Doing the Holidays Right with the Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide
RECESS CHICAGO
The holidays are a time of joy and excitement, and after a crazy year in Chicago, we need those feelings more than ever! Make the most of the holidays this year by getting out in the crisp winter air and visitng some of your favorite local spots. Or make the most of the holidays this year by staying cozy at home and ordering in, letting the glorious Chicago food come right to your door. There’s no wrong way to celebrate this season!
But, if you’re looking for an extra easy way to truly do it right, start by purchasing our 2020/2021 Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide! You can use our special seasonal discount code HOLIDAY20 for a discount on your purchase, and you’ll know that with just a few clicks you can help support local restaurants during maybe their toughest time this year. They need our business and we need them to continue to make our city an amazing food home for all! We can do this together and help Chicago stay open, merrry and bright 🎄 Once you have your Culinary Guide in hand, use it at some of these festive local destinations to really get in the spirit before the end of the year…
RECESS {838 West Kinzie Street, Chicago; 312.801.1181}: Walk through a winter wonderland and capture some year’s end memories at RECESS’ outdoor pop-up! You can clink glasses with your besties with a Twelve Days of Christmas cocktail and roast s’mores around one of their bonfire table pits or bring the family to the Letters To Santa station where kiddos can have their holiday wish lists mailed directly to the North Pole. Book via Eventbrite here.
Stan’s Donuts {multiple locations}: Holiday fun can be grab-and-go! Just ask the Stan’s holiday donut selection (including minis) or their Peppermint Latte or even their Holiday Donut Decorating Kit! Each kit includes mini donuts, icing, and sprinkles for your decorating pleasure. Your holidays will be sweet indeed when you buy 6 donuts and then get 6 free with our Culinary Guide!
Geja’s Cafe {340 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago; 773.281.9101}: Cold weather means its fondue season in Chicago! Luckily, it’s always fondue season at Geja’s Cafe, so cozy up around some of their traditional fondue dinners while you sit on their heated outdoor patio. You can also bring that fun home with you because they now have a Fondue @ Home Experiences as well!
MOJO Coffee {multiple locations}: Fuel up for a day of walking State Street, ice skating at the Maggie Daley Ribbon, and taking in the giant Chicago Christmas tree with a cup of coffee (or two!). MOJO has locations around the city, and their java is smooth and delicious; perfect for keeping you warm and cozy this holiday season.
Tortello {1746 West Division Street, Chicago; 773.360.1293}: Let them eat pasta! For chilly winter dinners, there’s no better option than fresh pasta. You can pick it up to make at home, let them do the cooking and take it to-go or stock up on plenty of amazing grocery ingredients all in one stop at Tortello. They’re the perfect place to get you ready to host those small family celebrations for the season.
Firecakes {multiple locations}: Love holiday favorites like Egg Nog, Sugar Cookies and Peppermint Hot Chocolate? You can now have them in donut-form! Nope this is not a drill. Yes, Virginia, this is the real deal. Pick up a dozen of these (or order them delivered) for the perfect holiday morning at home.
Tuco and Blondie {3358 North Southport Avenue, Chicago; 773.327.8226}: Make your holiday meals extra easy this year! Combine your usual dinner order (two-for-one with the Culinary Guide) with one of Tuco and Blondie’s Family Packs for a customized, delicious feast of Mexican classics.
FireLake Grill House and Frosty’s Pop-Up at Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel {221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago; 312.638.6686}: The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel is delivering serious holiday cheer with the first ever Christmas hotel in partnership with Frosty’s holiday pop-up. Guests are in for a serious in-room treat and socially distanced holiday experience that extends into the hotel’s restaurant, FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar. FireLake has a special holiday menu and holiday themed-cocktails like the Prancer’s Peppermint, a chocolate martini featuring Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur and Peppermint Schnapps. Tickets for the Christmas hotel rooms are available here and include select guest rooms completely decked out and decorated with holiday cheer.
Macello {1235 West Lake Street, Chicago; 312.850.9870}: The festive and colorful decor of this rustic Italian spot will brighten your mood from the first steps through their door. Combine that with delicious dishes like wood-fire pizzas, and you’ve got a no-brainer for your next dinner order!
Don’t forget to order your Dine-It-4ward Culinary Guide by December 15 to ensure it arrives in time for Christmas!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor