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 Dining at III Forks 5.13

Where: III Forks Prime Steakhouse
333 East Benton Place
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.938.4303
www.3Forks.com

Chef Clark Grant Creates Special Prix Fixe Menu

Sunday, May 13
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

On Sunday, May 13, III Forks Steakhouse will welcome families and friends for a memorable meal that celebrates Mom. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., III Forks will offer dining guests the choice of a three course, prix fixe menu ($44.95) or an a la carte menu (prices vary). The special Mother’s Day prix fixe, created by Executive Chef Clark Grant, includes the choice of soup or salad, entrée and dessert. Chef Grant has also prepared an a la carte menu featuring appetizers, steaks, seafood and side dishes. The menus are outlined below.

Children, ages 12 and under, are also welcome to enjoy a prix fixe for $15.95 (soup or salad, small filet/chicken tenders/fried shrimp and dessert).

The luxurious rooftop lounge with city and park views will be open from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Mother’s Day. For reservations, please call the restaurant at 312.938.4303 or visit OpenTable.  Continue reading

Free Rooftop Opening Party At III Forks…Tailgate Baseball Season Openers 4.5-4.6


Two Day “Tailgate” Coincides with Baseball Season Openers

Sample food, discounted cocktails, rooftop viewing of your favorite team & try new cocktails provided by Absolut!

When: Thursday, April 5 (Cubs Opening Day) / Friday, April 6 (Sox Opening Day)

Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Free to Attend!

Take me out to the… rooftop! III Forks is pleased to welcome party guests for a two day “tailgate” on their gorgeous rooftop. The rooftop opening celebration coincides with the opening days of both the Chicago Cubs (Thursday, April 5) and the Chicago White Sox (Friday, April 6). The 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.

On both days, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., III Forks will provide complimentary fare by Executive Chef Clark Grant. “Slide” on in to his Perkins Farm BBQ pulled pork sliders, kobe sliders, Italian beef sandwiches, house made giardiniere and coleslaw. Absolut summer cocktails will be $5 and a few brews will be featured for half-price (Heineken $3.25, Miller Lite $2.75, Coors Light $2.75).

The rooftop will have Cubs/Sox decor and the Chicago games will be shown on their five outdoor screens. Baseball attire will be worn by the Absolut representatives sampling new cocktails. A raffle will be held for two seats to a future Sox and Cubs game. The rooftop lounge menu will be offered from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Free Halloween Under the Stars at III Forks Steakhouse 10.31

Complimentary Hors d’ Oeuvres and Costume Contest

Monday, October 31

5-7 p.m. Complimentary Hors d’ Oeuvres
5-11 p.m. Halloween Celebration

No cost to attend

Newly opened III Forks Steakhouse will host a Halloween party on Monday, October 31 from 5 to 11 p.m. Ghoulish guests are invited to come dressed to impress, as a costume contest will take place on the heated rooftop lounge. Dinner for two at III Forks will be awarded to the best female, male and couples costume. This fun-filled evening will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. and the bar will offer a bevy of cocktails perfect for sipping by the fire on all hallows’ eve.

III Forks
333 East Benton Place
Chicago, Il 60601
312.938.4303
3Forks.com