Treat Yourself to Special Summer Dining Deals Beginning July 3

Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago; 312-527-5800), located on the first floor of the East Bank Club has special summer dining deals slated for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights beginning  July 3.  Maxwell's at the Club is a sophisticated yet casual contemporary American restaurant at the East Bank Club, offering a broad selection of delicious small plates, salads, entrées, desserts and wines. While the East Bank is a private, Maxwell's is open to the public. The restaurant serves lunch weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and evenings 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is closed on weekends during the summer. Maxwell's also features complimentary live music in the bar nightly, Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

July Daily Specials

 

 

Tuesdays

Lobster Tails Dinner
Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) celebrates lobster every Tuesday this month with a Lobster Tails Dinner. Every Tuesday, enjoy succulent, cold-water twin lobster tails broiled to perfection and served with vegetables of the day. The price is $38.50. For reservations, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule online using the Book a Table feature at http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club




Wednesdays

Farm to Table Night
Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) treats customers to a Midwestern farm-style dinner each Wednesday this July. Enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal of an appetizer or salad, an entrée and a dessert for $25. All ingredients for the meal are sourced from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio and Minnesota farms. Due to the seasonable availability of certain items, the menu changes each week. For more information on weekly menus or for reservations, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club

Small Plates Evening
Also on Wednesday evenings, Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) invites customers to select any three choices from the special Small Plates menu for just $24. The small plates menu changes weekly but can include savory tastes such as seared Ahi Tuna complete with avocado, corn tortilla chips, and fire-roasted corn salsa, Seasonal Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell, and Flame-Seared Skirt Steak accompanied by sautéed wild mushroom and balsamic glaze.  For reservations or menu information, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club

Thursdays

Baby Back Ribs Night
Prepare yourself for lean, meaty American Family Farm Baby Back Ribs slathered in Maxwell's tangy BBQ sauce. Every Thursday night this July, treat yourself to a pound-and-a-half full slab of delicious baby back ribs, served with corn on the cob, smashed potatoes and cole slaw. The dinner is just $18. For reservations, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301 or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club


Fridays

Italian Night
Feast on exquisite Italian cuisine every Friday night at Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) Enjoy unlimited access to your Italian favorites at Maxwell's extensive buffet. The buffet is complete with an antipasto selection, Caprese and Caesar salads and entrées including Grilled Swordfish and Risotto with Butternut Squash.  A build-your-own pasta station is also available and includes a wide range of sauces, pastas and add-on ingredients. The meal concludes with dessert options from a special menu including Sorbet, Chocolate Amaretto Tart, and Gelato. Maxwell's Italian Night costs $28 for adults and $12 for children 10 and under. Make a reservation at (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club

Sweet Baby Ray's Launches Regional 'Cue Specials for Summer

Now that it's officially summer, head to Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Restaurant (800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village; 847-437-9555) for the new American regional barbecue menus. Monthly selections include Eastern North Carolina (June), Kansas City (July) and Texas (August) style barbecue, offered alongside the resto's authentic and high quality Chicago style barbecue.

June offers Eastern North Carolina style barbecue, inspired by the way Eastern North Carolina uses the whole hog for its barbecue. Sweet Baby Ray’s offers the Chopped Pork Sandwich, made from a whole smoked pig, including flavors of the shoulder, butt, tenderloin, ham, ribs, belly and hocks, served on a bun with a side of Carolina coleslaw, hush puppies and Eastern Carolina’s unique vinegar-based barbecue sauce (no tomato or sugar) on the side ($9.49). Rib lovers can add a one-third slab of ribs for just $4.

Since Kansas City is thought by many to be the ‘barbecue capital of America’ and the home of the American Royal, the world’s largest BBQ competition, the Sweet Baby Ray’s team is pleased to add the city’s barbecue style to its all-star lineup during the month of July. The restaurant’s rendition of Kansas City style barbecue is the Quarter Smoked Chicken with Burnt Ends, similar to brisket reduction, served with the Original Sweet Baby Ray’s Stovetop Recipe BBQ Sauce, a side of Kansas City style barbecue beans, Kansas City coleslaw and white bread ($10.49). Guests can add one-third slab of Baby Back or St. Louis ribs for only $4.

During the hot month of August, Sweet Baby Ray’s introduces its version of Texas Brisket offered lean or “with flavor,” served with the rich flavors from the fatty part of the brisket. The special menu includes a trio of Texas flavors with smoked brisket, smoked sausage (imported from Southside Market in Elgin, Texas) and pork spareribs, all served Texas style with Sweet Baby Ray’s own Texas barbecue sauce, barbecue beans and potato salad, complimented with all-you-care-to-eat pickles, onions, jalapeño peppers, saltines and white bread ($11.49).

In addition to the specials during these summer months, customers can order the signature Chicago-style barbecue dishes from the original menu. A restaurant favorite and a top selling item is the Pulled Pork Sandwich, seasoned with Sweet Baby Ray’s special rub, smoked low and slow for up to 12 hours, hand pulled with love, and infused with The Boss for $8.99. True Sweet Baby Ray’s fans can enjoy A Full Slab of Baby Back Ribs for $19.99.

Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Restaurant is located at 800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village, Ill. (847) 437-9555. The restaurant is open Monday and Tuesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday Noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 9 p.m. Sweet Baby Ray’s also offers a private room for special occasions. To learn more about Sweet Baby Ray’s, call (847) 437-9555 or visit online at http://www.sbrbbq.com/.

Back To School Already!?

It's already August, which means it's time to get ready for school. Summer may have flown by, but WGN-TV and Sweet Baby Ray's will help Chicago area kids gear up for the school year with the TV station's 7th annual "WGN-TV Back-to-School Kids Fair."

The free fair will feature food, fun, health screenings, safety tips and everything parents and kids need to prepare for school. Be sure to visit the Sweet Baby Ray's booth to watch demonstrations on how to pack healthy school lunches, sample the restaurant's award-winning ribs and pick up Sweet Baby Ray's activity booklets and cups.

The Sweet Baby Ray's gang will stick around the fair to answer any questions kids and families may have about cooking, ribs, grilling, or even becoming a chef! If you can't make it to the event at at WGN-TV Studios, 2501 W. Bradley Place in Chicago, set your Tivo for WGN's morning news this Friday, August 8, 6-9 a.m. Then make your back-to-school shopping list!

Sweet Baby Ray's Announces August Specials

Is it just me or is this summer flying by? I can't believe it's already August! To help us forget that summer is nearly gone, Sweet Baby Ray's (800 E. Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Village) has announced a jam-packed list of special events that run all month long:


Every Monday through Friday, enjoy complimentary appetizers at the restaurant's bar, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. While you're there, enjoy one of Sweet Baby Ray's daily drink specials:


Monday: $2.25 Miller Drafts, $2.50 Lite & Highlife bottles, $5 Jose Cuervo Margaritas
Tuesday: $3 Blue Moon Drafts, $5 Frozen Daiquris (Strawberry, Mango or Banana)
Wednesday: $2.50 Coors Light bottles, $5 Homemade Sangria
Thursday: $2.50 Bud/Bug Light bottles, $5 Jose Cuervo Margaritas


Sweet Baby Ray's Drink of the Month is an Absolut Peach and Cranberry Cocktail, available for $4 everyday.

All of those drink specials making you hungry? Don't forget that Sweet Baby Ray's offers a Smoked Prime Rib Dinner every Friday and Saturday ($18.99), and All You Can Eat Baby Back Ribs every Wednesday ($16.99). Bring the whole family because Kids (12 and under) eat FREE every Tuesday night, starting at 5 p.m.

New in August is a Barbecue Buffet, every Monday night ($9.99). Enjoy items from Sweet Baby Ray's Chicago style barbecue menu. Make sure to save room for the award winning ribs, voted Best Ribs at the 2008 Naperville Ribfest.

Is your mouth watering yet? All month long, Sweet Baby Ray's has specials for Carry Out orders only. Ala Carte Pulled Pork Sandwiches are $6.99, but when you buy five or more, they're $5.99 each. Bring home the Family Pack Chicken Dinner with one Whole Barbecue Chicken, one Pint of Coleslaw, one Pint of Barbecue Beans and four pieces of Cornbread ($19.99).

What about barbecue loving baseball fans? Wednesday, August 6, and Sunday, August 17, Sweet Baby Ray's is hosting free autograph sessions, and chance to meet the Schaumburg Flyers minor league baseball team at 6 p.m.

For more details about Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Restaurant and what's going on this month, visit online at http://www.sbrbbq.com/ or call (847) 437-9555.