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Friday Buffet

By L. Stolpman in Food on Oct 10, 2008 4:07PM

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That's how adults trick or treat: with a glass in their hand, holding it out in such a way that says, "This isn't going to re-fill itself." We're going to remind you of some events and start giving you the low down on fun things happening for Halloween.

  • October 15: Marche will be celebrating its 15 year anniversary with signature dishes, specialty cocktails, a live DJ and ...a Theatrical S&M and Burlesque Show. Oh, and Dr. Seuss Characters! Did you hear that, people? S&M and Dr. Seuss! As I said, I'll be going. 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. 833 W. Randolph. $20 ($5 of which will go to Perspectives Charter Schools).
  • October 18: Join Alliance Française of Chicago for a Family cooking class, ages 7 to 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Expose your child to French culture and language through traditional French recipes. Check out more classes here (including Cooking with Cider, Profiteroles, and various wine tasting events). Parent: $45, One Child: $30, Two siblings: $55. 810 N. Dearborn.
  • October 22: Carnivale's mixologist Victor Beheza will teach you how to make a Caipirinha - One of our favorites. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., $25, 702 W. Fulton.

Some Halloween Highlights!

  • Halloween Eve (Oct 30), Room21 will be having a Flapper's Ball to celebrate its one year anniversary. Flapper girls, gallaxie dancers, live music, swing lessons. 6-10 p.m. $50 advance, $75 at door. 2110 S. Wabash.
  • Head to Brasserie Jo before Halloween and guess the weight of their big-ass pumpkins. The winner, announced on Halloween night, gets dinner for four. Any child under twelve in costume on Halloween will receive a special complimentary French confection. 59 W. Hubbard.
  • If you're at Carnivale on Halloween, try their Pumpkin and walnut empanada, brown butter ice cream for $7 or their "Scary-tini" - Pumpkin smash, pineapple juice, homemade bitters $9. 702 W. Fulton
  • Enter a Costume Contest at Citizen Bar for a $100 gift certificate for Customer Catering. 364 W Erie.