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PG Approved Patio Guide: Howells & Hood

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Howells & Hood

Howells & Hood

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

Howells & Hood
435 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 262-5310
www.howellsandhood.com

Howells & Hood located in the Tribune Tower on Michigan Avenue is the newest patio to hit the Mag Mile. This huge outdoor space is a great place to rest after a busy day of shopping, touring or after work in the loop. Lush planters and sleek table side fires create a great atmosphere. For the sports fans, there are a ton of TVs within view both outside and in. The interior is beautifully decorated after the Tribune Tower’s architects, John Howells and Raymond Hood. Howell’s & Hood features an extensive beer list, drink menu and full restaurant. Sign up for their newsletter and receive a free appetizer!

 

PG Approved Patio Guide: Frontier

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

FRONTIER
1072 North Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60642
Tel: 773.772.4322
www.thefrontierchicago.com
@FrontierChicago

The patio features seating for 100 guests, a full service bar, multiple TVs, fireplace and full menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Complete list of specials available below;

PATIO SERIES SPECIALS:

 

TUESDAYS: Chicken and Beer Tuesdays

  • $18 all-you-can-eat fried chicken
  • $4 Coors Banquet cans
  • $5 craft cans

WEDNESDAYS: Half Acre Oyster Boil

  • $15 for 12 oysters
  • $6 Half Acre Family tallboy cans
  • $7 house made cantaloupe daiquiris

THURSDAYS: Patio Smoke Out

  • Choice of any 3 meats for $20 a plate
  • $9 Pulled Pork (per half pound)
  • $13 Pulled Chicken (per half pound)
  • $12 Beef Cheeks (per half pound)
  • $10 Beef Tongue (per half pound)
  • $11 Beef Ribs (per half pound)
  • $30 punch bowl (serves 4-6 people)
  • $5 Yella Pils Beer

PG Approved Patio Guide: III Forks

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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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