A sushi special for National Gumbo Day, Dolce Italian happy hour and more things to do in Chicago on Monday, Oct. 12.
EAT
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National Gumbo Day
1009 N. Rush St. 312-660-3111
Try executive chef Hector Marcial’s take on Louisiana’s signature dish, the crawfish gumbo maki roll ($12) made with crawfish, bell pepper, tomato, green onion, gumbo sauce, mayo and garlic. 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Guest Chef Charity Series
1030 N. State St. 312-326-3443
Order La Pizza Ellen ($11.99), a pie designed by Tete Charcuterie executive chef Thomas Rice that features Tete’s housemade Italian-spiced lamb sausage, goat cheese, aged mozzarella and caramelized onions, and the restaurant will donate half the proceeds to The Lynn Sage Foundation. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
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1967 N. Halsted St. 312-460-3200
The casual Lincoln Park restaurant from the team behind Taco Joint serves rotisserie chicken ($12-$22), fajitas ($14-$16) and margaritas ($8.50-$10). 4-10 p.m.
DRINK
10-10-10-10 Menu
18 E. Bellevue Place 312-642-3400
The Gold Coast bar celebrates its 10th anniversary by offering 10 drinks and 10 dishes for $10 for 10 days including a Manhattan and flight of three beers. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
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‘The Story of a Story (The Untold Story)’
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1543 W. Division St. 312-646-0975
Underscore Theatre Company presents the world premiere musical comedy about a writer and artist who travel to a magical land populated by clichés. 7:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: underscoretheatre.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
Dolce Italian (127 W. Huron St. 312-754-0700) offers select glasses of wine and cocktails plus a selection of eight antipasti, pizzas, pastas and charcuterie for $8 from 5-8 p.m.
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