A Beach Party, a New Taqueria and a Grilling Class With the Old Man

A Beach Party, a New Taqueria and a Grilling Class With the Old Man
Oh, and a Bunch of Fútbol on a Rooftop, of Course
By Pearl Plotkin

Wednesday

FROM PERKS

            It's a Bracelet. It's a Phone Charger. It's the Best of Both.

“Cool bracelet,” they’ll say. “Oh, this braided leather bracelet with a gold-plated clasp? It’s actually how
I charge my phone,” you’ll reply. That entirely plausible yet completely imaginary conversation was brought
to you by these USB-equipped bracelets that have no right being handsome or 40% off, but are.

Thursday

NOT ALL CHURROS WEAR CAPES

            Tequila and Fruity Pebbles-Topped Churros in West Town

If you’re looking for a new al fresco spot for sipping tequila and eating Mexican street food and churros
topped with Fruity Pebbles and Pop Rocks, here it is: The Gringo. It just opened in West Town and it
behooves you to be there immediately. If only to find out what Pop Rocks churros taste like.

Friday

SHORE THING

            It's a Beach Party, and You're Invited

North Avenue Beach’s Shore Club is hosting a Boozy Beach Party Friday night to get you into the weekend
mood. Enjoy a three-hour drink package, sweeping lakefront views, beach games, music, everything. Remember
January?

Saturday

CUP AND AWAY

            Sangria on a Roof With Some Soccer, Please

Tanta is transforming their rooftop terrace into Chicago’s World Cup Watch Zone. That means all of the Peru
and South American matches will be on while you feast on Peruvian street food like cebiches and empanadas
and sip palomas and caipirinhas. Passion for soccer not required.

Sunday

DOWN BY THE RIVER

            Burgers and an Old Fashioned Bar for Dear Old Dad

River Roast is having a Father’s Day cookout on, you guessed it, the river. Bring the fam for some burgers
and beer can chicken, then let dad go nuts with the Old Fashioned bar featuring a variety of bourbons,
whiskeys and ryes. There’ll be live blues, too. You know, dad things.

FIRE DRILL

            Just You, Your Dad and a Grill. And a Professional Chef.

Or, to go along with the timeless notion that dads like to grill, bring the old man to a Father’s Day,
chef-led grill class at the Fairmont Chicago’s Columbus Tap. Then create dishes like Red Snapper Tikin Xic a
la Pescadero Tacos. Which will make much more sense when you’re eating them.

What Else Is New

Pearl Plotkin is often mistaken for an 89-year-old bubbie. Her favorite things include writing, doodling, live music and finding faces in inanimate objects. Not necessarily in that order.

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