Bello Tea Offers Toast to a Healthier 2013 Tea Demos

Bello Tea at the Chicago French Market is introducing its first round of complimentary tea samplings and demos called “Toast to a Healthier 2013.” Owner Tammy Reddy is dedicated to educating the masses about the health benefits of tea and the different varieties to suit individual taste preferences. The demo series will take place on three days during the month of January, each with three timeslots available (see below for times). Class size is limited, to sign up visit the Bello Tea booth at the Chicago French Market or at bellotea.com. All participants will receive 10% off all Matcha and accessories after each session. 

January 12 and 26
Session 1 – 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Session 2 – 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Session 3 – 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
January 15
Session 1 – 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Session 2 – 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Session 3 – 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday Brunch, Baby Back Ribs Night and More at Maxwell’s at the Club

Maxwell’s at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago IL; 312-527-5800) has long been the in-house eatery for Chicago’s East Bank Club. Chef Mike Lodes has developed weekly specials to intrigue a variety of appetites. No membership is necessary to enjoy any of these taste bud tempting meals.

Sunday Brunch

What’s better than Sunday brunch after a long work week? Maxwell’s at the Club offers its long time club tradition to the public, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. The menu includes a full omelet bar, a roast strip beef loin carving station, freshly made waffles, herb roasted salmon, salads, seasonal fruit and much more. This special brunch is priced at $28 for ages 11 years old and up, $12 for ages 7 -10, $6 for ages 4-6 and complimentary for ages 3 and under.

Baby Back Rib Night Thursdays

Imagine a pound-and-a-half slab of mouthwatering baby back ribs, served with corn on the cob, smashed potatoes and coleslaw. The only thing that could make this image more tempting is the price tag of $18. This special barbeque dinner is available Thursdays at Maxwell’s.

Italian Night Fridays

From an extensive buffet of Caprese Salad and Eggplant Caponata antipastos to the rich entrée items of Grilled Swordfish and Fire Roasted Chicken Breast, Maxwell’s at the Club’s Italian night will transform your evening into a flavorful culinary journey. Every Friday enjoy an exceptional selection of Italian antipasto, pastas, entrees and desserts for $28 ages 11 and up, and $12 ages 10 and under.

The dinner specials don’t end there, Chef Lodes also offers a Tuesday Lobster Tails special ($38.50), featuring cold-water twin lobster tails served with seasonal vegetables. Wednesday features Small Plates ($24) providing a choice of three picks off the special menu which includes Seared Ahi Tuna, Oysters on the Half Shell and Pork Belly Sliders. The evening is highlighted by the Flamenco guitar styling of Gypsy Influence. Reservations for any of these special meals can be made at (312) 527-5800 ext. 301 or at maxwellsattheclub.com. Start the New Year off right by taking advantage of the culinary treats at Maxwell’s at the Club.

Live Music This January at the Chicago French Market

Thursday, January 10 – Lunch Hour Music with Annalee Hooson
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
A Chicago French Market favorite Annalee Hooson is back to perform her original and easy listening cover songs. Listening to a live performance by Hooson, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 10 is a perfect way to unwind during your lunch hour. 

Wednesday, January 16 – Lunch Hour Music with Dean Milano
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
Dean Milano is a songwriter, musician and the author of The Chicago Music Scene: 1960’s and 1971’s and will be playing a lunch hour concert at the Chicago French Market. Make you lunch hour special, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. January 16 by mixing up your work day with a special performance by a talented artist. 

Wednesday, January 30 – Lunch Hour Music with Matt Cantlon
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary

Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been singing and playing rock, pop and country music on his guitar for more than 20 years. In addition to doing solo acoustic gigs he also plays in the popular duo, The Acoustic Generation. Cantlon averages about 200 live performances a year and is a prolific song writer spanning a variety of genres. Catch him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 30.

Vanille Patisserie to Offer Galette Des Rois Cake through January

To celebrate a time-honored tradition in France and throughout the world, Vanille Patisserie will be baking a special Galette Des Rois (Three Kings Cake). This specialty cake is part of a religious custom where a Feves or trinket is hidden inside, and the finder of the prize is named king or queen of the feast. Through the month of January, pick up Vanille’s Galette Des Rois, a crisp pastry filled with almond crème and baked with the imported Feve inside (8-inch cake $32).