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Daily Mail
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Teddi Mellencamp reveals how she celebrated her 'cozy' Mother's Day amid stage four cancer battle
Teddi Mellencamp was 'spoiled' by her children as she celebrated Mother's Day in relaxing fashion. The reality star, 43, is in the midst of a heartbreaking battle with stage four cancer however was able to treat herself to a well-deserved day of self-care at the West Hollywood hotel Pendry. Teddi - who shares daughters Slate, 12, Dove, five, and son Cruz, 10, with estranged husband Edwin Arroyave - kicked off the day with gifts from her three children, followed by breakfast at Mel's Dinner with the kids before heading to Pendry for some self-care. 'The kiddos spoiled me,' she wrote alongside a snap of her children with her presents. 'Feeling so happy and blessed.' The gifts included a red light therapy face mask, a pink bathrobe, and a bottle of Dr. Teal's bubble bath. The goodies were perfect for Teddi's Mother's Day plans - she headed to Pendry for some fun in the sun. She provided fans with a tour of her luxurious accommodations, which included a scenic view of Los Angeles. '@pendrywesthollywood never misses - thank you for this cozy mommy relaxing day,' she said, tagging two women who appeared to be her friends. She then headed up to the rooftop for a poolside relaxation session. 'Shaded up and sunscreen on! @pendrywesthollywood why are you such a dream,' she posted. Last month Mellencamp shared an incredible health update with fans, as she revealed that her tumors — resulting from melanoma that had metastasized to her brain and lungs — have significantly shrunk, and doctors believe she is a few weeks away from being cancer free. 'I just finished with all of my scans, and my tumors have significantly shrunk, which doctors believe means that this all will work, and that I will be back to myself, and feeling good,' she shared in a video posted to her Instagram. Teddi — who previously revealed she was given a 'fifty-fifty' chance of survival — said that she has two more sessions of immunotherapy, adding, 'and then hopefully I am done, and I will be cancer free.' In February, multiple tumors were found on her brain and she underwent emergency surgery. Additional tumors were then discovered on her brain and lungs. Mellencamp was initially diagnosed with melanoma in 2022. The incredible news comes after Teddi admitted she was 'preparing her children for the worst.' Earlier this month she also revealed that her famous father John Mellencamp, 73, was planning her burial, asking whether she would be buried in the 'family mausoleum.' At the end of her new video Teddi shared: 'I am going to keep a positive outlook, because that's the way my doctor just spoke to me. He was like, "you did this. You got this."' Teddi, who previously said she felt she was on her 'deathbed', was pictured smiling in the video, as she told her fans the positive news, admitting that the happy 'crying' was already done. The night prior Teddi shared on Instagram that she was 'sad and scared' but also staying 'positive' ahead of the MRI that would reveal whether her treatment was working. Teddi — who has already undergone more than 20 surgeries during her two and a half year cancer battle — also posted a gruesome image of stitches on her head following her brain surgery in February. Last month Teddi appeared on ABC's Nightline and said that doctors have given her a 'fifty-fifty' chance on survival as she still receives immunotherapy treatment. During her interview, Mellencamp expressed: 'One of my favorite things to ask is "How long I got?" or "What are my chances?" and they oftentimes say "fifty-fifty."' 'Fifty-fifty? I wouldn't buy a car that's only gonna drive 50-percent chance of the time. I don't want this,' was her reply. Mellencamp said that her doctors explained the reason for those odds were that immunotherapy had only been around for about a decade 'and that's how long the study has worked.' The TV personality also shared the scary symptoms she had before learning she had several brain tumors. And the star shared them with her fans so they know how to react in case they suffer from a similar problem. Mellencamp had debilitating headaches for months, until one day her vision was severely impaired: 'I couldn't see. I mean, I could barely get down the stairs.' The star quickly called her estranged husband, Edwin, who rushed her to the hospital. 'That's when they said I had four plumb-size tumors in my brain and then within the next day I was in surgery,' she told host Deborah Roberts. 'My first real memory was looking up and my entire family was there. My dad, my sister, my brothers, all of my best friends, and I'm being like, "Hold on, why are y'all here? And chatting? This must be bad,"' she explained with a chuckle. Since then she has undergone radiation therapy to shrink remaining tumors, including some in her lungs, ringing the bell to signal the end of that treatment in a video on social media.
Forbes
17-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
This New Resort Can Teach Your Kids Farm-To-Table Cooking
The Tudor mansion at Pendry Natirar in Somerset County, NJ. Courtesy Montage Hotels & Resorts It wasn't in the spa, covered head to toe in skin-toning jasmine and rose-infused mud. Or cozied up to the fireplace with an ice cold martini in the Great Room. Or on a morning hike along the Raritan River, which curls around the American Tudor estate originally built by the oil heiress Kate Ladd and her husband Walter in 1912, and recently reopened as a luxury resort called Pendry Natirar. It was the sight of a huge glass jar, filled with dingy brown water and rotting banana peels, stewing in the bottom of a canary yellow Jeep that made me realize this place—and the woman who drives it—is the real deal. 'Let it sit for 48 hours. The potassium will revive pretty much any plant that's struggling,' says Melinda Hopkins, the blonde haired, blue-eyed farm manager at Pendry Natirar, during a private tour of her 12-acre turf. On her watch, the farm at Natirar (an anagram for the Raritan river) has been lovingly cultivated and coaxed into life, and now produces hundreds of varieties of fruits and vegetables, every herb you can imagine, 150 free-range chickens, an apiary buzzing with honey-making bees, and a friendly flock of sheep. As a guest, that means you can eat farm fresh eggs in the restaurants, take home jars of honey, herb bouquets and wildflower soaps, and come away with a clearer idea about how to grow your own garden. The Farm at Natirar is entering peak season now. Courtesy Montage Hotels & Resorts Revival is just the right word. When Alan Fuerstman, the CEO of Montage International, and property owners Bob and Kim Wojtowicz announced the opening of Pendry Natirar late last year, the land that once lured wealthy business tycoons and socialites of the roaring 20s into its gilded mansions quickly became the new weekend getaway for well-heeled New Yorkers seeking respite from a harsh winter. It was welcomed as the 'Downton Abbey of New Jersey' — despite being, well… Jersey. Though the property hasn't completely shaken its Wolf of Wall Street sheen (especially when yellow Lamborghinis are parked in the mansion's gravel driveway in front of eager teenage valet drivers), it is a full-fledged luxury resort with the potential to enter the ranks of America's great estate hotels. Already, Pendry's entrance on the scene rivals Wildflower Farms' programming in New York's Hudson valley, and offers a more approachable alternative to Chef Dan Barber's overly-commercialized Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown. Melinda Paige Hopkins, farm manager at Pendry Natirar. Jennifer Leigh Parker The question is whether Pendry Natirar can turn its 500 acres of parkland into an agritourism destination without losing the natural, homegrown kick-the-tires charm it now possesses. If Hopkins gets her druthers, Pendry's working farm will become the main event, attracting families who want to learn the art of regenerative farming, gardening, and cooking at the cooking school inside the property's Ninety Acres restaurant. As a parent myself, the idea that there is a place within driving distance that can teach my little one how to grow food and cook it is like a balm in an over-processed, plastic packaged Gilead. The good news is that it's already happening. Inside the Cooking School at Ninety Acres restaurant. Jennifer Leigh Parker Peak farm season, from now through to November, is really the best time to visit Pendry Natirar. There is a "Calendar of Classes" to choose from, including 'Farmer for the Day' tours. The cooking school offers themed classes or private events for up to 40 guests, including kid's birthdays. There are also complimentary 30-minute farm tours on Tuesday-Saturday at 9:30am, or guests can book a more in-depth, regenerative farming lesson for $95 a person. At Pendry, 'wellness' is not just a spa treatment or farm-to-table marketing. It's a way of life that starts with food. And Hopkins is a natural advocate. 'We're completely organic and sustainable. I have an amazing agricultural community around me that supports what's going on up here. They're kind of champing at the bit to be able to do more educational programs and lectures to teach sustainability practices,' she says, sharing her ambition to make Pendry 'the agricultural destination' of Somerset County. Strolling through the greenhouse filled with the scent of fresh basil, chives, garlic, oregano, thyme, and leek, I'm mostly just thinking about lunch. (Produce from the farm and herb garden supplies the kitchens at Ladd's Tavern in the main hotel and Ninety Acres, the upscale seasonal restaurant down the hill). 'We're experimenting with a lot of lettuce varieties. We've got romaine, sorrel, mustard leaf, red romaine, arugulas, russian kale, and our swiss chard is in the greenhouse now. We also grow corn; It's a totally different variety from sweet corn. That's why you can pop it,' she says, her smile widening from ear to ear, as one of her sheep bounds over to say hello. 'It's going to become a hotel amenity where you get the corn and are taught how to pop it right on the cob without shucking it off. I give it to the kids, but it makes the 40 year olds just as happy.' Inside the spa at Pendry Natirar Courtesy Montage Hotels & Resorts Teaching kids how to cook and eat whole foods, while helping adults relearn healthy habits, is driving a serious growth trend in travel. In 2024, the North American agritourism market generated approximately $3.75 billion in revenue and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% through 2030, according to Grand View Research. This is happening in the broader context of increased demand for 'experiential travel' and sustainable tourism. In the U.S., agritourism is going to play a key role, if the dollar weakens, it is fair to expect more Americans will travel domestically. And seek out the best ways to do it. In this regard, New Jersey is setting a good example. With nearly 250,000 acres of preserved agricultural farmland, travelers have plenty of options, such as strawberry picking at Melick's Town Farm, or visiting local family-owned wineries like Old York Cellars and Beneduce Vineyards. Hoteliers should take note. Too many hotels and resorts these days declare themselves 'wellness' properties simply because there is a small herb garden, a juice bar, or a few massage tables. In today's luxury wellness market, where longevity labs and resort-clinic hybrids are offering hydrotherapy spas, IV treatments and DNA repair, short cuts just won't cut it. Today's sophisticated travelers are well aware of the mileage on their plates. When a property has access to a working farm, with the ability to hire skilled farmers, it immediately raises the caliber of its food and beverage operation. Imagine, instead of a calorie count, your dish could display the fact that your heirloom tomatoes didn't travel a few hundred miles, but just a few feet. Directionally, at least, this is where eco-conscious wellness travel is headed. As we wind down our farm tour, we say our goodbyes and I mentally make plans to jar my own banana water (which later perk up my peonies), Hopkins leaves me with this thought: 'People come here to learn how to take care of themselves and how to be healthy. Yes, we want to do that with our eating and being outside and all that. But it's about taking care of the planet too, right? We should be proud that we figured out ways to do that, and we should have fun doing it. A healthy lifestyle doesn't mean punishing ourselves. We're not monks. Let's teach the next generation to make it fun.' Melinda Hopkins teaches sustainable farming techniques at Pendry Natirar. Jennifer Leigh Parker
Los Angeles Times
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Chef Wolfgang Puck serves signature dishes in Newport Beach
Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck spent the weekend cooking for locals at the third-annual Noble Wine & Dine Weekend at the Pendry Newport Beach. Co-hosted by Puck and Nobleman Magazine founders Doug and Lydia McLaughlin, the two-day event honored Puck as the magazine's Chef of the Year. Puck is best known for popularizing California cuisine, which focuses on seasonality and sustainability while showcasing the state's local bounty. The Austrian-born chef is also credited with creating several signature dishes that have become the inspiration for staple dish on menus all over the world, including Chinois chicken salad and smoked salmon pizza; the latter of which has been on the menu at at his Beverly Hills restaurant, Spago, since 1982. Both dishes were served at Sunday's 'Ultimate Sunday Brunch' grand tasting event. The lineup for the culinary weekend also included other renowned chefs from around Orange County, including Riley Huddleston of the Mayor's Table in Newport Beach, Michael Reed of Poppy & Seed in Anaheim, Ross Pangilinan of South Coast Plaza's Terrace by Mix Mix, Erik de Marchi of Osteria in Laguna Beach, Noah Von Blöm of Costa Mesa's Arc, Rich Mead of Newport Beach's Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens and Jessica Roy from the Sherman Library and Gardens restaurant, 608 Dahlia. Ben Martinek, culinary director of Pendry Newport Beach, as well as chef JoJo Ruiz from the hotel's SET Steak & Sushi restaurant were also on hand serving bites as well.
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
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Wolfgang Puck Reveals His New Dishes for the 97th Oscars Governors Ball
Chef Wolfgang Puck and his culinary team are back for the 31st annual Oscars Governors Ball — where they'll be serving his beloved staples alongside some inventive new dishes. (Read Puck's history of catering the Governors Ball here.) "We always have some new things but people really like the tradition a lot," the legendary chef told Los Angeles at the Oscars Governors Ball preview on Tuesday, Feb. 25. "We have to make our chicken pot pie, for Prince Albert and Barbra Streisand in case she shows up, but many other people too. And then we have new dishes, like this year, we have the [Pad] Thai noodles, and we make them with ginger, garlic and a little Champagne," he said as poured the alcohol into a sizzling stir-fry. "I love Asian influence," said Puck regarding the cultural twist this year. "We have Chinois, our Asian restaurant, and then we have Merois at the Pendry hotel. I've always loved Asian food — I love spices." Asian food is highlighted across this year's menu with small plate stations featuring sushi and sashimi alongside izakaya favorites like chicken karaage. This will complement tray-passed items like Duck Bao Buns and Miso Cod Lettuce Wraps. Among the standby favorites are his signature Smoked Salmon Oscar Matzohs, Aged White Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Pea Agnolotti Pasta. Another returning dish, which Eric Klein, Senior Vice President of Culinary-Partner of Wolfgang Puck Catering, presided over at the preview, is the Miyazaki Wagyu — "which is one our favorite beefs [we've had] for the last five-six years already, people love it, so we have to do it all the time," Puck said. Chef Elliot Grover (who oversees Cut at 45 Park Lane) will join forces with Puck for the third time in a row to bring "a taste of London" to Hollywood. 'Elliot is doing the Beef Wellington," Puck said, "and one of his famous [dishes] in England — fish and chips: it's nice and crispy fish with some good potatoes." In addition to the usual comfort food options, the chef and his catering team have added special "Late-Night Classics" to the menu, with bites like sliders, chicken tenders and french fries. "We're going to make some bar food," Klein chimed in. The culinary experience is topped off with an extensive dessert menu: pastries, ice cream, cookies, bonbons and the iconic golden chocolate Oscar. "We have many desserts," Puck says. "Even from Austria we have the apple strudel — this is really delicious with marzipan ice cream.' To pair with Puck's curated menu are signature cocktails from Tequila Don Julio, created by famed mixologist Charles Joly and 2024's World Best Bar Handshake Speakeasy from Mexico City. The "Standing Ovation" cocktail is a take on the espresso martini — made with Tequila Alma Miel, and rimmed with gold, smoked sea-salt and vanilla, and another favorite is "The Clear Winner" (with Tequila Don Julio Reposado, hibiscus tea, tamarind syrup, lime juice, and grapefruit juice), alongside a Gimlet. "I wanted to create something that was people-pleasing," said Handshake's mixologist Eric Van Beek. "Even if you like boozy drinks, the drinks we created are easy-going." Wines for the evening are from returning French partner Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon: Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc 2023 (white), Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2015 (a red) and a new Clarendelle Bordeaux Rose 2022 — alongside a Clarendelle Amberwine 2021 to pair with desserts. And for the first year, Champagne Lallier will be the exclusive Champagne featured at all Oscars events and the Oscars are adding a sake partner for the Governors Ball as well (to complement Puck's Asian additions). The 97th Oscars premieres live this Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 4 p.m. PST/7 p.m. EST on ABC.
