Food Lovers Can Get a Jump Start on Sampling Taste of Chicago Vendors During Taste Restaurant Days
5/27/2011
Taste aficionados can get a head start on Taste of Chicago 2011 during Taste Restaurant Days Tuesday, May 31- Thursday, June 2, when participating restaurants will offer special discounts at their home bases. Bring a copy of this webpage into the participating restaurants listed below to enjoy the special offers.
Taste Restaurant Days lead up to Taste of Chicago 2011, June 24-July 3, which offers a diverse menu in Grant Park from 59 vendors, including 12 new ones.
Taste aims to enhance the customer experience this year with more dining pavilions and seating throughout the entire event. New Taste parking lots are available for a special discounted rate. Take the free McDonald’s Family Trolley from the Taste lots to the event. See www.tasteofchicago.us for more details, lot locations and maps.
Take public transportation to the Taste. For CTA, RTA and Metra travel routes, call 836-7000 in all Chicago area codes, 312-836-4949 (TTY) or visit www.transitchicago.com.
Hours at the Taste of Chicago are 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. from June 24-July 2 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on July 3. Admission to Taste of Chicago is free. Food and beverage tickets are sold in strips of 12 for $8 (includes $2 charge for Taste amenities). Purchase food and beverage tickets in advance for only $6 per strip from June 16-23 when you show your Fresh Values Card at Dominick’s. Tickets are $8 per strip from June 24-July 3 while supplies last at Dominick’s.
For more information, visit www.tasteofchicago.us or call 312-742-4387.
Taste of Chicago is presented by the Chicago Park District and by Bud Light, Chicago Tribune, Pepsi, Chicago Transit Authority, United Airlines, V103, Inspiration 1390AM, Dominick's, Eli's Cheesecake Company, E.J. Gallo Winery, Hinckley Springs, Humana, Illinois Lottery, Radio Disney AM 1300 Chicago, Shoreline Sightseeing, 93XRT, CLTV-ChicagoLand's Television, Communications Direct, LaGrou Distribution System, WGN-Television, McDonald’s, Target, Sensodyne, Univision Radio, US99.5, Dyson Air Multiplier Fan, and Healthcraft.
Following are the specials being offered by participating restaurants during Taste Restaurant Days, May 31-June 2:
Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St., (773) 478-4408
31% off all entrees
Adobo Grill, 1610 N. Wells, (312) 266-7999
Prix Fixe Menu for $19.80
Choice of 3 Small Plates
Banana Leaf Restaurant, 1948 E. 79th St., (773) 359-4290
Jerk Lamb Chop Dinner for $11.31
Curry Stir Fry Dinner for $8.31
Blackened Tilapia Dinner for $9.31
Six Wing Dinner for $9.31
Beggars Pizza, 310 S. Clinton, (312) 588-0055
Two Topping Family Size Pizza for $19.80
Clinton Location Only
C'est Si Bon!, 643 E. 47th St., (773) 536-2600
31% off all breakfast items
Churro Factory, 2214 S. Wolcott Ave., (773) 823-9571
31% off purchase of $10 or more
Franco's Ristorante, 300 W. 31st St., (312) 225-9566
Prix Fixe Dinner for Two for $19.80
Choice of Salad, Entrée & Dessert for two from a Special Menu
Dessert will be a choice of Franco’s Lemon Ice or Stracciatella
Garrett Popcorn Shops, All 9 Chicagoland Locations
$3.10 “Mini-Mix” serving of the Chicago Mix
Guey Lon Restaurant, 3968 N. Elston Ave., (773) 267-1724
Prix Fixe Dinner for Two for $19.80
Includes Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoon, Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura, and Orange Chicken
Harold's Chicken # 71, 2109 S. Wabash Ave., (312) 326-5575
2-1/4 Dark with 3 Wings for $7.75
Hashbrowns, 731 W. Maxwell St., (312) 226-8000
20% off entire purchase
JR Dessert Bakery, 2841 W. Howard St., (773) 465-6733
11% off any Item
La Justicia, 3901 W. 26th St., (773) 522-0041
Parrillada Combo for Two for $19.80
Choice of Steak, Chicken or Shrimp with Tomato, Onion and Bell Peppers, an appetizer, Flan Napolitano and Horchata or Jamaica
Lagniappe-Creole Cajun Joynt, 1525 W. 79th St., (773) 994-6375
55 W. Riverwalk, (312) 726-7716
Prix Fixe Menu for Two OR Two Sampler Platters for $20.11
Includes Gumbo, Catfish Po Boy, and Sweet Tea
$3.10 Beignets
$3.10 Breakfast including 2 Eggs, Bacon, and Toast (Riverwalk Location Only)
Loving Hut, 5812 N. Broadway, (773) 275-8797
11% off 20 entrée items
Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen, 1141 S. Jefferson St., (312) 939-2855
31%off the Famous BBQ Turkey Leg
The Noodle Vietnamese Cuisine, 2336 S. Wentworth, (312) 674-1168
18% off entire purchase
Polo Café and Catering, 3322 S. Morgan, (773) 927-7656
20% off all Food and Beverage
20% off Rack Rate for a Suite at the Bridgeport Bed and Breakfast
Ricobene’s, 252 W. 26th St., (312) 225-5555
One Large One Topping Pizza and a King Size Breaded Steak Sandwich for $19.80
Dine-in only
Robinson’s No. 1 Ribs
225 S. Canal, Chicago - (312) 258-8477
940 Madison, Oak Park - (708) 383-8452
Full Slab of Ribs for $11.70
Only valid at Oak Park and Union Station Locations
Star of Siam, 11 E. Illinois, (312) 670-0100
Pot Stickers (Chicken and Vegetable); Pad Thai Noodles; Grilled Chicken Satay; Family Style Dinner for Two for $19.80
Includes Pot Stickers, Chicken Satay, Tempura Shrimp and Vegetables, and Pad Thai Noodles
Texas de Brazil, 51 E. Ohio, (312) 670-1006
Prix Fixe Dinner for $31
3 Course dinner including 60-Item Salad Area, Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Pork, Sausage, and Choice of Dessert
Limit 8 Guests, Mention Promotion with Reservation
Timothy O’Toole’s, 622 N. Fairbanks Ct., (312) 642-0700
31% off any regular menu item
Tutto Italiano, 501 S. Wells St., (312) 939-4824
31% off entire dining room menu
Vee-Vee’s African Restaurant, 6232 N. Broadway, (773) 465-2424
31% off entire menu
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