There’s a Rum Festival and Some New Deep-Dish in Town

There’s a Rum Festival and Some New Deep-Dish in Town
And Somewhere in Between, Oak Street Bootmakers Is Having a Huge Sale
By Sarah Freeman

Wednesday

FROM PERKS

            It's a Power Bank. It's a Speaker. It's Essential.

Sure, this portable power bank can charge your phone multiple times at high speeds with its patented
technology and save you countless headaches in the process, but… can it rock out? Yes. Yes it can. Because
this 10,000mAh battery also happens to be a Bluetooth speaker. And 25% off.

Thursday

BOOT FORCE

            Oak Street Bootmakers + 60% Off = Why Are You Still Here?

This never-ending winter has left your boots looking a little sad. Cue this locally-made-boots sale from the
good people at Oak Street Bootmakers. They may have 20 years of cobbling experience, but you only have a few
weeks to grab some trench boots and calfskin chukkas for 60% off.

Friday

PIE TIMES

            There's a New Deep-Dish Pie in Town

Meet the deep-dish pizza that’s garnering rave reviews in Chicago. No, it’s not at a fancy new
pizzeria, it’s at the two-story Beatrix Market that just opened in the Loop. You’ll also find a massive
salad bar, coffee bar and regular booze-serving bar there. But still: pizza.

Saturday

RECORD DAY

            The Most Records You've Ever Seen Under One Roof. Probably.

Peruse your way through nearly 100 vinyl vendors when the Chirp Record Fair returns to the West Loop. It’s
safe to say that this’ll be one of the most impressive record displays you’ve ever seen. Take it all in with
a beer in one hand and an Irazu empanada in the other. You can do this.

RUM RUNNER

            It's a Rum Festival, Which Sounds Pretty Damned Delightful

After this week’s news cycle, you could probably use 40 different bottles of rum. Good news: that’s exactly
what you can have when the 4th Annual Chicago Rum Fest returns to the Logan Auditorium on Saturday. To say
nothing of how you’ll feel come Sunday.

Sunday

FORT IS IN SESSION

            Breakfast Egg Rolls and Tree Swings

When was the last time you had brunch under a fake tree? There’s a first time for everything, including egg
rolls stuffed with chorizo, potatoes and cheese served alongside Togarashi-spiced Palomas. It’s all
happening at Fort Willow’s new brunch, so prepare to hop on a real swing and get after it.

What Else Is New

FLYING SOLO

            The Best Places in the World to Go It Alone

If you’re going to travel by yourself, do it in one of these social cities. While you’re there,
consider wearing this extremely limited-edition Schott motorcycle jacket, made with famous
Horween leather. And should you require an adult beverage, you might want to hold out for a
bourbon-y new beer from Jim Beam and Budweiser.

Sarah Freeman is often accused of hiding secrets in her hair. She can make any cocktail, as long as that cocktail is a rye Old Fashioned, and has never met a saison she didn’t like.

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