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New Venues, Restaurants

Avec – River North, 141 W. Erie St.

avec | Restaurants in West Loop, Chicago

Newly opened in February, Avec created a second location in River North creating new dishes and bringing old favorites from the original West Loop location. Chef Paul Kahan and Perry Hendrix will feature North African, Middle Eastern and Southwestern European flavors to the menu including, focaccia fresh out the oven. Avec is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery.

Contact your Concierge for a VIP reservation today.

Ever Restaurant, 1340 W. Fulton

Ever is the creative obsession of three-Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy.
Located in the West Loop, Ever features 8-10 course tasting menus that focus heavily on proteins from land and sea complemented with seasonal vegetables, mixed fruits, grains, and nuts. Currently available for pick-up and taking reservations for January.

Contact your CUI Concierge for reservation assistance.

Events, Restaurants

JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch, 23 W. Hubbard St. Oct. 1st – Nov. 1st

For ONE MONTH ONLY, JoJo’s will be converting it’s 5,000 sq foot outdoor patio into an over the top Pumpkin Patch right in the heart of River North. In addition to hand picking your own pumpkin, guests can enjoy their over-the-top milkshakes, biggie hot chocolates and all of their favor diner classics.

Pumpkin Patch specials include gourmet caramel apples, pumpkin and apple pies, spiked ciders and hot chocolates & their soon to be famous Pumpkin Patch Shake. It comes topped with a slice of Pumpkin Pie, Taffy Apple, Roasted Marshmallow and Reese’s Pretzel.

Tables of six or less are available and also their pumpkin shaped domes will be available at first come, first served basis. No tickets are necessary.

Events, Holidays, National & International, Restaurants

July 14th – Bastille Day

Over 231 years ago, on July 14^th the French had finally seen a turning point in their revolution with the storming of Bastille. The fortress that once held prisoners freed soldiers ready to fight for an uprising. The fall of Bastille was celebrated in 1790 as the Fête de la Fédération and throughout the years continues to celebrate France’s constitutional monarchy and new unity.

To embrace this French affair, below we share our favorite spots within the Chicago and virtual festivities.

Bistronomic | 840 N. Wabash

Join Bistronomic all week long with dine in and take out specials from July 13th – July 18th. On July 17th, join Bistronomic’s patio for an evening of live music from Daniela Biserius Gipsy Jazz Group.

Marchesa | 535 N. Wells St.

Join Marchesa in a special 3 Course Menu plus an assortment of Cheese course addition and complimentary Amuse Bouche. From Tuesday, July 14th to Saturday, July 18th join the festivities with french music and cocktails such as a Lavendar French Cocktail.

Mon Ami Gabi | 2300 N. Lincoln Park West

Join Mon Ami Gabi this Friday, July 10th to Tuesday, July 14th for limited special menu, that includes gazpacho, frog legs, seafood bouillabisse, along with beautiful views of Lincoln Park.

Bastille Day Trifle with Chef Marc Siever

Get the ingredients Now!
Check out the blog to get a Marc Sievers easy and delicious Trifle recipe.

Alliance Française de Chicago Live Dance Party

Tuesday, July 14th at 6 pm join the Bastille Day party with a Dance Party Livestream. Featuring a French set curated by DJ Max of All-In Electro, streamed on Twitch.

Ars Lyrica presents Vive La France! Bastille Day Celebration Virtual Concert

Tuesday, July 14^th at 6 pm Ars Lyrics presents its 16^th season with a virtual opening concert broadcast for Bastille Day, Vive L France!

Embassy of France from US going LIVE!

Due to current situations on large gatherings and celebrations. The Embassy of France in the United States and its 10 Consulates General have decided celebrations should go digital. Check out France in the US for music, cultural, contests and such all day long. At 5 pm (Washington DC time) don’t miss ambassador Philippe Étienne!

FIAF’s 4 Day virtual Bastille Celebration

Celebrate Bastille day starting Saturday, July 11^th – Tuesday, July 14^th virtually with NYC French Institute Alliance Francoise 25^th Annual Bastille Day available online with Live performances, film screening, tastings, cooking events, kid activities and so much more.

Entertainment, Leisure & Recreation, Restaurants

Al Fresco Dining

Chicago Summer is in full bloom.
Escape your living room and find yourself on one of these gorgeous rooftops or patios.
Whether you enjoy your dinner with a lake view, cocktails surrounded by the skyline or
brunch overlooking the Lincoln park conservatory;
Get to be informed of the reservation request details through your CUI concierge.

So many Chicago hot spots to choose from but space is limited –
So hurry & Contact your CUI concierge to coordinate
your perfect Al Fresco experience.