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EAT
Tour the Garden
1462 E. 53rd St. 773-288-1010
The restaurant celebrates a different summer fruit or vegetable every week with a four-course dinner. Wednesday’s menu includes beet carpaccio and wagyu beef rib with beet risotto. 4-10 p.m. $35, wine pairings available for an additional $15.
Now Open
3112 N. Broadway 773-697-3580
The New York-based fast-casual chain has opened its first Midwest location in Lakeview, serving hanger steak ($9.75), pork loin ($9), soy-marinated tofu ($8.50) and other proteins with its signature teriyaki sauce. Other options include crispy gyoza dumplings ($2-$4) and cold soba noodle salad ($4). 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
DRINK
‘American Hustle’
610 N. Rush St. 312-660-7191
Watch the Academy Award-nominated film as part of the cocktail lounge’s weekly ’70s movie series while snacking on free spicy truffle popcorn and sipping Silver Screen Soda ($12), a carbonated, bottled mix of buttered popcorn-infused vodka, caramel cream syrup and lemon juice. 7:30 and 10 p.m. No cover.
DO
Benji Brown
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West 312-801-2100
The comedian seen on “1st Amendment Stand Up” performs along with Dave Helem, Doc Love and Jay Washington. A portion of ticket sales benefits The Myositis Association. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $17-$40. Tickets: promontorychicago.com
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Only in Chicago
5400 N. Clark St. 773-784-0425
Vox 3 Collective’s cabaret mixes personal stories, pop music, show tunes and jazz to cover urban dating, sports and Chicago’s public transit problems. 7:30 p.m. $10. Tickets: vox3.org/event/only-in-chicago-2
REDEYE TIP OF THE DAY
Giancarlo Mancino, founder of Mancino vermouth, mixes $15 cocktails 6 p.m. Wednesday at Spiaggia (980 N. Michigan Ave.).