Top Fall Picks in the NEW 2022/2023 Culinary Guide

Let us be clear: Every offer in our new 2022/2023 Culinary Guide is a good one 👏 It wouldn’t be in the Guide if it wasn’t! We’re thrilled by the 90+ offers from restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops across both the city and the suburbs that we’re able to offer you all. There are new spots (hi there Mustard Seed Kitchen!), Chicago favorites (oh hello Chicago Chop House 😉) sweet treats (how YOU doin’ Firecakes?!) and lots of tacos (Big Star babyyyy). You can’t go wrong! But, if you need some guidance… we’ve got you! These are our top picks in the NEW Culinary Guide for fall feasts 🍂

Stax Cafe {multiple locations}: Starting our list how we start our day… with breakfast! Stax Cafe has all the classics of course, but they ALSO have dishes like a Braised Beef Brisket Benedict, White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes and Monte Cristo Waffles. You can have creative, colorful meals, all in a cozy breakfast joint where your whole family will find something to love. And with the Culinary Guide, you can get your dishes two-for-one!

Smoke Daddy {multiple locations}: It’s never a bad day for barbecue, and Smoke Daddy is the perfect spot to gather a group for great BBQ! Buy one smoked meat sandwich, get one smoked meat sandwich free with the Culinary Guide 🔥 Come next game day and get ready to feast!

Stan's Donuts {multiple locations}: Donut miss out on this deal! (Come on, we had to make ONE food pun) Stan’s has some of the best donuts in the city and with the Culinary Guide, when you buy half dozen, you get half dozen free 🍩 That leads to heck of a brunch, for only half the price!

Gino's East {multiple locations}: Did you honestly think we wouldn’t include a pizza spot on our list?! Come on now! Gino’s East is always a classic and you can use the Culinary Guide to buy any large deep dish & get one 12’ thin crust free (one topping only). This is THE deal to use for a lazy Saturday or your next football Sunday party. Pizza is always a good idea… but discounted pizza is a great one 🍕

City Winery {1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.733.9463}: Sure, WINE is in their name but the FOOD at City Winery should not be overlooked! Come to try their signature wines (we love their Pinot Noir), but stay to use your Culinary Guide and get BOGO dishes like their Lobster Roll or their Sweet and Sour Pork Chop or (our favorite) their epic Italian Beef Pizza. Pick your favorite dish, and let their team help you find the perfect wine pairing too!

Joe's Imports {813 West Fulton Market, Chicago; 312.736.1750}: Fulton Market may be one of the hottest streets for Chicago dining, and Joe’s Imports is a big part of that delicious reputation. They were recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant and serve up delicious twists on classic dishes. Buy one dish, and get the next dish free (limit $20) with the Guide!

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Arami {1829 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 312.243.1535}: This is one of our favorite date spots in the city! Their menu is prepared by absolute experts for both classic and creative rolls perfect for sharing. With the Culinary Guide, you can buy one rolel, and get one roll free (not specialty roles), which makes it even easier to try more of the menu. We always love the Ebi Panko Roll (panko shrimp, spicy mayo, avocado, rice cracker)!

Michael Jordan's Steak House {1225 22nd Street, Oak Brook; 630.828.2932}: Eat like a champion, even in the suburbs! Head to Oak Brook in the Western Suburbs and you’ll save $23 when you spend $75 at this classic steakhouse. The Bone-In Ribeye is not to miss!

Apolonia {2201 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.363.2431}: Adventurous eaters will love this menu! Changing seasonally, offerings like Calamarata Pasta with marinated calamari and capers will be a thrill for your taste buds. Get their dishes buy-one-get-one-free with the Guide!

Boleo {122 West Monroe Street, Chicago; 312.750.9007}: Patio season ends when WE SAY IT ENDS! Okay, of course that’s not true but this all-season rooftop restaurant in the Loop will give you a taste of outdoor dining without the chill (it can be covered). Get buy-one-get-one-free South American inspired dishes that you can pair with their colorful cocktails.

By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor