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Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Chicago Tribune
Mr. Beef, Jake Melnick's, Lexington Betty to serve NASCAR Chicago Street Race fans
We don't know who will take the checkered flag at next month's NASCAR Chicago Street Race, but we do know who will be behind the checkered tablecloths. Chicago-based Levy was named Wednesday as the new food and beverage provider for the third annual pop–up race in Grant Park, bringing a refreshed lineup of restaurants to the July Fourth weekend event, from concessions to the premium hospitality clubs and suites. Levy replaces Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You, which handled food and beverages during the first two Chicago Street Races. 'We are thrilled to partner with another Chicago-based culinary powerhouse like Levy to ensure that we continue to shine a spotlight on the local Chicago food scene,' Julie Giese, NASCAR Chicago Street Race president, said in a news release Wednesday. Launched 47 years ago from a Chicago delicatessen, Levy has evolved into a leading sports and entertainment hospitality company with more than 300 venues in North America. Chicago-area sports venues served by Levy include Wrigley Field, United Center, Rate Field and Now Arena in Hoffman Estates. Levy is no stranger to big sporting events. Last year it provided the food and beverage service for Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, its sixth Big Game appearance in the new millennium. It also handles the hospitality at NASCAR's marquee race, the Daytona 500. A unique event on the NASCAR calendar, the third annual Chicago Street Race features an Xfinity Series race on July 5, and the nationally televised Grant Park 165 Cup Series race on July 6. For this year's Chicago Street Race, Levy will debut new offerings throughout the Grant Park footprint, including from its own Chicago restaurants, Jake Melnick's Corner Tap and River Roast. It will also bring a number of locally owned favorites to the race weekend, including Mr. Beef, Bronzeville Winery, Lexington Betty Smokehouse, Robinson's Ribs and Josephine's Southern Cooking. Review: Lexington Betty Smokehouse barbecue in Pullman is not only resilient, but resoundingly good'The NASCAR Chicago Street Race highlights our city and the sport in a totally unique way, and it's been incredible to see fans rally behind it,' Andy Lansing, CEO of Levy, said in the release. 'We're so excited to help elevate an already wonderful event with a new level of food, beverage and hometown hospitality.' The Chicago Street Race will once again feature a 12-turn, 2.2-mile course through Grant Park, down DuSable Lake Shore Drive and up Michigan Avenue, which will be closed off and lined with fences, grandstands and hospitality suites. But a relocated concert stage will replace the Skyline, a mammoth temporary structure along Columbus Drive that last year housed the most expensive suites overlooking the start/finish line at Buckingham Fountain. Southern rockers the Zac Brown Band, scheduled to perform after the Xfinity Series race, are the only musical headliners on the bill for year three. But NASCAR is planning to add a miniature golf course and other family-friendly activities to the festivities. Street closings will begin this week for Chicago's NASCAR street race. Here's what to street closings for the streamlined buildout have been reduced to 18 days. The first shutdown is set for Thursday — nine days later than last year — with Balbo Drive closing down from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. All streets are scheduled to be reopened by July 14. Single-day general admission passes start at $99 — a third less than last year — while premium grandstand reserved seats are priced at a nearly 50% reduction. Children 12 and under are free both days, with an accompanying adult. rchannick@
Axios
21-03-2025
- Sport
- Axios
March Madness meals and deals in Chicago
Chicagoans will be cheering on their favorite college team for the first weekend of March Madness. Zoom in: We've cultivated a list of local bars and restaurants to catch the tournament live while you enjoy food and drink specials. Timeout Market Watch the games in this open-space restaurant in Fulton Market, with massive TV screens and a variety of restaurants to choose from, like Bar Goa for authentic Indian food (my personal go-to), Libanais for Lebanese-inspired wraps and Jojo's ShakeBAR for sweets and desserts. Fatpour Tap Works Try their "Munch Madness" now until April 7, which features eight specialty burgers along with a variety of beer specials. Specials are at all three locations in Wicker Park, Motor Row and Lincolnwood. Moe's Cantina Jake Melnick's
Chicago Tribune
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Super Bowl 2025: 41 restaurant and bar specials across Chicagoland
You don't have to be a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs or even football in general to get excited for the Super Bowl. The biggest game of the year is practically a national holiday, an occasion to hang out with friends and indulge in wings, pizza and other snacks while watching the big plays, weird commercials and halftime dance moves everyone will be talking about on Monday. Bars and restaurants around Chicago are welcoming fans for watch parties with bottomless beer and cocktails, giveaways and buffets, but there are also plenty of options for anyone hosting their own gatherings at home. Plan ahead to order classics such as Italian beef or sliders or more surprising additions to your spread such as roti tacos, egg rolls and fajitas. No matter the score, you'll feel like a winner when you check out one of these 41 Super Bowl celebrations. All events and specials take place Feb. 9 unless otherwise specified. The Loop and Near North Side Benchmark A $40 package includes one appetizer plus call drinks, draft beers, hard seltzers and house wine from 5 p.m. through the end of the game. 1510 N. Wells St., 312-649-9640, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago A tailgate menu offers a choice of two ($25), three ($35) or four ($45) dishes including nachos, sliders and loaded tater tots. Add on five bottled beers for $25 or 25 for $100. 63 W. Ontario St., 312-943-2252, Highline Pizza Bar The River North sports bar offers a $40 package featuring draft beer from 5 p.m. until the end of the game and an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet until 6:30 p.m. 169 W. Kinzie St., 312-533-2742, Hopsmith Gather with a group to share buckets of five or 10 Bud Lights or Michelob Ultras ($25 to $45) or Nutrl ($30 to $50) while watching the game and commercials with sound. 15 W. Division St., 312-600-9816, Jake Melnick's Corner Tap Place an order by 5 p.m. Feb. 7 to pick up food for four to six including wings ($27), elote dip ($33), a 1.5-pound pretzel ($30), ribs ($75) and cheese curds ($40). 41 E. Superior St., 312-266-0400, Pippin's Tavern The bar offers special Goose Island Bourbon County stout tappings during the game along with game day samplers including cheese balls, sliders, wings, steak bites and fries. 39 E. Chicago Ave., 312-982-2752, Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. Watch the game on a 4K projector and 80-inch screens throughout the restaurant while taking advantage of specials including $30 buckets, $5 draft beers, $7 glasses of select wine, $9 specialty cocktails, $10 meatballs, $11 mussels, $28 wings and $6 brownies. 465 N. McClurg Court, 312-265-1328, The Smith An MVP package for six to eight ($250) includes mini burgers, spicy salmon tartare, spiced chicken tenders and potato chips with blue cheese fondue. The dishes are also available as a la carte snack platters for $18 to $75. Orders can be picked up or delivered from 3 to 8 p.m. 400 N. Clark St., 312-312-5100, North Side & Northwest Side Bamboo Club Watch the game on two 140-inch TVs and 25 other screens while taking advantage of a $45 package including a welcome shot or glass of sparkling wine, wings, nacho platters and four hours of seltzer, beer and mixed drinks. 5:30 p.m. 3505 N. Clark St., 833-466-3758, Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern A $30 ticket gets you access to a buffet of pizza, mini sliders and hot dogs, and you can add on $20 Bud Light buckets, $25 Nutrl buckets, $5 Fireball shots and $6 Flecha Azul blanco shots. 5 to 9 p.m. 3647 N. Clark St., 773-377-4770, Cesar's Killer Margaritas Pick up a football pack for four including tacos ($70), enchiladas ($75) or fajitas ($85) plus sopa de viejo and chips and salsa. Add on a tray of churros ($30) or nacho fries ($19). 2924 N. Broadway, 773-296-9097, Chicago's Pizza Pile your plate at a buffet featuring pizza, wings, sliders, mozzarella sticks and french fries as part of a $60 package that also includes draft beer and seltzers. 3114 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-477-2777, Claddagh Ring Pub A $60 package includes a pizza buffet and open bar from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring domestic and imported drafts and bottles, mocktails, call liquor and hard seltzer. 2306 W. Foster Ave., 773-271-4794, Cody's Public House Play games for a shot at winning prizes while taking advantage of specials including $5 Sierra Nevada pints, $6 Tullamore D.E.W. and $20 Miller High Life Lite buckets. The dog-friendly bar offers a free halftime buffet and a round of shots when the Tullamore D.E.W. Super Bowl commercial airs. Come from noon to 4 p.m. for a Puppy Bowl watch party featuring free Chicago dogs, $5 Lagunitas, a puptail menu and raffles benefiting Chicago Canine Rescue. 1658 W. Barry Ave., 773-799-8217, Country Club The Wrigleyville bar puts the sound on for the game and the commercials and offers specials including 75-cent wings, $25 Michelob Ultra towers, $30 Nutrl buckets and $6 Vegas bombs. 3462 N. Clark St., 773-975-2010, Gaslight The Lincoln Park sports bar offers specials including $6 green tea shots, $25 domestic buckets, $30 White Claw buckets and $35 High Noon buckets. 2450 N. Clark St., 773-929-7759, The Graystone Tavern The Wrigleyville bar offers a $50 package including a wing buffet, nacho bar, beer, premium cocktails and house wine plus raffles at halftime and the end of the game. 3441 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-666-5450, Kirkwood The Lakeview sports bar offers $7 select stadium cups, $8 green tea shots and $12 mini burgers with fries. 2934 N. Sheffield Ave., 773-770-0700, Lottie's Pub Kick a field goal for the chance to win prizes at a bash featuring $6 Miller and Coors stadium cups, $8 Milagro margaritas and $30 party platters including a one-topping 14-inch pizza, wings and tots. Everyone gets a round of shots when the Tullamore D.E.W. commercial airs. 1925 W. Cortland St., 773-489-0738, Park & Field A $50 package includes select craft drafts, mixed drinks, wine, a buffet, a raffle and giveaways throughout the game. Bring your dog at noon to watch the Puppy Bowl at a bash ($20 for humans, $10 for dogs) benefiting One Tail at a Time featuring a vegan brunch buffet and bottomless drink package. 3509 W. Fullerton Ave., 773-360-7373, The Pony Inn Make unlimited trips to a pizza and appetizer buffet while downing domestic drafts and well drinks from 5-9 p.m. for $40. Tullamore D.E.W. shots are $6 all night long. 1638 W. Belmont Ave., 773-472-5139, ROCKS Play Super Bowl bingo for the chance to win shots and swag while enjoying $10 giant pretzels, $10 slider trios and $5 espresso martini shots. You'll earn a raffle ticket for every item ordered off the special menu. 3463 N. Broadway, 773-472-0493, Summer House Santa Monica Wear your favorite team's jersey to brunch from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and you'll get a gift card worth whatever you spent on your meal to use on a future visit. Dishes include breakfast burritos, buttermilk pancakes and crispy strawberry waffles. 1954 N. Halsted St., 773-634-4100, Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar Take a game day wine-pairing class ($55) to learn what wines go best with your favorite snacks. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 5553 N. Clark St., 773-654-1432, West Side & Near West Side Bandit Watch the game on the bar's second floor while taking advantage of specials including $25 beer and seltzer buckets, $60 margarita towers, $16 Italian beef sliders and $15 nachos. 841 W. Randolph St., 312-878-3111, Bar La Rue Put a French spin on your game day party with fondue frites ($14) plus chili honey-glazed chicken wings ($19), sliders ($15), $35 Miller High Life buckets and pitchers of palomas with torched rosemary ($59). 820 W. Fulton St., 312-533-4607 Frontier The game will be played throughout the entire restaurant, which offers all-you-can-eat sliders, caesar salad and mac and cheese for $39 from 5 to 8 p.m., plus drink specials including $20 craft beer or margarita pitchers and $8 Old-Fashioneds. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-772-4322, Paradise Park The Wicker Park sports bar offers draft beer, wine, well drinks and seltzers from 5 to10 p.m. for $45 to $55. 1913 W. North Ave., 773-687-9117, Ranalli's West Loop Drink specials offered during the game include $7 select stadium cups, $22 select pitchers, $10 vodka soda stadium cups and $6 tequila shots. 1326 W. Madison St., 312-981-7100, Tuman's Tap & Grill Draft beers are $2 off all day, and the bar offers $17 ground beef nachos and $15 pulled pork sandwiches from 2 to 10 p.m. 2159 W. Chicago Ave., 773-782-1400, South Side & Near South Side Burger Bar Super Bowl party packs feeding four to six available for pickup or delivery Saturday and Sunday include chili ($40), sliders ($45), deviled eggs ($16), buffalo cauliflower ($32) and grilled wings ($26). 1150 S. Michigan Ave., 312-988-0162, The Duck Inn A Super Bowl Extravaganza package for four to six ($138) available for delivery or pickup includes chili cheese nachos, beef egg rolls, mini duck fat dogs and buffalo duck wings. 2701 S. Eleanor St., 312-724-8811, Suburban and multiple locations Buona Feed a group of 10 with Italian beef, rigatoni and chopped salad ($160) or a shareables pack including sausage skewers, arancini, chicken tenders, Italian beef and chips ($190). Multiple locations, Doc B's Sit at the bar and get all spirits and cocktails for half price from 5 p.m. to close. 100 E. Walton St., 312-626-1300 and 55 E. Grand Ave., 312-999-9300; Fatpour The sound stays on even for the commercials so you won't miss anything while sharing $25 Bud Light or Michelob Ultra buckets and $30 Nutrl buckets. Multiple locations, Indus Progressive Dining Spice up your Super Bowl spread with a catering menu including build-your-own roti tacos ($175 to $200), smoked eggplant dip with naan ($40), crispy okra chips ($30) and smoked malai chicken wings ($20). 617 Central Ave., Highland Park, L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge Place a pickup or delivery order by 8 p.m. Feb. 8 for game day specials including turkey chili, buffalo chicken dip, pigs in a blanket and buttermilk fried chicken. 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, 847-677-3350, Saranello's Feast on barbecue ribs, sausage with peppers and wings during a $43 bottomless brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. that includes bottomless mimosas. 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., 847-777-6878, Soul & Smoke The restaurant's Avondale, West Loop and Evanston locations offer prime brisket and pulled pork slider kits, buttermilk-brined chicken wings and smoked rib tips or spare ribs. Multiple locations, Sweet Mandy B's The bakery offers themed desserts Feb. 7 to 9 including football cakes, cupcakes and cookies and goal post Rice Krispies treats. 1208 W. Webster Ave., 773-244-1174 and 254 E. Ontario St., 312-255-1632, Tievoli Pizza Bar Feed your party with to-go packages including a 16-inch cheese pizza and wings ($35), a tray of spicy meatball or chicken caprese sandwiches ($100) or Caesar salad with baked rigatoni ($75). 44 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, 224-452-5683,
