Wisma’s March Madness Meals

With March comes March Madness and you don’t want to watch the games on an empty stomach. Wisma has your snacks covered with its Roasted Tomatillo Salsa ($6), Spicy Pasilla Pepper Dip ($6), Spinach and Mushroom Dip ($5), Goat Cheese and Pesto Dip ($5), Smoked Salmon and Caper Dip ($5) and a Grilled Olive Hummus ($4). Pair any of these with Wisma’s Homemade Tortilla Chips ($5/bag).

Klay Oven Kitchen Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Chicken Green Masala

Celebrate March with Klay Oven Kitchen. During the entire month of March, the Indian food eatery will be featuring a very special entrée, Chicken Green Masala. The dish offers a boneless piece of chicken, simmered in fresh cilantro, mint and spinach sauce served with rice and Nan bread ($8.50).

Bebe's Eatery Celebrates Passover

The Chicago French Market (131 N Clinton, Chicago, IL; 312-575-0306) features Bebe’s Eatery who will be celebrating Passover by taking catering reservations for their fresh and always kosher a la carte appetizers, soups, entrées and sides. All dishes are traditional in nature yet have a Bebe’s spin. Orders can be picked up or delivered through March 22. Further honoring the holiday, Bebe's Eatery will be closed throughout Passover (March 22 to April 3).

Lavazza Espression Introduces New March Beverages

Lavazza Espression will be showcasing three beverages during March:

Espresso Monterosa ($3.59)

A delicate concoction of custard and berry compote artfully combined with espresso and whipped cream.

Espresso Melba ($3.59)

Espresso combined with peaches, Italian drinking chocolate and Amaretto chips crowned with whipped cream.

Gelato Melba ($5.55)

Vanilla gelato layered with peaches, Cioccolata Italiana and amaretto chips crowned with whipped cream.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago

You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate with the best of them! Chicago knows how to do St. Patrick’s Day right with food, drinks and celebration!  Check out some specials available to kick of your holiday festivities.

Elate's "Paddy Wagon" cocktail

River North restaurant, Elate, will be offering a special St. Patrick’s Day dish for all those who are Irish at heart. A modern take on the traditional favorite, come take a bite of their Open Face Reuben served on crispy rye bread, a side of cabbage puree, herb aoli and their house potatoes.  Also on the menu is the “Paddy Wagon,” Elate’s premiere St. Patrick’s Day cocktail. The Paddy Wagon is a unique combination of Square one cucumber vodka, Green pepper juice, Roasted poblano agave, and lime juice. 

For a more traditional Irish spread, stop in at Fumare Meats& Deli at the Chicago French Market.  March 17 they will be serving up a special dinner plate in honor St. Patrick’s Day.  Come enjoy corned beef, cabbage and boiled potatoes for $8.99 a plate.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread & Wine at the Chicago French Market has several options o kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebration. For the cheese lovers out there, they are featuring two unique cheeses from County Cork, Ireland.  Ardrahan Cow’s Milk and Coolea Cow’s Milk cheeses are available for purchase throughout the month of March.

Pastoral also is hosting a beer tasting 5-7pm Wednesday, March 14 in honor of all things Irish.  Bring your friends and co-workers to the Chicago French Market and enjoy a free sampling of artisan beers.  It’s the perfect prequel to your weekend St. Patrick’s celebration!

Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook will be celebrating by offering housemade Corned Beef and Cabbage. Visit their website for more details and pricing which isn't yet available.