Here's your chance to honor your favorite River North business.

            

Voting is Open for River North's Best THAW Awards. 

Voting is underway for selecting the Best Businesses in River North. The newly named THAW (Top Honors Awards and Winners) awards are run annually by the River North Business Association and sponsored this year by Cuvee, LM Bistro, Erie-LaSalle Body Shop, Friedman Properties,  Mancuso Motorsports and

Courtyard Chicago Downtown/River North. 

 

Voting is open for the public to vote and may be accessed here.

 

Winners will be announced at the THAW Awards Party, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, January 16 at Cuvee, 108 W. Erie St. 

 

Dean Richards, Entertainment Critic and Reporter at WGN-TV and WGN Radio, 720AM, is the Master of Ceremony. The awards announcements will be followed by a party with food, cocktails and dancing. The cost is $55 for RNBA members and $65 for non-members.  Tickets may be purchased at www.rivernorthassociation.com or by going here.

 

Vote for your favorite business in the following categories: River North’s Best New Restaurant, River North’s Best Restaurant, River North’s Best Nightlife Destination, River North’s Best Business or Service, River North’s Best Hotel, and River North’s Best None Profit.

 

Each category has three or four nominees and the ability to write in your favorite if it’s not listed. In true Chicago fashion, you’re invited to vote as many times as you like (once daily) through December 30.

Nominees include:

 

River North’s Best New Restaurant

• Ay Chiwowa

• Bub City

• Bar Louie

• BlackFinn Ameripub

River North’s Best Restaurant

• Moe’s Cantina

• Hard Rock Café

• Weber Grill

• Zed 451

River North’s Nightlife Destination

•         Castle

• Cuvee

• Fedora Lounge

• The Redhead Piano Bar

River North’s Best Business or Service

• Artistic Blooms

• Moolagram

• North Bank

River North’s Best Hotel

• Aloft Chicago

• Holiday Inn Mart Plaza

• The Allerton Hotel

• The Amalfi Hotel

River North’s Best Non Profit Organization

• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

• Anti-Cruelty Society

• Open Books

About the River North Business Association

River North Business Association represents more than 325 businesses in the area bounded by the Chicago River to the south and west, Division on the north and Wabash on the east. The area boasts the highest concentration of restaurants and entertainment venues and is Chicago’s most exciting neighborhood to live, work, shop, dine and play. For more information, visit www.rivernorthassociation.com.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine recreates their 'Love Sandwich'

It's a love sandwich at Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine!

 

Pastoral is so excited Oprah chose its Truffle Cheese Trio for her Favorite Things 2013 list, that it is recreating her famous 'love sandwich,' featuring roasted local turkey breast, Sottocenere truffle cheese, lemon artichoke pesto, red onions and field greens, all served on a fresh baguette.

This one-of-a-kind sandwich is available for a limited time only!

Early Bird Shopper Alert

Beginning the week of Thanksgiving and lasting through the end of the year, Pastoral will be open for retail sales weekdays at The French Market starting at 8 a.m. for all you early bird shoppers. Lunch service will continue to start at 10 a.m. Pastoral is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, closed Sunday.

 

Introducing... Little Goat Catering!

Introducing... Little Goat Catering! 

 

Whether you're planning a luncheon or hosting a meeting at your office, let Little Goat Bread cater your event. Chose from many of Little Goat Bread's menu items, including sandwiches, chips, salads, bagels and cream cheese, pastries, and cookies. Fill out the inquiry online at littlegoatchicago.com/bread/catering, or just give them a call at  312-600-9601 to place an order. Please make sure to place your order at least 72 hours in advance. Email catering@littlegoatchicago.com with general questions.

 

Coming soon... the Sloppy Goat.

A squish squash bun piled high with savory sloppy goat and topped with a tangy rosemary slaw.

 

 

Lillie's Q has a unique gift set that is sure to bring a smile this season

Whatever the occasion – holiday party, home entertaining, family, friend and employee gifts – there's something for everyone at Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661; 312-575-0306) this December.

 

Looking for a great gift for the barbecue fanatic in your life? Lillie's Q has a unique gift set that is sure to bring a smile this season - a box of six homemade sauces ($50, box included). Select all six of its homemade mouth-watering varieties or build your own gift box with any 6 flavors as you like.