Restaurants, We Recommend
Lou Malnati’s Celebrates 50th Anniversary!
Time to celebrate specials with our CUI preferred partner!
March 17th- 21st: Order a large deep dish “Lou” or “Chicago Classic” pizza for $19.71.
March 22nd through April 15th: Receive 50% off select menu items Monday – Thursday (view the complete list here).
New Venues, Restaurants
Avec – River North, 141 W. Erie St.
Newly opened in February, Avec created a second location in River North creating new dishes and bringing old favorites from the original West Loop location. Chef Paul Kahan and Perry Hendrix will feature North African, Middle Eastern and Southwestern European flavors to the menu including, focaccia fresh out the oven. Avec is available for dine-in, carryout and delivery.
Contact your Concierge for a VIP reservation today.
Restaurants
Ever Restaurant, 1340 W. Fulton
Ever is the creative obsession of three-Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy.
Located in the West Loop, Ever features 8-10 course tasting menus that focus heavily on proteins from land and sea complemented with seasonal vegetables, mixed fruits, grains, and nuts. Currently available for pick-up and taking reservations for January.
Contact your CUI Concierge for reservation assistance.
Events, Restaurants
JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch, 23 W. Hubbard St. Oct. 1st – Nov. 1st
For ONE MONTH ONLY, JoJo’s will be converting it’s 5,000 sq foot outdoor patio into an over the top Pumpkin Patch right in the heart of River North. In addition to hand picking your own pumpkin, guests can enjoy their over-the-top milkshakes, biggie hot chocolates and all of their favor diner classics.
Pumpkin Patch specials include gourmet caramel apples, pumpkin and apple pies, spiked ciders and hot chocolates & their soon to be famous Pumpkin Patch Shake. It comes topped with a slice of Pumpkin Pie, Taffy Apple, Roasted Marshmallow and Reese’s Pretzel.
Tables of six or less are available and also their pumpkin shaped domes will be available at first come, first served basis. No tickets are necessary.
Events, Holidays, National & International, Restaurants
July 14th – Bastille Day
Over 231 years ago, on July 14th the French had finally seen a turning point in their revolution with the storming of Bastille. The fortress that once held prisoners freed soldiers ready to fight for an uprising. The fall of Bastille was celebrated in 1790 as the Fête de la Fédération and throughout the years continues to celebrate France’s constitutional monarchy and new unity.
To embrace this French affair, below we share our favorite spots within the Chicago and virtual festivities.
Bistronomic | 840 N. Wabash
Join Bistronomic all week long with dine in and take out specials from July 13th – July 18th. On July 17th, join Bistronomic’s patio for an evening of live music from Daniela Biserius Gipsy Jazz Group.
Marchesa | 535 N. Wells St.
Join Marchesa in a special 3 Course Menu plus an assortment of Cheese course addition and complimentary Amuse Bouche. From Tuesday, July 14th to Saturday, July 18th join the festivities with french music and cocktails such as a Lavendar French Cocktail.
Mon Ami Gabi | 2300 N. Lincoln Park West
Join Mon Ami Gabi this Friday, July 10th to Tuesday, July 14th for limited special menu, that includes gazpacho, frog legs, seafood bouillabisse, along with beautiful views of Lincoln Park.
Bastille Day Trifle with Chef Marc Siever
Get the ingredients Now!
Check out the blog to get a Marc Sievers easy and delicious Trifle recipe.
Alliance Française de Chicago Live Dance Party
Tuesday, July 14th at 6 pm join the Bastille Day party with a Dance Party Livestream. Featuring a French set curated by DJ Max of All-In Electro, streamed on Twitch.
Ars Lyrica presents Vive La France! Bastille Day Celebration Virtual Concert
Tuesday, July 14th at 6 pm Ars Lyrics presents its 16th season with a virtual opening concert broadcast for Bastille Day, Vive L France!
Embassy of France from US going LIVE!
Due to current situations on large gatherings and celebrations. The Embassy of France in the United States and its 10 Consulates General have decided celebrations should go digital. Check out France in the US for music, cultural, contests and such all day long. At 5 pm (Washington DC time) don’t miss ambassador Philippe Étienne!
FIAF’s 4 Day virtual Bastille Celebration
Celebrate Bastille day starting Saturday, July 11th – Tuesday, July 14th virtually with NYC French Institute Alliance Francoise 25th Annual Bastille Day available online with Live performances, film screening, tastings, cooking events, kid activities and so much more.
Entertainment, Leisure & Recreation, Restaurants
Al Fresco Dining
Chicago Summer is in full bloom.
Escape your living room and find yourself on one of these gorgeous rooftops or patios.
Whether you enjoy your dinner with a lake view, cocktails surrounded by the skyline or
brunch overlooking the Lincoln park conservatory;
Get to be informed of the reservation request details through your CUI concierge.
So many Chicago hot spots to choose from but space is limited –
So hurry & Contact your CUI concierge to coordinate
your perfect Al Fresco experience.
Restaurants
25 Restaurants Selling Groceries and Meal Kits
Daisies
$$$$ American , Pasta , Vegetarian in Logan Square
2523 n milwaukee
Good Measure
$$$$ Bar Food , Burgers in River North
226 W Chicago Ave
Cafe Cancale
$$$$ Seafood , French in Wicker Park
1576 N Milwaukee Ave
Little Goat
$$$$ American , Diner , Cafe/Bakery in West Loop
820 W Randolph St
Monteverde
$$$$ Italian in West Loop
1020 W Madison St
Fat Rice
$$$$ Portuguese , Fusion in Logan Square
2957 W Diversey Ave
River Valley Farmer’s Table
$$$$ American , Brunch in Ravenswood
1820 W Wilson Ave
Kite String Cantina
$$$$ Bar Food , Bar in Roscoe Village
1851 W Addison St
All Together Now
$$$$ American in Ukrainian Village
2119 W Chicago Ave
Eataly
$$$$ Italian in River North
43 E. Ohio St.
Paulette’s Public Market
$$$$ Sandwiches in Pilsen
1221 W 18th St
Real Good Stuff Co.
$$$$ 900 N Michigan Ave
Tempesta Market
$$$$ Sandwiches , Deli in West Town
1372 W Grand Ave
Siena Tavern
$$$$ Italian in River North
51 W Kinzie St
Middle Brow Bungalow
$$$$ American , Pizza in Logan Square
2840 W Armitage Ave
Dimo’s Pizza
$$$$ 3463 N Clark St
Summer House Santa Monica
$$$$ American , Cafe/Bakery in Lincoln Park
1954 N Halsted St
Baker Miller
$$$$ American , Cafe/Bakery in Lincoln Square , Ravenswood
4655 N Lincoln Ave
Lost Larson
$$$$ 5318 N Clark St
Passerotto
$$$$ Korean , Fusion , Italian in Andersonville
5420 N Clark St
Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods
$$$$ Southern in Wicker Park
1415 N Wood St
RPM Steak
$$$$ American , Steaks in River North
66 W Kinzie St
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
$$$$ American , Steaks in Gold Coast
1028 N Rush St
El Che Steakhouse & Bar
$$$$ Latin , Steaks in West Loop
845 W Washington Blvd
Events, Restaurants
Francesca’s Celebrates National Meatball Day
March, 9th, 2020, it is recognized as one of the great American food holidays, National Meatball Day.
You can celebrate the holiday with Francesca’s Restaurants as they will celebrate the day by serving their traditional house-made meatballs on Sunday, March 8th and Monday, March 9th.
Contact your CUI Concierge to make a reservation.
Restaurants
Rebel & Rye, 726 West Grand Ave.
River West has a new whiskey bar with 200 bottles from 28 states. American whiskey, bourbon and hard to find scotch will be the main focus of this latest establishment. Private party and event spaces are also available.
Contact your CUI Concierge for more information.
Anticipated to open later in Spring 2020, it will focus on best seafood and wines with impeccable service. “A neighborhood steakhouse for the North Shore from lifelong friends Glenn Keefer and Ryan O’Donnell — restaurant icons who know a thing or two about fine steaks and hospitality.”
