Tuesday, June 30, 2020

McCormick & Schmick's 4th of July seafood boil packs to-go


McCormick & Schmick's is offering 4th of July seafood boil packs that include a shrimp ($25); lobster ($29); King crab ($39) and combo ($42).

Add-ons available. Preorders accepted now. All orders must be placed by phone by July 2. View more details and find nearest location here.

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Tuman's Tap & Gill 4th of July specials

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Tuman’s Tap & Grill, 2159 W. Chicago Ave., kicks off an Independence Day celebration with specials beginning July 3. The main features will be a watermelon mojito (Cruzan light rum, fresh-squeezed watermelon juice and fresh mint; $11) is available 3-11 p.m. July 3; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4-5.

 The Paulina Meat Market smoked Thuringer brat dinner (two locally made brats, braised cabbage, roasted potatoes and German mustard; $14) will be available 3-11 p.m. July 3; 2-11 p.m. July 4 and July 5. Seating is first come, first served. No reservations.

 A Fourth of July weekend brunch and all day menu will be available as well. 

 The all-day menu (available 2-11 p.m. July 4-5) highlights include:  grilled shrimp Banh Mi (wild-caught Gulf Coast shrimp, Vietnamese caramel, pickled carrot/daikon radish, cilantro and Sriracha aioli; $16); grilled Amish chicken breast sandwich (herb aioli, arugula and applewood-smoked bacon; $15) and a selection of burgers prepared with Slagel Family Farm's blend of sirloin, short rib and chuck. Among the specialty items is the gorgonzola burger (shallot port reduction, caramelized onions and gorgonzola cheese; $16).

 Finally more filling dishes such as a roasted Amish chicken, with mashed potatoes, shallot pan gravy and seasonal vegetables ($19), will be available after 5 p.m. July 3-5. Call: 773-782-1400.

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Monday, June 29, 2020

Mac's is back and geared up for the 4th of July


Mac's Wood Grilled, 1801 W. Division, is featuring a 4th of July brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4. A  host of holiday-inspired drinks are also on the menu. Look for varieties such as berry vodka lemonade; berry bombs (berry vodka and Red Bull) and American mules (house vodka, ginger beer and lime juice).

 The restaurant, which reopened in compliance with the state and city's Phase 4 guidelines June 26 for indoor seating, will offer other Independence Day selection such as those found on the all-day menu that includes: Frisco chicken sandwich (grilled Miller Poultry Amish chicken breast, pine-nut-and basil pesto, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, lettuce and rosemary aioli on sourdough; $14); and Veggie Burger (six-oz. plant-based patty with garlic aioli and pine nut-and-basil pesto on a potato bun; $12). Available 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

 A variety of burgers include hickory-and-oak grilled burgers made with a custom sirloin-chuck-short rib blend from Slagel Family Farm served on potato buns. Call 773-782-4400.

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Sunday, June 28, 2020

Goddess and Grocer 4th of July grill two box and more


In a salute to Independence Day The Goddess and Grocer is offering a round of specialty items that includes: The Goddess Grill Box (for two): appetizer, summer side or salad ready to grill entrees and desserts ($60).

Goddess Clucket Bucket (serves 3-4): eight pieces of fried chicken, chili-infused maple honey; two summer sides and dessert. 

 For an additional price customers can add the Goddess 4th of July cake (8" or 10") to their order. a bartender batch cocktail add-ons is also available. 

 Place orders today through noon July 2. Pickup is at Goddess and Grocer locations (see locations when ordering). Delivery available with some restrictions. PHOTO: Victoria Kent PR

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Chicago area Lou Malnati's now open for indoor dining


Chicago area Lou Malnati’s, with the exception of the Michigan Ave. location, opened for indoor dining June 26, under the state/city's Phase IV guidelines. Other locations will open over the next week. For opened locations offering indoor seating go to: loumalnatis.com.

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Friday, June 26, 2020

Hubbard Inn and Joy District now open for indoors business


Hubbard Inn; Blue Violet at Hubbard Inn (pictured) and Joy District and Parlay at Joy District are reopening June 26 and will operate under the City of Chicago's mandates imposed for the Phase 4 opening stage.

Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard, will have indoor seating for 50 on the first level and an additional 50 seats in the Blue Violet room on the second level. There will be a limited food menu. Reservations recommended. Call: 312-273-6207.

Joy District's Parlay, 112 W. Hubbard, accommodates seating for 50. The restaurant also features a rooftop that will be open for business.

In addition both restaurants will offer slushies, beer, wine and cocktails to go.  Reservations recommended. Call: 312-651-3983. PHOTO: Hubbard in Violet, Matthew Reeves

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Ready set dine, indoors


Restaurant are beginning to open their doors with health mandates in place. Here's a few restaurants set to open for indoors dining June 26:

 Bar Roma,  5101 N. Clark St., is taking reservations for indoor seating, in addition tables at the sidewalk patio and window-side in the tavern area. Cary-out and delivery remain available. Hours are: Wednesday-Sunday, 5-9 p.m. Visit here. Or call: 773-942-7572.

 III Forks Prime Steakhouse, 180 N. Field Blvd., opens the dining room, along with offering seating in the  rooftop lounge. Carry-out and delivery will continue. Hours are: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5-11 p.m.  Visit here. Or, call: 312-938-4303.

 Le Sud, 2301 W. Roscoe St., dining room seating returns along with seating in the sidewalk cafe area. Happy hour runs 5-6 p.m. Carry-out and delivery are also available. Hours are: Wednesday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m.; Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Visit: here. Or, call: 773-857-1985.
Oda Mediterranean Cuisine, 5657 N. Clark St., welcome guests to dine indoors as well as the sidewalk cafe area. Hours are: Sunday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Table reservations are encouraged. Curbside carry-out and delivery is available. Visit: here. Or call: 773-878-8930.

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Drafts & Laughs Virtual Beer & Comedy Festival


Comedian Tom Green headlines Drafts & Laughs Virtual Beer & Comedy Festival, 8-10 p.m. (CT) June 27.

The cross country festival and beer tasting, the first of its kind, will feature other talent that includes: Jeff Richards; Ben Gleib and Ian Edwards. Comedy Central's Stephen Kramer Glickman serves as master of ceremonies. Although a virtual event participants must be 21 and over. Proceeds benefit comedian relief efforts and Restaurant Strong. Check beer delivery and/or pickup schedule at eventbrite. View more details here. Purchase  tickets.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Clubhouse in Oak Brook opens for indoor dining June 26


The Clubhouse Oak Brook, 298 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, re-opens for indoor dining June 26. Al fresco dining, curbside pickup and delivery will also be available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

In accordance with the State of Illinois health and safety guidelines for Phase 4 of Illinois’ reopening. Tables will be limited to 10 guests or less.  Walk-ins accepted. However, reservations are strongly encouraged and are available via OpenTable. Or call: 630-472-0600.

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Operation Hooter's Heroes

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There's still time to to nominate you Hooters Hero, during the restaurant's frontline heroes Fridays though July 31. One winner weekly will win a $50 gift card. Hero can be: healthcare professional, first responder, grocery store clerk, teacher or someone who has gone the distance in your community.Winner will be contacted via phone or email day of drawing. View complete details and nominate your you hero here.

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Sunday, June 21, 2020

City Winery patio is open for business


City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph, patio is now open. Hours are 4-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Reservations available via RESY.

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Saturday, June 20, 2020

Kennedy Rooftop has re-opened for limited outside service.


Kennedy Rooftop, 1551 West North Ave., atop Hyatt Place Chicago Wicker Park, is re-opened offering limited outside service in the lounge area. View menu. Reservations required. And don't forget about the giant Jenga, it's back as well. Menu. Call: 773-270-6770.

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Friday, June 19, 2020

Real Men Cook serves up virtual celebration



Longstanding Father's Day ritual, Real Men Cook, goes virtual this year. Join the celebration June 21.

To receive complimentary virtual pass send text REALMENCOOK to 844-773-8392.

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Ask Chef's Anything benefit auction


Chefs aren't only creative in the kitchen but are getting creative in virtual land as well. Area chefs are auctioning 30 minutes of their time for a one-on-one virtual conversation with the highest bidder for each participants during the Ask Chef's Anything auction.

Proceeds from the auction will benefit Chicago’s undocumented hospitality community by distributing grocery boxes in partnership with Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC), a nonprofit fighting to improve wages and working conditions for the nation’s restaurant workforce) and Chefs’ Warehouse (where we’re able to purchase food at a highly discounted rate in addition to product donations).  Bids can be placed until 8 p.m. June 20.

 Participants include: 
  • Rick Bayless, Topolobampo // Frontera // Xoco// Lena Brava
  • Kevin Boehm, Boka Restaurant Group
  • Belinda Chang, Sommelier & Host of Virtual Boozy Brunches
  • Thai Dang, HaiSous
  • Diana Davila, Mi Tocaya Antojeria
  • Steve Dolinsky, ABC 7 Chicago Food Reporter & Host, The Feed Podcast
  • Zach Engel, Galit
  • Joe Flamm, Top Chef Season 15 Winner
  • Nina Friend, Food & Wine Magazine
  • Carlos Gaytan, Tzuco
  • Sarah Grueneberg, Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
  • Jason Hammel, Lula Cafe
  • Stephanie Izard, Girl & The Goat // Little Goat Diner // Duck Duck Goat // Cabra
  • Brian Jupiter, Frontier
  • Paul Kahan, Blackbird // Avec // The Publican // Café Cancale // Big Star // & More
  • Andrew Kaplan, VP of Culinary Operations, Rachel Ray & Host, Beyond the Plate & CookTracks podcasts
  • Beverly Kim & Johnny Clark, Parachute // Wherewithall
  • Bill Kim, Urbanbelly
  • Jennifer Kim, Passerotto
  • Won Kim, Kimski
  • Jeff Mauro, Host of Sandwich King & The Kitchen on Food Network
  • Paul McGee & Shelby Allison, Lost Lake
  • Matthias Merges, Mordechai // Billy Sunday // Spindle Bar
  • Julia Momose, Kumiko
  • Lamar Moore, Food Network’s “Vegas Chef Prize Fight” Winner
  • Anna & David Posey, Elske
  • Sujan Sarkar, ROOH
  • Mindy Segal, Mindy's Bakery // Mindy’s Edibles 
  • John & Karen Shields, Smyth // The Loyalist
  • Katsuji Tanabe, Barrio
  • Pete Rock Ternes, Bungalow by Middle Brow // Middle Brow Beer Co.
  • Jenner Tomaska
  • Jason Vincent & Ben Lustbader, GIANT // Chef's Special Cocktail Lounge
  • Paul Virant, Gaijin // Vie Restaurant
  • Fabio Viviani, Siena Tavern // Bar Siena // & More
  • Greg Wade, Publican Quality Bread
  • Erick Williams, Virtue Restaurant
  • Lee Wolen, BOKA // Somerset // GG’s Chicken Shop
  • Erling Wu-Bower, Pacific Standard Time // The Laurel Room
  • Ji Suk Yi, WGN Radio 720
  • Jonathan Zaragoza, Birrieria Zaragoza

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Sepia feature of the week


Sepia's, 123 N. Jefferson St., featured meal to go June 17-20 is smothered Berkshire pork chops. See complete menu and place order via tock.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Lettuce Entertain You Father's Day options


Lettuce Entertain You restaurants, whether it's booking a patio reservation or getting dinner to go, has options to fit your needs.

 Check with the LEYE  restaurant of your choice to see if patio service is available by clicking by here.

Click here for pickup and delivery service.
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Monday, June 15, 2020

Elizabeth Restaurant and Eve Studnicka of Dinner at the Grotto join in Bakers Against Racism virtual bake sale


More than 2400 pastry chef have join the fight against racism including Kristi Isn't, pastry and sous chef of Elizabeth Restaurant, 2835 N. Western and Eve Studnicka of Dinner at the Grotto for a virtual bake sale organized by Bakers Against Racism.

A $40 pastry box includes: spelt + preserved lemon buttermilk cake, rose pickled mcklug strawberries, garden thyme buttercream; smoked chocolate brownie, honeycomb, coconut milk caramel; cardamom spiced cinnamon bun, pistachio cream cheese frosting; Michigan blueberry chevre, basil and five spice hand pie; brown butter oatmeal sandwich cookie, Italian butter
cookie biscoff, rhubarb preserves and Earl Grey black currant drinking chocolate mix.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit Brave Space Alliance, a black-led trans center on the city's South Side. Orders can be placed here beginning 10 a.m. June 15. Orders will be available for pickup 2-4 p.m. June 20 at Elizabeth Restaurant.

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Sunday, June 14, 2020

Global bartender Charles Joly hosts virtual Father's Day cocktail class


Virtual Dining Chicago hosts a Father's Day Cocktail Class with famed mixologist Charles Joly 6 p.m. June 18.

The event, in partnership with the Trotter Project, is in support of food-deficient Chicago communities.

The DIY kit includes: two pre-made cocktails along with the ingredients for two cocktails, including whiskey, for the cocktails made during the class. A Boston shaker and Hawthorne strainer are available for an additional price.

Orders for kits must be placed by noon June 15.  Delivery ($5) is June 17. See restrictions for delivery area before ordering. Place order.

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