The Sunnyside of Lincoln - Holiday Edition

CHICAGO – Bistro Campagne, Due Lire, The Grafton, Miku and homesoul host The Sunnyside of Lincoln – Holiday Edition, Monday, Dec. 7, from 6 – 9 p.m. This celebration of the Holiday season is a Chicago tradition unique to the Lincoln Square neighborhood, a festive collaboration between five neighboring businesses along the west sidewalk of Lincoln Ave. between Sunnyside and Wilson Avenue (4514 – 4530 N. Lincoln Ave). This year’s Holiday Edition of The Sunnyside of Lincoln features special guest Half Acre Beer Company and holiday carolers, The Merry Maskers. Tickets to the event are $45 and may be purchased at sunnyside.nightout.com. Each ticket includes six drink tickets (wine, beer, or cocktails) to be used at any of the four participating restaurants, and two dishes featured by each of the restaurants. All food and drinks will be served in each establishment, and ticket holders may move freely from one space to the next. For additional information contact Bistro Campagne at 773.271.6100. Participants must be 21 years or older to attend the event and capacity is limited to 125 people.

Participant and Menu information below:

Bistro Campagne 4518 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.271.6100,

Bistro Campagne is a French countryside Bistro, focusing on organic, sustainably farmed ingredients and wine, in a warm and rustic, Craftsman style setting.

Drinks:

J.L. Chave, Mon Coeur, Côtes du Rhône 2013 (Grenache, Syrah)
Hot Calvados Cider: Spiced hot apple cider, Dupont Calvados

Food:

Boeuf Carbonnade: Abbey braised beef, root vegetables and potatoes
Tarte aux Fruits: cranberry and apple gingerbread tart

The Grafton Pub & Grill, 4530 N. Lincoln Ave, 773.271.9000

The Grafton is a cozy, authentic pub with some of Chicago’s best Irish comfort food and pub grub, an extensive rotating list of craft beers, and over 90 whiskeys from around the world.

Drinks:

Half Acre Seasonal Beers

Food:

Irish Lamb Stew served in a white broth
Oven Baked Apple Pie

Due Lire Vino & Cucina, 4520 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.275.7878

DueLire offers a dynamic menu of authentic Italian recipes made with seasonal and local ingredients with a contemporary twist. Featured by ABC7’s Steve Dolinsky, DueLire receives accolades for Massimo Di Vuolo’s handmade pasta and “perfect pillows of gnocchi.”

Drinks:

“Giancarlo” Prosecco DOC Veneto NV
Casa Vinicola Botter “Gran Passione Rosso Veneto” Merlot/Corvina Veneto IGT 2013

Food:

Brasato di Manzo con Risotto al Parmigiano: Braised Beef Short Rib over parmesan risotto
Crostata di Nutella: chocolate and hazelnut tart

Miku, 4514 N. Lincoln Ave

Miku brings sushi back to Lincoln Square! With an extensive Japanese menu of creative maki rolls, small plates, ramen, skewers & more, there have been nothing but praises for Miku.

Drinks:

Half Acre Seasonal Beer
Hot Sake

Food:

Kabocha King Crab Soup: squash puree, king crab, white miso, cream, chives
X’mas Maki: spicy tuna, spicy snow crab and cucumber topped with lobster, avocado, maso go and sweet soy
Chocolate Dipped Banana Tempura

homesoul, 4526 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.654.1583

homesoul offers a blend of inspiring new home accessories, unique vintage finds, and original art from local artists. For the event, homesoul will be opened extended hours hosting a raffle and offering 10% off for ticketholders.

Live Music

Live holiday music will be provided by four members of The Merry Maskers. The Merry Maskers have performed on radio, television and all over the Chicago area for over 20 years. They will stroll between venues and sing from a repertoire of more than 80 carols to delight young and old.

Bistro Campagne, Due Lire, The Grafton, Miku and homesoul host The Sunnyside of Lincoln – Holiday Edition, Monday, Dec. 7, from 6 – 9 p.m. This celebration of the Holiday season is a Chicago tradition unique to the Lincoln Square neighborhood, a festive collaboration between five neighboring businesses along the west sidewalk of Lincoln Ave. between Sunnyside and Wilson Avenue (4514 – 4530 N. Lincoln Ave). This year’s Holiday Edition of The Sunnyside of Lincoln features special guest Half Acre Beer Company and holiday carolers, The Merry Maskers. Tickets to the event are $45 and may be purchased at sunnyside.nightout.com. Each ticket includes six drink tickets (wine, beer, or cocktails) to be used at any of the four participating restaurants, and two dishes featured by each of the restaurants. All food and drinks will be served in each establishment, and ticket holders may move freely from one space to the next. For additional information contact Bistro Campagne at 773.271.6100. Participants must be 21 years or older to attend the event and capacity is limited to 125 people.

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