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Aperitivo & Appetizers: Stanley Marketplace is a hub for hustle and bustle in the suburbs. It can be a bit overwhelming. That’s why restauranteurs Charles Troup and Chase Devitt created Boychik, a Mediterranean-inspired coastal oasis amid the craze to act as your pleasant culinary escape, especially during happy hour. Serving contemporary and modern Middle Eastern cuisine, the menu features dishes like a hummus bowl, lamb gyro, seasonal salads, and dips, alongside craft cocktails and an extensive global wine list.
2501 Dallas St., Aurora, boychikkitchen.com
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Bubbles and Bumps Call Me Pearl, the bar just steps from the ballpark, is dripping in pearls, old-world charm, and deluxe caviar. Kick off your evening downtown with delicious appetizers like oysters on the half-shell and crab cakes. Pair it with the “Perfect Martini,” and to really get the evening going, add a caviar bump. While you are there, don’t forget to indulge in the bar’s immersive offerings like signing the guest book and sending a Call Me Pearl postcard to a loved one.
1600 20th St., callmepearlbar.com
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If Ikea’s instruction manual has taught us anything, it’s that successfully putting together furniture is a sure-fire sign you have built a lasting relationship. If your skills still need a little polishing, the is here to lend you more than just power tools; you can take home some knowledge as well. They offer classes ranging from the basics of home renovation (tiling, electricity, plumbing, drywall) to the fundamentals of permaculture design, woodworking, welding, sewing, metalsmithing, creating moss box wall
