Revolution Beer Tasting and More: Thirsty Thursday

The Juice Joint

7900 W Madison St. in River Forest

Through October:

Juice Special is the Lady in Red made with sweet potato, beet, red pepper, carrot, orange and Fiji apple juice for $6.95. 10 percent of proceeds for the Lady in Red will go toward the Holiday Food and Gift Basket Organization.

Smoothie Special is the Thriller made with almond milk, pumpkin, bannana, cinnemon, ginger, cloves, all spice and agave for $6.95.

Maya Del Sol

144 S. Oak Park Ave., in Oak Park

Thursday, Oct. 11 through Sunday Oct. 14

Remoulachas Asadas: red & golden beets, celery leaves, slivered almonds, goat cheese, shallot escabeche honey-apricot viniagrette.

Costillas de Res braised angus short rib, sweet pea risotto, pickled red onion, ancho-rocoto chile sauce

Pescado del Dia pan roasted mahi mahi, spaghetti squash 
spinach, avocado, aji panca sauce

Tarta de Chocolate Caramelo chocolate tart, caramel drizzle, vanilla ice cream

Wine of the week: Morgan Cotes du "Crow's" red wine blend, 2009, Monterey, CA.

Cocktail of the week: Lavanda Ahumadadel Maguey mezcal, St. Germain Limonada, lavender syrup

Lake Street Kitchen + Bar

1101 Lake St. in Oak Park

Thursday, Oct. 11

Representatives of Chicago's Revolution Brewing will be on hand from 6-9 p.m. with four of their beer offerings available for the public to try. A great chance to talk beer with the experts.  

Jim's Pour Decision

7522 Madison St. in Forest Park

Thursday, Oct. 11

Jim's Pour Decision (formerly Zambonies) get Thursday night started right with:

• $5 Domestic Buckets 
• $2 mystery shots
• $10 football pizzas

House Red Vinoteca

7403 W. Madison Street, Forest Park

Saturday, Oct. 13

House Red Vinoteca hosts a wine tasting from 1-4 p.m. Come back later in the evening for live music from the Blue Soul Blues Band performing from 7:30-10:30 p.m.