We are excited to annouce that Cook County and City of Chicago are on track to advance to Tier 1 mitigations. We can resume indoor dining at restaurants at 25% occupancy or 25 people per room. Please click the Reserve Now button below to find a restaurant and make your reservation.
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As the temperatures drop and dining moves indoors, our top priority remains providing a safe, clean, and healthy experience.
That is why we are excited to implement technology developed by AIRPHX (pronounced “air-fix”) into all of our restaurants nationwide by mid November. After extensive research and on the advice of experts, we've concluded that this is the best system for us.
Here’s how it works
AIRPHX features “cold plasma” chambers intended to kill harmful airborne and surface organisms throughout the day. Used in hospitals, healthcare facilities, Olympic training centers, universities, police and fire stations, and casinos, it eliminates 90-98% of influenza, coronavirus, norovirus, hepatitis, salmonella, listeria, e.coli, and over 30 common bacteria and viruses both in the air and on other surfaces.
This is just one more important step that we are taking to continue improving health and safety measures in our restaurants, and we want to thank you for your continued confidence in us.
To our valued guests,
Thank you to all who have been dining with us and plan on dining with us in the future. We are making two changes to our health and safety procedures to continue to protect both our guests and employees. These new protocols are intended to provide an additional layer of protection and greater peace of mind to everyone whom we welcome through our doors.
Consistent with the CDC’s recognition of temperature screening as an optional strategy to help to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will be temperature checking all dine-in guests at our full-service restaurants.
Upon arrival, all guests will have their temperature taken with an infra-red, no contact thermometer.
If a guest’s temperature is over (>) 100°F, the guest will not be permitted to enter but will be offered alternative accommodations, such as an order to go, or a reservation for another time.
Guests who wish to may wait 15 minutes outside the restaurant for a second temperature check but will not be offered a third temperature check.
The City of Chicago and Cook County have issued emergency travel orders directing travelers entering or returning to Chicago from states experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 cases to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of leaving the identified state. In support of these efforts, we will be asking all dine-in guests at our Chicago and Cook County restaurants whether they have traveled to any of the locations that are on the current travel restriction list within the prior 14 days.
If you confirm that you should be quarantined as a result of the travel restrictions, you will not be permitted to enter but we are happy to offer alternative accommodations, such as an order to go, or a reservation for another time.
In the event travel restrictions are issued in other locations where we do business, we will do the same.
As a reminder, you must wear a face mask when entering, exiting, and moving around the restaurant, removing your mask while you are seated. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we kindly request that you join us another day when you are feeling better.
Thank you for your continued support and for doing your part to keep everyone in our restaurants safe and healthy.
We haven’t said a lot these past few days. We stand unequivocally with Black Americans and the tens of thousands of people of conscience demanding that we live up to our values as a nation. But it is the voices of those who have suffered the injuries of systemic racism that must be heard right now. We are listening intently. As we face the indisputable truth that we can do better, we reflect on how we can best drive meaningful change within our own organization and communities.
We are starting with a thorough review of our corporate giving strategies to ensure that we are focused on efforts to eliminate social injustice and improve lives in Black communities and communities of People of Color. We are making an immediate contribution to the NAACP LDF. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans.
We know that actions speak louder than words and that we have a lot of work to do. It's a start. We pledge to move with deliberate speed and look forward to reporting back to you on our efforts.
R.J. Melman
President
In The Restaurants
Be Your Summer Cookout’s Hero
Jul 2, 2018
It’s 4th of July weekend and we know you don’t want to show up empty-handed to your BBQ. We’re here to lessen the stress of the age old question, “What should I bring?” with these creative DIY ideas; plus a refreshing recipe for a Pineapple-sake slushy.
BBQ and beer is the best combination since French fries and ketchup. But everyone sips something different these days, so keep everybody happy by building your own six-pack at Foodease in the Water Tower Place. Take your pick of any brew ranging from Lagunitas IPA to Two Brothers Ebels Weiss to please even the pickiest drinker.
Instead of going through the preparation hassle, pick up sides from Seaside’s. Choose from your favorite backyard sides like Better Than Grandma’s Mac and Cheese, Boardwalk Fries, Roasted Broccoli, and more.
Every party needs two things – great music and a giant salad. Guests are always craving something crisp and healthy next to all of that barbecued meat. Unfortunately, salads are a lot more time consuming than people give them credit for. Drop the stress and pick up the signature Chopped Salad at Wildfire.
What about something to cool down with? Tallboy Taco has Paletas, with flavors ranging from cucumber lime to mango strawberry. Pick up a handful of flavors, a bottle of prosecco and combine the two in a glass. The popsicle will melt and mix with your prosecco while keeping it perfectly chilled.
Tasked with bringing dessert? Skip the bake time and pick up some sweet treats from your nearest Beatrix (with locations in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville and Fulton Market). Some of our favorites include the Magic Cookietopped with marshmallows, toffee and chocolate chips, and the Angel Food Muffins that are available in three different flavors—traditional, chocolate-dipped or lemon.
Cookies are great, but not when you need a cool down from the hot, summer sun. Summer House Santa Monica offers Ice Cream Sandwiches ranging in cookie and ice cream flavors, but there’s no reason you can’t DIY dessert. Pick up an assortment of cookies from Summer House and a few pints of ice cream and make your own ice cream sandwiches. We’re dreaming of their butter-pecan ice creamed sandwiched between their Apple Oatmeal cookies.
Whole Pies
From Key Lime to Banana Cream, Peanut Butter to Havana Dream, no meal at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is complete without a slice of our infamous pie. Enjoying a Joe’s pie doesn’t have to be reserved for dining at the restaurant though, as all of our whole pies are available for carryout. Prices vary by pie, ranging from $29.95-$34.95. Please allow 24-hour advanced notice. Orders can be placed by calling the restaurant directly.
