Gene & Georgetti Toasts Summer with Aperitivo Hour, Pride Cake & Grill-Ready Favorites

Gene & Georgetti, presents a seasonal summer lineup — from a Pride Month fundraiser benefiting Center on Halsted and the return of its Aperitivo Hour, to grill-ready favorites from Gene & Georgetti Meats.

Pride Month Fundraiser Benefits Center on Halsted

Throughout June, the 85-year-old Gene & Georgetti celebrates Pride Month with a limited-edition Funfetti Cake available during lunch, brunch, and dinner service. Priced at $19 per slice, a portion of proceeds from each dessert sold will benefit Center on Halsted, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ community centers.

Aperitivo Hour Returns & Patio Season Begins

Available daily from 4–6 p.m., Aperitivo Hour invites guests to settle in al fresco or pull up a seat at the restaurant's bar for a curated selection of cocktails, spritzes, wine, and beer. Featured offerings range from Italian classics like the Negroni and Aperol Spritz to seasonal favorites including the Limoncello Spritz, Hugo Spritz, Coffee Negroni, and Carajillo, complemented by sparkling wines, crisp whites, and Italian reds available by the glass.

In true Italian aperitivo fashion, each beverage is accompanied by a rotating assortment of complimentary imported snacks and small bites, from marinated olives and mixed nuts to savory crisps and other seasonal nibbles.

Fire Up the Grill with Gene & Georgetti Meats

For those looking to bring a taste of the steakhouse home this summer, Gene & Georgetti Meats offers everything needed for backyard barbecues, Father's Day gifting, and warm-weather entertaining.

The premium nationwide shipping program features hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, including T-bones, ribeyes, filets, and New York strips, alongside imported Italian pantry staples, signature seasonings, and steakhouse-inspired specialty items.

New this season, Gene & Georgetti Meats has expanded its lineup to include Steakhouse Burgers and the restaurant's iconic Italian Sausage — a sweet, mild sausage seasoned with garlic and a touch of fennel that has been a staple at Gene & Georgetti for generations.

For orders and more information, visit www.geneandgeorgettimeats.com and @meatsbygeneandgeorgetti.