Hot Chicago Deals Today, Black (out) Wednesday, November 27th Through Cyber Monday

It's the final countdown to Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Whether you're visiting Chicago this weekend or entertaining guests here in sweet home Chicago, we've got you covered. Gear up for extended time with the family with (Black(out) Wednesday) deals. Tonight is a notorious night where bars everywhere are packed with guests celebrating a long weekend before family gatherings and we are here for it! From half-price cocktails to extended happy hours at the hottest Chicago bars and restaurants and more, we have rounded up the top limited time deals and exciting events in Chicago below just in time for the holiday weekend.

Half-Off a Sky-High Menu
VU Rooftop Bar, the hot rooftop destination in the city’s South Loop neighborhood at 133 East Cermak, is honoring the biggest drinking night of the year with half off their entire food and cocktail menu! Guests who visit VU Rooftop Bar on Black Wednesday, November 27 beginning at 4 p.m., will enjoy sips and bites complemented by a live DJ performance. Restrictions may apply. For more information, please visit www.vurooftop.com.

Extend Happy Beyond an Hour
Bobby’s Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park’s contemporary restaurant at 2518 N Lincoln Ave., is offering an extended happy hour on Black Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the bar area. Guests may indulge themselves with a list of intricate chef creations and quench their thirst with decadent cocktails including their Barrel Manhattan Shorty and Ultimate Margarita. Patrons may also opt for a selection of $6 wines by the glass, $3 regular Hop Beers, and an assortment of $4 Crafted Hops. For more information, visit www.bobbyslincolnpark.com or call 773-799-8555.

Black Friday Boozy Hot Chocolate Bar 
The Albert will be offering a special opportunity for shoppers to rest amongst hectic Black Friday shopping with a “Mr. Black Friday” hot chocolate bar. The build-your-own hot chocolate bar will feature Mr. Black coffee products from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on November 29 and may even opt for a boozy add-on for $10 or stick to the original for $6. From fun marshmallows and whipped cream to everything in between, the Albert is the perfect place to warm up and grab a quick bite, while searching for the next deal. For more information, visit www.thealbertchicago.com.

Buy One Get One Free DIY Gifts & Cards
Paper Source, the premier paperie and gift retailer, will offer shoppers BOGO 50% off Holiday Card Sets and Roll Wrap, 40% off Holiday Photo Cards, 30% off personalized Gifts and 30% off all planners this holiday weekend. For more information or to find a Paper Source location, please visit www.papersource.com.

Stay in Style in the Heart of Chicago’s Theatre District
Cambria Chicago Loop – Theatre District, located in the same building as the James M. Nederlander Theatre, is offering guests 20% off overnight accommodations booked on Black Friday, November 29 through Monday, December 2, here. The limited time offer will allow guests to book a stay through February 29, 2020. For more information, visit http://www.cambriachicagoloop.com/.

Get a Hotel Stay as Good as Gold
Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park is inviting guests to book the Gold Rush Package (Weekends only, Buy Two Nights Get One Free) between November 28 – December 2, for arrival through March 31, 2020, for Fairmont to automatically upgrade the stay to a suite! For those looking to gift a vacation, Fairmont will send the gift giver a Golden Certificate to gift in style this season. The package may be booked here. For more information, please visit https://www.fairmontchicago.com/.

Party Hard with Free Games and Rick & Morty
Replay Lincoln Park is celebrating in style this year with a variety of special deals and events. Guests 21 years of age and older are encouraged to stop by for the below offers. For more information, visit www.replaylincolnpark.com. 

Black Wednesday: On Wednesday, November 27, get ready for Turkey Day with close friends with a special edition of Replay's popular Psycho Bingo, plus music being spun by DJ Lech in the main room directly following, karaoke in Level Up and more! On special for the night, in honor of the Rick and Morty pop-up, guests may order Pickle Rick shots for just $5.
Black Friday: On Friday, November 29, enjoy an extended Friday Funky Hour with $3 craft draft, cans, cocktails and free funk from 3 - 8 p.m. DJ Maggie will be spinning the night away beginning at 9 p.m. in the main room.

Cyber Monday: On Monday, December 2, enjoy the final days of the Rick and Morty pop-up with 1/2 price all Rick and Morty-themed cocktails all night long. With Rick and Morty and 1/2 price Rick and Morty cocktails. 

Shop Early for Classical Music Fanatics
For music and performing arts lovers, the nation's most diverse orchestra, Chicago Sinfonietta, is offering a special, limited-time deal for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year. Beginning Friday, November 29, guests may purchase a three-concert package with B-level seating for $99 using the code HOLIDAY. Beginning on Monday, December 2, Cyber Monday shoppers may purchase a two-concert package using the code CYBERMONDAY. Both offers are only valid for the 2019-2020 season concerts and will expire at 11:59 p.m. CST on Monday, December 2. The offer page will go live on Wednesday, November 27 at 3 p.m. CST, where guests will be able to purchase tickets here. For more information, visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org. 



Two Theatre Tickets for the Price of One!
In celebration of Cyber Monday on December 2, First Folio Theatre is offering a 2-for-1 ticket special valid for any Wednesday or Friday performance of the theatre's two remaining 2019-2020 season productions. Available for one day only, guests who redeem will have the opportunity to see JEEVES SAVES THE DAY, a new comedy about the indefatigable Jeeves and his tribulations and triumphs, running February 1 - March 1, and LITTLE WOMEN, a world premiere adaption based Louisa May Alcott's famous story, running March 28 - April 26. To purchase tickets with the Cyber Monday deal, guests may use discount code: CYBERMONDAY, both online and by calling the box office. For more information please visit www.firstfolio.org.

More Gift Cards for your Dollar
Ocean Prime Chicago, the Modern American restaurant and lounge from renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, is offering a special gift card promotion perfect for holiday gifting. for every $100 in gift cards purchased, a $25 bonus gift card will be included. For more information, please visit https://www.oceanprimegiftcards.com/.

REVIEW AND PHOTO FEATURE: FREE Dessert at Palm Court in Arlington Heights Through June 10, 2019

Not Your Grandmas' Palm Court

**Special Offer for ChiIL Mama's Readers: Palm Court Arlington Heights is offering a FREE dessert with a screenshot of this feature, through June 10, 2019 (Dine in only)**

My husband grew up in Wheeling, IL and when I mentioned I was going to a blogger dinner at Palm Court in Arlington Heights, he told me his family went there fairly frequently with the grandmas throughout the 70's and 80's.

Foodie fun with a host of Chicago's top bloggers at Palm Court, Arlington Heights

With new ownership and the same chef at the helm for over 30 years, Palm Court is poised to be the best blend of classic and cutting edge. They're adding exciting new menu items, more philanthropic efforts, and a new sound system, while keeping the tried and true staples they've built a reputation on. Your grandmas will still adore the Palm Court they've known and loved for 39 years, but so will the next generations, looking for a date night destination or a fabulous choice for milestone celebrations. 

It was my great pleasure to partner with Palm Court Arlington Heights for this sponsored post. I have been compensated. As always, all opinions, photos, and experiences are my own. Earlier this month I sampled an impressive array of menu items, fun wine pairings, and decadent desserts and all were spectacular. I highly recommend giving them a try, for your special occasions, date nights, and multigenerational celebrations. 

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The following is a recap of our evening’s delicious private tasting menu, wine, and bar treat!

Appetizers
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail – (4) U-12 Gulf Shrimp, poached, chilled, served over crushed ice, accompanied by cocktail sauce with a dab of prepared horseradish

Baked Goat Cheese – creamy goat cheese baked in house made marinara served with crostini for dipping. a great appetizer for sharing
Escargot en Champignon – a French classic of escargot, mushroom, garlic, and butter this dish is extremely popular and an iconic dish of fine dining
Oysters Rockefeller – (4) Malpeque oysters topped with spinach and mornay sauce. 



Salads
Walnut & Poached Pear Salad – mixed greens, poached pears, walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, raspberry vinaigrette providing a wonderful balance of sweet and savory.  this salad can also be topped with salmon, shrimp, chicken, or steak to make it into more of a meal



Chopped Salad –  crisp iceberg, turkey, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, swiss cheese, red onion, ranch dressing chopped fine make this a refreshing lunch dish 

Entrees – all entrees start with your choice of a house salad or cup of soup (either the soup of the day or our French onion soup) and are served with a vegetable medley and choice of starch (Rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, baked potato, or hand-cut French fries)




Butcher’s Block all of our steaks are USDA Prime grade, wet aged for 21-28 days, and hand-trimmed in house (we even have our own bone saw)  

Porterhouse –the porterhouse is a steakhouse classic consisting of the sirloin (aka NY Strip) on the long side and the tenderloin that is a minimum of 2” from the bone (the filet side).  Having the bone run through the center of this steak adds flavor as well as joining the best of both steaks in one dish



Slow Roasted Prime Rib – our signature cut is available 7 days a week.  slow roasted, savory, and juicy, this cut is offered in 3 different sizes: sm (12 oz), med (16 oz), and the dbl cut (24 oz).  endcuts are limited, but this cut is served either on or off the bone.  the choice is yours



From the Sea 
Fried Gulf Shrimp – our gulf shrimp prepared butterflied, breaded, and deep fried to a golden brown. Crunchy and sweet served with cocktail sauce on the side

Alaskan Halibut – wild caught Alaskan halibut, coated in crushed macadamia nuts, served with meuniere sauce



Dover Sole – deboned tableside and served amandine. does it get any more classic than this?



Lobster Tail – 7-8 oz African cold-water lobster tail. broiled. served with a drawn butter kept warm by candle while you enjoy.  this is offered as a main course consisting of two tails or you can add a single tail to any entree to create your own surf and turf 



Meat & Game
Berkshire Pork Chops – our lunch portion is one, dinner two. each bone-in porkchop weighs in at roughly 8 oz and is served with a balsamic glaze



New Zealand Rack of Lamb – a beautiful 8 bone rack of lamb weighing in at approximately 12 oz, cooked to temperature, and cut into four double chops.



Chicken Piccata – Amish, free range, organic chicken breast with a savory citrus caper sauce and angel hair pasta in place of a choice of starch

Don’t forget about our charity pie of the month: 

Lia’s Key Lime Pie with donations going to the 

Autism Hero Project

Desserts

Apple Cinnamon Crisp - A beautifully deconstructed apple crisp with cinnamon dusted phyllo pieces, cool vanilla ice cream, and apples with golden raisins. chocolate and honey drizzled over the top is sure to excite the senses

Cheesecake – a true classic served plain, or with berries, with a berry coulis



From the Bar 
Brandy Ice - a taste of old school to end the night, we concluded your meal with  hand mixed vanilla ice cream doused in brandy and presented with a blazing sugar cube on top




Wines of the night
Sparkling wine reception of Chandon Brut Imperial
Salad course was paired with the Tinto Rey Rose by Matchbook wines

Main course had the choice of the Cuvaison Chardonnay, the Arsonist Red Blend by Matchbook wines, or Meiomi Pinot Noir

Palm Court

1912 N Arlington Heights Rd

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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**Special Offer for ChiIL Mama's Readers: Palm Court Arlington Heights is offering a FREE dessert with a screenshot of this feature, through June 10, 2019 (Dine in only)**

Disclosure: It was my pleasure to partner with Palm Court Arlington Heights for this sponsored post. I have been compensated. As always, all opinions, photos, and experiences are my own.

HOFBRÄUHAUS CHICAGO SPRING EVENTS AND SPECIALS

HOP INTO SPRING AT HOFBRÄUHAUS CHICAGO

Celebrate Warmer Weather with a Variety of Easter Festivities, Seasonal Brews and More

Hofbräuhaus Chicago, the 20,000-square-foot German microbrewery, restaurant and beer hall located in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, will hop into spring with a variety of new offerings including seasonal spring brews, an Easter Kinderfest on April 14 and a special Easter Sunday brunch buffet on April 21.

To pair with its authentic German fare, Hofbräuhaus Chicago will introduce three spring beers brewed in March, April and May. “Märzen,” a rich amber beer with a smooth and drinkable malt flavor, will be available throughout the month of March. In April, guests can enjoy Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s “Royal Export,” a pale, flavorful and malty brew. These seasonal brews will join the three beers brewed onsite and offered year-round at Hofbräuhaus Chicago: Lager, Hefe Weizen and Dunkel.

To celebrate the arrival of each new seasonal beer, Hofbräuhaus Chicago continues “First Thirst-Days” the first Thursday of every month. Brewmaster Rob Hunter will host a small keg tapping ceremony at 7 p.m., providing visitors with more information about the seasonal beer, free samples of the new brew and brewery tours upon request. April’s “Royal Export First Thirst-Day” will be held on Thursday, April 4.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago will continue its seafood specials during Lent now through April 20 featuring a rotating selection of options. Additionally, the restaurant will offer a special Friday Fish Fry with $5 half-liters with the purchase of a fish fry meal every Friday throughout Lent. Daily seafood specials will be available for lunch and dinner and will feature:
Salmon Burger
House-made salmon burger served with pretzel bun, arugula, mozzarella cheese and French fries

Oven Baked Flounder
Breaded flounder filets with ratatouille and rise

German Rollmops
Pickled herring fillets with German potatoes and a yogurt sauce

Trout “Miller Style”
Whole trout lightly floured and baked with parsley potatoes

Seafood Stuffed Filets
White fish filets stuffed with crab meat, sautéed green asparagus and risotto

Salmon Meat Ball
Salmon meat ball with Dijon lemon sauces and wild rice

Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s guests can kick off Easter early with the restaurant’s Easter Kinderfest, Sunday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The restaurant will offer fun for the whole family including a magician, pinwheel decorating, face painting and meet and greets with the Easter Bunny.

The Easter fun will continue Sunday, April 21 with Hofbrauhaus’ Easter Sunday brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for photos with guests from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entire family is invited to enjoy the buffet featuring both American and traditional German specialties such as a both German and mashed potatoes, a carving station featuring mustard glazed pork roast and bourbon honey glazed ham, a German Crepe station and more.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago is located at 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district.  Valet parking is available for a minimal charge. Parking is also available in the nearby parking garage (free with validation). For reservations and more information, call 847-671-BREW (2739) or visit hbchicago.com.

FOODIE FUN: RUSSIAN TEA TIME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL PRIX FIXE DINNER MENU THROUGHOUT MONTH OF MARCH

CHICAGO LANDMARK RUSSIAN TEA TIME CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL PRIX FIXE DINNER MENU THROUGHOUT MONTH OF MARCH

Celebrating 25 years of bringing authentic Russian flavors to Chicago’s Downtown neighborhood, locals and out-of-towners alike will enjoy an exclusive $25 prix fixe dinner menu

Chicago’s iconic culinary treasure, Russian Tea Time, perfectly nestled in the heart of Chicago’s Downtown at 77 E. Adams St., is proud to kick off its 25th year of bringing authentic Russian cuisine to the heart of the city. To celebrate, this classic staple will offer an exclusive $25 three-course prix fixe dinner menu, available for one month only beginning Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 31 from 4 to 8 pm.



For over two decades, owner and chef Klara Muchnik, along with son Vadim, have brought authentic Eastern European cuisine to all palates looking for something unique to try in Downtown Chicago. Klara Muchnik first immigrated to the United States with her family back in 1990, where they decided to make Chicago their second home. It was always Klara’s dream to open a restaurant that would introduce flavors and fares of her beloved Russian heritage. Klara’s son, Vadim Muchnik, made this dream possible, applying his background in business to his mother’s vision, thus creating Russian Tea Time.

Known for hosting long-time regulars, tourists, dignitaries, celebrities and fellow Chicagoans, Russian Team Time combines a warm ambiance, exceptional food, and house-blended tea for an unforgettable experience all can enjoy. To commence this significant 25th anniversary, the team has created an exclusive anniversary prix fixe dinner menu of family favorites. The three-course prix fixe dinner menu begins with an alcoholic beverage of choice that includes either House-Flavored Vodkas, along with vodka selections imported from Russia, Poland, and Ukraine, Scandinavia, Western Europe, and U.S.A., or choice of red or white wine. For the first course, patrons can select a hearty Mushroom Barley Soup; Ukrainian Borscht, a sweet and sour soup of beets, with cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes, served hot with sour cream; a classic Russian Garden Salad, or Green Salad. For the main course, guests can enjoy the signature Vegetarian or Meat-filled Dumplings, with fillings of the day; a Grilled Chicken Breast Florentine, with skin on chicken breast grilled to perfection with spinach, garlic, lemon juice and a savory mushroom sauce; Moldavian Meatballs, ground chicken and onion filled meatballs, simmered in a sweet and sour tomato sauce; or the Uzbek “Layer” Stew Domlama, a delightful stew of potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, red peppers, and onions.





“We are ecstatic to celebrate this huge milestone in 2019,” says owner Vadim Muchnik. “To see my mother’s vision come to life and withstand over two decades has been immeasurable, and we want to thank each and every one of our customers that dined with us over the years. With this anniversary, we are beginning to transition ownership to the next generation with our new partners Enesh and Altyn Mantyyeva. We wholeheartedly believe Russian Tea Time is in great hands, and we look forward to the next twenty-five years.”



For more information or to make a reservation, please visit online or call (312) 360-0000. This exclusive prix fixe menu will be available Sundays through Thursdays from 4 to 8pm.



About Russian Tea Time
Known as “the restaurant where everyone feels at home and everyone is welcome,” Russian Tea Time has earned the distinction of being one of Chicago’s landmarks serving Chicago residents and out-of-towners alike with a taste of Russian fare since its inception in 1993. Perfectly nestled in the heart of the city at 77 E. Adams St., this space has since become one of the city’s greatest staples, located just steps away from the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and more.

Russian Tea Time reinterprets the nostalgic cuisine of the former Soviet Union, with an elaborate and descriptive menu with excellent vegetarian fare, along with wild game, poultry, and specialty meat dishes. A mix of “hearty” and “comfort” Russian, Slavic, and Jewish classics are well-complemented by upscale dishes of Imperial Russian Courts. Their signature Afternoon Tea Service is offered daily from 2 - 4:30 p.m, with an extensive tea menu that includes options such as Oolong, Green, White, Black, and Caffeine Tea, as well as a selection of savories and sweets to complete any dining experience.

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FOODIE FUN: Afternoon Holiday Tea Time at Geneva's All Chocolate Kitchen Primo 12/4-12/30/17

ALL CHOCOLATE KITCHEN’S PRIMO ANNOUNCES 

SPECIAL HOLIDAY TEA

Celebrate the season with delicious pastries created by sugar guru Chef Alain Roby and other specialty menu items

PRIMO "Open Table Winner" for Dinner Choice -

TOP 10 Best Overall Restaurants in CHICAGO/ILLINOIS

Geneva’s popular All Chocolate Kitchen Primo, 29 S. Third Street, is thrilled to announce an Afternoon Holiday Tea throughout the month of December. Beginning December 4th and running through December 30th, friends and family are invited to indulge with three-time Guinness World Record-holder Chef Alain Roby’s award-winning sweets, as well as savories and gourmet teas.  Afternoon tea will be held daily between 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and reservations are highly recommended.



The menu is highlighted with what Chef Alain Roby is known best for, sweets!  Items include chocolate dipped banana bread, orange marmalade scones, cocoa truffles, as well as smaller items such as macaroons, Christmas cookies, fruit tartlets and petit fours. Also on the menu will be traditional tea sandwiches such as cucumber & mint, smoked salmon & dill, ham, egg & cheese, and a cheddar thyme biscuit.

The sweet and savory menu will be paired with a variety of gourmet teas like Earl Grey, Chamomile Citrus, Jasmine, Darjeeling (the champagne of black teas), Wild Encounter a caffeine free option featuring red berries and tropical fruit, and South Indian tea a traditional black tea. A variety of sparkling wine and champagnes are also available for purchase.

Acclaimed pastry guru Chef Alain Roby opened PRIMO, (“first dish” in Italian) in 2016.  Guests at PRIMO enjoy chef’s plates, artisanal cheeses & charcuterie, fine wines and of course over the top, amazing desserts, all in the company of Chef Roby’s newest larger than life creations - a 22 foot tall chocolate rig continuously pumping chocolate and a large scale lighted sugar art masterpiece.



Guests from all over the world have flocked to the All Chocolate Kitchen and PRIMO to see Chef Roby in action, as his guest spots on the Food Network and The Martha Stewart Show and various other television appearances have garnered Roby and his restaurant much well-deserved (and delicious) attention. 

A Certified Master Chef of Pastry and Sugar Artistry and Hall of Fame member in both Pastry Art & Design and Chocolatier magazines, A.C.K.’s Chef Roby is internationally known for his talent in creating sugar and chocolate masterpieces. Chef Roby studied and learned his culinary art in Paris from the world famous Pastry Chef Lenotre.  He is the only pastry chef in the world to hold three Guinness World Records: “World's Tallest Cooked Sugar Building”, “World's Tallest Chocolate Sculpture”, and “World’s Longest Candy Cane”. Chef Roby’s work has been featured in numerous print and television media from Food & Wine magazine to Unwrapped with Marc Summers.  He has served as a celebrity chef during the Celebrity Chef Tour in Chicago and has been the head pastry chef at the NFL Commissioner's Super Bowl Party for the past 19 years. Chef Roby was named 2013’s Pastry Chef of the Year by Chicago Culinary Museum and Chefs Hall of Fame and recently created the towering wedding cake for the nuptials of celebrities Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg.  Before opening A.C.K., Chef Roby worked as the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef for a major hotel corporation for 24 years. He is the author of the cookbook, “Alain Roby’s American Classics: Casual and Elegant Desserts,” an editor’s top ten pick by the Food Channel.

PRIMO is located at 29 South Third Street in beautiful downtown Geneva, Illinois.  Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.  For more information, visit www.AllChocolateKitchenPrimo.com or call 630.232.2280.

"HOPPIEST" HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT HOFBRAUHAUS CHICAGO

GET THE HOLIDAYS BREWING AT HOFBRAUHAUS CHICAGO

 

Celebrate the Season with Special Events, Festive Christmas Day Menu, Munich-Style New Year’s Eve Celebrations, Seasonal Brews and More

Here at ChiIL Mama, my kids are a bit German on both sides of the family, and we love to embrace our German heritage with food, music and traditions. Hofbräuhaus Chicago is a great place to find all of the above. Check out their holiday happenings right here. 

Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season at Hofbräuhaus Chicago, located in Rosemont’s MB Financial Park entertainment district. The first and only German micro-brewery, restaurant and beer hall in the Chicago area will celebrate the “hoppiest” time of year with several holiday offerings including a special holiday brew, holiday gift card promotion, visits from St. Nicholas and Krampus, the first-ever Holiday Kinderfest, special Christmas Day menu and Munich-style New Year’s Eve celebrations. 

Holiday shopping can be stressful when trying to find the perfect gift for family or the office gift exchange. Skip the candles or magazine subscriptions and get them something they’ll love at Hofbräuhaus. Perfect for holiday gift-giving, an on-site gift shop allows customers to bring an authentic Bavarian experience into their home. With handmade German steins, men’s and women’s apparel, holiday ornaments and even lederhosen, the gift shop offers something special for everyone. Throughout the holiday season, Hofbräuhaus guests who purchase $100 worth of gift cards at Hofbräuhaus Chicago will receive a free $25 bonus gift card to gift or spend on themselves.



Visitors can solidify their spot on the “nice” or “naughty” list at Hofbräuhaus Chicago this season with a little help from German holiday folklore icons, St. Nicholas and his devilish companion Krampus. The pair will visit Hofbräuhaus from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturdays from Dec. 9 through Dec. 23. Derived from Germanic folklore, Krampus is a beast-like creature said to punish those who are naughty throughout the yule season. Krampus is said to be spotted during the month of December roaming the streets in search of those that wound up on the naughty list.



For those looking for holiday fun for the whole family, Hofbräuhaus Chicago will host its first “Holiday Kinderfest” Sunday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Families can enjoy $5 meals for children ages 12 and under in addition to a variety of free activities including face painting, ornament decorating, magic acts, visits with Santa and more. A special bubble show will take place from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.



Those looking to avoid the stress of cooking a Christmas dinner can visit Hofbräuhaus Chicago Monday, Dec. 25 for a special German “Weihnachten” menu. Special holiday dishes include:

Gefligelcremesuppe
Creamy chicken soup with vegetables, croutons and chives

Bayrische Kartoffelsuppe
Creamy Bavarian potato soup with vegetables, sliced sausage and croutons

Gebackener Tortenbrie
Breaded brie cheese wedges lightly fried and served with a winter salad bouquet, balsamic dressing and cranberry sauce

HB Rib Eye und Pfeffersteak
10 oz. grilled rib eye steak smothered with brandy peppercorn sauce and served with sauerkraut, “bratkartoffeln” German pan-fried potatoes with bacon and onions

Frische Knusprige Schweinshaxen
Crispy pork shank served with Bavarian cabbage and bacon salad, potato and bread dumplings and house made HB lager bier gravy

Crème Brulée
Classic crème brulée served with sweet whipped cream and fresh berries

Glühwein



To pair with its authentic German fare, Hofbräuhaus Chicago is brewing a special “Dopplebock” holiday beer at its onsite microbrewery. Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s Dopplebock is an exceptionally malty brew with very little bitterness and will be available December 2017 through January 2018.

Chicagoans are invited to ring in 2018 the Bavarian way with two exciting celebrations at Hofbräuhaus Chicago Sunday, Dec. 31. Families looking to ring in the New Year earlier in the day can celebrate at Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s “Munich-style” family-friendly celebration starting at 2 p.m. Festivities include a face painter from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., followed by a magic show complete with illusions, live animals and a little help from the audience. Families can participate in a parade and toast to Munich’s New Year at 5 p.m. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling wine for the little ones.

At the stroke of midnight, Hofbräuhaus Chicago will “prost” to 2018 with a glass of champagne for its guests as they enjoy spectacular fireworks above MB Financial Park.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago is located at 5500 Park Place in Rosemont, in the MB Financial Park at Rosemont.  Valet parking is available for a minimal charge, and parking is also available in the nearby parking garage (free with validation). For reservations and more information, call 847-671-BREW (2739) or visit hbchicago.com.