Get Your Geisha On at Lure Izakaya Pub
Not sure what to do with that impulsively-purchased kimono hanging in the back of your closet? It might be time to release your inner Geisha -- and this Sunday it's a whole lot easier.
As part of their periodic theme nights (past themes included Vampire, Pink, Green Hornet) the folks at Lure Izakaya Pub have declared 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. this Sunday, August 14 "GEISHA NIGHT" at the popular Japanese gastropub.
All kimono-clad (or Geisha coiffed hair) patrons receive 15%-off Lure's line-up of over 60 small plate selections (think Japanese tapas) as well as Sakes, exotic cocktails and all other drinks, served-up by Geisha-costumed waitstaff. Lure's signature Blushing Geisha (Vodka, Sake, Blood Orange Liqueur, Cranberry and Orange Juices) will be also be available at a special price of $7.
Lure Izakaya Pub is located at 2017 South Wells (northwest corner of Chinatown Square), Chicago. Phone 312-225-8989.
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As part of their periodic theme nights (past themes included Vampire, Pink, Green Hornet) the folks at Lure Izakaya Pub have declared 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. this Sunday, August 14 "GEISHA NIGHT" at the popular Japanese gastropub.
All kimono-clad (or Geisha coiffed hair) patrons receive 15%-off Lure's line-up of over 60 small plate selections (think Japanese tapas) as well as Sakes, exotic cocktails and all other drinks, served-up by Geisha-costumed waitstaff. Lure's signature Blushing Geisha (Vodka, Sake, Blood Orange Liqueur, Cranberry and Orange Juices) will be also be available at a special price of $7.
Lure Izakaya Pub is located at 2017 South Wells (northwest corner of Chinatown Square), Chicago. Phone 312-225-8989.
Read more about it:
- Urban Daddy
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Lure Izakaya Launches New Menu
The explosive popularity of small plates dining heats-up even further this summer as chef Kee Chan, a 20-year veteran of Chicago's restaurant scene (Suntory, Heat, Mulan, Mirai Sushi) introduces more new menu items to his recently opened, Japanese-inspired Lure Izakaya Pub.
Tucked in a quiet corner of Chicago's bustling Chinatown Square, Chan delivers big-time on his mission to better acquaint Chicagoans with the Japanese concept of Izakaya. Much like tapas, which began as simple bar snacks, eventually becoming more sophisticated, these small plate offerings have similar origins.
Izakaya pub fare originally consisted of simple Japanese snacks meant to keep sake refills flowing. Over time, the pub grub grew more substantial, combining traditional Japanese ingredients with elements of French, Italian and other cooking styles, becoming more globally fused.
With chef/owner Chan's newly-expanded menu, Lure Izakaya Pub's line-up now stands at 60 small plates, each designed to be shared, and all priced at just $3 to $9. "We offer a highly-innovative, yet affordable menu in a fun and casual setting which encourages guests to sample a variety of tastes to create a full dining experience," says Chan.
New items include Summer Salad with watermelon, grape, feta cheese, watercress, pear cactus dressing ($5), Blue Crab Spicy Tofu Soup ($7), Ayu Karaage Japanese river fish, lightly battered and fried ($7), Hamachi Kama no Shioyaki apple wood grilled yellowtail cheek ($9), and join existing favorites like Braised Pork Belly with golden beet and pickled bok choy ($5), Beef Sashimi with truffle oil, chili mayo and chive ($5), Seared Duck Breast, jalapeno-mirin-soy marinated and served chilled ($7), oak wood grilled Lamb Chops with yuzu miso citrus ($9), and marinated Seared Zuke Salmon with daikon-oroshi ($5).
Lure Izakaya Pub is located at 2017 South Wells (northwest corner of Chinatown Square), Chicago and is open Monday thru Friday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Phone 312-225-8989 or visit www.lurechicago.com.
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