Stay In and Take Out from Chicago’s Hottest Restaurants
Prime & Provisions
January is the perfect month to NOT leave the house. It’s the worst weather month of the year in Chicago, plus it gets dark before we all even finish work. It’s the perfect time to order take-out so you can return to your couch as soon as possible. Plus, thanks to many restaurants now offering extensive to-go menus, you won’t have to sacrifice flavor or variety for convenience. If you want to spice up your next carryout order,
Prime & Provisions {222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago; 312.726.7777}: Stay in and still get the full steakhouse experience! Prime & Provisions has some of the menu highlights - everything from Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye to a full 38oz Tomahawk Ribeye - available for both delivery and pick-up. It’s perfect for a date night at home that you want to feel extra special.
Bodega Sur {3755 North Southport Avenue, Chicago; 773.904.8656}: Get creative with your next dinner order and select a Lomito Sandwich or Carpaccio from Bodega Sur! They have a wide range of shareable dishes, not to mention a killer wine store for you to peruse when you come to pick up. Or pick up weekend brunch and get a tasty coffee to go instead!
Roots Pizza
Roots Pizza {multiple locations}: Pizza is a no-brainer when it comes to to-go food! But why stop there? Pair your next pizza order from Roots with their famous handmade Mozzarella Sticks for a truly treatyourself-level meal! Plus, since they partner with other Chicago restaurants like Antique Taco and Entente on specialty pizzas so you can get a taste of multiple restaurants with one order.
Arami {1829 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 312.243.1535}: If you’re worried about food staying warm on your ride home, ordering sushi and other cold foods will assuage any worries! From Poke Bowls to Spicy Tuna Maki, Arami has plenty of chilled dishes that will still allow you to dine in style from home.
TenGoku Aburiya {651 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago; 312.846.6633}: If you’ve been looking to expand your dining horizons this year, you can taste some of the best omakase in the city and also not break the bank by ordering from TenGoku Aburiya. The team there creates truly unique dishes in small plate portions so you can try a few different things and find your new favorite.
etta Bucktown
etta {multiple locations}: Let’s hear it for comfort food! It keeps us warm and cozy on these winter nights, plus it’s perfect for carryout. Spicy Meatballs, Margherita Pizza, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe and more are all on the etta menu, meaning you can order again and again from their classic Italian selections.
avec {615 West Randolph Street, Chicago; 312.377.2002}: You can order a la carte items like Brussels Sprout Panzanella and Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates, or choose a whole to-go meal from avec’s menu. Whether you want to try a number of plates or dig in to their Rotisserie Chicken or Cauliflower Shawarma Dinners, you can’t go wrong from this long-loved restaurant.
Oggi Trattoria {1118 West Grand Avenue, Chicago; 312.733.0442}: For when you can’t decide, Oggi has plenty of options to choose from! Pizza, sandwiches, salads, pastas, desserts and more all await! Plus, you can get a carryout deal from them when you use your 2021 Culinary Guide. Can’t say “no” to that!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor