PG Approved Patio Guide: III Forks

Poor Girl’s Guide To Summer Patios, Rooftops and Beer Gardens


III Forks

180 N. Field Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60601
312.938.4303
www.IIIForks.com

III Forks Rooftop

III Forks Rooftop

Chef Billy Caruso Creates New Menu for the Season

 

Open daily, 4 p.m.-midnight

III Forks, located in Lakeshore East, now welcomes guests to the fabulous rooftop lounge for stunning scenery, refreshing cocktails, sharable plates, top-notch steaks and seafood. Executive Chef Billy Caruso has created a new menu for the season, available exclusively on the rooftop.

Menu highlights include: Local Cheese and Charcuterie; Lamb Meatballs; Fried Brussels Sprouts; daily selection of Crudo; Steak Tartar; Texas-sized Lobster Tail; New England Lobster Roll; St. Louis Wild Boar Ribs; Dunn Burger; USDA Prime Bone In Ribeye; Filet Mignon and more. The full menu is outlined below.

Signature cocktails, hand-selected wine and craft brews may also be enjoyed outdoors on the roof. III Forks’ libations include “Chicago Gentleman,” (Buffalo Trace bourbon, Vermont maple syrup foam, Bitter Truth aromatic bitters, orange zest) “Cousin Eddie,” (Ransom Old Tom gin, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, lemon juice) “Bury Me in Smoke,” (Il Maraschino liqueur, Chartreuse Yellow, Del Maguey mezcal, No. 3 gin, lemon juice) “Italian 56” (Fizz 56, No. 3 gin, fresh squeezed orange juice) and “The Nessa” (Absolut mango, Seven Daughters moscato, peach schnapps, raspberry liqueur, splash of lemon lime soda).

The award-winning design of III Forks’ outdoor lounge offers cabana-style seating complete with built-in heaters, lengthy knotty pine and granite bar, stone fireplaces and serene city and park views. The rooftop is open from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. daily (weather permitting). To reserve a cabana in advance for your group, contact private events director Shawn Farmer at 312-938-4309 or ChicagoBanquets@iiiforks.com.


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Mother’s Day Brunch at The Chicago Firehouse 5.11

Chicago Firehouse

Chicago Firehouse

The Chicago Firehouse
1401 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
312.786.1401
ChicagoFirehouse.com

Moms to Receive Complimentary Flute of Bubbly

Sunday, May 11
9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Adults: $49 per person
Kids ages 5-12: $17 per child
Children 4 and under: free

The Chicago Firehouse will hold an all-day affair on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11. An elaborate brunch buffet will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a dinner buffet from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu, created by Executive Chef Dean Zanella, is outlined below. Selections include an omelet station, breakfast dishes, pasta station, carving table, salads, entrees, seafood platters, sides, sweets and more. Mothers dining at The Chicago Firehouse will be treated to a complimentary flute of champagne.

The Chicago Firehouse’s unlimited brunch menu is priced at $49 for adults and $17 for children ages 5-12 (kids 4 and under are free). Tax and gratuity is not included. Reservations may be made by calling 312.786.1401 or online at ChicagoFirehouse.com.

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Mother’s Day Brunch Special at Kanela 5.11

Kanela

Kanela

 

  • Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11

  • $11 Strawberry and Banana Pancakes

Guests can to treat mom to Mother’s Day brunch at Kanela Lakeview or Old Town and enjoy Strawberry and Banana Pancakes, on special Saturday and Sunday for $11.

 

 

Lakeview:
3231 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.1622
www.kanelacafe.com

Old Town:
1552 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312.255.1206
www.kanelacafe.com

Frontier Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet 5.11

Frontier

Frontier

Frontier
1072 North Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60642
773.772.4322
www.thefrontierchicago.com

 

Sunday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$25 per person

Chicagoans who visit Frontier on Mother’s Day will enjoy a Brunch Buffet prepared by Pioneer Tavern Group Executive Chef Brian Jupiter. Items will include house smoked salmon, house smoked ham, frittatas, beignets and more. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.thefrontierchicago.com.

Mother’s Day Dining at La Madia 5.11

La Madia

La Madia

La Madia
59 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654 
(312) 329-0400
DineLaMadia.com

Treat Mom to a Multicourse Meal Served Family-Style 

Sunday, May 11
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
$39 per adult (minimum two people)

$19.50 for kids 12 and under

La Madia will welcome guests for a multicourse Mother’s Day meal on Sunday, May 11.  The River North restaurant will offer a special prix fixe menu, served family-style, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.  Chef Jonathan Fox’s menu begins with a prosecco toast and charcuterie plate, followed by the choice of salad, pizza and entree. To finish, guests will enjoy an array of mini Firecakes donuts.  

The prix fixe is priced at $39 per adult and $19.50 for children 12 and under. The regular menu will also be available. For reservations,visit dinelamadia.comLa Madia’s private dining room (seats 14) may be reserved by calling Julie at (312) 329-0400.
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