Southernish

French Bistro Date Night (Hands-on Cooking Class)
French Bistro Date Night: Cook, Dine &amp; Share Trade the usual dinner reservation for an evening in the kitchen—cooking something beautiful with your partner, then sitting down to enjoy the meal you made together. This hands-on French bistro experience is designed and priced for partners. You’ll cook through a cozy French-inspired menu, learning techniques that turn simple ingredients into a meal worthy of a special night out. Then, gather at our beautifully set communal table to enjoy the dinner you created side by side—good food, a little something new to learn, and a night that feels more memorable than the usual plans. On the Menu
<ul><li>French Onion Soup</li><li>Poulet à la Moutarde — Chicken in Dijon Mustard Sauce</li><li>Haricots Verts Amandine — Green Beans with Almonds</li></ul>
This class is not suitable for vegetarian guests, but accommodations can be made for participants needing a gluten free meal.
Class Location: Southernish · 209 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL

Local Event: French Bistro Date Night (Hands-on Cooking Class)

Cook County

Lemont

Illinois

French Bistro Date Night (Hands-on Cooking Class)

French Bistro Date Night (Hands-on Cooking Class)
French Bistro Date Night: Cook, Dine & Share  Trade the usual dinner...

Little Chefs Nov 18th Class Theme: Tacos, Your Way
 In this hands-on class, children will mix a simple corn tortilla dough, press and cook their own tortillas, then create a seasoning blend for ground-beef tacos. With guidance, they’ll help prepare the taco meat and finish their tacos with a selection of toppings they choose themselves. Our Little Chefs classes are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and introduce young children to the joy of food through hands-on, play-based learning.&nbsp; &nbsp;Each week features a new theme, keeping the experience fresh, engaging, and full of discovery. Classes blend education with cooking, incorporating STEM concepts and sensory exploration in a way that feels fun and natural for young learners. During each class, children will:
<ul><li>Engage in hands-on cooking and snack-making, using simple, age appropriate techniques</li><li>Explore colors, textures, and flavors through guided sensory activities</li><li>Build fine motor skills and coordination through pouring, mixing, spreading, and assembling</li><li>Participate in motor planning activities and games that support movement and confidence</li><li>Enjoy storytime, coloring or craft connected to the day’s theme</li></ul>
Our classes are intentionally structured to balance activity and focus, allowing children to learn through doing, exploring, and playing. We emphasize process over perfection—encouraging creativity, independence, and a positive relationship with food. Whether it’s their first time in the kitchen or they already love to help at home, Little Chefs will leave each class proud of what they’ve created and excited to come back for more. Age Recommendation (2-6): While ages are suggested, it's important for a parent or guardian to stay with their child throughout the entire class. Ticket Information: No ticket is needed for the Parent or Guardian accompanying the child.

Local Event: Little Chefs: Tacos, Your Way (Ages2-6)

Little Chefs: Tacos, Your Way (Ages2-6)

Little Chefs Nov 18th Class Theme: Tacos, Your Way
 In this hands-on class, children will mix a simple corn tortilla dough,...

Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining &amp; a Seasonal Spritz The best holiday gatherings begin with something delicious to pass around. In this hands-on class, you’ll make three bold, crowd-pleasing appetizers designed to bring a little more confidence—and a lot more flavor—to your holiday hosting. We’ll work through recipes that balance savory, sweet, rich, bright, warm, and chilled elements, then talk through the small details that help an appetizer spread feel special when you bring it to the table. Whether you are hosting friends and family, contributing to a gathering, or simply looking to add a few new favorites to your entertaining repertoire, you’ll leave with recipes worth making again. After cooking in small groups, we’ll gather at our beautifully set communal table to enjoy the dishes together, along with a chef-prepared Cranberry-Lime Spritz with rosemary. On the Menu
<ul><li>Chorizo-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates</li><li>Halloumi on Toast with Bourbon-Honey Glaze</li><li>Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with a Duo of Classic Cocktail Sauce &amp; Cajun Remoulade</li><li>Chef-Prepared Cranberry-Lime Rosemary Spritz</li></ul>
This menu is not suitable for vegetarian guests. Gluten-free toast is available for the halloumi course with at least 48 hours’ advance notice in writing via email to <a target="_blank" href="mailto:chefjoe@mysouthernish.com">chefjoe@mysouthernish.com</a>.
Class Location: Southernish · 209 Stephen Street, Lemont, IL

Local Event: Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining & a Seasonal Spritz

Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining &...

Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining & a Seasonal Spritz  The best holiday gatherings begin with something delicious to...

Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining & a Seasonal Spritz

Kitchen Crew Off- School Holiday Helper Camp 
Two-Day Camp for Ages 6–10
 Over two hands-on days, Kitchen Crew will cook through comforting, holiday-ready recipes while building the practical skills that make them more confident helpers at home. From shaping meatballs and making gravy to mixing roll dough, preparing stovetop macaroni and cheese, and baking mini apple pies, students will create a full collection of dishes they can be proud to share. 
Whether they are asked to stir, roll, measure, set the table, or even make their own dish to bring to the Thanksgiving table, this camp gives young cooks real kitchen skills they can use during the holiday season—and well beyond it. They’ll leave better prepared to take on meaningful jobs alongside the adults in their own kitchens. 
And because food is even better when it is shared, Kitchen Crew will enjoy their own Friendsgiving-style celebrations at the Southernish studio, sitting down together to enjoy the meals they helped create. 
Camp Schedule
Day 1 — Turkey Meatballs, Gravy &amp; Mashed Potatoes
 Students will prepare turkey meatballs, make gravy, and cook mashed potatoes. They’ll also mix an overnight dough for fresh rolls to bake on Day 2, then gather for their own Friendsgiving-style meal at the studio. 
Day 2 — Mac &amp; Cheese, Mini Apple Pies &amp; Fresh-Baked Rolls
 Kitchen Crew will make stovetop macaroni and cheese with sausage and broccoli, prepare mini apple pies with a streusel topping, and bake the rolls they began the day before for a second celebratory feast.&nbsp; 
Registration includes both camp days. What to Expect: 
<ul><li>This is a drop-off cooking camp for children ages 6–10.</li></ul>

Local Event: Kitchen Crew (Ages 6-10) Day Off-School Holiday Helper Two Day Camp

Kitchen Crew (Ages 6-10) Day Off-School Holiday...

Kitchen Crew Off- School Holiday Helper Camp 
Two-Day Camp for Ages 6–10
 Over two hands-on days, Kitchen Crew will cook...

Kitchen Crew (Ages 6-10) Day Off-School Holiday Helper Two Day Camp

Young Chefs Off- School Holiday Helper Camp: Cook, Bake &amp; Share Two-Day Camp for Ages 10–15
Give your young cook a meaningful place at the holiday table—before the meal even begins.
Over two hands-on days, Young Chefs will cook through comforting, holiday-ready recipes while building the independence and practical kitchen skills that make them more confident helpers at home. From shaping meatballs and building a flavorful gravy to mixing roll dough, preparing stovetop macaroni and cheese, and baking mini apple pies, students will create a full collection of dishes they can be proud to share.
Whether they are asked to prepare a side dish, manage part of a holiday meal, or contribute something of their own to Thanksgiving, this camp gives young cooks real skills they can use during the holiday season—and well beyond it. They’ll practice working with greater responsibility, following a multi-step process, managing timing, and seeing how individual dishes come together into a complete meal.
And because food is even better when it is shared, Young Chefs will enjoy their own Friendsgiving-style celebrations at the Southernish studio, sitting down together to enjoy the meal they helped create.
Camp Schedule
Day 1 — Turkey Meatballs, Gravy &amp; Mashed Potatoes
Students will prepare turkey meatballs, make gravy, and cook mashed potatoes. They’ll also mix an overnight dough for fresh rolls to bake on Day 2, then gather for their own Friendsgiving-style meal at the studio.
Day 2 — Mac &amp; Cheese, Mini Apple Pies &amp; Fresh-Baked Rolls
Young Chefs will make stovetop macaroni and cheese with sausage and broccoli, prepare mini apple pies with a streusel topping, and bake the rolls they began the day before.
Registration includes both camp days.

Local Event: Young Chefs (Ages 10-15) Off-School Holiday Helper 2 Day Camp

Young Chefs (Ages 10-15) Off-School Holiday...

Young Chefs Off- School Holiday Helper Camp: Cook, Bake & Share Two-Day Camp for Ages 10–15
Give your young cook a meaningful...

Young Chefs (Ages 10-15) Off-School Holiday Helper 2 Day Camp

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Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

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David Giuliani

Darien

Burr Ridge

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Lorraine Swanson

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Downers Grove

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VFW Post 9545

Come on out and enjoy the best "Year Around Friday Fish Fry"&nbsp;(except for a few holidays)in the South Suburbs, as featured on WGN’s “Chicago’s Best!” Now serving Baked Icelandic Cod Fillet with your choice of Baked Potato or French Fries, plus Icelandic Cod, breaded and deep-fried golden brown. Shrimp, scallops, ½ chicken, and chicken&nbsp;tenders for the kids. All meals come with Coleslaw, French fries, and bread with butter. The baked potato is now available with all meals.Full-service bar at Fish Fry.
Coffee and Tea are free. A Pastry table is available for dessert, and we also have a full cash bar.
Tax is included in all of our prices. NO&nbsp;EXTRA&nbsp;CHARGE&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;CREDIT&nbsp;CARDS!
All of Our Meals Are prepared with “Trans Fat-Free” Canola Oil since 2001*.

Online orders can be placed as early as 8 a.m. on Friday for pickup at your chosen time, starting at 4:30 p.m. Phone orders are taken starting @ 3:30 pm
Try our&nbsp;hand-trimmed and hand-breaded fried chicken.
We are famous for our hand-breaded fried cod, but why not try our Baked Cod Dinner for a change?
 Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545
323 Old Hickory Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
815.485.8369
Enjoy Sit-down dining!
Carry-out ordering is now available online! Go to the menu link below and scan the available QR Code. Pre-order to have your meal ready for you to come in and pick up&nbsp;at your selected time. Why wait on the phone when you can order and pre-pay online with our secure system?
Menu link: <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/friday-fish-fry-menu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org/friday...</a> 
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Scan QR Code or click on the link below:
<a href="https://www.toasttab.com/vfw-post-9545" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.toasttab.co</a><a href="https://www.toasttab.com/vfw-post-9545" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">m/vfw-post-9545</a>
 
Our Year-Round Fish Fry is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Holidays, and occasionally USA Independence Day.

PUBLIC WELCOME!
For a change, try our Wing Dinner with&nbsp;Baked potato or Fries!!
Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry in Chicagoland by “Chicago’s Best” and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 Readers Choice Awards!" 



Dine-in or carry-out. Our complete menu is on our website: <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org</a>. For carry-outs, phone ahead at 815.485.8369. Order online, and you won't have a busy signal!!
The fish fry runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard at Fish Fry.&nbsp;
Plenty of parking is available, and it is handicap accessible.
Feeling lucky? After dinner, stroll into the Canteen and try your luck with our
Accel Video slots and poker games. You could win $500 on a single spin!
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION.
Closer than the Casinos, it avoids all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Helps Support Local Veterans and Our Community Services! Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and I-355.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS, yes, the one on your phone! 815.485.8369
PUBLIC WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING VFW&nbsp;Post 9545!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment is every Friday in the bar after the Fish Fry. Top List karaoke, Good Time DJ, DJ Chris.

<a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>

As Seen on “Chicago’s Best!”and "Best Fish Fry" selection 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 &amp; 2026 in "Best of Lincolnway."

Also, "One of the Best of Will County 2025!" *per tbsp.

Local Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in, phone in or online order carryout PUBLIC WELCOME!!!. 

New Lenox

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in, phone in or...

Come on out and enjoy the best "Year Around Friday Fish Fry" (except for a few holidays)in the South Suburbs, as featured on...

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in, phone in or online order carryout PUBLIC WELCOME!!!. 

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TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21 
The music is Hot, and the cocktails and beer are cold—12 beers on tap. Domestic bottles are $3.50, and a 5-bottle domestic beer bucket is $14. You can take a break anytime and try your luck with our new Video Slots and Poker. Maybe you could win $500 on a single spin!
 The machines are ready and waiting. Closer than the Casinos, it avoids all of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. You can try your luck.
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION!!
There is plenty of parking available and it is handicapped accessible.
You must be 21 to attend. ATM, Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted
Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and also I-355.
323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451 Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 – <a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a>
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Local Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar...



TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21 
The music is Hot, and the cocktails and...

NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

Lockport Vfw Auxiliary

Support local veterans while browsing unique handmade goods from crafters and makers at this community-focused event. Enjoy a bake sale, exciting raffles, prizes, and a 50/50 raffle while you shop for something for everyone. Admission is free, and food and drinks will be available on-site.

Local Event: 6th Annual Craft & Vendor Show

6th Annual Craft & Vendor Show

Support local veterans while browsing unique handmade goods from crafters and makers at this community-focused event. Enjoy a...

Black Horizon Brewing Company

The Horizon Holiday Handmade Market returns to Black Horizon Brewing on Sunday, November 8, from 12pm to 5pm!Come get an early start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artists and small businesses. Grab a craft beer, explore a carefully curated lineup of handmade goods and unique finds, and enjoy an intimate indoor sip-and-shop inside the Black Horizon taproom. Where? Black Horizon Brewing Company, 7560 S. Quincy Street, Willowbrook, IL When? Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 12pm to 5pm Curated by John Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance, the Horizon Holiday Handmade Market will feature over a dozen local artists and makers offering a wide variety of original art, handmade goods, gifts and other unique finds.Artists planned for the event (subject to change): Accents by Rosey Atlas Art Designs audi hart creations Belonio Doodles Blue Casa Studios by Jaqui C.Beanowitz Crafty Creations Flowering Fields Designs Ghost Owl Studio Hillary Starpants Jewelry + Design Honey Grove JAM. Foods &amp; Services/JAM. Graphics &amp; Publishing K&amp;T Handcrafted Creations Slow Poke Sculpts The Crooked Workbench Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods LLC 2025 With Love Products Wylde Mountain Thyme In the meantime, check out the event page, RSVP if you're planning to attend and invite a few friends. Even clicking "Interested" or "Going" is a great way to help support the event and the local artists participating. The market is completely indoors, free to attend and family friendly. Come sip, shop small and kick off some early holiday shopping with the Streetz Artz Alliance and Black Horizon Brewing!

Local Event: Black Horizon Handmade Holiday Market

Willowbrook

Black Horizon Handmade Holiday Market

The Horizon Holiday Handmade Market returns to Black Horizon Brewing on Sunday, November 8, from 12pm to 5pm!Come get an early...

All active and retired military personnel and a guest are invitied to our Veterans Day Luncheon.
Please join us for lunch, a guest speaker, recognition of our Veterans and active military personnel, live entertainment, and much more. Lunch will be served for the men and women of our Nation’s Armed Forces—past and present—and their guest.
Those in attendance will have an opportunity to register for the Lemont Park District Veterans Honor Roll. The event is free but all attendees must be registered.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lemontparkdistrict.org/event/veterans-day-luncheon/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lemontparkdistrict.org/event/veterans-day-luncheon/</a>
Thank you to our sponsors: Lemont Bank and Trust, Citgo Lemont Refinery, Lemont and Homer Glen Rotary Club, and Franciscan Village

Local Event: Lemont Park District Veterans Luncheon

Lemont Park District Veterans Luncheon

All active and retired military personnel and a guest are invitied to our Veterans Day Luncheon.
Please join us for lunch, a...

Jackson Family Dentistry

Jackson Family Dentistry is proud to present a special event offering free dentistry services for U.S. veterans. This dedicated day serves as a powerful salute to our troops, providing essential oral care to those who have served. Don't wait to prioritize your dental health—learn more or schedule your appointment today!For More Information Visit:<a href="https://jacksonfamilydentistry.us/jacksonfamilydentistry-us-veterans-day-free-dentistry/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">jacksonfamilydentistry.us/jacksonfamilydentistry-us-veterans-day-free-dentistry/</a>

Local Event: 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans

8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry...

Jackson Family Dentistry is proud to present a special event offering free dentistry services for U.S. veterans. This dedicated...

8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans

WOODWORKING or AUTOBODY SHOP FOR LEASE. in Romeoville, IL. 1700 SQ. FT. $1850 per mo. Call or text for the information 815 886-9006

WOODWORKING or AUTOBODY SHOP for LEASE

WOODWORKING or AUTOBODY SHOP FOR LEASE. in Romeoville, IL. 1700 SQ. FT. $1850 per mo. Call or text for the information 815 886-9006

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Holiday Hosting: Appetizers for Entertaining & a Seasonal Spritz

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Kitchen Crew (Ages 6-10) Day Off-School Holiday Helper Two Day Camp

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Young Chefs (Ages 10-15) Off-School Holiday Helper 2 Day Camp

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NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in, phone in or online order carryout PUBLIC WELCOME!!!.

NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

6th Annual Craft & Vendor Show

Black Horizon Handmade Holiday Market

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8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans

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