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The Weekend Guide

Table for fun, please.

EAT
Elate
What:
Rustic American fare (braised pork and egg tostada, potato cakes with béarnaise sauce) rewards hearty appetites at Hotel Felix’s just-opened resto.
Why: The bar scene is promising.
When: Daily, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-11 p.m.
Where: 111 W. Huron St., at Clark St. (312-202-9900).

BUY
K. Amato Summer Sample Sale
What:
The jewelry designer shaves prices on her fall collection by 30 percent; clearance pieces go for $5-$30.
Why: You’ll strike gold fill.
When: Thurs., 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 N. Michigan Ave., b/t Huron & Erie Sts., 3rd flr. (312-944-6664).

SAVOR
Worldwide Heirloom Tomato Festival
What:
The robust, organic fruit gets spun into a special menu of Northern Italian dishes (gnocchi, risotto, confit).
Why: You need an heir supply.
When: Thurs.-Aug. 26. Hours, daily, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. & 5-10:30 p.m.
Where: Pane Caldo, 72 E. Walton St., b/t Michigan Ave. & Rush St. (312-649-0055).

SEE
Water Fools
What:
French performance troupe Ilotopie stages a free, stunt-filled spectacle on Lake Michigan.
Why: Cars “driving” on water will make a splash.
When: Fri. & Sat., 9:15 p.m.
Where: Gather on the east end of Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave., at Lake Shore Dr. (312-595-5600).

SEE
Silent Summer Film Festival
What:
The annual homage to early movies continues with a screening of the adventure epic, The Thief of Baghdad, accompanied by live organ.
Why: Talk is cheap.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., at Irving Park Rd. (773-736-4050).

Location
Omni Chicago HOtel
676 N Michigan Ave
bt Huron & Erie Sts
Chicago, IL 60611
312-944-6664
Pane Caldo
72 E Walton St
bt Michigan Ave & Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611
312-649-0055
Elate
111 W Huron St
@ Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654
312-202-9900
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