Can't Get In? Order Out! These Chicago Spots are Making It Easy

Monteverde

Many Chicagoans keep track of “must-try” restaurants or have a wish list of dream meals. How could they not when our city is so full of amazing places to drink and dine? But, it can sometimes be hard to get a table at the best and brightest spots in the city. Thanks to increased popularity, and often intimate seating plans at many of these restaurants, you can’t always get your dream table for a casual weeknight dinner.

Or can’t you? Now that many of of those must-visit spots are offering to-go menus, grocery store-like items and at-home experiences, you can dig in to award-winning meals or sample the best from our city’s top chefs, all from the comfort of your own kitchen. Can’t get in? Just order out…and get ready to enjoy!

Monteverde {1020 West Madison Street, Chicago; 312.888.3041}: Chef Sarah Grueneberg has won plenty of awards for her creative Italian comfort foods, and now you can get in on the Monteverde action with ease! Want to sit back and relax? Order menu items like the Soppresatta Meatball or the Gnocchetti con Pesto and all the work will be done for you! Want to try your hand at cooking with the best ingredients available? You can also order mercato items like fresh pasta, condiments like Prosciutto Butter, wine, and more! Monteverde has you covered no matter what your kitchen needs.

Girl & the Goat

Girl & the Goat {809 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.492.6262}: Chef Stephanie Izard is famous in the Chicago food world, and continues to expand her delicious reach in our city with new restaurants. However, it all began with Girl & the Goat! The restaurant turns ten years old this weekend, and they’re celebrating with some extra special goat-ceries. They’re saying, “Happy Birthday” to the Goat with a #GirlandtheGoatceries Birthday Box, a dinner meal kit for two, featuring dishes from Stephanie’s chef friends who want to help celebrate, including Chef Joe Flamm. This box is ONLY available this weekend (through July 12), but you can order other goat-cery store items anytime. Don’t miss it!

etta {1840 West North Avenue, Chicago; 312.757.4444}: Though this Bucktown restaurant is now offering in-house seating, you can still also get their carryout menus as well. Bubbling Shrimp, Farfalle Pomodoro, Grilled Dry-Aged Ribeye, and more are all ready to order and enjoy on your couch during your next Netflix binge weekend.

Aba

Aba {302 North Green Street 3rd floor, Chicago; 773.645.1400}: You can order everything from Whipped Feta with crushed pistachio to Slow-Braised Leg of Lamb Wrapped in Eggplant from the aba team right now. Their carryout menu provides easy access to the best of their much-loved menu and carry-out cocktails so you can have an amazing summer meal at home.

Galit {2429 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago; 773.360.8755}: If you aren’t yet ready to dine indoors, you can still order takeout or delivery from James Beard Award-winning Chef Zachary Engel and his team at Galit. Everything from favorite dishes like hummus & salatim, fresh pita, beef shank, and more are all available to order, along with select bottles of wine and cocktail kits. It’s everything you’d ever need for an amazing meal!

Acadia

Acadia {1639 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago; 312.360.9500}: As Acadia continues curbside service, Chef Ryan McCaskey is excited to now prepare some of his favorite classic American diner fare for your enjoyment at home. That includes everything from the Acadia House Provisions Burger to Country Fried Steak, and even a French Silk Pie for dessert! This is a perfect opportunity to experience new flavors from an amazing Chicago chef.

avec {615 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.377.2002}: This long-favorite spot is now offering “avec rotisserie,” which puts a spin on the classic flavors you've come to love from avec. Their new to-go only rotisserie offerings include chicken and lamb dishes (plus veggie options too!) with classic mediterranean sides like falafel seasoned french fries or avec's hummus. You can order any of these tasty dishes in single-serve or family-style options to make it easy to plan meals for the week.

By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor