Drinks events: The Finery hosts Nashville recording artist on Tuesdays

Posted November 10, 2015 3:00 pm

By Sara Hooker

Live music at The Finery

The Finery & Blacksmith Bar hosts Nashville recording artist and local native Jon Conover from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays throughout November. Come early for drinks and half-off appetizers during happy hour from 3 to 5 p.m. The Finery & Blacksmith Bar is at 305 W. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 940-2380 or thefineryrestaurant.com.

Miner Street Tavern's happy hour

Miner Street Tavern brings the joy with new weekday happy hour specials. From 4 to 7 p.m., specials include $3 Shiner Bock pints, $3 Great Divide Yeti Stout bottles, $4 Fireball shots, $5 Belvedere vodka mixed drinks, and $6 12-inch pizzas. On Thursdays, try the $6 martinis. Miner Street Tavern is at 1492 Miner St., Des Plaines. (847) 759-1424 or minerstreettavern.com.

Warm up at Firkin Restaurant

Firkin offers several specialty cocktails through November. Consider these: the Side Car made with cognac, Vedrenne Orange Liqueur and lemon juice served with a sugared rim for $10; the Toasted Almond made with Amaretto, coffee liquor and cream for $8; the spiced apple punch, a warmed apple cider with spiced rum and raspberry puree for $9; the Nose Warmer, made with Tia Maria, Bailey's, Grand Marnier, Frangelico, Creme de Cacao, coffee, whipped cream and cinnamon for $9; or the Boulevard made with Bourbon, Grand Marnier and orange bitters for $9. Firkin Restaurant is at 515 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. (847) 367-6168 or firkinrestaurantlibertyville.com.

Best Martini Challenge

Calling all bartenders: Do you have what it takes? The Daily Herald is challenging bartenders from area restaurants to create a signature martini for a chance to win $500 and the title of Best Martini in the Burbs. The top 12 martini bartenders will compete live on Monday, Dec. 14, at Drink in Schaumburg. Come watch the martini magic happen, plus sample some food and drinks, from 6 to 9 p.m. Find out more at dailyherald.com/contest/martini-challenge or reserve your spot to watch the challenge at events.dailyherald.com/martini-mix-off.

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