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Spots revealed for Chicago Restaurant Week 2021
2021-02-26

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The venues participating in Chicago Restaurant Week (March 19-April 4) have been revealed.

This year's participants include a range of restaurants throughout Chicagoland offering specially priced, prix fixe menus for dine-in, delivery, and/or carryout. Participating dining establishments will showcase specially curated prix fixe menus with prices set at $25 for brunch and lunch, and $39 and/or $55 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax, gratuity and delivery).

The event will feature more than 265 participants representing 34 Chicagoland neighborhoods, including 33 suburban restaurants. Seventy-eight restaurants are making their debuts and include a range of both recently opened and established locales, such as Arya Bhavan Restaurant, in Rogers Park; Lizzie J Cafe, in Lincoln Square; Gaijin, in the West Loop; and Avec's new River North location.

A few of the other spots taking part are The Dearborn Tavern, Cafe Press, Demera Ethiopian Restaurant, Virtue Restaurant & Bar, Drew's on Halsted, Daisies, Chez Joel Bistro, Aboyer and The Capital Grille (Rosemont).

Diners can reserve tables and view menus online for multi-course meals at their favorite Chicagoland eateries at EatItUpChicago.com .


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