 6, with free ice cream cones for all guests, while supplies last.
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Happy Birthday, Shaq!
Wednesday, March 6 is the birthday of Shaquille O’Neal, who doesn’t usually appear in a food column, but Big Chicken in Rosemont is giving away a free ice cream cone that day, while supplies last, to anyone who stops by to honored by their founder. That’s one cone per person; no purchase necessary. Guests who come to the location at 9437 W. Higgins Road can also sign a large birthday card for the 15-time NBA star.
Pop-up West Side Ramen will serve a variety of ramen and other dishes at Chrissoulas in Libertyville through the spring.
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The ramen clock is ticking
There’s still time to catch West Side Ramen, the popular pop-up spot that has taken over Libertyville’s Chrissoulas restaurant every January, February and March for the past four years. Brothers Nick and Theo Dimitriou have added smashing burgers to the menu, a well-received Thursday night special since last year. Ramen options include tonkotsu, chicken katsu, mushroom miso ($20 each) and The Sumo, a double serving of ramen noodles, pork broth, smoked pork belly, pork dumpling, kimchi, roasted corn, two soft-boiled eggs and more ($38). Wash it all down with an extensive list of craft cocktails, sake and Japanese beer and whiskey. Mediterranean-themed Chrissoulas will return to the location at 602 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the spring.
Atlas Chicken in Bartlett is celebrating its first birthday with specials next week and is hosting a party on Friday, March 8.
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Happy birthday, part two
Atlas Chicken in Bartlett is celebrating its first birthday with specials next week, culminating in a party on Friday, March 8. The restaurant, located at 1048 W. Army Trail Road, will offer an “appiversary” package Monday through Friday that includes seven of their new tacos, six rice balls, chips and queso, medium chicken tenders and sauces for $36, dine-in or to wear. The restaurant will also have giveaways and games throughout the week. Friday’s party will feature a balloon entertainer, fish bowls, $1 tacos, raffles, giveaways and games.
Savings for a good cause
Oaken Bistro + Bar in Lake Forest is giving diners the opportunity to support over 2,000 local foster and homeless children with a 50% discount during March. Anyone enjoying a meal at Oaken in March will have the option to take 50% off their check (no alcohol) or choose to use the savings forever and donate them to Fill-A-Heart-4-Kids, a Lake Forest based non-profit organization that provides critical needs, food, clothing and other support to homeless youth. You must mention the offer to take advantage of the savings or make the donation. Oaken Bistro + Bar is at 200 N. Field Drive.
Table at Crate in Oak Brook is holding a series of four kids’ cooking classes for kids ages 3 to 6 starting March 10.
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Let the kids cook
Here’s a good investment in any parent’s future: Table at Crate in Oak Brook is running a series of cooking classes for kids ages 3-6. Classes are held over a series of four Sundays from 10-11:30am starting March 10th. Kids will learn to prepare delicious meals with Table at Crate chefs guiding the way. That’s $250 per child for all four classes, which seems like a small price to pay if it means your child will want to cook for you. Each budding chef (chef?) will receive their own personalized chef coat and hat to wear while making pasta and sauce, cupcakes and breakfast, cupcakes and frosting and pies. Bookings are available now until March 8 on Tock. Table at Crate is also offering an egg decorating workshop for kids from 9-10:45 a.m. Saturday, March 16. Tickets are $50 per child and include a personalized Easter basket.
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