Admittedly, while physically, mentally, and emotionally incapable of participating in or watching sports, I also recognize that I am in the minority and that despite my own aversion, some might find a sports-themed brunch appealing. It seems to be a common trend among a number of bars, so why not? As long as there’s food, I’m in. Also, after brunch there’s the benefit to stick around continue ordering from a fully-stocked bar. That said, here is a list of some restaurants currently offering brunch and ‘ball deals in Chicago. Unsurprisingly, most of them are in Lincoln Park and Lakeview. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for September, 2008
Taste of the NFL Brunch
Sorry for the late notice, but this comes via the Greater Chicago Food Depository for tomorrow, September 28, 2008:
Join the Taste of the NFL, the Chicago Bears and NBC Sunday Night Football as they team up to help fight hunger during a special brunch held at Wildfire on Sept. 28. Enjoy fantastic food prepared by Chef Joe Decker, meet Chicago Bears alumni and bid on one-of-a-kind silent auction items, including autographed memorabilia, Lettuce Entertain You restaurant gift certificates and Taste of the NFL Cookbooks, which contain 150 recipes from more than 60 NFL chefs and players.
Brunch tickets are $70 per person and include food and beverage, with all proceeds being donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to support hunger-relief efforts.
Wildfire is located at 159 W. Erie St. in River North. To purchase tickets, call Wildfire at 312.787.9000 or visit WildfireRestaurant.com.
The 411 on Duchamp’s Sunday brunch
With all the buzz circulating new-ish Bucktown restaurant, Duchamp, word concerning the Sunday brunch menu is fairly hushed. Not sure why, considering the restaurateurs clearly put effort into developing a separate menu. No word on if the menu is seasonal as of yet, but for the time being, it appears an eclectic blend of — well, everything. Don’t expect any French toast, as entrees are fairly unconventional and definitely more savory than sweet, averaging $10-15. It runs on Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and — oh, hell! Being that I’m feeling particulary charitable today, here is the current brunch menu.
A brunch with all-you-can-eat AND drink — lordy!
For the sole reason it doesn’t take reservations after Thursday, here’s a special heads up on a wonderful all-you-can-eat brunch: on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lakeview’s Joey’s Brickhouse offers a $15 all-you-can-eat-and-drink special. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.
Joey is two-dimensional, apparently.
Pick up the coupon here.
Eat with some apes, if that’s your cup of tea
What: Breakfast with Lincoln Park Zoo’s apes
When: Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 9:30-11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 9:30-11 a.m.
Where: Regenstein Center for African Apes @ Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 N. Cannon Dr.
Chicago, IL 60614
312.742.2000
www.lpzoo.org
Don’t get me wrong, I love animals. It’s just that the thought of eating with chimps and gorillas sounds totally repulsive on my end. But perhaps those with a penchant for primates and/or those want to instill some sense of fun and education in their angsty teens might enjoy this upcoming event: a dine-and-learn session hosted by Curator of Primates Sue Margulis, Ph.D. The program includes a lecture, breakfast, and viewing session of primates in their most active time of day, which Lincoln Park Zoo promises will be “the wildest breakfast you’ll ever eat!” The program costs $65 for Lincoln Park Zoo members and $75 for non-members. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted, which makes me suspect potential frisky zoo business.
For more information, visit www.lpzoo.org.
