Logan Square restaurant from husband-and-wife team, Chef Doug Psaltis and Pastry Chef Hsing Chen, is offering their modern Greek spread. Choose from the Meze Collection or Andros Salad to start and either Grilled Calamari or Crispy Kataifi Cheese Pie; then move onto a main course of Pork Kontosouvli, Eggplant Moussaka or Wood Oven Roasted Sea Bream; with Baklava Frozen Yogurt as dessert.
avec
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in, plus to-go packages available for $110 for two
avec’s brand new location in River North is offering its rustic Mediterranean dishes for Restaurant Week. Start with house-marinated olives, ciabatta and the chorizo-stuffed Medjool dates, order a salad of shaved brussels sprouts with Calabrian chili and golden raisins, then move on to the main course of wood oven paella with confit chicken, escargot, sausage, mussels and tangerine aioli. Finish with a dessert of coffee hazelnut dark chocolate tiramisu. Available for $55 per person for dine-in at River North. Available to-go from the West Loop location in a meal kit for two for $110.
BLVD Steakhouse
Dinner ($55pp), Available for dine-in, pick-up or delivery
The steakhouse in Chicago’s West Loop is reopening this March after a winter break of service. Order a choice of classic Caesar, Wedge Salad, Onion Soup Fondue or Lobster Bisque to start, before choosing your main course of Steak Frites with bone marrow butter, King Salmon, Vegetable Risotto or Organic Half Chicken with truffle chicken jus. For dessert, your choice of strawberry cheesecake or sticky toffee pudding.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
Dinner ($39pp), Dine-in, plus to-go and delivery via GrubHub
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, the restaurant located at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, is offering a four-course Restaurant Week special. Start with the Soup of the Day, followed by your choice of House Made Smoke Sausage with caramelized onions and peppers and spicy tomato sauce; or Pork Belly with honey garlic roasted pork belly, and jalapenos creamed corn. For the main, choose between the FireLake Rotisserie Half Chicken with natural jus, fennel potato salad, and skillet corn; or the Half Slab Calabrian Pork Ribs with house made Calabrian chili barbeque, fennel potato salad, and cornbread. For dessert, enjoy a Chocolate Cake.
Gemini
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in
At Gemini guests can start off with their choice of Prosciutto and Burrata Crostini, Lobster Bisque, or Grilled Octopus. For the main course, guests have the option between Berkshire Pork Chop, Alaskan Halibut, or an 8oz Filet Frites. For dessert, choose between Apple Pie or Chocolate Cake.
Nonnina
Lunch ($25pp) and Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in and to-go
Nonnina is offering signature dishes from their classic Italian fare menu for Restaurant Week. Start off with Meatballs, Beet Salad, Breaded Eggplant, or classic Minestrone soup. Followed by fresh-cut pasta offerings including Carbonara, Braised Short Rib Pappardelle, Seafood Risotto or Roasted Mushroom and Cauliflower Bolognese. For the main course, guests can choose from Pork Belly and Polenta, Chicken Parmesan, Branzino or Roasted Vegetables.
Old Pueblo Cantina
Dinner ($39pp), Dine-in
At the neighborhood Mexican cantina, Old Pueblo Cantina, guests can start off with their choice of a Roasted Beet Salad or Chicken Tortilla Soup. For the main course, choose from Chili Lime Shrimp Skewer or a Skirt Steak Skewers. For dessert, diners have their choice of Flan or housemade Churros.
PROXI
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in only
Chose your adventure with PROXI’s globally inspired cuisine this Restaurant Week, the first time they are participating. The tempura elotes are naturally a choice for the first course, or choose Muhammara paratha, grilled eggplant with Thai basil or soba noodle salad with gochujang and crispy vegetables. For the second course, choose grilled squid, Knanom krok with coconut milk pancakes, burrata or black pepper pork; for the third, choose a fried half chicken, braised pork belly, grilled king trumpet mushroom and tofu hotpot or the popular Corvina in coconut moilee. Finish with a black sesame chocolate brownie dish or coconut panna cotta with blood orange and spiced dukkah.
Robert Et Fils
Dinner ($55pp), To-Go only
For Restaurant Week, diners will receive a three-course French meal from North Center’s new Robert Et Fils. Guests will receive both a housemade Demi Baguette with Cultured Butter and Watercress Soup for their first course, followed by Pepper Steak and Mashed Potatoes. For dessert, guests will receive Vacherin Agrumes, a preserved citrus meringue with whipped cream.
Sepia
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in only
Order a seasonally inspired Michelin-starred meal from Chef Andrew Zimmerman. Choices for each of the four courses include: ricotta gnocchi, smoked trout or roasted sweetbreads to start; a second course of Lady Edison ham, potato agnolotti with black truffle butter or Sablefish misoyaki; a third course of duck breast, roasted monkfish, grilled broccoli and curry, or grilled beef sirloin. For dessert, choose either milk chocolate and banana or cheesecake and pear.
Sophia Steak
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in
At Sophia Steak, guests can start off with their choice of Prosciutto and Burrata Crostini, Lobster Bisque, or a Baby Iceberg Wedge. For the main course, guests can choose from Soy Glazed Jumbo Shrimp, Steak Sophia, or Short Rib Tagliatelle. For dessert, guests have the option between Lemon Cheesecake and Butterscotch Creme Brulee.
The Dearborn
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in and takeout
The Loop tavern from sisters Clodagh & Amy Lawless is reopening this March just in time for Restaurant Week. To start off the meal, chose between Hamachi Crudo or a Tasting of Two Prosciuttos, before moving onto your main with a choice of Robata Grilled Salmon Steak or Braised Beef Short Ribs. For dessert, choose a Smores Crunch Bar with optional cocktail or wine pairings.
The Press Room
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in
For Restaurant Week, guests who dine at The Press Room will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail. For starters, diners will have their choice of Brussel Sprouts, Kale Caesar, or Steak Tartare. For the second course, diners can choose from Tagliltelli Norcina, Parsnip Agnolotti, or a King Trumpet Mushroom. For the third course, guests can choose from Seared Scallops, Short Rib, or Roasted Cauliflower. All guests will have the option between a Tahini Brownie or Vanilla Panna Cotta for dessert.
The Smith
Dinner ($39pp), Brunch on weekends and lunch on weekdays ($25pp), Available for dine-in and to-go
The River North restaurant is offering all three meal periods for Restaurant Week -- the weekend brunch menu includes choice of cocktail in the price, starters such as Oysters, and popular mains such as Shrimp & Grits, Benedict Johnny and Vanilla Bean French Toast. For dinner at $39 per person, choose from Brick Pressed Chicken, Salmon with Beets and Potatoes or Butternut Squash Bucatini as the main, with Mocha Brioche Bread Pudding or Sorbet for dessert.
Wood
Dinner ($39pp), Dine-in
Wood, the 6-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, is offering a three-course dinner for Restaurant Week. Guests can start off with Warm Spiced Carrot Soup, Rabbit Rillette en Croute, House Charcuterie & Cheese, Chicago Spring Garden, or a Gem Salad. For the main course, guests have the option of Double Cheeseburger & Frites, Hand-Rolled Spinach Tagliatelle, Slagel Family Farms Chicken Schnitzel, Radiatore Pasta, and more.
PROXI's Corvina in coconut moilee. (Photo courtesy of PROXI)
Hornblower Cruises and Events
Hornblower Cruises and Events has announced the signature glass Odyssey Chicago River vessel will join the lineup of participants in Chicago Restaurant Week 2021. This dining experience will offer locals an opportunity onboard its vessel featuring a specialty prix fixe menu at a limited time price. This special promotion will run from Friday, March 19 to Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Hornblower offers guests a three-course meal and cruise experience, all for an exclusive 2021 Restaurant Week price. Experiences have been adapted to ensure heightened cleanliness and to maintain social distance onboard.
RESTAURANT WEEK DINNER CRUISE ON THE CHICAGO RIVER
DATES: Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20, 2021
RATE: $55.00 (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity) Upgrades available
Hornblower has expanded its SafeCruise by Hornblower program, building on already sanitation processes, to incorporate further health-driven measures to guard against the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. These include, but are not limited to:
Mandatory daily crew member health screening, and wearing of appropriate PPE
Requiring guests to wear face masks while cruising, except while eating and drinking
Reducing the number of guests on board, and adapting all seating and table spacing to allow for a minimum 6-foot distance between guests
Implementing enhanced sanitation and disinfection procedures, with hand sanitizing stations available throughout
Hornblower Cruises and Events Chicago Port Information
Anyone who self-reports any of the noted COVID-19 symptoms or has completed travel in any of the restricted Travel Order states over the past 14 days, will not be able to join the cruise.
All Crew and all Guests ages 2 and older are always required to wear face coverings while on board our vessels, except while dining or exempted by the local health authority.
To reflect current requirements some of the usual elements dining cruises may not be permitted or offered.
Chicago cruises will operate indoor dining at 40% capacity with a maximum of 50 guests per deck.
All dining cruises feature a freshly prepared multi-course menu and include complimentary coffee, tea and water. Full cash bar is available on board.
See website for specific details and conditions of experiences mentioned.
Cruises depart Chicago River Esplanade, right in front of the NBC Tower on the River (north side) 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive Chicago, IL 60611
Photo courtesy of Hornblower Cruises and Events
Testaccio
Testaccio, an Italian restaurant and wine bar located in Logan Square led by Aldo Zaninotto (Osteria Langhe) and Executive Chef Jacob Solomon (NoMi, Lettuce Entertain You, The Peninsula Chicago).
At Testaccio, guests will be offered Roman-style dishes similar to those found walking the streets of the namesake neighborhood in Rome. During Restaurant Week, guests can order a three-course menu created by Executive Chef Jacob Solomon that offers comfort dishes and Roman staples with selections like artichoke bisque with rosemary and Sicilian oil, bucatini carbonara pasta with pancetta, spinach, and cured egg, porchetta with pistachio pesto and Moroccan whole roasted cauliflower. For dessert, guests can order their choice of a Roman chocolate bar or affogato with espresso and vanilla gelato.
Testaccio Restaurant Week Menu 2021
3 Courses $39 Add Chef’s Salumi and Formaggi Platter $55 Add shaved truffles (Market priced per gram)
First Course
Choice of:
Artichoke Bisque— Rosemary, Sicilian oil
Or
Caesar Salad— Gem lettuce, boquerones, croutons
Second Course
Choice of:
Bucatini Carbonara— Pancetta, spinach, cured egg
Or
Orecchiette di Cacio e Pepe— Crushed peppercorn, pecorino
Roman Chocolate Bar— Hazelnuts, Nutella, raspberry
Or
Affogato— Espresso and vanilla gelato
During Restaurant Week, guests can order a three-course menu created by Executive Chef Jacob Solomon that offers authentic comfort dishes and Roman staples. (Photo courtesy of Rachel Bires)
Perilla
In River West Executive Chef Andrew Lim presents a Korean American inspired dinner with a chance to try all of the restaurant’s greatest hits. Guests can choose from a three-course menu priced at $39 per person or a four-course menu for $55 per person.
Dinner Menu ($39): Guests can select their three-course dinner beginning with their choice of appetizers with options including chicken, pork or vegetable dumplings, or honey butter potatoes, choice of entrée with dishes including Korean JJ noodles, Stir Fried Glass Noodles, Fire Chicken or Garlic Chicken, and a choice of side with plates including grilled Cheshire pork belly, bulgogi, roasted vegetables and rice. Diners can also opt for rice and banchan.
Dinner Menu ($55): Diners can also select a four-course dinner that includes a fourth course featuring a choice of Korean Fried Chicken Wings, Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, Honey Butter Potatoes, or a Scallion Pancake.
Travelle at The Langham
Guests can select from a choice of appetizers, entrees, and dessert from Pastry Chef Danielle Marelli. Travelle’s restaurant week dinner menu is available for $55 per person for pickup between 4-6:30 pm daily.
Dinner Menu To-Go ($55): Guests can select their appetizer with choices including Roasted Broccolini with Carr Valley cheddar mornay, frikkah, and spiced honey or Peas & Carrots with fennel velouté and almond pistou. Entrée options include Diver Scallops with cauliflower, shiitake, and allium or Spring Chicken with Za’atar, fregola, and cherry. For dessert, diners enjoy a Lemon Yogurt Bar with almond shortbread, yogurt mousse, and white chocolate lemon curd.
Orders can be placed via Tock.
Burger Bar Chicago
Burger Bar Chicago restaurant week menus include:
Lunch Menu ($25): Available daily until 3 p.m., guests can select one signature stacker paired with Burger Bar’s Famous Fried Pickles with urban sauce and one side option (including French fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, parmesan truffle fries, house made chips, or a side salad).
Dinner Menu ($39): Available daily after 3 p.m., guests can select two signature stackers and two sides (including French fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, parmesan truffle fries, house made chips, or a side salad).
Burger offerings for lunch and dinner include the Backyard Classic with double-smoked candied bacon, aged cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and red onion; the Urban Dinner with double American cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, fried pickles, sunny fried egg, urban sauce, and bacon brioche bun; the Hot & Smokey with Spice rubbed prime patty, smoked pulled pork, grilled andouille sausage, smoked cheddar, cucumber onion slaw, and habanero BBQ glaze; and more.
Sono Wood Fired
Sono Wood Fired offers Tuscany-influenced cuisine featuring handcrafted wood fired pizzas, starters, salads, and dessert along with Cocktails to Go, wine, and beer. Available for pickup and delivery only. Restaurant week menus include:
Lunch Menu ($25): Available daily until 3 p.m., guests can select one 14” handmade Chef’s Specialty Wood Fired Pizza and a choice of salad (including mixed greens or zesty Caesar salad).
Dinner Menu ($39): Available daily after 3 p.m., guests can select two 14” handmade Chef’s Specialty Wood Fired Pizzas and a choice of salad (including mixed greens or zesty Caesar salad).
Pizza selections for lunch and dinner include the Crispy BBQ Chicken with buttermilk fried chicken, honey mop bbq sauce, fontina, oven dried tomatoes, pickled red onions, and fresh cilantro; Soppressata Diavola with salume calabrese, fior di latte, tomato sauce, charred red onions, basil, and chili flake; Funghi with oyster and cremini mushrooms, fontina, gruyere, leeks, crispy sage, and truffle essence; and more.
Sociale Chicago
Open daily for lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends, Sociale offers globally-inspired cuisine inside or outside, with a Winter Lounge offering fire pit tables and a selection of hot cocktails. Restaurant week menus include:
Brunch Menu ($25): Available on Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., guests can choose two of Chef’s Signature Chilaquiles Verdes made with corn tortillas, salsa verde, chicken tinga, fried shallots, two sunny side eggs, queso fresco, and lime crema.
Lunch Menu ($25): Available daily until 3 p.m., guests can select two Wood Fired Flatbreads plus two sides (including French fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, parmesan truffle fries, house made chips, or a side salad). Flatbreads include:
Duck Confit with duck confit sausage, red onion conserva, goat cheese, aged balsamic glaze, and arugula
Wild Mushroom with oyster and cremini mushrooms, fontina, leek confit, and white truffle essence
Shrimp Banh Mi with tamarind ginger shrimp, pork belly lardons, miso bechamel, daikon-carrot salad, fresno chilies, and cilantro vinaigrette
Margherita with tomato garlic sauce, fior de latte, and fresh basil
Dinner Menu ($39 or $55): Available after 3 p.m. daily, guests can select a three-course prix fixe menu (with or without wine pairings). If guests opt for the $55 menu, wine pairings are included with each course:
Whipped Feta with lemon, extra virgin olive oil, cucumber, and toast points
Pairing: Domaine Carneros Taittinger Brut or Rose
Wild Boar Bolognese with torchio and harissa ricotta
Pairing: Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone 2018
Caramel Chocolate Ganache Pie withpretzel and house kettle chip crust
Pairing: Robert Biale Dessert Wine, or comparable (limited availability)
Café Press Chicago
Café Press Chicago serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner and brews custom blends from local coffee house, Sparrow Coffee Microroaster. Café Press Chicago additionally offers hand-blended and steeped blends, complemented with daily fresh baked goods, sandwiches, and flatbreads. Restaurant week menus include:
Brunch Menu ($25): Available daily until 3 p.m., guests will receive two Signature Breakfast BLTs (made with turkey, thick-cut hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato with swiss, chimichurri mayo, and two grade A eggs on toasted local panini bread) and two large coffees with a choice of Café Press Chicago’s House Letterpress Blend or the bold, “wake-you-up” Ink Block.
Lunch & Dinner Menu ($25 or $39): Available between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily for lunch ($25) or after 3 p.m. for dinner ($39), guests can select two of Chef’s Signature Sandwiches paired with two bags of house made chips (sea salt or saison flavors), and two beverages. The dinner menu additionally includes two big cookies (choice of chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, or peanut butter). Sandwich options include:
Café Turkey BLT with swiss, chimichurri mayo
House Corned Beef on Rye with gruyere, louis sauce
Country Ham on Baguette Edwards country ham, red onion, parmesan butter, cornichons
The wing bar serves 18 flavors of jumbo wings. Flavors range from sweet to savory, from low to high heat with all of them marinated for 24 hours and grilled. Charred Wing Bar is available for local pick-up, contactless curbside, and delivery. Restaurant week menus include:
Lunch & Dinner Menu ($25 or $39): Available daily until 3 p.m. for lunch ($25) or after 3 p.m. for dinner ($39), guests can select five wing flavors (18 total flavors to choose from) that come with five wings each (for 25 total jumbo grilled wings). The dinner menu also comes with Famous Fried Pickles with urban sauce and two side selections (including French fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, parmesan truffle fries, house made chips, or a side salad). Wing flavor highlights include:
Carolina “Strike Gold” with Southern mustard BBQ and house pickles
Chicago “Sweet Home BBQ” with house ranch
Fire “Spark It Up” with spicy dry rub, guajillo aioli, pickled Fresno peppers, and cilantro
Island Jerk “Don’t Miss the Boat” with jerk spices, jerk glaze, and charred pineapple salsa
N’Awlins “Loved Bayou” with Cajun spice and remoulade sauce
Thai Red “Curry Fury” with coconut red curry, chopped peanuts, grilled lime, scallion, and cilantro
The Restaurant Week spread at Perilla. (Photo courtesy of Perilla)
Andros Taverna
Dinner ($39pp), Dine-in only
Logan Square restaurant from husband-and-wife team, Chef Doug Psaltis and Pastry Chef Hsing Chen, is offering their modern Greek spread. Choose from the Meze Collection or Andros Salad to start and either Grilled Calamari or Crispy Kataifi Cheese Pie; then move onto a main course of Pork Kontosouvli, Eggplant Moussaka or Wood Oven Roasted Sea Bream; with Baklava Frozen Yogurt as dessert.
avec
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in, plus to-go packages available for $110 for two
avec’s brand new location in River North is offering its rustic Mediterranean dishes for Restaurant Week. Start with house-marinated olives, ciabatta and the chorizo-stuffed Medjool dates, order a salad of shaved brussels sprouts with Calabrian chili and golden raisins, then move on to the main course of wood oven paella with confit chicken, escargot, sausage, mussels and tangerine aioli. Finish with a dessert of coffee hazelnut dark chocolate tiramisu. Available for $55 per person for dine-in at River North. Available to-go from the West Loop location in a meal kit for two for $110.
BLVD Steakhouse
Dinner ($55pp), Available for dine-in, pick-up or delivery
The steakhouse in Chicago’s West Loop is reopening this March after a winter break of service. Order a choice of classic Caesar, Wedge Salad, Onion Soup Fondue or Lobster Bisque to start, before choosing your main course of Steak Frites with bone marrow butter, King Salmon, Vegetable Risotto or Organic Half Chicken with truffle chicken jus. For dessert, your choice of strawberry cheesecake or sticky toffee pudding.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
Dinner ($39pp), Dine-in, plus to-go and delivery via GrubHub
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, the restaurant located at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, is offering a four-course Restaurant Week special. Start with the Soup of the Day, followed by your choice of House Made Smoke Sausage with caramelized onions and peppers and spicy tomato sauce; or Pork Belly with honey garlic roasted pork belly, and jalapenos creamed corn. For the main, choose between the FireLake Rotisserie Half Chicken with natural jus, fennel potato salad, and skillet corn; or the Half Slab Calabrian Pork Ribs with house made Calabrian chili barbeque, fennel potato salad, and cornbread. For dessert, enjoy a Chocolate Cake.
Gemini
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in
At Gemini guests can start off with their choice of Prosciutto and Burrata Crostini, Lobster Bisque, or Grilled Octopus. For the main course, guests have the option between Berkshire Pork Chop, Alaskan Halibut, or an 8oz Filet Frites. For dessert, choose between Apple Pie or Chocolate Cake.
Nonnina
Lunch ($25pp) and Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in and to-go
Nonnina is offering signature dishes from their classic Italian fare menu for Restaurant Week. Start off with Meatballs, Beet Salad, Breaded Eggplant, or classic Minestrone soup. Followed by fresh-cut pasta offerings including Carbonara, Braised Short Rib Pappardelle, Seafood Risotto or Roasted Mushroom and Cauliflower Bolognese. For the main course, guests can choose from Pork Belly and Polenta, Chicken Parmesan, Branzino or Roasted Vegetables.
Old Pueblo Cantina
Dinner ($39pp), Dine-in
At the neighborhood Mexican cantina, Old Pueblo Cantina, guests can start off with their choice of a Roasted Beet Salad or Chicken Tortilla Soup. For the main course, choose from Chili Lime Shrimp Skewer or a Skirt Steak Skewers. For dessert, diners have their choice of Flan or housemade Churros.
PROXI
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in only
Chose your adventure with PROXI’s globally inspired cuisine this Restaurant Week, the first time they are participating. The tempura elotes are naturally a choice for the first course, or choose Muhammara paratha, grilled eggplant with Thai basil or soba noodle salad with gochujang and crispy vegetables. For the second course, choose grilled squid, Knanom krok with coconut milk pancakes, burrata or black pepper pork; for the third, choose a fried half chicken, braised pork belly, grilled king trumpet mushroom and tofu hotpot or the popular Corvina in coconut moilee. Finish with a black sesame chocolate brownie dish or coconut panna cotta with blood orange and spiced dukkah.
Robert Et Fils
Dinner ($55pp), To-Go only
For Restaurant Week, diners will receive a three-course French meal from North Center’s new Robert Et Fils. Guests will receive both a housemade Demi Baguette with Cultured Butter and Watercress Soup for their first course, followed by Pepper Steak and Mashed Potatoes. For dessert, guests will receive Vacherin Agrumes, a preserved citrus meringue with whipped cream.
Sepia
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in only
Order a seasonally inspired Michelin-starred meal from Chef Andrew Zimmerman. Choices for each of the four courses include: ricotta gnocchi, smoked trout or roasted sweetbreads to start; a second course of Lady Edison ham, potato agnolotti with black truffle butter or Sablefish misoyaki; a third course of duck breast, roasted monkfish, grilled broccoli and curry, or grilled beef sirloin. For dessert, choose either milk chocolate and banana or cheesecake and pear.
Sophia Steak
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in
At Sophia Steak, guests can start off with their choice of Prosciutto and Burrata Crostini, Lobster Bisque, or a Baby Iceberg Wedge. For the main course, guests can choose from Soy Glazed Jumbo Shrimp, Steak Sophia, or Short Rib Tagliatelle. For dessert, guests have the option between Lemon Cheesecake and Butterscotch Creme Brulee.
The Dearborn
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in and takeout
The Loop tavern from sisters Clodagh & Amy Lawless is reopening this March just in time for Restaurant Week. To start off the meal, chose between Hamachi Crudo or a Tasting of Two Prosciuttos, before moving onto your main with a choice of Robata Grilled Salmon Steak or Braised Beef Short Ribs. For dessert, choose a Smores Crunch Bar with optional cocktail or wine pairings.
The Press Room
Dinner ($55pp), Dine-in
For Restaurant Week, guests who dine at The Press Room will receive a complimentary welcome cocktail. For starters, diners will have their choice of Brussel Sprouts, Kale Caesar, or Steak Tartare. For the second course, diners can choose from Tagliltelli Norcina, Parsnip Agnolotti, or a King Trumpet Mushroom. For the third course, guests can choose from Seared Scallops, Short Rib, or Roasted Cauliflower. All guests will have the option between a Tahini Brownie or Vanilla Panna Cotta for dessert.
The Smith
Dinner ($39pp), Brunch on weekends and lunch on weekdays ($25pp), Available for dine-in and to-go
The River North restaurant is offering all three meal periods for Restaurant Week -- the weekend brunch menu includes choice of cocktail in the price, starters such as Oysters, and popular mains such as Shrimp & Grits, Benedict Johnny and Vanilla Bean French Toast. For dinner at $39 per person, choose from Brick Pressed Chicken, Salmon with Beets and Potatoes or Butternut Squash Bucatini as the main, with Mocha Brioche Bread Pudding or Sorbet for dessert.
Wood
Dinner ($39pp), Dine-in
Wood, the 6-time Michelin Bib Gourmand winner, is offering a three-course dinner for Restaurant Week. Guests can start off with Warm Spiced Carrot Soup, Rabbit Rillette en Croute, House Charcuterie & Cheese, Chicago Spring Garden, or a Gem Salad. For the main course, guests have the option of Double Cheeseburger & Frites, Hand-Rolled Spinach Tagliatelle, Slagel Family Farms Chicken Schnitzel, Radiatore Pasta, and more.
Hornblower Cruises and Events
Hornblower Cruises and Events has announced the signature glass Odyssey Chicago River vessel will join the lineup of participants in Chicago Restaurant Week 2021. This dining experience will offer locals an opportunity onboard its vessel featuring a specialty prix fixe menu at a limited time price. This special promotion will run from Friday, March 19 to Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Hornblower offers guests a three-course meal and cruise experience, all for an exclusive 2021 Restaurant Week price. Experiences have been adapted to ensure heightened cleanliness and to maintain social distance onboard.
RESTAURANT WEEK DINNER CRUISE ON THE CHICAGO RIVER
DATES: Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20, 2021
Friday, March 26 & Saturday, March 27, 2021
Friday, April 2 & Saturday, April 3, 2021
CRUISING TIMES: 4:00PM-6:00PM (3:30PM boarding) – Saturdays
7:00PM-9:00PM (6:30PM boarding) – Fridays & Saturdays
RATE: $55.00 (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity) Upgrades available
Hornblower has expanded its SafeCruise by Hornblower program, building on already sanitation processes, to incorporate further health-driven measures to guard against the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. These include, but are not limited to:
Hornblower Cruises and Events Chicago Port Information
Testaccio
Testaccio, an Italian restaurant and wine bar located in Logan Square led by Aldo Zaninotto (Osteria Langhe) and Executive Chef Jacob Solomon (NoMi, Lettuce Entertain You, The Peninsula Chicago).
At Testaccio, guests will be offered Roman-style dishes similar to those found walking the streets of the namesake neighborhood in Rome. During Restaurant Week, guests can order a three-course menu created by Executive Chef Jacob Solomon that offers comfort dishes and Roman staples with selections like artichoke bisque with rosemary and Sicilian oil, bucatini carbonara pasta with pancetta, spinach, and cured egg, porchetta with pistachio pesto and Moroccan whole roasted cauliflower. For dessert, guests can order their choice of a Roman chocolate bar or affogato with espresso and vanilla gelato.
Testaccio Restaurant Week Menu 2021
3 Courses $39
Add Chef’s Salumi and Formaggi Platter $55
Add shaved truffles (Market priced per gram)
First Course
Choice of:
Artichoke Bisque— Rosemary, Sicilian oil
Or
Caesar Salad— Gem lettuce, boquerones, croutons
Second Course
Choice of:
Bucatini Carbonara— Pancetta, spinach, cured egg
Or
Orecchiette di Cacio e Pepe— Crushed peppercorn, pecorino
Or
Porchetta— Apple, arugula, pistachio pesto
Or
Moroccan Whole Roasted Cauliflower— Farro tabouleh, tahini
Third Course
Roman Chocolate Bar— Hazelnuts, Nutella, raspberry
Or
Affogato— Espresso and vanilla gelato
Perilla
In River West Executive Chef Andrew Lim presents a Korean American inspired dinner with a chance to try all of the restaurant’s greatest hits. Guests can choose from a three-course menu priced at $39 per person or a four-course menu for $55 per person.
Travelle at The Langham
Guests can select from a choice of appetizers, entrees, and dessert from Pastry Chef Danielle Marelli. Travelle’s restaurant week dinner menu is available for $55 per person for pickup between 4-6:30 pm daily.
Burger Bar Chicago
Burger Bar Chicago restaurant week menus include:
Sono Wood Fired
Sono Wood Fired offers Tuscany-influenced cuisine featuring handcrafted wood fired pizzas, starters, salads, and dessert along with Cocktails to Go, wine, and beer. Available for pickup and delivery only. Restaurant week menus include:
Sociale Chicago
Open daily for lunch and dinner and brunch on the weekends, Sociale offers globally-inspired cuisine inside or outside, with a Winter Lounge offering fire pit tables and a selection of hot cocktails. Restaurant week menus include:
Pairing: Domaine Carneros Taittinger Brut or Rose
Pairing: Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone 2018
Pairing: Robert Biale Dessert Wine, or comparable (limited availability)
Café Press Chicago
Café Press Chicago serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner and brews custom blends from local coffee house, Sparrow Coffee Microroaster. Café Press Chicago additionally offers hand-blended and steeped blends, complemented with daily fresh baked goods, sandwiches, and flatbreads. Restaurant week menus include:
Charred Wing Bar
The wing bar serves 18 flavors of jumbo wings. Flavors range from sweet to savory, from low to high heat with all of them marinated for 24 hours and grilled. Charred Wing Bar is available for local pick-up, contactless curbside, and delivery. Restaurant week menus include:
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