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RIVER NORTH— Bernie's Lunch & Supper will launch weekend brunch service on Saturday. They'll serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. Check out the menu here. [EaterWire]
AVONDALE— Honey Butter Fried Chicken's celebrating its second birthday on Sunday with some deals. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. they'll offer $2 pimento mac and cheese and $2 drafts of Half Acre Daisy Cutter or Revolution Anti-Hero (limit two). They're also asking guests to post HBFC birthday photos on Twitter using #HBDHBFC and @honeybutterchi. Those who tag two friends until Sept. 20 get a free Honey Butter koozie, as supplies last. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH— Lettuce Entertain You's Ramen-san is launching a new weekend Okonomiyaki menu. From noon to 2 p.m., they'll serve three varieties of the Japanese savory pancake (Berkshire ham/cheese, crispy pork belly and smoked octopus). [EaterWire]
LAKESHORE EAST— Yum Cha Dim Sum Parlor is officially closed. It's old news, but the space is being taken over by MingHin, a stalwart in Chinatown. [EaterWire]
NAVY PIER— The Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall of Fame will once more honor a few chefs for their 10th annual event. They named Tony Mantuano as chef of the year, Judy Contino as pastry chef of the year, J. Joho as legendary chef, Georges "Kiki" Cuisance as industry legend, and both Steve Lombardo and Hugo Ralli as industry leaders. The fundraiser will be held on Oct. 15 at Navy Pier's Crystal Garden. Phil Stefani is the honorary even chair. Get tickets here. [EaterWire]
