—Prime time: After months of extensive reconstruction following a late 2025 kitchen fire, the steakhouse Prime & Provisions, 222 N. LaSalle St., will reopen its doors on Saturday, July 18.
At the center of the reopening are the returns of the restaurant’s culinary program and the nationally recognized beef program. Menu highlights will include 45-day dry-aged Linz Heritage beef selections like the 18 oz. bone-in Kansas City strip; a shellfish tower with ginger mignonette, official cocktail sauce and Meyer Lemon mustard sauce; Smokin’ S’mores with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate mousse, housemade fluff and graham crumble; and a sundae cart service, among other things.
Also, there will be private dining and event spaces designed to accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, with customizable menus and event capabilities for groups ranging from 15 to 600 guests.
—Meat and greet: Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is offering a milestone anniversary special all July: Four courses and four choices for $44 (excluding tax and gratuity), available upon request for dine-in guests Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. until closing.
For example, the four starter options include Perry’s Famous Pork Chop “Bites” (two skewers); In-House Pecan-Smoked Salmon Crostini (two, served chilled); two Steak & Tater Totter “Bites”; or two broiled seafood-stuffed mushrooms. Entree choices include an 18-ounce Perry’s Famous Pork Chop (lunch-cut); six-ounce char-grilled salmon with lemon dill butter; chicken Oscar; or a vegan skillet chopped steak.
Also, Perry’s has ongoing offers like its Military, First Responder and Senior menus as well as the “Three Courses for $49” special (to-go and pick-up only).
—Thanks a latte: Levain Bakery is giving everyone’s favorite pairing a fresh spin with the launch of the new Cookie Milk Latte, available nationwide and at all three Chicago locations (West Loop, River North, Lincoln Park).
Rather than relying on syrups or artificial flavoring, the Cookie Milk Latte starts with Levain’s signature cookies steeped in oat milk for 12 hours and then topped with house-made salted cold foam and finished with fresh cookie crumbles. Developed using a blend of Levain’s Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip and Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip cookies, the Cookie Milk Latte is available for $7.50.
—Ever more: On July 14, 21 and 28, Ever will host an exclusive three-night Chef de Cuisine Dinner Series, bringing together six of North America’s most acclaimed chefs for one-night-only collaborative tasting menus.
For the inaugural dinner, Chef Lucas Trahan and the Ever team will welcome Adam Gale, Chef de Cuisine of the newly three Michelin-starred Enclos in Sonoma County, and Genoa Pieron, Chef de Cuisine of the two Michelin-starred Lazy Bear in San Francisco. A week later, the Ever team will welcome Brandon Dienger of the two Michelin-starred Jônt in D.C.; and Liam McLoughlin, chef de cuisine of the two Michelin-starred restaurant Pearl Morissette in Ontario. Lastly, on July 28, Emilie Van Dyke, chef de cuisine of the two Michelin-starred Emeril’s in New Orleans; and Kaylin Lloyd, chef de cuisine of the three Michelin-starred Californios in San Francisco will dazzle guests.
—Being frank: It makes sense that July 15 is National Hot Dog Day, given how all-American the snack is (and that it’s during the same month as Independence Day). Various restaurants are celebrating with their own specials, with some being available all year round:
- Chicago Cubs home games are getting an upgrade thanks to 12-time James Beard Award-winning One Off Hospitality Group’s Big Star Wrigleyville. The Tex-Mex spot is giving the classic Chicago dog a game-day makeover with the Chicago Dog Crunch Star. Available for $12, the handheld brings together all the flavors of the hometown favorite—hot dog, sport peppers, relish and mustard—alongside queso Chihuahua, tostadas, pico de gallo, burger sauce and shredded lettuce.
- Chef Dominique Leach, of Lexington Betty Smokehouse, takes the classic to a new level with her Wagyu steak dogs that are made with F1 Wagyu and Kobe beef. (They’re also available at select Mariano’s locations.) Guests can enjoy the dogs at Lexington Betty Smokehouse in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood, served either Chicago-stylewith mustard, relish, tomato, sport peppers and celery salt; or Mexican-style, with pico de gallo, avocado salsa and jalapeños.
- South Barrington spot The Greggory is offering Wagyu pigs in a blanket, featuring mini-wagyu beef hot dogs wrapped in buttery puff pastry and served with German mustard.
- At Schneider Deli, the Deli Hot Dog comes topped with sauerkraut, corned beef and deli mustard on a poppy-seed bun. It pairs well with the new happy-hour pours at the Lincoln Park location, including $5 Lil Buddy Lager from Hopewell Brewing Co., available 3-6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
—Tapping in: The 9th Annual Ravenswood on Tap is coming up on July 18-19.
Featuring beer and spirits from local breweries and distilleries, Ravenswood on Tap is a celebration of Malt Row. The spotlight is put on local businesses in the neighborhood from restaurants to retailers, artisans, makers, and more. Enjoy an extensive line-up of live music and entertainment, street food, handmade goods and even a swordplay demo. “A $10 donation at the gate is suggested, but we encourage people to give whatever they can,” said Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gene Wagendorf III in a press release.
—Beginning July 19, the magical experience The Hand & The Eyeis launching a new Sunday brunch service inside the historic McCormick Mansion, 100 E. Ontario St. There will be three seatings, at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., and reservations are required.
This marks the first time children ages 5 and older will be welcomed inside, as the concept is otherwise reserved exclusively for guests 21 and older. Families can enjoy seasonal brunch offerings available à la carte, and introduce young guests to the wonders of live magic. Cocktail attire is requested, and admission is $95/person.
Menu items for adults will include a breakfast sandwich, buttermilk biscuits, chocolate-chip pancakes and churro doughnuts, among other items. Some of the kids’ menu highlights will include Merlin’s Breakfast (scrambled eggs, bacon, crispy potatoes and toast), silver-dollar chocolate-chip pancakes and mini-cheeseburgers.
—My Hometown: Hometown Coffee & Juice is officially expanding to Chicago’s western suburbs with a new location opening in Hinsdale. Slated for 25 E. Hinsdale Ave., inside the Hinsdale Metra station, the upcoming café marks Hometown’s sixth location and its first in the western suburbs.
The Hinsdale opening is part of a continued growth plan for 2026, with additional expansion underway, including a forthcoming Northbrook location. More details, including the opening timing, will be announced soon.
The Hinsdale location will bring the brand’s signature all-day menu to a new neighborhood, featuring coffee, smoothies, toasts, sandwiches, bowls and hearty options. The Glencoe and Glenview locations also include private event spaces called Uptown that provide flexible options for hosting gatherings, celebrations and community events.
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