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Bring the THRIVE culinary experience home!
Order in your own Culinary Tasting Party and Sugar Rush from our featured partners.


 COCKTAIL & MOCKTAIL HOUR
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TWISTED ALCHEMY

The Toast to THRIVE cocktail kit includes cold-pressed Twisted Alchemy juices, garnishes, handcrafted sugar rim, and a special recipe for a toast to Connections and our mission to help others thrive.

​Please note that spirits must be purchased separately when shipped. We recommend FEW small-batch bourbon. 


Use code THRIVE10 for kits on twistedalchemy.com for 10% of sales to Connections. 

Orders must be be placed between Monday, Feb. 8 - Tuesday, Feb. 16. Local pick-up or shipping available.
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FEW SPIRITS
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Pick up FEW cocktails to go and cheers to THRIVE from home! Options include:

918 Sour
FEW Rye Whiskey, Chai Tea Syrup, and Twisted Alchemy Lemon Juice

Toast to THRIVE
FEW Bourbon, Twisted Alchemy Blood Orange Juice, Twisted Alchemy Lemon Sour, Angostura bitters

Available for pre-order between Feb. 4 - Feb. 19. Pre-order and local pick-up available.
​Payment due at time of pick up.
918 Chicago Ave., Evanston
847-920-8628
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KOMBUCHA BRAVA
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Vanilla Peppercorn Smooth & Nostalgic
Pomegranate Sweet & Tangy
​Apple Carrot Ginger Crisp & Sweet 
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Pepper Zesty & Invigorating 
Smokey Cherry Dry & Reminiscent of Campfire

Pre-order and local pick-up available.
717 Custer Ave., Evanston
708-320-8417
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​ THE CULINARY TASTING PARTY
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THE BARN STEAKHOUSE
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Dinner for 2 

To Share:
Caesar Salad
and
Crab Cake with green goddess aioli 

Choice of:
14oz New York Steak served with red wine demi-glace & marrow butter potatoes

OR
Grilled Halibut with piquillo peppers, potatoes, grilled asparagus & herb puree

To Share:
Sour Cream & Vanilla Cheesecake with Cherries Jubilee
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Plus a Selection of Cocktails and Wine
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THRIVE orders can be emailed to events@thebarnsteakhouse.com from Feb. 4 through noon on Feb. 20. Pre-order for local delivery or carry-out. 
1016 Church Street., Evanston
847-868-8041​
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LA PRINCIPAL
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Take & Bake Enchiladas

​Choice of: 
Red Mole Short Rib, Chicken Tinga, 
or Mushroom al Pastor
Served with rice, beans, salad, and fresh fruit with tajin. 

Serves up to 4. 

Available for pre-order starting on Feb. 6. Local delivery or carry-out available.
700 Main St., Evanston
224-307-2444

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JENNIFER'S EDIBLES
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Jennifer's Edibles serves American and Jamaican soul food. Order Jerk Chicken, Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens and more!

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 11 a.m. - 8 pm Wednesday - Sunday.

Place your THRIVE orders between Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Saturday, Feb. 20. Carry-out or third-party delivery.
1623 Simpson St., Evanston
224-717-1835
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SOUL & SMOKE

 ​Order southern favorites like Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Smoked Brisket, Extra Creamy Mac & Cheese and much more!

Tucking into a plate piled with barbecue is a messy pleasure. The experience is comforting and complex - not unlike the people sharing in it. At Soul & Smoke, we treat barbecue with the reverence it deserves.

Pre-order for local delivery or carry-out.
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1601 Payne St., Suite C, Evanston
847-859-2732

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THE SUGAR RUSH
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BARCACAOCHOCOLAT

Select from a variety of hand-crafted artisan single origin chocolates and confections.

​barcacaochocolat works with small family-owned farms in Peru and Ecuador and ensures their chocolate is sustainable, responsible, and reduces the supply chain. 


Shipping available. 
112 Main Street, Wheaton
630-880-3975
ORDER BARCACAOCHOCOLAT
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BETH'S LITTLE BAKE SHOP

THRIVE "Sugar Rush" Menu

Gluten Free Matcha Coconut Entremet Macarons
 4" Passionfruit Creme Brûlée (Serves 1-2) Garnished with Fresh Fruit 
4" Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cake (Serves 2) A "Smash Cake" version of our Signature cake.


THRIVE "Sugar Rush" items available on our website from 2/17 to 2/20. Pre-order for pick-up.  

1814 Central St., Evanston
224-999-7595

ORDER BETH'S LITTLE BAKE SHOP
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GALE'S BREAD AND BUTTER

Items available for purchase include autographed cook books, salted caramel sauce, honey, and other merchandise from Chef Gale Gand's store!

Shipping available. ​
2627 Gemini Lane, Riverwoods
847-846-9698
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 EXPERIENCES 
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​VIRTUAL COOKING CLASSES

Take a virtual cooking class to THRIVE in the kitchen! Sign up for adult and youth virtual cooking classes taught by Chef Gale Gand and Chef Jess Dawson. Previously recorded classes are also available for purchase. 
VIRTUAL COOKING CLASSES
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THE SPICE HOUSE CURRY COLLECTION

Curry collection over the centuries, cooks from Mumbai to Manchester have developed a variety of curries, but it's the rich stews of India that we most associate with the dish. Some of these emphasize cayenne and ginger, some coriander and pepper. Recreate your favorite signature dhansak, saag, or vindaloo, or perfect your own with this Curry Spice Gift Box.

Local pick-up or nationwide shipping available. 
1941 Central Street, Evanston
847-328-3711
ORDER THE CURRY COLLECTION
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2121 Dewey Avenue
​Evanston, Illinois 60201-3057
p  847.475.7070    
f  847.864.6558
e  info@connect2home.org​
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