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Time Out
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Here's everything you'll eat at the Windy City Smokeout this summer
Barbecue season is nearly upon us and though there's certainly a seasonal novelty in firing up your own grill at home, why not let the professional pitmasters do it for you? The annual Windy City Smokeout is returning to Chicago this summer—on Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, to be exact—and it's bringing together a stellar lineup of both local 'cue favorites and national smokehouses outside the United Center. A smokin' good time will be had courtesy of the finger-licking barbecue being fired up by this year's participating pitmasters, each of whom will offer two different dishes during the festival. The full 2025 food lineup includes: Bub City (Chicago) Chef Art Smith's Reunion (Chicago) Dayne's Craft BBQ (Aledo, Texas) Gene's BBQ (Atlanta) Green Street Smoked Meats (Chicago) Heritage Barbecue (San Juan Capistrano, California) Hogapalooza (Wayne, Arkansas) Hoodoo Brown BBQ (Ridgefield, Connecticut) Hurtado Barbecue (Arlington, Texas) Joe's KC BBQ (Kansas City, Kansas) Lexington Betty Smokehouse (Chicago) Little Miss BBQ (Phoenix) Meat Mitch Barbecue (Leawood, Kansas) Operation BBQ Relief (Joplin, Missouri) Panther City BBQ (Fort Worth, Texas) Pappy's Smokehouse (St. Louis, Missouri) Pig Beach BBQ (Astoria, New York) Smoque BBQ (Chicago) Soul & Smoke (Chicago) Sugarfire Smoke House (St. Louis, Missouri) Ubons BBQ (Yazoo City, Mississippi) Wright's Barbecue (Johnson, Arkansas) And if that's not enough 'cue for you, there will also be a bottomless barbecue brunch on Sunday, powered with free-flowing Mimosas, build-your-own Bloody Marys, plenty of juicy pitmaster barbecue, live acoustic music and more. And speaking of music, the festival will feature live country-music performances from both up-and-coming acts as well as renowned bands, including Megan Moroney, Shane Smith & The Saints, Angel White, Maggie Antone, Kane Brown, Josh Meloy, Kashus Culpepper, Ella Langley, Riley Green and Sam Barber, among others. Multiple cashless bars will be conveniently set around the festival grounds so you can quench your thirst with a cold glass of beer from top American breweries, including Chicago's own Goose Island. You can grab tickets (ranging from general admission to premium VIP experiences) and find out more information at the Windy City Smokeout website.
Chicago Tribune
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Guide: Chicago restaurants and bars with St. Patrick's Day specials
With the annual St. Patrick's Day parade and Chicago River dyeing happening at 10 a.m. Saturday and the actual holiday falling Monday, the Windy City is going to be spending a long weekend celebrating its Irish heritage this year. Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food, hosting bashes with spectacular riverfront views and bottomless drinks and bringing in Irish musicians and dancers. Wear something green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day Chirish style at one of these 57 spots. Some parties will sell out, so plan ahead rather than test your luck. The Loop and Near North Side Bar Pendry Sip tea-based cocktails while nibbling a tower of bites including Wagyu corned beef and cabbage roulade, Guinness cheddar and chive scones and clover-shaped shortbread cookies from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, executive chef Mark Shoemaker offers $20 corned beef sandwiches along with $5 draft beers and $30 whiskey flights. 230 N. Michigan Ave., 312-985-0942, Bub City Celebrate Saturday with green beer and Jell-O shots, a DJ from 8 a.m. to noon and a live band from noon to 4 p.m. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200, The Dearborn The Loop spot serves Irish-inspired dishes including shepherd's pie and corned beef and cabbage Thursday through Monday. Irish folk band The Chancers performs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. 145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242, The Gage Bagpipers from Fiddling Finnegans perform Saturday and Monday, and you can also try specials offered throughout the week, including corned beef and cabbage ($28), Guinness-braised short ribs ($42), duck shepherd's pie ($34) and caramel apple Irish whiskey cake ($13). 24 S. Michigan Ave., 312-372-4243, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago The Get Shamrocked event features Irish-inspired food, green beer and themed shots from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, with live music from The Shannon Rovers until 5 p.m. A $5 suggested donation benefits the Hard Rock Heals Foundation. 63 W. Ontario St., 312-943-2252, Highline Pizza Bar The River North sports bar offers a package ($110) featuring an Irish breakfast buffet and four drink tickets to use for call spirits, domestic beer, bloody marys, mimosas, wine or hard seltzer. 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. 169 W. Kinzie St., 312-533-2742, Industry Ales The Loop brewery hosts DJs and the Joe Fascetta Band on Saturday, offering a limited menu including corned beef and cabbage ($18), Irish cream brownies ($9) and green beer ($7) from 8 a.m. to midnight. Specials offered through Monday (except on parade day) include shepherd's pie ($24), corned beef Reubens ($21) and stout and brisket stew ($31). 230 S. Wabash Ave., 312-496-3624, I|O Godfrey A rooftop bash ($125) includes a breakfast buffet and bottomless beer, mimosas and bloody marys. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 127 W. Huron St., 312-374-1830, Kindling James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer teams up with Manny's Deli for a wood-fired Reuben made with Manny's corned beef, raclette cheese, gochujang-spiced Russian dressing, kimchi and sauerkraut served on rye with a kosher pickle and fries through Monday. 202 S. Franklin St., 312-789-5992, Michael Jordan's Steak House Irish-inspired specials offered after 5 p.m. Friday through Monday include a Reuben sandwich, corned beef short ribs served with Guinness mustard sauce, Irish coffee, green beer and pints of Guinness. 505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823, Miru Enjoy spectacular views of the green river at a bash ($175) including Japanese bites, beer, wine, select liquors, specialty cocktails and a DJ. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 401 E. Wacker Drive, 312-725-7811, Navy Pier A Shamrockin' at the Pier pub crawl ($40) features drink specials, live music and games at seven venues including chef Art Smith's Reunion, Billy Goat Tavern and Harry Caray's Tavern. 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday. 600 E. Grand Ave., Pippin's Tavern A special menu offered throughout the weekend includes a corned beef dinner, shepherd's pie and a beer-battered cod sandwich. The bar hosts bagpipers at 4 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday and 1:15 p.m. Monday, with Irish folk band The Larkin and Moran Brothers playing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. 39 E. Chicago Ave., 312-982-2752, River Roast Enjoy views of the green river while dining on $39 corned beef roast Saturday or $21 corned beef hash for brunch on Sunday. 315 N. LaSalle Drive, 312-822-0100, RPM Seafood The riverfront restaurant offers great views of the dyeing during a party ($195) including appetizers, breakfast and lunch dishes, chilled seafood, Tullamore D.E.W. cocktails, a premium bar package and a DJ. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 317 N. Clark St., 312-900-9035, Shaw's Crab House Slurp oysters topped with a Guinness mignonette served alongside cocktail sauce with horseradish and Champagne mignonette Friday through Monday. 21 E. Hubbard St., 312-527-2722, Sweetwater Tavern + Grille The bar's annual Kegs N' Eggs pre-parade bash from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday includes $6 green beer and Guinness plus a buffet with scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, corned beef hash and Bailey's-battered French toast for $25. Sweetwater also offers specials Wednesday through Monday including a pastrami Reuben ($18) and Irish mac n' cheese with caramelized cabbage and shredded corned beef ($22). 225 N. Michigan Ave., 312-698-7111, Three Dots and a Dash The River North bar offers a twist on a mai tai ($18) made with Jameson, lime juice, almond orgeat and dry curacao throughout the weekend. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4220, Venteux Start celebrating from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday with a $40 Shamrock & Sips cocktail class where you'll learn how to make three spins on an old-fashioned. Saturday through Monday, the French brasserie offers specials including corned beef sandwiches, an Irish Gold Old-Fashioned made with Jameson Orange and garnished with edible gold and a Lucky Latte blended with white mocha mint syrup. 224 N. Michigan Ave., 312-777-9003, Virgin Hotels Chicago The celebration runs throughout the Loop hotel Saturday, with the Two Zero Three coffee shop pouring Irish coffee while Miss Ricky's serves up Reubens and beer-battered fish and chips. Head to rooftop lounge Cerise for a DJ, themed photo opportunities and food and drink specials from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 203 N Wabash Ave., 312-940-4400, Woodie's Flat The Old Town bar offers a package ($90) including appetizers, call liquor, domestic beer, Jameson drinks and Irish stout. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 1535 N. Wells St., 312-643-0093, Yardbird Celebrate at a bash ($30) with Green River bourbon giveaways and cocktails, Southern bites and a DJ. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 530 N. Wabash Ave., 312-999-9760, North Side & Northwest Side Alma at Hotel Zachary A Lucky Tea party features storytelling and bites including mini corned beef sandwiches, green deviled eggs and beer brats on mini pretzel buns. Tickets are $45 for adults, $30 for kids. Add on a kid's craft for $25. 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. 3630 N. Clark St., 773-302-2326, Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern The Wrigleyville bar offers a breakfast buffet and a drink package ($65 to $70) including call liquor, domestic beer, Jameson drinks, Irish stout and hard seltzer. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 3647 N. Clark St., 773-377-4770, The Butcher's Tap Celebrate with three hours of green draft beer, mimosas, call cocktails, party favors and bagpipe performances for $30 to $35 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Your ticket also gets you into McGees Tavern & Grill from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, where you'll have a chance to win a trip to Ireland. 3553 N. Southport Ave., 773-325-0123, Charm'd Bar Decked out with over-the-top decor, the Wrigleyville pop-up running through Monday offers $6 green beer, $30 Irish whiskey flights, $18 Bailey's mint martinis, $16 Irish nachos and $18 Reuben sliders. Come from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday for Guinness sampling. Admission is $10 and includes a welcome shot. 3505 N. Clark St., 833-466-3758, Chief O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant The Irish pub celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a packed schedule of festivities including live Irish music and dance performances Friday through Monday, with a $10 cover beginning at noon Saturday and 3 p.m. Monday. A $45 buffet of Irish favorites offered Saturday and Monday includes fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage and shepherd's pie. Chief O'Neill's is the kickoff spot for the Avondale St. Patrick's Day parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, with doors opening at 8 a.m. 3471 N. Elston Ave., 773-583-3066, Cody's Public House From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, the Lakeview bar offers $3 green mimosas, $4 green beer and $5 Guinness. On Monday, the bar hosts samplings from Tullamore D.E.W. at 2 p.m., Jameson at 4 p.m. and Proper 12 at 6 p.m., when you can also get your dog's picture put on a pint of Guinness. 1658 W. Barry Ave., 773-799-8217, The Graystone Tavern The Wrigleyville bar offers specials through Sunday including $5 green beer, $6 Tullamore D.E.W. shots, $8 Guinness, $10 car bombs and $14 Reubens. Buy a Guinness at 5 p.m. Friday and you can keep the glass. A $40 package offered from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday includes a breakfast buffet, green beer, mimosas and bloody marys. 3441 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-666-5450, The J. Parker A rooftop bash ($60 to $65) features a DJ and four drink tickets that can be spent on select spirits, hard seltzer, hard cider, bloody marys, mimosas or beer. 9 a.m. to noon. 1816 N. Clark St., 312-254-4747, Lark Specials offered Friday through Sunday include $5 green Bud Light, $6 Guinness pints and $8 Irish car bombs. The bar offers corned beef and shepherd's pie from 5-9 p.m. and hosts a drag brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with bottomless green mimosas, bellinis, sangria, bloody marys and Nutrl. Irish dancers perform throughout the weekend. 3441 N. Halsted St., 773-799-8968, Lottie's Pub A $40 package offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday includes eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, chicken tenders, hash browns, green beer and mimosas. Sunday, the bar offers $5 Tullamore D.E.W., $6 bloody marys, $8 breakfast sandwiches and $12 hangover burgers. Get a $6 pint of Guinness topped with a picture of your face at 4 p.m. Monday. 1925 W. Cortland St., 773-489-0738, McGee's Tavern & Grille You'll have the chance to win a trip to Ireland at a bash ($35) including a breakfast buffet, domestic drafts, mimosas, screwdrivers, bagpipers and giveaways. 8-11 a.m. Saturday. 950 W. Webster Ave., 773-549-8200, Summer House Santa Monica Wear green to brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and you'll receive a $25 gift card to use for a future visit. You can also grab themed cookies from the restaurant's cookie bar through Sunday. 1954 N. Halsted St., 773-634-4100, West Side & Near West Side Bandit The bar's second floor gets decked out in green decor for a bash ($75) including mimosas, well cocktails and passed bites. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 841 W. Randolph St., 312-878-3111, Fatpour Tap Works A bash spread across two floors includes call drinks, domestic beer, Jameson, Irish stout and appetizers for $70 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Fatpour also offers a $22 Fat Leprechaun burger featuring corned beef, Swiss, 1000 Island dressing and sauerkraut at all of its locations through April 7. 2005 W. Division St., 773-698-8940, Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago The Fulton Market brewery celebrates St. Patrick's Day Friday through Monday with live music, guided tastings and giveaways, donating $5 from each of the $10-$30 tickets sold to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Throughout the month, you can try special brews including an Irish breakfast tea amber ale and an Irish barley lager and dine on a three-course menu including potato soup, bangers and mash, and brown bread pudding. 901 W. Kinzie St., 312-521-0900, Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods The New Orleans-inspired bar goes Irish Saturday and Sunday, serving $10 Jameson Irish coffees and whiskey sours along with $10 Maker's Mark whiskey punch. 1415 N. Wood St., 773-360-8320, Lemon The West Town cocktail bar hosts a Tullamore D.E.W. happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Monday with specials including an Irish Whiskey Smash, Irish coffee, and a shot of Tully with an 8-ounce Guinness. 1600 W. Grand Ave., Mac's Wood Grilled Irish-inspired specials offered Saturday through Monday include Reubens ($17), loaded potato soup ($12), Guinness drafts ($7) and Paddy's Irish whiskey shots ($6). 1801 W. Division St., 773-782-4400, Old St. Patrick's Catholic Church The fourth annual family-friendly Shamrock'n bash ($30-$60; $10 for kids) features a pop-up pub serving Irish food, Guinness and Baileys, plus performances by Chicago Garda and Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band, kids activities and a raffle. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. 625 W. Adams St., 312-648-1021, The Publican Chef Joe Spain adds a corned beef sandwich on rye ($18) to the menu during brunch and lunch Saturday through Monday, while dinner features shepherd's pie ($26) and ham chop with colcannon ($34). 837 W. Fulton Market, 312-733-9555, Ranalli's West Loop A party package ($45-$50) includes call spirits, domestic beer, hard seltzer, mimosas and a buffet. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 1326 W. Madison St., 312-981-7100, Tuman's Tap & Grill Specials offered Saturday through Monday include $10 corned beef sandwiches, $19 corned beef and cabbage dinners, $7 Guinness pints and $6 shots of Paddy's Irish whiskey. 2159 W. Chicago Ave., 773-782-1400, South Side & Near South Side Nicky's of Beverly The fast-casual spot is along the South Side Irish Parade route, so stop in for specials offered through Monday including a corned beef sandwich, Irish old fashioned and It Ain't Easy Being Green, a cocktail made with cucumber and mint infused vodka and lemonade (all $10). 10500 S. Western Ave., 773-233-3072, Old Time Tap This Hegewisch bar is running Irish-themed specials all month, including $4.50 Guinness, $6 Dublin mules and $5 Shamrocked Shooters made with Irish cream and Irish whiskey. 13501 S. Brandon Ave., 773-307-4209, Suburban and multiple locations Bar Louie Celebrate Saturday through Monday with specials including a $17 Reuben sandwich, $13 Irish old fashioned, $5 Guinness blended with Angry Orchard, $4.50 green Miller Lite and $4 Jameson sidecars served with any beer purchase. Multiple locations, Beatrix The barbecue spot offers a $18 Reuben and $30 corned beef and cabbage special on Sunday. 2391 N. Hicks Road, Palatine, 847-701-8243, Farm Bar Enjoy a corned beef sandwich or corned beef with braised cabbage for dinner Saturday through Monday or corned beef hash during Sunday brunch. Kids under 12 who wear green eat free on Monday. 1300 W. Wellington Ave., 773-281-2599 and 1970 W. Montrose Ave., 773-770-9081, The Hampton Social All of the restaurant's Chicago area locations serve $17 green frosé made with Tito's vodka, rosé and peach puree through Monday. Multiple locations, Happy Camper Celebrate in Old Town or Wrigleyville with a drink package and breakfast buffet ($85-$100). 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 1209 N. Wells St., 312-344-1634 and 3458 N. Clark St., 312-872-5959; Hewn Place an order by 8 p.m. Wednesday to pick up Irish soda bread ($9.75) or a pair of corned beef and cabbage hand pies ($14) Saturday or Sunday. 1733 Central St., Evanston, 847-869-4396; L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge Order a Reuben sandwich or corned beef and cabbage and finish your meal with a slice of Baileys Irish cream pie. The bar will be whipping up grasshoppers and key lime pie martinis. The specials are offered through Monday. 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood; 847-677-3350; Sullivan's Steakhouse Try a Shamrock Martini made with Ketel One vodka, Midori, Cointreau, lime and lemon juice, and edible glitter ($16) or a Four-Leaf Clover Old Fashioned blended with Four Roses ($15) served Saturday through Monday. 244 S. Main St., Naperville, 630-305-0230, Sweet Mandy B's Specials available Friday through Monday include Lucky Charms Rice Krispies treats, shamrock cookies and pot of gold cupcakes. 1208 W. Webster Ave., 773-244-1174 and 254 E. Ontario St., 312-255-1632; Wildfire Celebrate Friday through Monday with a corned beef and cabbage plate ($35) and chocolate stout cake ($11). Multiple locations, Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer. Originally Published: March 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM CDT
