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Lakeview East's Venicci Italian Announces Drag Queen Events

Venicci Announces Friendsgiving Event Wednesday, Nov. 22 and also Hosts Weekly Vennici Queen Brunches on Sundays

Venicci Italian, located at 3343 N. Halsted St. in the heart of Boystown, announces its Venicci Queens Friendsgiving Wednesday, Nov, 22 at 7 p.m. and its new weekly Venicci Queens brunches every Sunday. With a brand new culinary kitchen, Venicci Italian specializes in authentic thin crust pizza and offers traditional, favorite Italian dishes perfect for casual dining, quick carryout in store or using its late night pick-up window and delivery. Featuring a friendly staff and a full bar with original specialty craft cocktails, a well-planned wine list and craft beers on tap and by the bottle, Venicci is the perfect spot before a night out on the town and for the finest food and drink available late at night. Venicci Italian’s dining room, carryout and delivery hours are Mondays – Thursdays 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. Sundays 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. For more information and to see the full menu, please visit www.venicciitalian.com.

Venicci Queen Friendsgiving

Hosted by drag queen Silky N. Ganache, and featuring a $25 three course dinner, door prizes and drink specials.

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Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.

$25 three course dinner off Venicci’s regular menu

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$15 wine pairings

$7 pumpkin spice martinis

$7 cranberry surprise martini

Door prizes every thirty minutes!

The Friendsgiving Three Course Meal includes:

First Course

Breadsticks

Choice of Kale Salad or Cream of Chicken Soup with Rice

Second Course

Choice of Sliced Turkey or Ham or Vegetarian Butternut Squash Ravioli

Potatoes & Gravy

Broccoli with Cheddar

Third Course

Cheesecake with cranberry sauce

Fried Pumpkin Ravioli with Nutella

Venicci Queens Brunch

Every Sunday, brunch begins at 11 a.m. with live entertainment starting at 1 p.m.

$25 all you can drink mimosas, one brunch entrée and plenty of fun.

Join the Venicci Queens every Sunday for all you can drink mimosas and music and dancing! Live entertainment hosted by drag queen Silky N. Ganache and featuring rotating special guests.

For more information and to see the full menu, please visit www.venicciitalian.com.

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