Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Elizabeth Restaurant's gift certificate incentives include a slash on its winter 2021 class and a multi-course dinner for 10

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Elizabeth Restaurant, 4835 N. Western Ave., Unit D, is offering a $300 discount on its 8-week winter 2021 cooking course to the first 15 people buying a gift certificate for class; $700 (normally $1000).

In addition, the first four peoples to purchase a $1000 gift certificate will receive a private multi-course dinner with wine pairing for 10 prepared by the Chef Regan. To be used for fall 2020 (if allowed at that point) or winter 2021. Purchase here. 

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Monday, March 30, 2020

Lettuce Entertain You family meals and kits

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The Lettuce Entertain You operation is offer family daily or weekly meals and kits. View more details here

The operation is also offering a pickup and delivery menu (some restrictions apply). View details.
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Sunday, March 29, 2020

Sepia's Jenni Wagoner shares wine selections and tips via Instagram

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Sepia wine director Jenni Wagoner hosts virtual wine session sharing what she is drinking at home during this period of social distancing via Instagram. View here.
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Saturday, March 28, 2020

Hooters and Hoots on board with delivery service

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Hooters and Hoots are open for delivery and takeout from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. orders can be place at Uber Eats or GrubHub. You can reach Hooters at: http://www.originalhooters.com and Hoots at: https://eathoots.com.

The Downers Grove, Joliet and Lansing locations are offering sealed bottles of beer and wine: See all locations below.

Hooters and Hoots Locations:
Hooters, 5925 S. LaGrange Rd., Countryside: 708-354-0486
Hooters, 1303 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove: 630-960-4008
Hooters, 4395 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora/Fox Valley: 630-851-4008
Hooters, 3301 Hennepin Dr., Joliet: 815-267-8602
Hooters, 17060 S. Torrence Avenue, Lansing: 708-889-0446
Hooters, 2503 W. North Ave., Melrose Park: 708-486-1895
Hooters, 9159 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn: 708-423-4668
Hooters, 15300 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park: 708-460-4088
Hooters of O’Hare, 8225 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago: 773-714-0193
Hooters, 660 N. Wells St., Chicago: 312-944-8800
Hoots at the Fields 4059 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago: 331-240-4669
Hoots, 2201- D S. Cicero Ave., Cicero: 708-652-3859

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Friday, March 27, 2020

Nando's Peri Peri has launched a free lunch program for medical workers


Nando's Peri Peri is offering free food to medical workers, which includes everyone from doctors and nurses to maintenance such as janitors.

The restaurant is catering free lunches to local hospitals along with offering takeout to medical staff with valid identification for pick up when showing a connection to a hospital. The program will be in effect at least two weeks. Available in Chicago and suburban areas.

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Long Grove spring events cancelled


Long Grove has cancelled three of it's most popular Spring events: Easter egg hunt (April 4);  Craft Beer event (April 25) and Chocolate Fest (May 15-17). View more details.

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Bill Kurtis encourages to buy directly from Green City Market farmers


Green City Market founding members Bill Kurtis and Sarah Stegner, have filmed a message encouraging Green City Market goers and others to support GCM's local farmers by buying direct. Find vendors and their bios on GCM's virtual market page.

View message from Kurtis and Stegner here.

In addition, following the guidelines and mandate from Governor Prtizker, Green City Markets indoor Market at Peggy Notebaert Museum March 28 has been cancelled.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Bar 104 @The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant features a lasagna dinner special today


Bar 104 at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1401 S. Michigan Ave.,  is featuring a lasagna dinner special today. Additional menu items available. Place orders early. Pick up is through window on Michigan Ave.  Call: 312-786-1401.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

McHenry Country declares today Great American Take Out Day


Today has been declared Great American Take Out Day in McHenry County. Share your as photo here and tag the restaurant here.

If you want to add your restaurant to the list or if you know of one in the area that is not lister email: info@mchenrycountyliving.com

Here is the most updated list of
participating restaurants:

Cary:
FoX River Grove
Yummy Asian Bistro

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Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau compiling curbside and delivery listings


Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau shared a list of restaurant's, breweries and wineries in the south and southwest regions of the state offering curbside and delivery services. The list is being updated and more venues join in. View here.

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Monday, March 23, 2020

Kitchfix pitches in to help healthcare and restaurant industry


Kitchfix, a chef own and driven operation founded by John Katt, is selling City Press Juice & Bottle via it's site during the pandemic episode we are living in. For those not familiar with the organic juice company you can read more here.

In addition Kitchfix, which offers healthy prepared meals that includes those created for Paleo, Keto and Whole30 markets, is lowering its minimum order to $20 for delivery, within its delivery area. In addition the organization is offering forty percent off to healthcare and restaurant industry workers through the end of March.

Hub pick up service has temporarily been suspended. Learn more about Kitchfix here.

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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Moretti's Schaumburg Today's deal


Moretti's Ristorant & Pizzeria's, 1893 Walden Office Square, Schaumburg, Today's Deal is a rib dinner served with coleslaw and choice of fries or mashed potatoes (half slab, $9.99; full slab, $14.99).  

A second option is a steak dinner (center cut ribeye) with sauteed mushrooms, mashed potatoes or fries; $14. 

A garden, Caesar salad or a bowl of minestrone soup can be added for an additional $2.99.   Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Must phone in order. Call (847) 397-0123. Other locations are offering curbside and delivery service. View locations.

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Sienna Tavern's curbside/delivery multi-course menu benefits DineAmic employee relief fund

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Sienna Tavern, 51 W. Kinzie, is offering a three-course family-style dinner that serves four from 4-10 p.m. daily; $40. A pint of gelato can be added for and additional $5. All proceeds will be donated to the DineAmic Employee Relief Fund. Order here.




Saturday, March 21, 2020

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille curbside menus


Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, 5 Oakbrook Ct, Oak Brook,  is offering a to-go and curbside pickup featuring a two-course lunch menu 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday-Saturday ($29); three-course dinner menu 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday ($45) and a four-course dinner menu 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; ($50). More details here.

The restaurant is also sharing recipes for home cooks. View here. Call: 630-571-1808.

Friday, March 20, 2020

Lake County curbside and delivery information

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Lake County restaurants has upped its game with curbside and delivery service. Click here for updated list of providers.

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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Moretti's family meal deals and other specials for delivery or pick up


Moretti's,  871 E. Algonquin, Schaumburg, is offering Family Deals (must call to place order. Tonights special: entree choice of chicken
Limone; chicken Romano; chicken Parmesan comes with penne pasta.

Pasta dishes are available as well: penne; spaghetti; Fettuccine, mashed potatoes are also on the menu. Sauce options are meat; marinara or Alfredo. The meal; which feeds four, is $49. Choice of Garden or Caesar salad or a bowl of Minnestrone soup can be can be add for an additional $2.99. Pick up or delivery service available. Order here. Or, call 847-397-4200.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Kitchen shares safety tips for home


Renown chef Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Kitchen in Skokie has opened a hotline to help home cooks during this time of crisis. 

The James Beard Award-winning chef will be available 2-4 p.m. daily to answer questions on food preparation and cooking techniques using items you have in your home. Call: 847-920-8427.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

New website helps navigate restaurant curbside and delivery services


Diningatadistance.com is keeping abreast of restaurants that are remaining open offering carryout;  delivery and curbside service, during the state mandated shutdown of restaurants and bars imposed through March 31.

View list, which is continuously being updated, here.


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Monday, March 16, 2020

Uncommon Ground carryout and delivery


Uncommon Ground, is offering carryout and delivery service from both its Lakeview, (773 929-3680); and Edgewater (773-465-9801), available 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Call for more delivery details. The following services are available for delivery orders. 




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