22 August 2024

Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen welcomes tomato season with two heirloom varieties available during harvest time. The Heirloom Burger is a 6-ounce Angus patty with new school American cheese, local heirloom tomatoes, house-made dill pickles and basil aioli on a Looks Bakery Brioche bun. The Heirloom Tomato Salad features heirloom tomatoes, roasted local sweetcorn, shaved local fennel, goat cheese, fresh mint and cardamom yogurt.

About at Perch, Heirloom tomatoes are the highlight of a special Eggs Benedict, which can be enjoyed on the new patio that opened last weekend. There is now outdoor seating for about 30 people, and more tables and chairs are on backorder.

Myrtle’s Fur Vault & Bar And Parker’s Bistro have completed the renovation of the lower level, which for a long time housed the fur chamber, and opened it for private bookings. Myrtle’s Cellar can accommodate events such as holiday parties, corporate dinners, rehearsal dinners and celebrations. Parker’s Bistro provides the food. In a more formal setting, the room can accommodate approximately 30 guests. For a more casual gathering, the room can accommodate approximately 50 people. For details on booking the room, email (email protected).

Roots of Brazil is celebrating its first Roots Fest block party on Saturday. There will be a food tent, beer garden, live music and games for all ages outside the restaurant at 201 N. Weber Ave. The special menu will feature Brazilian street foods. Admission is free and hours are from noon to 8 p.m.

Roots of Brasil brings a street festival to the city center with the Roots Fest

The Barrel House is hosting the Hungry Hearts fundraiser on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be backpack and school supply giveaways, games for all ages, live music and free ice cream cones and cotton candy. The restaurant will serve a voluntary fundraising meal starting at 11 a.m. with a maximum donation of $20,000. The menu will include pulled pork, brisket, beans, potato salad and fries.

Krav’n has revamped its menu with all-new entrees and several other additions. The mains are jambalaya, Swedish meatballs, Korean beef skewers, Caribbean pork pernil and pappardelle bolognese. New to the “Favorites” section are fish and chips with wild-caught walleye, Asian chicken lettuce wraps and poutine with the option to add grilled chicken or adobo pork. New sandwiches include the Philly-Style Chop ‘n Cheese and Sausage & Peppers. If you love the jalapeno wontons at Krav’n — and don’t worry, they’re still on the menu — you’ll want to try the Jalapeno Popper Burger, featuring a Cajun-spiced patty topped with smoked cheddar, jalapeno cream cheese, bacon and raspberry sauce. See the full menu here.

Every Wednesday there is a large pizza at Look’s Marketplace and get the second one for half price. Offer valid for in-restaurant or takeaway, with one offer per customer order.

Every week Charlie’s Pizza is offering $5 off another large specialty pizza. This week’s deal is the Humphrey Bogart with pepperoni, pineapple and jalapenos. Find that week’s pizza on the restaurant’s Facebook page and mention it to receive the discount. The deal is not available online or through DoorDash.

JJ’s Bar has a new happy hour offer at lunchtime. From Tuesday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. you can get 20% off all main courses, sandwiches and salads.

Taco John’s is offering a new BOGO for $1 menu featuring Taco Bravos, Super Burritos, Meat & Potato Burritos and Churros for a limited time.

Remedy Brewing Co. is helping teachers get ready for the start of school by offering a special Friday night pint BOGO deal. “This is our way of saying thank you for all you do. Come along and relax with a well-deserved beer,” the brewery wrote in its social media post.

Cinnamon bon has teamed up with Warheads for a sweet and sour combo. Get a cinnamon roll with one of three crushed Warheads toppings sprinkled on the frosting: blue raspberry, watermelon or green apple. There’s also a Warheads chillata with blue raspberries. Items are available for a limited time at participating locations.

Jimmy John’s has two new Mediterranean wraps. The vegetarian version is filled with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lettuce, olive tapenade, roasted pepper hummus and feta cheese. The meat version has all of that plus roasted chicken.

The autumn menu in Scooters Coffee is here. New items include a Maple Bourbon Latte and a Green Apple Infusion. Returning favorites include Pumpkin Caramelicious, Pumpkin Chai and Maple Bourbon Creme Cold Brew, Autumn Caramel Crunch and Caramel Apple Smoothie. Food items include the Maple Waffle Sandwich and Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites.

Cellar 54 is the combination of a Mimosa with a caramel or cinnamon roll from Flyboy Donuts for $10 on Saturday while supplies last. The wine shop opens at 10 a.m.

Look’s Marketplace has 10 new cocktails for its summer menu – all inspired by literary classics. Among the offerings is the Gatsby Spritz.

Changes in opening hours, service

• The 41st Street location for Polar bites is closed for the season. The downtown store remains open.
• CNC food factory has reduced hours while owner Andrew Brown continues to recover from surgery. Hours are 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays.

Here are more food and drink headlines from the past week.

City awards two new alcohol licenses

Shops prepare to open in the Steel District, while restaurants give a taste of what to expect

East-Side Keg closes permanently

Mediterranean food truck returns under a new name

Roots of Brasil brings a street festival to the city center with the Roots Fest

Casa del Rey reopens under the management of long-time restaurateurs