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Wednesday, September 6, 2011

The summer might be over but I'm not giving up and you shouldn't either. Let the summer live on, check out my top picks for Wednesday. Today's Forecast: Sunny, High 72°

Chicago Women Leading Culinary: A Celebration
When: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: $75. RSVP required
Vermilion
Neighborhood: River North
10 W. Hubbard St.
Dine on a four-course meal at the restaurant while listening to a panel discussion with female leaders in the local hospitality industry. Add wine pairings for $20 more. Panelists include: Illinois Restaurant Association President Shelia O'Grady, Vermilion owner Rohini Dey, restauranteur Deann Bayless, Japonais owner Miae Lim and master sommelier Alpana Singh.

Green City Market
When: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ends October 29)
Price: Free
Green City Market
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
1750 N. Clark St.
Shop for locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities.
Veggies and fruits in season: Asian Pears, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Grapes, Okra, Peppers, Rhubarb, Tomatoes, Watermelon


Buy 1 Get 1 Free Pizza Wednesdays
Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Lakeview
3358 N Paulina St
Open till: 10pm
Yelp Reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/frasca-chicago

One-Year Chicago Q Anniversary Celebration
When: Daily (ends September 10)
Price: Prices vary
Chicago Q
Neighborhood: Near North Side
1160 N. Dearborn St.
Cuisine: BBQ
A week-long celebration features $2 pours of the restaurant's private label bourbon and food specials including Cuban-style pork brisket sandwiches with potato salad ($14.50), apple-smoked lamb ribs ($31.50; dinner only) and rocky road, oatmeal-bacon or chocolate chip cookies ($1).

If you didn't have time to check out the Green City Market because you were at work then check out, 
Andersonville Farmers Market
When: Wednesdays : 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. (ends October 19)
Berwyn Avenue and Clark Street
N Clark St. and W Berwyn Ave.
Browse sustainably grown produce from local vendors, as well as honey, cheese, wine, fiber and more. Enjoy live music entertainment, cooking demonstrations and more while you shop.


CeleBrasil
When: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $70
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria
Neighborhood: River North
51 E. Ohio St
A celebration of Brazilian culture features traditional Brazilian cuisine, live music, a silent auction and raffles. VIP tickets ($125) include two drinks, five raffle tickets and early entry at 5:30 p.m.

River North Neighborhood Guide Party
When: 6 p.m.
Price: No cover
Theory
Neighborhood: River North
9 W. Hubbard St
Celebrate your neighborhood with RedEye and Metromix.com. Compete in the Miller Lite Bottle Bob for a chance to win great prizes and be named a Miller Lite MVP. Specials include $3 Miller Lite bottles and half-price appetizers.

Brazil Independence Day at SushiSamba Rio
When: 8 p.m.
Price: Prices vary
Sushi Samba Rio
Neighborhood: River North
504 N. Wells St.
Carnaval-costumed samba dancers and a Brazilian band perform. Includes food and drink specials.


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