Bub City – River North Wednesday, November 25: 9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Sing your heart out the night before Thanksgiving starting at 9:30 PM at Bub City’s Live Band Karaoke! Bub City also offers a late-night menu after 9:00 PM featuring General Joe’s Buffalo Bites, Pulled Chicken Nachos and so much more.
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS
Aba – Fulton Market Friday, November 27: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Spend Black Friday at Aba enjoying an extra day of weekend brunch starting at 10:00 AM! Share brunch exclusives like Chocolate Babka French Toast, Breakfast Egg Wrap and Short Rib Shakshuka, plus Pumpkin Hummus, Crispy Potatoes, Chicken Kefta Kebab and more. Cheers with a Spritz Tower, Brunch Punch or Beatrix Coffee Roasters Cold Brew. Dinner service will begin at 3:00 PM.
Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market Friday, November 27
Kick off Black Friday with an extra day of weekend brunch at Beatrix in River North, Streeterville, and Fulton Market! Savor favorites such as Smashed Avocado Toast, Migas Egg Scramble, Light & Fluffy Pancakes and more, plus hand-crafted Beatrix Coffee Roasters drinks such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Vanilla Oat Draft Latte. Don’t forget to get a freshly-baked Dark Chocolate Chunk cookie from the pastry counter to snack on while shopping!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!Friday, November 27: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Out shopping in Lincoln Park? Swing by Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! for their Black Friday Extended Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, available in the bar area only (seating first-come, first-served). Toast to your day of deals with $1.50 pintxos, tapas from $3 – $5, $6 glasses (or $23 pitchers) of classic red sangria, and more. Prices do not include taxes or gratuity.
Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! Friday, November 27: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Take a break from the holiday shopping rush with an extended Black Friday Happy Hour at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Enjoy food and drink specials including $1.50 – $2.50 pintxos, $4 Txistorra ‘Chicago Style’, $5 glasses of sangria, and more.
Credit: Samantha Brauer for Beatrix
CYBER MONDAY DEALS
Beatrix Coffee RoastersMonday, November 30
Enjoy buy one, get one FREE 12 oz. Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee bags using code BCRCYBER at checkout! Valid only toward 12 oz. coffee bags on Monday, November 30th. One use per person, per online order.
Credit: Samantha Brauer for Beatrix
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Extended Friday Hours at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln ParkFriday, November 20 – Friday, January 3: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Every Friday through January 3, Mon Ami Gabi will open at 4:00 PM for Holiday Zoo Light Hours. Plan a holiday outing in Lincoln Park and make a reservation for before or after your trip to Lincoln Park Zoo’s light show. With kid-friendly dishes like Chicken Fingers and Frites, Mac N’ Cheese, and more, Mon Ami Gabi is a fit for the whole family!
Holiday Afternoon Tea at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln ParkSaturday, December 5 & Saturday, December 19: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy cups of cheer with your choice of featured Rare Tea Cellar selections alongside perfectly paired tea sandwiches and sweets. Add an extra splash of holiday spirit with Sparkling Brut, Sparkling Rosé, or a High Tea Spritz for an additional cost. Tickets are $93 per person and $33.42 per child 12 years and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included). This event offers a fixed menu.
Santa Brunches at Summer House – Lincoln ParkSunday, December 13: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Friday, December 18: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join Summer House for two merry meals with Santa, complete with photo ops, holiday smiles, and plenty of treats for the nice list (and maybe a few for the naughty list, too)!
Holiday Cocktail Classes at Summer House – Lincoln ParkTuesday, December 15 & Wednesday, December 16: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Perfect four festive cocktails as the Summer House beverage team walks you through each step, as you enjoy paired dishes along the way. Each guest will leave with a recipe booklet to replicate your new favorite sips all holiday season long. Tickets are available for $143 per person, plus tax and service charge.
Sweets with Santa at RPM Steak Saturday, December 19: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Start a new holiday tradition at RPM Steak. You and yours will receive photos, a film photo takeaway, and endless sweets and holiday sips, from Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, to Chocolate Mousse Cups, a Hot Cocoa Bar, plus something a little sparkling for parents. Sweets with Santa reservations are available for $55 per adult and $35 per child, plus tax (gratuity not included). Alongside Sweets with Santa, the full RPM Steak menu and special kids’ menu will be available for those interested in a holiday lunch (please select the “Join Us For Lunch” add-on when booking).
Private Holiday Cocktail Classes at Pizzeria Portofino
Skip the traditional holiday party this year and shake things up with a Private Cocktail Class at Pizzeria Portofino! Perfect for team gatherings, family outings, or a fun evening with friends, a bookable cocktail class brings everyone together for a hands-on experience mixing, shaking, and sipping something delicious.
Hot Chocolate Service for Two at Pizzeria Portofino Daily, beginning Thursday, November 19
Indulge in a cozy treat with Pizzeria Portofino’s seasonal Signature Hot Chocolate Tableside Service for Two! Enjoy rich, velvety hot chocolate poured right at your table, accompanied with a tray of toppings such as gingerbread cookies, homemade vanilla marshmallows, dried oranges, mini candy canes, crushed peppermint, and more. This treat serves two and is available for dine-in only throughout the winter for $25, plus tax (gratuity not included). Single orders available a la carte.
Credit: David Borzkowski for Mon Ami Gabi
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Lettuce Entertain You Gift Cards
The perfect gift for anyone with an appetite, Lettuce Gift Cards are redeemable at 90+ Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants nationwide, and they never expire. From now through December 30, 2026, you’ll receive a $25 Holiday Bonus for every $100 in Gift Cards you purchase—a delicious gift for them, plus a little something for you.
Cookie Collector Tin from The Cookie Bar by Summer House
Summer House is known for their signature oversized cookies and unique flavors. With rotating options including Malted Chocolate Chip, Apple Oatmeal, Rice Krispy Chocolate Chip, Gingersnap and more, giving a sweet treat to a loved one has never been easier. For super fans, order them up in the Cookie Tin to get 8 cookies of your choice packed in a collector’s tin! Stop by The Cookie Bar by Summer House in Chicago’s Streeterville, to order.
‘Mediterranean Summer’ Candle From Aba
Bring home the dreamy vibes of Aba with a swipe of a match with Aba’s ‘Mediterranean Summer’ candle. Crafted locally in Chicago by TEN|4 Candle Co, each vegan, non-toxic coconut soy wax candle features a wooden wick and a custom scent with notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, orange, patchouli and coconut milk, poured into a hand-made concrete canister. Purchase the Mediterranean Summer candle at the host stand or order for same-day pick-up through Tock.
RPM Restaurants Gift Box (Nationwide Shipping Available*)
Unwrap RPM Steak, RPM Italian and RPM Seafood with a gift box that includes a bottle of Giuliana Prosecco, RPM Steak Salt, handcrafted Chocolate Bon Bons and an RPM-branded candle that captures the essence of RPM with notes of honeysuckle, rosewood and dewberry. Boxes are available for $95, plus tax, at RPM Steak, RPM Italian and RPM Seafood, and for nationwide shipping additional fee applies (*for orders shipped outside of Illinois, guests will enjoy two exclusive RPM Candles in replacement of the bottle of Giuliana Prosecco).
RPM Signature Gift Set – COMING SOON!
Curated through years of global travel in search of the world’s finest ingredients, the RPM Signature Gift Set is an essential kitchen staple for the home chef. Bringing together traditional Italian craftsmanship from Reggio Emilia, featuring a velvety, seven-year-aged balsamic vinegar, with signature chef-blended finishing salts, this collection delivers uncompromised quality and effortless luxury to every meal. Boxes will be available for $50, plus tax, at RPM Steak, RPM Italian and RPM Seafood, and for nationwide shipping with an additional fee. Coming soon!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Paella Kit
Give the gift of Paella! Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! has packaged all the ingredients needed to make the authentic Spanish dish. The all-in-one kit is $75, plus tax, and includes a paella pan, Bomba Valencia rice, La Mancha saffron, Spanish extra virgin olive oil, smoked sweet pimentón, and a digital cookbook with tips and easy-to-follow recipes from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s chefs.
Hot Sauce From Shaw’s Crab House
Fans of Shaw’s Crab House can now kick their gift giving up a notch with a bottle of the restaurant’s signature Hot Sauce! The hot sauce is a collaboration between Four Letter Hot Sauce (created by a Lettuce Entertain You chef!) and Shaw’s. Made with fresh Fresno peppers, Shaw’s suggests adding it to their New England Clam Chowder, Oysters on the Half Shell and even your Lobster Roll.
Wildfire Salad Dressings
Recreate the Wildfire Chopped Salad and other signature dishes at home with bottled Wildfire Citrus Lime Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, or Lemon Parmesan Dressing, or grab a bag of ground Wildfire blend coffee. The Wildfire Blend Coffee is made exclusively for Wildfire by Intelligentsia, using direct trade coffee beans from Honduras and Brazil and is available in regular or decaf (12 oz. ground). Dressings are available to purchase at all Wildfire locations, all Chicagoland Mariano’s, Sunset and Jewel Osco grocery stores, Lund’s & Byerly’s in Minnesota or online, and the coffee is available to order online with your carryout and delivery order from all Wildfire locations.
Beatrix Iced Coffee Glass
Bring the coffeehouse vibes home with you with a Beatrix Iced Coffee Glass featuring the signature ‘B’ icon for $14.95 each, plus tax! The 16-oz. glass is available for purchase at all Beatrix locations and is ideal for enjoying cold coffees, fresh-squeezed juices, your favorite iced matcha and more at home or in the office.
Pizzeria Portofino Merch
Check out the riverside restaurant’s collection of Beach Towels in both blue and yellow, Cooler Bags, and Beverage Tumblers, “ZA” Hats, Pizzeria Portofino Aprons, and Endless Summer Candles, available in both large and mini sizes, and more.
Ema ‘Hot Mezze’ Hats
Elevate your look with Ema‘s ‘Hot Mezze’ hat for $35 each, plus tax—a nod to your favorite Mediterranean small plates and your busy everyday life! For the Frozen Greek Yogurt fans, add an enamel FroYo Pin (showcasing a swirl in an ‘Ema’ cup topped with a drizzle of olive oil, of course) for $4.95 each, plus tax. Ema hats and pins are available for purchase at both locations, and available to order online!
Sushi-san Merch
Give the sushi-lovers in your life one of Sushi-san’s custom Sushi crewnecks along with other merch including hats, hoodies, beanies, baby onesies, glassware and more. Crewnecks are $40, plus tax and are available for purchase at Sushi-san on Grand Avenue and through Sushi-san’s online store.
EXPERIENTIAL GIFTS + THINGS TO DO
From cocktail classes and wine dinners, to flamenco lunches, trivia nights and other special events, give your giftee memories that will last a lifetime (and maybe even some new skills!). Explore Things to Do (and gift) from Lettuce.Some highlights:
French Classics Cooking Class at Mon Ami Gabi - Lincoln Park Saturday, January 9: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Get (or gift!) a front-row seat to the art of French cooking with Mon Ami Gabi Executive Chef David Koehn. Enjoy a prix fixe lunch featuring bistro signatures Chef Koehn demonstrates each one live in the dining room. From Potato Leek Soup to Boeuf Bourguignon and Crème Brûlée, each dish highlights French cooking techniques, ingredients, and history. A perfect gift for your favorite aspiring chef or for yourself as you start the new year with a new pursuit. Tickets are $95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and include a recipe booklet to take home.
Windy City Smokeout 2027 Tickets & Merch July 8 - 11, 2027
Gift them tickets to Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout, where live country music, barbecue, and craft beer come together into one epic weekend. Headliners in 2027 include superstars Megan Moroney, Florida Georgia Line, Riley Green, Tucker Wetmore, and more, along with a lineup of world-famous pitmasters serving melt-in-your-mouth BBQ. There’s no better way to show your love than wristbands to the biggest and best parking lot party of the year. Wristbands already secured? Stock up on Smokeout merch including sweatshirts, t-shirts and more.
Wine Tasting at The Oakville Grill & Cellar
Whisk them away to Wine Country with a comparable wine tasting experience right in Chicago! The Cellar Door at The Oakville Grill & Cellar emulates the rustic feel of Napa Valley’s exquisite vineyards, rotating five unique wine pours each month sourced directly from a featured California winery.
MORE DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
2nd Annual Grand Napa Valley Wine Tasting at 167 EventsSunday, December 6: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
In partnership with Napa Valley Vintners, The Oakville Grill & Cellar in Chicago’s Fulton Market invites you to the 2nd Annual Grand Napa Wine Tasting! Sip and explore wines from nearly 60 Napa Valley wineries, featuring a wide range of varietals, vintages, and distinctive terroirs. Deepen your understanding of structure, tannin, and balance, while discovering new favorites, alongside paired bites from Napa Valley’s Mustard’s Grill and The Oakville. For early entry, upgrade to the Reserve Lounge, opening at 11:30 AM ahead of General Admission, to enjoy relaxed seating, enhanced culinary offerings, and access to wines served exclusively in the lounge. Or, begin the day with the Master Class from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, a guided tasting led by representatives of Napa Valley Vintners and winemakers and owners from esteemed Napa estates. General Admission: $110 per person, plus tax; add-ons: Master Class: $108 per person, plus tax; Reserve Lounge: $90 per person, plus tax.
The Takeaway
THANKSGIVING EVE
Sing your heart out the night before Thanksgiving starting at 9:30 PM at Bub City’s Live Band Karaoke! Bub City also offers a late-night menu after 9:00 PM featuring General Joe’s Buffalo Bites, Pulled Chicken Nachos and so much more.
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS
Spend Black Friday at Aba enjoying an extra day of weekend brunch starting at 10:00 AM! Share brunch exclusives like Chocolate Babka French Toast, Breakfast Egg Wrap and Short Rib Shakshuka, plus Pumpkin Hummus, Crispy Potatoes, Chicken Kefta Kebab and more. Cheers with a Spritz Tower, Brunch Punch or Beatrix Coffee Roasters Cold Brew. Dinner service will begin at 3:00 PM.
Kick off Black Friday with an extra day of weekend brunch at Beatrix in River North, Streeterville, and Fulton Market! Savor favorites such as Smashed Avocado Toast, Migas Egg Scramble, Light & Fluffy Pancakes and more, plus hand-crafted Beatrix Coffee Roasters drinks such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte and Vanilla Oat Draft Latte. Don’t forget to get a freshly-baked Dark Chocolate Chunk cookie from the pastry counter to snack on while shopping!
Out shopping in Lincoln Park? Swing by Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! for their Black Friday Extended Happy Hour from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, available in the bar area only (seating first-come, first-served). Toast to your day of deals with $1.50 pintxos, tapas from $3 – $5, $6 glasses (or $23 pitchers) of classic red sangria, and more. Prices do not include taxes or gratuity.
Take a break from the holiday shopping rush with an extended Black Friday Happy Hour at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Enjoy food and drink specials including $1.50 – $2.50 pintxos, $4 Txistorra ‘Chicago Style’, $5 glasses of sangria, and more.
CYBER MONDAY DEALS
Enjoy buy one, get one FREE 12 oz. Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee bags using code BCRCYBER at checkout! Valid only toward 12 oz. coffee bags on Monday, November 30th. One use per person, per online order.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Every Friday through January 3, Mon Ami Gabi will open at 4:00 PM for Holiday Zoo Light Hours. Plan a holiday outing in Lincoln Park and make a reservation for before or after your trip to Lincoln Park Zoo’s light show. With kid-friendly dishes like Chicken Fingers and Frites, Mac N’ Cheese, and more, Mon Ami Gabi is a fit for the whole family!
Enjoy cups of cheer with your choice of featured Rare Tea Cellar selections alongside perfectly paired tea sandwiches and sweets. Add an extra splash of holiday spirit with Sparkling Brut, Sparkling Rosé, or a High Tea Spritz for an additional cost. Tickets are $93 per person and $33.42 per child 12 years and younger, plus tax (gratuity not included). This event offers a fixed menu.
Join Summer House for two merry meals with Santa, complete with photo ops, holiday smiles, and plenty of treats for the nice list (and maybe a few for the naughty list, too)!
Perfect four festive cocktails as the Summer House beverage team walks you through each step, as you enjoy paired dishes along the way. Each guest will leave with a recipe booklet to replicate your new favorite sips all holiday season long. Tickets are available for $143 per person, plus tax and service charge.
Start a new holiday tradition at RPM Steak. You and yours will receive photos, a film photo takeaway, and endless sweets and holiday sips, from Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, to Chocolate Mousse Cups, a Hot Cocoa Bar, plus something a little sparkling for parents. Sweets with Santa reservations are available for $55 per adult and $35 per child, plus tax (gratuity not included). Alongside Sweets with Santa, the full RPM Steak menu and special kids’ menu will be available for those interested in a holiday lunch (please select the “Join Us For Lunch” add-on when booking).
Skip the traditional holiday party this year and shake things up with a Private Cocktail Class at Pizzeria Portofino! Perfect for team gatherings, family outings, or a fun evening with friends, a bookable cocktail class brings everyone together for a hands-on experience mixing, shaking, and sipping something delicious.
Indulge in a cozy treat with Pizzeria Portofino’s seasonal Signature Hot Chocolate Tableside Service for Two! Enjoy rich, velvety hot chocolate poured right at your table, accompanied with a tray of toppings such as gingerbread cookies, homemade vanilla marshmallows, dried oranges, mini candy canes, crushed peppermint, and more. This treat serves two and is available for dine-in only throughout the winter for $25, plus tax (gratuity not included). Single orders available a la carte.
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
The perfect gift for anyone with an appetite, Lettuce Gift Cards are redeemable at 90+ Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants nationwide, and they never expire. From now through December 30, 2026, you’ll receive a $25 Holiday Bonus for every $100 in Gift Cards you purchase—a delicious gift for them, plus a little something for you.
Summer House is known for their signature oversized cookies and unique flavors. With rotating options including Malted Chocolate Chip, Apple Oatmeal, Rice Krispy Chocolate Chip, Gingersnap and more, giving a sweet treat to a loved one has never been easier. For super fans, order them up in the Cookie Tin to get 8 cookies of your choice packed in a collector’s tin! Stop by The Cookie Bar by Summer House in Chicago’s Streeterville, to order.
Bring home the dreamy vibes of Aba with a swipe of a match with Aba’s ‘Mediterranean Summer’ candle. Crafted locally in Chicago by TEN|4 Candle Co, each vegan, non-toxic coconut soy wax candle features a wooden wick and a custom scent with notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, orange, patchouli and coconut milk, poured into a hand-made concrete canister. Purchase the Mediterranean Summer candle at the host stand or order for same-day pick-up through Tock.
Unwrap RPM Steak, RPM Italian and RPM Seafood with a gift box that includes a bottle of Giuliana Prosecco, RPM Steak Salt, handcrafted Chocolate Bon Bons and an RPM-branded candle that captures the essence of RPM with notes of honeysuckle, rosewood and dewberry. Boxes are available for $95, plus tax, at RPM Steak, RPM Italian and RPM Seafood, and for nationwide shipping additional fee applies (*for orders shipped outside of Illinois, guests will enjoy two exclusive RPM Candles in replacement of the bottle of Giuliana Prosecco).
Curated through years of global travel in search of the world’s finest ingredients, the RPM Signature Gift Set is an essential kitchen staple for the home chef. Bringing together traditional Italian craftsmanship from Reggio Emilia, featuring a velvety, seven-year-aged balsamic vinegar, with signature chef-blended finishing salts, this collection delivers uncompromised quality and effortless luxury to every meal. Boxes will be available for $50, plus tax, at RPM Steak, RPM Italian and RPM Seafood, and for nationwide shipping with an additional fee. Coming soon!
Give the gift of Paella! Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! has packaged all the ingredients needed to make the authentic Spanish dish. The all-in-one kit is $75, plus tax, and includes a paella pan, Bomba Valencia rice, La Mancha saffron, Spanish extra virgin olive oil, smoked sweet pimentón, and a digital cookbook with tips and easy-to-follow recipes from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!’s chefs.
Fans of Shaw’s Crab House can now kick their gift giving up a notch with a bottle of the restaurant’s signature Hot Sauce! The hot sauce is a collaboration between Four Letter Hot Sauce (created by a Lettuce Entertain You chef!) and Shaw’s. Made with fresh Fresno peppers, Shaw’s suggests adding it to their New England Clam Chowder, Oysters on the Half Shell and even your Lobster Roll.
Recreate the Wildfire Chopped Salad and other signature dishes at home with bottled Wildfire Citrus Lime Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, or Lemon Parmesan Dressing, or grab a bag of ground Wildfire blend coffee. The Wildfire Blend Coffee is made exclusively for Wildfire by Intelligentsia, using direct trade coffee beans from Honduras and Brazil and is available in regular or decaf (12 oz. ground). Dressings are available to purchase at all Wildfire locations, all Chicagoland Mariano’s, Sunset and Jewel Osco grocery stores, Lund’s & Byerly’s in Minnesota or online, and the coffee is available to order online with your carryout and delivery order from all Wildfire locations.
Bring the coffeehouse vibes home with you with a Beatrix Iced Coffee Glass featuring the signature ‘B’ icon for $14.95 each, plus tax! The 16-oz. glass is available for purchase at all Beatrix locations and is ideal for enjoying cold coffees, fresh-squeezed juices, your favorite iced matcha and more at home or in the office.
Check out the riverside restaurant’s collection of Beach Towels in both blue and yellow, Cooler Bags, and Beverage Tumblers, “ZA” Hats, Pizzeria Portofino Aprons, and Endless Summer Candles, available in both large and mini sizes, and more.
Elevate your look with Ema‘s ‘Hot Mezze’ hat for $35 each, plus tax—a nod to your favorite Mediterranean small plates and your busy everyday life! For the Frozen Greek Yogurt fans, add an enamel FroYo Pin (showcasing a swirl in an ‘Ema’ cup topped with a drizzle of olive oil, of course) for $4.95 each, plus tax. Ema hats and pins are available for purchase at both locations, and available to order online!
Give the sushi-lovers in your life one of Sushi-san’s custom Sushi crewnecks along with other merch including hats, hoodies, beanies, baby onesies, glassware and more. Crewnecks are $40, plus tax and are available for purchase at Sushi-san on Grand Avenue and through Sushi-san’s online store.
EXPERIENTIAL GIFTS + THINGS TO DO
From cocktail classes and wine dinners, to flamenco lunches, trivia nights and other special events, give your giftee memories that will last a lifetime (and maybe even some new skills!). Explore Things to Do (and gift) from Lettuce. Some highlights:
Get (or gift!) a front-row seat to the art of French cooking with Mon Ami Gabi Executive Chef David Koehn. Enjoy a prix fixe lunch featuring bistro signatures Chef Koehn demonstrates each one live in the dining room. From Potato Leek Soup to Boeuf Bourguignon and Crème Brûlée, each dish highlights French cooking techniques, ingredients, and history. A perfect gift for your favorite aspiring chef or for yourself as you start the new year with a new pursuit. Tickets are $95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) and include a recipe booklet to take home.
Gift them tickets to Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout, where live country music, barbecue, and craft beer come together into one epic weekend. Headliners in 2027 include superstars Megan Moroney, Florida Georgia Line, Riley Green, Tucker Wetmore, and more, along with a lineup of world-famous pitmasters serving melt-in-your-mouth BBQ. There’s no better way to show your love than wristbands to the biggest and best parking lot party of the year. Wristbands already secured? Stock up on Smokeout merch including sweatshirts, t-shirts and more.
Whisk them away to Wine Country with a comparable wine tasting experience right in Chicago! The Cellar Door at The Oakville Grill & Cellar emulates the rustic feel of Napa Valley’s exquisite vineyards, rotating five unique wine pours each month sourced directly from a featured California winery.
MORE DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
In partnership with Napa Valley Vintners, The Oakville Grill & Cellar in Chicago’s Fulton Market invites you to the 2nd Annual Grand Napa Wine Tasting! Sip and explore wines from nearly 60 Napa Valley wineries, featuring a wide range of varietals, vintages, and distinctive terroirs. Deepen your understanding of structure, tannin, and balance, while discovering new favorites, alongside paired bites from Napa Valley’s Mustard’s Grill and The Oakville. For early entry, upgrade to the Reserve Lounge, opening at 11:30 AM ahead of General Admission, to enjoy relaxed seating, enhanced culinary offerings, and access to wines served exclusively in the lounge. Or, begin the day with the Master Class from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, a guided tasting led by representatives of Napa Valley Vintners and winemakers and owners from esteemed Napa estates. General Admission: $110 per person, plus tax; add-ons: Master Class: $108 per person, plus tax; Reserve Lounge: $90 per person, plus tax.
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