1 Sunday Dinner Club (Honey Butter Fried Chicken) During their startup phase, the folks behind Honey Butter Fried Chicken did Sunday dinners at their house; now, you can enjoy their three-course dinners in your house.
2 Dia De Los Muertos (Tzuco) Carlos Gaytán celebrates Day of the Dead with an amazing lineup of leading women in Mexican Cuisine, including Chicago’s own Diana Davila Boldin and chefs from Oaxaca and Puebla, creating a traditional five-course menu. November 1-2
3 Thanksgiving Dinner from Alinea (Alinea) The Thanksgiving dinner of your dreams. Our order is in. That is all. November 23-25
4 Thanksgiving Dinner from Beatrix (Beatrix, Streeterville) Highly regarded for its non-carnivorous options, Beatrix is serving up the bird but also offering non-meat options such as salmon, to upgrade your day of epic eating. November 25
5 Thanksgiving Dinner from Shaw’s Crab House (Hubbard Street location) Shrimp cocktail is how we begin Thanksgiving, and you can too. Plus, a lot more fish and, somewhere in there, a turkey. P.S. The third course is Alaskan king crab legs. November 26
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
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