Available to pick up at any of the Soul & Smoke locations: Evanston, Chicago-Avondale, or Chicago-West Loop. Enjoy mains like:
Pastrami: Smoked with hickory and cherry woods and crusted in bold spice, Soul & Smoke's housemade pastrami is served with a choice of sauce on the side. Chef D'Andre Carter suggests Soul & Smoke's mustard-based Carolina Gold Sauce!
Smoked Prime Brisket: Midwest prime brisket, trimmed in-house, and smoked low and slow over hickory and cherry woods for deep flavor and tender texture.
Pastrami or Brisket Slider Kits:For an easily packaged deal, Pastrami and Prime Brisket Slider Kits are available, featuring 2lbs of meat, 16oz. Bread & Butter Pickles, one dozen slider buns, and a choice of sauce.
Finally, fill out the table with a variety of sides, such as Brown Butter Cornbread Muffins, Apple Slaw, Bread & Butter Pickles, Mac & Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and more! Choose from a selection of canned wines to-go for the final touch.
To place an order and see the full menu, visit https://www.soulandsmoke.com/.
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Aba
Enjoy a la carte Passover specials including Matzo Ball Soup, Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab with tamarind BBQ and lettuce cups, and Flourless Chocolate Cake, available for dine-in, carryout and delivery during dinner and weekend brunch service from Wednesday, April 1 – Wednesday, April 8, as well as select Mediterranean wines, including the special Shiraz Et. Al Dalton “Canaan,” Galilee, Israel, 2024.
Let Aba handle preparations for your at-home Passover celebrations with a la carte catering specials such as Matzo Crackers, Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Matzo Ball Soup, Spicy Brisket Kefta, Roasted Whole Chicken and Flourless Chocolate Cake in addition to signature dishes, each serving 8-10 guests. All items served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by March 29 at 5:00 PM for carryout or delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Friday, April 3.
Join Aba on Easter Sunday with exclusive weekend brunch favorites including Chocolate Babka French Toast, Spinach & Feta Frittata and Short Rib Shakshuka in addition to all your mezze must-haves. Toast with the Bellini Tower featuring your choice of eight blueberry, kiwi and strawberry bellinis for $108, plus tax, or order your favorite bellini a la carte for $15 each, plus tax (gratuity not included)! Dinner service will begin at 3:00 PM.
Beatrix
Add a bowl of House-Made Matzo Ball Soup to your lunch or dinner order at all downtown Beatrix locations between Wednesday, April 1 – Tuesday, April 7.
Available through the Beatrix – Fulton Market location, order the Passover Dinner For Two To-Go including House-Made Matzo Crackers, Chopped Liver, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Chicken, Slow-Braised Pot Roast, Green Beans, Potato Pancakes, gluten-free Tall, Dark & Handsome Chocolate Cake and Apple Matzo Kugel for $114.95, plus tax. Each package serves two and is served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, March 31 at 12:00 PM for carryout and delivery Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Spend Easter enjoying weekend brunch at Beatrix, with specials including Salmon Cake Eggs “Benedict” with poached eggs, tzatziki and garden herb salad, along with favorites such as Migas Egg Scramble, Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Belgian Waffles and Shakshouka. Compliment the holiday spread with a hand-crafted Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drink, Mimosa or Spicy Bloody Mary. The special is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery during brunch service Saturday, April 4 – Sunday, April 5. Pop by the pastry counter on the way out to get an Easter Decorated Sugar Cookie, while supplies last!
Curate your Easter spread with help from Beatrix Market! Order a la carte large-format favorites, including Harvest Salad, Three Potato Salad, Roasted Ham with Maple Glaze, Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Spinach & Mascarpone Ravioli with Lemon Cream and Spring Peas, Steamed Asparagus, Baked Mac & Cheese, and more. All items serve 8-10 and are served cold with reheating instructions included. Place orders by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, for carryout or delivery from both locations on Friday, April 3.
Ema River North
Celebrate Passover at Ema in River North with dine-in mezze specials such as Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Half Chicken, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon and Coconut & Honey Tart in addition to mezze classics during dinner service on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2. To pair with your meal, enjoy the featured wine special, the Merlot, Binyamina, Galilee, Israel, 2024.
Order Passover Dinner For Two To-Go including Toasted Almond & Garlic Spread with matzo crackers and crudité, Matzo Ball Soup with miso chicken broth, Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Crispy Potatoes, Roasted Half Chicken, Beef Brisket with smoked almond chermoula and Coconut & Honey Tart for $119.95, plus tax.
Exclusive to the Glenview location, complete your spread with a la carte catering options like House-Made Matzo Crackers, Charoset, Classic Hummus, Charred Eggplant Spread, Shaved Brussels & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Sweet Potato Latkes, Beef Brisket and more – plus, add on a Seder Plate with all the components in one place, including Roasted Lamb Shank, Charoset, Horseradish Root, Parsley, Salt Water and Hard Boiled Egg. All items are served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by 12:00 PM on Sunday, March 29 for carryout or delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Share Mediterranean-inspired weekend brunch exclusives at Ema such as the Kefta & Eggs, Soft Scrambled Eggs and Lamb Shakshuka, and new brunch dishes exclusive to Glenview including Strawberry Ricotta Toast, Jerusalem Bagel & Smoked Salmon Spread and Chocolate Babka French Toast. Special for the holiday, cheers with a glass of Melon B, Landron “Amphibolite,” Muscadet Sèvre-et-maine, France, 2022, poured tableside from magnum starting Friday.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
This Passover, enjoy a prix-fixe holiday menu of traditional favorites like Gefilte Fish with red beet horseradish, Chopped Liver, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver with bibb lettuce salad, and Matzo Ball Soup. For the main course, choose from Herb Roasted Chicken, Braised Short Rib, or Wild Alaskan Halibut en Papillote, served with Ginger Glazed Carrots and Potato Pancakes. End your meal with a slice of Flourless Chocolate Cake or Key Lime Pie. The Passover dinner is $79.95 for adults and $34.95 for children aged 12 and under, plus tax (gratuity not included). Dinner reservations are available Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Order traditional favorites from Joe’s to-go a la carte, like Gefilte Fish with red beet horseradish, Chopped Liver, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver with bibb lettuce salad, and Matzo Ball Soup. All items will be packed cold with reheating instructions. Pre-order your meal by 11:00 PM on Sunday, March 29 for pick up between 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab will offer their a la carte menu on Easter Sunday.
Mon Ami Gabi
The bistro is offering a multi-course holiday menu for dine-in reservations and carryout. Executive Chef David Koehn presents traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Housemade Gefilte Fish, Slow-Braised Beef Brisket, and more. The menu is available for $64.95 per adult and $26.95 per child aged 12 and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Let Mon Ami Gabi in Lincoln Park handle your Passover dinner at home! Preorder your dinner for pickup on Tock four days before intended pickup at 5:00 PM. The bistro is offering a multi-course holiday menu with traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Housemade Gefilte Fish, Slow-Braised Beef Brisket, and more. The menu is available for $64.95 per adult, plus tax (gratuity not included). Carryout orders will be available for pickup from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2, packaged cold with reheating instructions.
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a brunch or dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. Enjoy bistro classique dishes from Truffled Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon Benedict to Steak Frites and Roast Chicken à la Grand-Mère. Perfect for families, Mon Ami Gabi offers a full kids menu including Steak & Frites, Mac ‘N Cheese, Cheeseburger & Frites, and more.
Osteria Via Stato
Join Osteria Via Stato for a traditional selection of Passover favorites for dine-in, carryout and delivery. Enjoy la carte specials including Matzo Ball Soup, Slow Braised Beef Short Rib, Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons and more.
Celebrate at Osteria Via Stato with a mouthwatering Easter Sunday brunch buffet. Start off with an Omelet station, followed by an array of Italian-inspired offerings including Ciabatta ‘French’ Toast, House-made Sausage & Vegetable Strata and—sure to delight everyone—a Ricotta Doughnut station where the tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside treats will be handmade-to-order. For the kids, an Easter Candy table will satisfy every sweet tooth. The cost is $78.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Children aged 10 and under are $34.95 per person, plus tax, and children aged five and under eat free.
Summer House
Celebrate Passover with a family-style spread at Summer House in Lincoln Park. Chef Ben Goodnick presents a multi-course menu complete with traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Beef Short Rib, Potato Pancakes, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and more. The prix fixe menu is available for $64.95 per person and $26.95 per child aged 12 years and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included). The menu is also available a la carte for dine-in only.
Celebrate Passover at home with Summer House’s family-style spread, available for pickup and delivery. The multi-course menu is complete with traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Beef Short Rib, Potato Pancakes, Flourless Chocolate Cake and more. The set menu is available for $64.95 per person and $26.95 per child aged 12 years and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included). Orders must be places by by Friday, March 27 at 3:00 PM for pick up on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Deliveries are available within a 5-mile radius of Summer House for a $40 flat fee. Deliveries will arrive hot on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 between 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Hop into Easter at Summer House Santa Monica! Start your day with brunch from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and enjoy springtime favorites like Ham and Eggs, Cinnamon-Sugar Pancakes, and Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes. Then, gather for Easter dinner from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM, featuring spring-inspired dishes like Roasted Alaskan Halibut alongside the full Summer House menu. Finish your celebration with a stop at The Cookie Bar for limited-time Easter and spring-themed cookies!
Di Pescara
Di Pescara will have a traditional meal including Matzo, Beef Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish, and Matzo Ball Soup. Entrees include Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions, Broiled Atlantic Salmon, Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce and Mashed Potatoes. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake with whipped cream or Coconut Macaroons. The Passover menu is available for $59.95 per person and $29.95 for children aged 10 and under, plus tax (gratuity not included). Two seatings are available between 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM or 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Di Pescara’s Passover menu is available to-go and includes Matzo, Beef Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish, and Matzo Ball Soup. Entrees and sides include Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions, Broiled Atlantic Salmon, Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce and Mashed Potatoes. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake with whipped cream or Coconut Macaroons. Available for $59.95 per person, plus tax. Carryout orders are packed cold with reheating instructions and must be placed by Thursday, March 26. Call the restaurant to place a Passover carryout order: 847-498-4321.
Celebrate Easter with Di Pescara’s Sunday Brunch, featuring a la carte specials such as Lobster Deviled Eggs, Jumbo Lump Crab Omelet, Gulf of Maine Lobster Benedict, and more. Add unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Marys to your meal for $15 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Ema Glenview
Celebrate Passover at Ema - Glenview with dine-in mezze specials such as Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Half Chicken, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon and Coconut & Honey Tart in addition to mezze classics during dinner service on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2. To pair with your meal, enjoy the featured wine special, the Merlot, Binyamina, Galilee, Israel, 2024. Order Passover Dinner For Two To-Go including Toasted Almond & Garlic Spread with matzo crackers and crudité, Matzo Ball Soup with miso chicken broth, Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Crispy Potatoes, Roasted Half Chicken, Beef Brisket with smoked almond chermoula and Coconut & Honey Tart for $119.95, plus tax.
Exclusive to the Glenview location, complete your spread with a la carte catering options like House-Made Matzo Crackers, Charoset, Classic Hummus, Charred Eggplant Spread, Shaved Brussels & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Sweet Potato Latkes, Beef Brisket and more – plus, add on a Seder Plate with all the components in one place, including Roasted Lamb Shank, Charoset, Horseradish Root, Parsley, Salt Water and Hard Boiled Egg. All items are served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by 12:00 PM on Monday, March 30 for carryout or delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Share Mediterranean-inspired weekend brunch exclusives at Ema such as the Kefta & Eggs, Soft Scrambled Eggs and Lamb Shakshuka, and new brunch dishes exclusive to Glenview including Strawberry Ricotta Toast, Jerusalem Bagel & Smoked Salmon Spread and Chocolate Babka French Toast. Special for the holiday, cheers with a glass of Melon B, Landron “Amphibolite,” Muscadet Sèvre-et-maine, France, 2022, poured tableside from magnum starting Friday.
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
Spend Passover at L. Woods enjoying a family-style holiday dinner, including Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, House-Made Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, choice of Rosemary Brown Butter Chicken, Beef Brisket or Potato-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish with honey-glazed carrots, green beans and potato pancakes and choice of Lemon Cheesecake or Flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert. The Passover dinner is available for dine-in starting at 4:00 PM for $62.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
L. Woods’ Passover Dinner To-Go features Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, House-made Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, choice of Rosemary Brown Butter Chicken, Beef Brisket or Potato-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish with honey-glazed carrots, green beans and potato pancakes and choice of Lemon Cheesecake or Flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert for $62.95 per person, plus tax. All items are served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by March 30 at 8:00 PM for carryout and delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Celebrate Easter in a nostalgic supper club setting at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge, with specials including BLT Deviled Eggs with peppercorn mayo, queen and king cuts of Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with horseradish cream and choice of side, and Banana Cream Pie with peanut butter cookie crust. Pair with Wisconsin or Cherry Old Fashioned, or opt for Yuengling on draft to add to the occasion! Specials are available for dine-in, carryout and delivery on Sunday, April 5, in addition to the regular menu.
Saranello’s
The Passover menu includes Matzah, Beef Chopped Liver and Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish to start. Enjoy Matzo Ball Soup before indulging in hearty entrées such as Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Broiled Atlantic Salmon. Dig into our classic sides, including Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Applesauce, and Sautéed Green Beans. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake and traditional Coconut Macaroons. The Passover menu is available for $59.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Saranello’s Passover menu to-go includes Matzo, Beef Chopped Liver and Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish to start. Enjoy a comforting bowl of Matzo Ball Soup before indulging in hearty entrées such as Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Broiled Atlantic Salmon. Dig into our classic sides, including Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Applesauce, and Sautéed Green Beans. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake. Available for $59.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Items are packed cold with reheating instructions. Orders must be placed by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31 for pick up on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Celebrate Easter at Saranello’s Brunch with all of your favorites, including shrimp cocktail, a chef carving station with New York Strip Steak, Roasted Vermont Turkey, and Smoked Ham, Brisket Benedicts, Crab Cake Benedicts, Smoked Whitefish, and Cold-Smoked Salmon for $54.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Children aged 12 and under are half price. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by to share treats and Easter magic with the kids!
Wildfire – Glenview, Lincolnshire
Wildfire Passover specials include Matzo Ball Soup, Chopped Liver, Braised Brisket of Beef, Matzo-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish, Chef Joe’s Potato Kugel, Chocolate-Almond Macaroons and Homemade Sponge Cake. Whether you are hosting or were given the task to bring something to your holiday dinner, enjoy Wildfire’s Passover Family Platters featuring Braised Brisket of Beef, Matzo-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish, Chef Joe’s Potato Kugel and Chocolate-Almond Macaroons and more, available as half platters serving 4-5 people and platters serving 8-10 people. Passover a la carte specials are also available for carry-out. Call Wildfire – Glenview to place a Passover carryout order: 847-657-6363; call Wildfire – Lincolnshire to place a Passover carryout order: 847-279-7900.
Enjoy Easter dinner at Wildfire in River North with a special Braised Colorado Lamb Shank served with fresh spinach and cauliflower mashed potatoes for $44.95, plus tax, (gratuity not included). For dessert, enjoy Triple Layer Carrot Cake by the slice for $10.95, plus tax, or order whole cakes for carryout for $54.95, plus tax (gratuity not included). Available for dine-in and carryout, in addition to the regular dinner menu.
il Porcellino
Celebrate the Easter holiday at il Porcellino, featuring the full menu, along with festive specials.
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is opening early on Easter Sunday, offering brunch from 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM, followed by dinner until 9:00 PM. From Brunch Patatas Bravas and Churros con Chocolate in the morning, to Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce and the house specialty, Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer, the tapas restaurant in River North has everything you need for your Easter celebration!
Miru
Welcome spring with an Easter brunch buffet celebration at Miru at The St. Regis Chicago. Gather your loved ones and enjoy views of Chicago while savoring an array of brunch classics such as Cinnamon French Toast with fresh berries, a Whole Roasted Leg of Lamb, an elegant sushi and raw bar, Japanese specialties, and exquisite pastries and desserts. Children will delight in a specialty sweets and candy station. The price per person is $135, plus tax and service fee, children aged 10 and under are $75, plus tax and service fee, and children four and under are complimentary. Please note, 2:30 PM will be the last seating. Miru will be closed for dinner service.
Pizzeria Portofino
Spring has sprung and Pizzeria Portofino is celebrating the new season riverside with Bellinis & Brunch on Easter Sunday! Enjoy a DIY Bellini and Mimosa Bar alongside your favorite brunch bites, including Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Rolls and French Toast. Pizzeria Portofino will close early at 7:00 PM.
Shaw's Crab House
Celebrate Easter at Shaw’s Crab House with seasonal specials alongside favorites such as Shaw’s Signature Chopped Seafood Salad for lunch and dinner.
Tre Dita
Celebrate Easter at Tre Dita at The St. Regis Chicago with two dining experiences: From 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, enjoy a Tuscan-inspired set lunch featuring shared antipasti, a choice of handmade pasta, and dessert for $94 per person, plus tax and service fee. Children aged four and under can dine from a modified menu of pasta and gelato for $44 per person, plus tax and service fee. In the evening, the full à la carte menu will be available beginning at 4:00 PM.
Antico Posto
Celebrate at home with Antico Posto’s Easter Dinner To-Go, which includes House Bread & Giardiniera, Honey-Glazed Ham, Parmesan-Crusted Beef Medallions, Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, Herb-Roasted Baby Carrots and Tiramisu for $189.95, plus tax (gratuity not included). Add on or curate your own feast with Italian-inspired favorites a la carte including Chopped Salad, Gnocchi Delicati, Chocolate Budino, and more. Easter Dinner To-Go serves 4, with all items served cold with reheating instructions included. Place orders by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1 for carryout or delivery Saturday, April 4 between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Bub City
Join Bub City on Easter Sunday to enjoy a country brunch featuring Golden Fluffy Pancakes, Chicken & Waffles, Breakfast Tostadas, Daybreaker Burrito, and more. Want a boozy brunch? Enjoy $6 Bloody Marys and $6 Espresso Martinis from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Join Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! on Sunday, April 5, for an Easter Sunday Spanish spread! Enjoy Breakfast Paella, Avocado Toast, and the Ba-Ba-Bloody Mary during brunch or celebrate with dinner featuring classic tapas like Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce, Grilled Hanger Steak, and more. Make the holiday extra special with signature paella selections.
RJ Grunts
Stop by R.J. Grunts for Easter brunch bites like Thick-Cut Challah French Toast, Pancake Breakfast Sandwich, and 3 Egg Breakfast!
RPM Italian
This Easter, sip some bubbles at RPM Italian along with specials and all of your RPM favorites including Mama DePandi’s Bucatini, Maine Lobster Ravioli, Barolo Braised Short Rib, and more.
RPM Seafood
Celebrate Easter with a riverside gathering at RPM Seafood. Delight in signature dishes including RPM Pearl Private Label Oysters, Grilled Spanish Octopus, RPM Crab Cake, Hand-Cut Creekstone Filet, and more.
RPM Steak
Celebrate Easter Sunday with RPM Steak specials and a spread of your favorite signature steaks, seafood selections, classic steakhouse sides, and more.
Sushi-san
Sushi-san – River North and Sushi-san – Lincoln Park will be open this Easter, serving their full menus.
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
Gather with family and friends for Easter Sunday at The Oakville Grill & Cellar. Enjoy brunch from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, or dinner until 9:00 PM for elevated classics such as the Napa Caesar, Center-Cut Creekstone Filet, Coal Roasted Brick Chicken, and much more, as you raise a glass of California red or white.
Credit: Samantha Brauer for L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
What to know about 2026 Passover and Easter Offerings in Chicagoland
Soul & Smoke
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Available to pick up at any of the Soul & Smoke locations: Evanston, Chicago-Avondale, or Chicago-West Loop. Enjoy mains like:
Finally, fill out the table with a variety of sides, such as Brown Butter Cornbread Muffins, Apple Slaw, Bread & Butter Pickles, Mac & Cheese, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and more! Choose from a selection of canned wines to-go for the final touch.
To place an order and see the full menu, visit https://www.soulandsmoke.com/.
Aba
Enjoy a la carte Passover specials including Matzo Ball Soup, Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab with tamarind BBQ and lettuce cups, and Flourless Chocolate Cake, available for dine-in, carryout and delivery during dinner and weekend brunch service from Wednesday, April 1 – Wednesday, April 8, as well as select Mediterranean wines, including the special Shiraz Et. Al Dalton “Canaan,” Galilee, Israel, 2024.
Let Aba handle preparations for your at-home Passover celebrations with a la carte catering specials such as Matzo Crackers, Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Matzo Ball Soup, Spicy Brisket Kefta, Roasted Whole Chicken and Flourless Chocolate Cake in addition to signature dishes, each serving 8-10 guests. All items served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by March 29 at 5:00 PM for carryout or delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Friday, April 3.
Join Aba on Easter Sunday with exclusive weekend brunch favorites including Chocolate Babka French Toast, Spinach & Feta Frittata and Short Rib Shakshuka in addition to all your mezze must-haves. Toast with the Bellini Tower featuring your choice of eight blueberry, kiwi and strawberry bellinis for $108, plus tax, or order your favorite bellini a la carte for $15 each, plus tax (gratuity not included)! Dinner service will begin at 3:00 PM.
Beatrix
Add a bowl of House-Made Matzo Ball Soup to your lunch or dinner order at all downtown Beatrix locations between Wednesday, April 1 – Tuesday, April 7.
Available through the Beatrix – Fulton Market location, order the Passover Dinner For Two To-Go including House-Made Matzo Crackers, Chopped Liver, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Chicken, Slow-Braised Pot Roast, Green Beans, Potato Pancakes, gluten-free Tall, Dark & Handsome Chocolate Cake and Apple Matzo Kugel for $114.95, plus tax. Each package serves two and is served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, March 31 at 12:00 PM for carryout and delivery Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Spend Easter enjoying weekend brunch at Beatrix, with specials including Salmon Cake Eggs “Benedict” with poached eggs, tzatziki and garden herb salad, along with favorites such as Migas Egg Scramble, Light & Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, Belgian Waffles and Shakshouka. Compliment the holiday spread with a hand-crafted Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drink, Mimosa or Spicy Bloody Mary. The special is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery during brunch service Saturday, April 4 – Sunday, April 5. Pop by the pastry counter on the way out to get an Easter Decorated Sugar Cookie, while supplies last!
Curate your Easter spread with help from Beatrix Market! Order a la carte large-format favorites, including Harvest Salad, Three Potato Salad, Roasted Ham with Maple Glaze, Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Spinach & Mascarpone Ravioli with Lemon Cream and Spring Peas, Steamed Asparagus, Baked Mac & Cheese, and more. All items serve 8-10 and are served cold with reheating instructions included. Place orders by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31, for carryout or delivery from both locations on Friday, April 3.
Ema River North
Celebrate Passover at Ema in River North with dine-in mezze specials such as Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Half Chicken, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon and Coconut & Honey Tart in addition to mezze classics during dinner service on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2. To pair with your meal, enjoy the featured wine special, the Merlot, Binyamina, Galilee, Israel, 2024.
Order Passover Dinner For Two To-Go including Toasted Almond & Garlic Spread with matzo crackers and crudité, Matzo Ball Soup with miso chicken broth, Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Crispy Potatoes, Roasted Half Chicken, Beef Brisket with smoked almond chermoula and Coconut & Honey Tart for $119.95, plus tax.
Exclusive to the Glenview location, complete your spread with a la carte catering options like House-Made Matzo Crackers, Charoset, Classic Hummus, Charred Eggplant Spread, Shaved Brussels & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Sweet Potato Latkes, Beef Brisket and more – plus, add on a Seder Plate with all the components in one place, including Roasted Lamb Shank, Charoset, Horseradish Root, Parsley, Salt Water and Hard Boiled Egg. All items are served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by 12:00 PM on Sunday, March 29 for carryout or delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Share Mediterranean-inspired weekend brunch exclusives at Ema such as the Kefta & Eggs, Soft Scrambled Eggs and Lamb Shakshuka, and new brunch dishes exclusive to Glenview including Strawberry Ricotta Toast, Jerusalem Bagel & Smoked Salmon Spread and Chocolate Babka French Toast. Special for the holiday, cheers with a glass of Melon B, Landron “Amphibolite,” Muscadet Sèvre-et-maine, France, 2022, poured tableside from magnum starting Friday.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
This Passover, enjoy a prix-fixe holiday menu of traditional favorites like Gefilte Fish with red beet horseradish, Chopped Liver, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver with bibb lettuce salad, and Matzo Ball Soup. For the main course, choose from Herb Roasted Chicken, Braised Short Rib, or Wild Alaskan Halibut en Papillote, served with Ginger Glazed Carrots and Potato Pancakes. End your meal with a slice of Flourless Chocolate Cake or Key Lime Pie. The Passover dinner is $79.95 for adults and $34.95 for children aged 12 and under, plus tax (gratuity not included). Dinner reservations are available Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Order traditional favorites from Joe’s to-go a la carte, like Gefilte Fish with red beet horseradish, Chopped Liver, Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver with bibb lettuce salad, and Matzo Ball Soup. All items will be packed cold with reheating instructions. Pre-order your meal by 11:00 PM on Sunday, March 29 for pick up between 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2.
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab will offer their a la carte menu on Easter Sunday.
Mon Ami Gabi
The bistro is offering a multi-course holiday menu for dine-in reservations and carryout. Executive Chef David Koehn presents traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Housemade Gefilte Fish, Slow-Braised Beef Brisket, and more. The menu is available for $64.95 per adult and $26.95 per child aged 12 and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Let Mon Ami Gabi in Lincoln Park handle your Passover dinner at home! Preorder your dinner for pickup on Tock four days before intended pickup at 5:00 PM. The bistro is offering a multi-course holiday menu with traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Housemade Gefilte Fish, Slow-Braised Beef Brisket, and more. The menu is available for $64.95 per adult, plus tax (gratuity not included). Carryout orders will be available for pickup from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2, packaged cold with reheating instructions.
Celebrate Easter Sunday with a brunch or dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. Enjoy bistro classique dishes from Truffled Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon Benedict to Steak Frites and Roast Chicken à la Grand-Mère. Perfect for families, Mon Ami Gabi offers a full kids menu including Steak & Frites, Mac ‘N Cheese, Cheeseburger & Frites, and more.
Osteria Via Stato
Join Osteria Via Stato for a traditional selection of Passover favorites for dine-in, carryout and delivery. Enjoy la carte specials including Matzo Ball Soup, Slow Braised Beef Short Rib, Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons and more.
Celebrate at Osteria Via Stato with a mouthwatering Easter Sunday brunch buffet. Start off with an Omelet station, followed by an array of Italian-inspired offerings including Ciabatta ‘French’ Toast, House-made Sausage & Vegetable Strata and—sure to delight everyone—a Ricotta Doughnut station where the tender-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside treats will be handmade-to-order. For the kids, an Easter Candy table will satisfy every sweet tooth. The cost is $78.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Children aged 10 and under are $34.95 per person, plus tax, and children aged five and under eat free.
Summer House
Celebrate Passover with a family-style spread at Summer House in Lincoln Park. Chef Ben Goodnick presents a multi-course menu complete with traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Beef Short Rib, Potato Pancakes, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and more. The prix fixe menu is available for $64.95 per person and $26.95 per child aged 12 years and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included). The menu is also available a la carte for dine-in only.
Celebrate Passover at home with Summer House’s family-style spread, available for pickup and delivery. The multi-course menu is complete with traditional dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, Braised Beef Short Rib, Potato Pancakes, Flourless Chocolate Cake and more. The set menu is available for $64.95 per person and $26.95 per child aged 12 years and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included). Orders must be places by by Friday, March 27 at 3:00 PM for pick up on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Deliveries are available within a 5-mile radius of Summer House for a $40 flat fee. Deliveries will arrive hot on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 between 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Hop into Easter at Summer House Santa Monica! Start your day with brunch from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and enjoy springtime favorites like Ham and Eggs, Cinnamon-Sugar Pancakes, and Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes. Then, gather for Easter dinner from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM, featuring spring-inspired dishes like Roasted Alaskan Halibut alongside the full Summer House menu. Finish your celebration with a stop at The Cookie Bar for limited-time Easter and spring-themed cookies!
Di Pescara
Di Pescara will have a traditional meal including Matzo, Beef Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish, and Matzo Ball Soup. Entrees include Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions, Broiled Atlantic Salmon, Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce and Mashed Potatoes. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake with whipped cream or Coconut Macaroons. The Passover menu is available for $59.95 per person and $29.95 for children aged 10 and under, plus tax (gratuity not included). Two seatings are available between 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM or 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM.
Di Pescara’s Passover menu is available to-go and includes Matzo, Beef Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish, and Matzo Ball Soup. Entrees and sides include Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions, Broiled Atlantic Salmon, Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce and Mashed Potatoes. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake with whipped cream or Coconut Macaroons. Available for $59.95 per person, plus tax. Carryout orders are packed cold with reheating instructions and must be placed by Thursday, March 26. Call the restaurant to place a Passover carryout order: 847-498-4321.
Celebrate Easter with Di Pescara’s Sunday Brunch, featuring a la carte specials such as Lobster Deviled Eggs, Jumbo Lump Crab Omelet, Gulf of Maine Lobster Benedict, and more. Add unlimited Mimosas or Bloody Marys to your meal for $15 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Ema Glenview
Celebrate Passover at Ema - Glenview with dine-in mezze specials such as Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Half Chicken, Grilled Faroe Island Salmon and Coconut & Honey Tart in addition to mezze classics during dinner service on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2. To pair with your meal, enjoy the featured wine special, the Merlot, Binyamina, Galilee, Israel, 2024. Order Passover Dinner For Two To-Go including Toasted Almond & Garlic Spread with matzo crackers and crudité, Matzo Ball Soup with miso chicken broth, Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Crispy Potatoes, Roasted Half Chicken, Beef Brisket with smoked almond chermoula and Coconut & Honey Tart for $119.95, plus tax.
Exclusive to the Glenview location, complete your spread with a la carte catering options like House-Made Matzo Crackers, Charoset, Classic Hummus, Charred Eggplant Spread, Shaved Brussels & Honeycrisp Apple Salad, Sweet Potato Latkes, Beef Brisket and more – plus, add on a Seder Plate with all the components in one place, including Roasted Lamb Shank, Charoset, Horseradish Root, Parsley, Salt Water and Hard Boiled Egg. All items are served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by 12:00 PM on Monday, March 30 for carryout or delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Share Mediterranean-inspired weekend brunch exclusives at Ema such as the Kefta & Eggs, Soft Scrambled Eggs and Lamb Shakshuka, and new brunch dishes exclusive to Glenview including Strawberry Ricotta Toast, Jerusalem Bagel & Smoked Salmon Spread and Chocolate Babka French Toast. Special for the holiday, cheers with a glass of Melon B, Landron “Amphibolite,” Muscadet Sèvre-et-maine, France, 2022, poured tableside from magnum starting Friday.
L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge
Spend Passover at L. Woods enjoying a family-style holiday dinner, including Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, House-Made Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, choice of Rosemary Brown Butter Chicken, Beef Brisket or Potato-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish with honey-glazed carrots, green beans and potato pancakes and choice of Lemon Cheesecake or Flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert. The Passover dinner is available for dine-in starting at 4:00 PM for $62.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
L. Woods’ Passover Dinner To-Go features Suzy Friedman’s Vegetarian Chopped Liver, House-made Chopped Liver, Gefilte Fish, Matzo Ball Soup, choice of Rosemary Brown Butter Chicken, Beef Brisket or Potato-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish with honey-glazed carrots, green beans and potato pancakes and choice of Lemon Cheesecake or Flourless Chocolate Cake for dessert for $62.95 per person, plus tax. All items are served cold with reheating instructions included. Orders must be placed by March 30 at 8:00 PM for carryout and delivery on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Celebrate Easter in a nostalgic supper club setting at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge, with specials including BLT Deviled Eggs with peppercorn mayo, queen and king cuts of Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with horseradish cream and choice of side, and Banana Cream Pie with peanut butter cookie crust. Pair with Wisconsin or Cherry Old Fashioned, or opt for Yuengling on draft to add to the occasion! Specials are available for dine-in, carryout and delivery on Sunday, April 5, in addition to the regular menu.
Saranello’s
The Passover menu includes Matzah, Beef Chopped Liver and Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish to start. Enjoy Matzo Ball Soup before indulging in hearty entrées such as Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Broiled Atlantic Salmon. Dig into our classic sides, including Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Applesauce, and Sautéed Green Beans. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake and traditional Coconut Macaroons. The Passover menu is available for $59.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Saranello’s Passover menu to-go includes Matzo, Beef Chopped Liver and Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish to start. Enjoy a comforting bowl of Matzo Ball Soup before indulging in hearty entrées such as Braised Beef Brisket with Caramelized Onions and Broiled Atlantic Salmon. Dig into our classic sides, including Carrot Tzimmes, Crispy Potato Pancakes with Applesauce, and Sautéed Green Beans. End your meal with Flourless Chocolate Cake. Available for $59.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Items are packed cold with reheating instructions. Orders must be placed by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31 for pick up on Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Celebrate Easter at Saranello’s Brunch with all of your favorites, including shrimp cocktail, a chef carving station with New York Strip Steak, Roasted Vermont Turkey, and Smoked Ham, Brisket Benedicts, Crab Cake Benedicts, Smoked Whitefish, and Cold-Smoked Salmon for $54.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Children aged 12 and under are half price. The Easter Bunny will be hopping by to share treats and Easter magic with the kids!
Wildfire – Glenview, Lincolnshire
Wildfire Passover specials include Matzo Ball Soup, Chopped Liver, Braised Brisket of Beef, Matzo-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish, Chef Joe’s Potato Kugel, Chocolate-Almond Macaroons and Homemade Sponge Cake. Whether you are hosting or were given the task to bring something to your holiday dinner, enjoy Wildfire’s Passover Family Platters featuring Braised Brisket of Beef, Matzo-Crusted Lake Superior Whitefish, Chef Joe’s Potato Kugel and Chocolate-Almond Macaroons and more, available as half platters serving 4-5 people and platters serving 8-10 people. Passover a la carte specials are also available for carry-out. Call Wildfire – Glenview to place a Passover carryout order: 847-657-6363; call Wildfire – Lincolnshire to place a Passover carryout order: 847-279-7900.
Enjoy Easter dinner at Wildfire in River North with a special Braised Colorado Lamb Shank served with fresh spinach and cauliflower mashed potatoes for $44.95, plus tax, (gratuity not included). For dessert, enjoy Triple Layer Carrot Cake by the slice for $10.95, plus tax, or order whole cakes for carryout for $54.95, plus tax (gratuity not included). Available for dine-in and carryout, in addition to the regular dinner menu.
il Porcellino
Celebrate the Easter holiday at il Porcellino, featuring the full menu, along with festive specials.
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! is opening early on Easter Sunday, offering brunch from 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM, followed by dinner until 9:00 PM. From Brunch Patatas Bravas and Churros con Chocolate in the morning, to Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce and the house specialty, Beef Tenderloin Toro Skewer, the tapas restaurant in River North has everything you need for your Easter celebration!
Miru
Welcome spring with an Easter brunch buffet celebration at Miru at The St. Regis Chicago. Gather your loved ones and enjoy views of Chicago while savoring an array of brunch classics such as Cinnamon French Toast with fresh berries, a Whole Roasted Leg of Lamb, an elegant sushi and raw bar, Japanese specialties, and exquisite pastries and desserts. Children will delight in a specialty sweets and candy station. The price per person is $135, plus tax and service fee, children aged 10 and under are $75, plus tax and service fee, and children four and under are complimentary. Please note, 2:30 PM will be the last seating. Miru will be closed for dinner service.
Pizzeria Portofino
Spring has sprung and Pizzeria Portofino is celebrating the new season riverside with Bellinis & Brunch on Easter Sunday! Enjoy a DIY Bellini and Mimosa Bar alongside your favorite brunch bites, including Avocado Toast, Cinnamon Rolls and French Toast. Pizzeria Portofino will close early at 7:00 PM.
Shaw's Crab House
Celebrate Easter at Shaw’s Crab House with seasonal specials alongside favorites such as Shaw’s Signature Chopped Seafood Salad for lunch and dinner.
Tre Dita
Celebrate Easter at Tre Dita at The St. Regis Chicago with two dining experiences: From 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, enjoy a Tuscan-inspired set lunch featuring shared antipasti, a choice of handmade pasta, and dessert for $94 per person, plus tax and service fee. Children aged four and under can dine from a modified menu of pasta and gelato for $44 per person, plus tax and service fee. In the evening, the full à la carte menu will be available beginning at 4:00 PM.
Antico Posto
Celebrate at home with Antico Posto’s Easter Dinner To-Go, which includes House Bread & Giardiniera, Honey-Glazed Ham, Parmesan-Crusted Beef Medallions, Parmesan Smashed Potatoes, Herb-Roasted Baby Carrots and Tiramisu for $189.95, plus tax (gratuity not included). Add on or curate your own feast with Italian-inspired favorites a la carte including Chopped Salad, Gnocchi Delicati, Chocolate Budino, and more. Easter Dinner To-Go serves 4, with all items served cold with reheating instructions included. Place orders by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1 for carryout or delivery Saturday, April 4 between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Bub City
Join Bub City on Easter Sunday to enjoy a country brunch featuring Golden Fluffy Pancakes, Chicken & Waffles, Breakfast Tostadas, Daybreaker Burrito, and more. Want a boozy brunch? Enjoy $6 Bloody Marys and $6 Espresso Martinis from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Join Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! on Sunday, April 5, for an Easter Sunday Spanish spread! Enjoy Breakfast Paella, Avocado Toast, and the Ba-Ba-Bloody Mary during brunch or celebrate with dinner featuring classic tapas like Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Goat Cheese Baked in Tomato Sauce, Grilled Hanger Steak, and more. Make the holiday extra special with signature paella selections.
RJ Grunts
Stop by R.J. Grunts for Easter brunch bites like Thick-Cut Challah French Toast, Pancake Breakfast Sandwich, and 3 Egg Breakfast!
RPM Italian
This Easter, sip some bubbles at RPM Italian along with specials and all of your RPM favorites including Mama DePandi’s Bucatini, Maine Lobster Ravioli, Barolo Braised Short Rib, and more.
RPM Seafood
Celebrate Easter with a riverside gathering at RPM Seafood. Delight in signature dishes including RPM Pearl Private Label Oysters, Grilled Spanish Octopus, RPM Crab Cake, Hand-Cut Creekstone Filet, and more.
RPM Steak
Celebrate Easter Sunday with RPM Steak specials and a spread of your favorite signature steaks, seafood selections, classic steakhouse sides, and more.
Sushi-san
Sushi-san – River North and Sushi-san – Lincoln Park will be open this Easter, serving their full menus.
The Oakville Grill & Cellar
Gather with family and friends for Easter Sunday at The Oakville Grill & Cellar. Enjoy brunch from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, or dinner until 9:00 PM for elevated classics such as the Napa Caesar, Center-Cut Creekstone Filet, Coal Roasted Brick Chicken, and much more, as you raise a glass of California red or white.
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