Kick Off 2022 In Style at Chicago’s Favorite Spots
Each new year brings the promise of a new start, a fresh way to celebrate our hometown, and 365 new days to eat our way through the best food city around! To kick off the year right, Chicago is putting on a culinary show with New Year’s Day events, drink specials and celebrations. If you start 2022 with these sips and specials, you can bet it will be a great year ahead.
Bottomless Brunch & Bloody’s at Venteux
Recover after a night of revelry with a little hair of the dog! Venteux’s weekend brunch is always an amazing deal in a beautiful environment, but they’re extending the bottomless brunch to run from 10AM to 4PM. Plus, in honor of National Bloody Mary Day, guests will also have the option of decking out the classic brunch cocktail at a loaded-up Bloody Mary Bar.
The Carbon Arc Bloody Smash Hangover Package
New Year’s Day is also National Hangover Day… and that’s pretty logical. If you know you’ll be celebrating your way into 2022, plan on ordering this special from Carbon Arc Bar & Restaurant on January 1. Their holiday special includes a Smashburger & Fries, Bloody Mary Batched Cocktails for 2 and a bag of Bloody Mary Popcorn from The Davis Theater, all for $24.95! You can get it delivered or pick it up and then head straight back to the couch to enjoy. You’re going to need every bite to cure the first hangover of the new year.
Après-Ski Lounge Brunch at Bandit
The second floor of everyone’s favorite West Loop bar will turn into an Après-Ski Lounge for the first day of the New Year! Come dressed for the slopes and enjoy bottomless brunch cocktails, plus dishes like PB&J French Toast and Breakfast Sandwiches. There will be multiple seatings, large format cocktails you can add on to their holiday package, plus a live DJ and musicians. Perfect for your 2022 crew to celebrate!
New Year’s Day Brunch at Nonnina
Located in the heart of River North along the Chicago River, Nonnina’s brunch has both Italian breakfast favorites and unique handcrafted options guaranteed to spice up your weekend meals. We recommend starting your year with their Green Eggs & Ham made with Poached Eggs, Sliced Prosciutto, Toasted Focaccia with a Basil Pesto Hollandaise and a side of Crispy Potatoes. It’s the perfect cozy meal!
Riverside Mimosas at River Roast
You won’t find a better view for your first meal of 2022 than from the coziness of River Roast. Look on the chilly city while you stay warm and well-fed with half off mimosas and Bloody Mary's at their New Year's Day brunch from 11AM-3PM. We recommend pairing your brunch cocktails with the Chicken & Waffles or their famous Hangover Soup (pork shoulder, dried chili herbs, hominy, and lime).
The Duplex Pajama Brunch
Who needs pants with buttons when you can just wear your PJs to brunch?! The Duplex is having a New Year Weekend Pajama Brunch on both Saturday, January 1 and Sunday, January 2. There will be bottomless mimosas, lively music, and its lauded brunch menu of Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, an epic Brunch Burger, and more! Plus, you can stay cozy and casual after your night out.
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor