Epic Restaurant Review:
This happening pad in River North forges on, with a rooftop that’s the place to be when weather allows. As the name implies, this restaurant is, well, epic in many ways, rolling out its showy self with wining and dining appeal. The sleek, bi-level American eatery and lounge turns out raw bar selections and prettily plated, seasonal dishes, like lobster claws with grapefruit, fennel, red salt...
A winding staircase separates a second-floor dining room with soaring windows from a stylish first-floor lounge (with a different menu) at this swanky River North haunt offering "beautifully presented" upscale New American eats backed by specialty cocktails and a "well-rounded" wine list; there's also a vast rooftop in season.
Epic's Black Friday Discounts; Ceres' Table Turns Four; More:
RIVER NORTH—Epic is offering holiday shoppers a 25% dining discount on Black Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Just show your shopping receipt to your server and get your bill reduced. The restaurant's lounge menu will be half price from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. that day as well. [EaterWire]
UPTOWN—Ceres' Table is celebrating their fourth anniversary this weekend (November 29 and 30). Come in for...
'Tis the Season: Your Guide to Black Wednesday Parties:
Looking to kick off your holiday season in a big way? Black Wednesday, the second biggest bar night of the year, is nearly here. These spots are throwing the big bashes to get you ready for the Thanksgiving/Hanukkah madness so you can party like a rock star before it's time for turkey.