The Book of Mormon

Jarius Miquel Cliett, who plays Mafala Hatimbi joins Andrea to talk about his hat trick in this role, coming back to Chicago and how the Book of Mormon continues to excite audiences everywhere!

Cadillac Palace Theatre through 11/1

Tickets and information: broadwayinchicago.com

Cantina Taco Grill in Naperville

Founder, Jose Oliver

Menu & Concept: Created alongside Chef Francisco García (formerly of Nobu) featues dry-aged steaks cooked in a Josper charcoal oven, traditional tacos, breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, plus a tequila/mezcal bar with house-made margaritas.

Website: http://www.cantinatacogrill.com/

Osteria Gilberto

Founder Agustin Dirienzo

A 56-seat Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park offering fresh, house-made pasta, refined antipasti, and classic Italian secondi.

Website: http://www.osteriagilberto.com/

Nisi Greek Grill in Rosemont

Owner, Kosti Demos

An authentic Greek restaurant located in Rosemont's entertainment complex, featuring traditional favorites (gyros, souvlaki, lamb chops) alongside pastitsio balls, fig-glazed saganaki, and a baklava ice cream sundae.

Website: nisigreekgrill.com

Postino, Vernon Hills

GM, Jeremy Willoughby

Italian and American cuisine featuring bruschetta boards, flatbread, and a wine club! Located at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills, 887 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Website: postino.com

Festival of Barrel Aged Beer (FoBAB)

Jake Nelson (Head Brewer at Horse Thief Hollow and Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Board Member)

Session 1: Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Session 2: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine

Website: FOBAB.com

Brew It Forward Event

Dominique Stevens (Manager of Veteran Initiatives)

Nov 7: Cantigny Tank Park from 11 am – 3 pm.

Features an outdoor beer tasting benefiting the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, with complimentary tastings for attending veterans.

Website: Cantigny.org

Dorsia

Founder, Joshua Stern

Dorsia is a restaurant membership that unlocks reservations in more than 25 global destinations including New York, London, Miami, Dubai, Ibiza, and Saint-Tropez. One membership unlocks restaurants across every Dorsia market. The platform creates another revenue channel for restaurants while introducing them to new diners.