A Thanksgiving sandwich with all the fixings, a happy hour with prosecco and more things to do in Chicago today, Tuesday, Nov. 24.
EAT
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Test Kitchen
3734 W. Irving Park Road 773-866-5266
The weekly series lets diners try out experimental dishes by chef Caleb Trahan and leave feedback on comment cards. This week’s menu features lamb head pakora and gopchang dumplings ($6 each). 5-10 p.m.
The Smoky Pilgrim
28 S. Clinton St. 312-631-3431 and 307 W. Lake St. 312-621-9663
Get an early Thanksgiving treat with a sandwich made from turkey breast coated with traditional barbecue rub and dried sage, smoked for 12 hours and served with apple coleslaw, cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce on a butter brioche bun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (Clinton) or 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Lake). $8.99.
DRINK
Pre-Plucked Party
2732 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-697-9340
You don’t have to wait until Black Wednesday with this bash featuring $10 Mount Gay rum and Lindemans lambic cocktails, a free raffle for Mount Gay winter wear (10:30 p.m.) and a special ground turkey sandwich served on cornbread with cranberry citrus jam, brie and a side of maple sweet potato fries ($12). 7 p.m. No cover.
Tuesday Tasting
4707 N. Broadway 773-867-1946
Sample spirits from Chicago Distilling Co. along with food pairings and a specialty cocktail followed by an 8 p.m. performance by jazz vocalist Rose Colella. 6:30 p.m. $20. Tickets: uptownunderground.net
DO
Grand Opening Celebration
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900 N. Michigan Ave. 847-287-3812
The toxic-chemical-free fashion line launches its holiday pop-up shop, which runs through Jan. 3, with a reception featuring champagne and makeovers. Attendees receive $50 off a $150 purchase. 6-9 p.m. $27.37. Tickets: wearingoodhealth.com
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
STK (9 W. Kinzie St. 312-340-5636) offers $4 craft and import beers, $5 glasses of prosecco and $9 bites including tuna tartare and shrimp cocktail from 4-6 p.m.