12 Days of Takeout
Support your local eateries this holiday season!
Restaurants around the United States are struggling to make end’s meet during these difficult times. The Whitney Reynolds Show is proud to present 12 Days of Takeout in Chicago, reminding our friends and viewers to grab some food to-go this year. Here are our picks for our first annual 12 Days of Takeout!
My Buddy’s
My Buddy’s offers comfort food in the heart of Chicago’s North Side, seasoned with a dash of charity.
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by Chef Halee Raff
This incredible woman who has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants wants to safely bring fine dining and delicious desserts to your home’s kitchen table.
Click here to learn more about Chef Halee’s COVID-19 safe personal chef and fine dining packages, in addition to her tasty desserts. Her specialty pop tarts, pies and cakes are to die for! Place your order today.
Fat Cat
A local favorite woman-owned business since 2007, Fat Cat has had to change its entire business model to survive this holiday season.
This year, Fat Cat is offering a special dinner for holiday takeout, including: Chicken Pot Pie, Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts, Crispy Fried Mac and Cheese, Reuben Balls, Edible Gingerbread Cookie Dough and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Click here to place your order now!
D.S. Tequila Co.
One North Halsted staple is relying on you to take the party home this year.
D.S. Tequila Co. is a contemporary casual, full service, tex-mex restaurant and bar in the heart of Lakeview, Chicago. Their menu features gourmet à la carte tacos, cooked to order burgers, quesadillas, giant salads, and a wide assortment of appetizers to share. Click here to place your order today!
Honky Tonk BBQ
Tasty tex-mex and delicious barbecue from the heart of Pilsen, straight to your kitchen table.
Honky Tonk BBQ was a destination full-service restaurant featuring local live music nightly. Takeout was a small portion of their business, but they are now doing takeout only. They cook all of their meats with wood and charcoal only, no gas or electricity. This means that they are smoking meats 24 hours every day to have the freshest BBQ ready for you! Click here to place your order now.
North Branch Fried Chicken
Located on the Northwest side of Chicago, North Branch Fried Chicken pairs their house-made Chicago barbecue sauces with gourmet fried chicken.
North Branch Fried Chicken offers fresh sandwiches, sides and weekly barbecue features like baby back ribs. This holiday season, they are creating holiday gift baskets and a catering menu featuring barbecue smoked salmon and meat/cheese platters. Place your order now!
R Public House
This pub is an anchor business in Rogers Park, providing an atmosphere for entertainment and light dining, philanthropy, and goodwill for the neighborhood’s diverse population.
R Public House is offering $56 takeout holiday dinners for two including: Spiral Ham, Potato Gratin, Mac and Cheese, Mom’s green beans, Creamed Pearl Onions, Sweet potto casserole, green jello mold, dinner rolls and ginger bread and egg nog trifle. Place your order here!
Gene & Georgetti
Located in the heart of River North, Gene & Georgetti is Chicago’s oldest and one of its finest family-owned steakhouses.
During these uncertain times, Gene & Georgetti has evolved to offer customers unique opportunities to experience G&G. With the G&G Grocery, Gene’s Sandwich Shoppe, Gene & Georgetti Meats shipping steaks nationwide, and the Bar Ida Italian coffee bar, Gene & Georgetti has something for everyone. Click here to learn more and place your order now!
The Kennison
Considered one of the best neighborhood restaurants in Chicago, The Kennison frames the north side of Hotel Lincoln.
At this Lincoln Park gem, you’ll find approachable fare with exciting twists on familiar dishes. Whether you're looking to grab a cocktail to-go after seeing the Zoo Lights across the street or you’re staying in this year, The Kennison offers something for everyone. Click here to place your order today!
Lowcountry
Lowcountry provides a comfortable, backyard vibe to embrace the culture of gatherings around a seafood boil.
Their inspiration originates from childhood memories of family road trips to the gulf coast, digging into lowcountry style seafood in bags set on picnic tables. This is an experience they’ve longed to share with their friends this year, but they’re bringing it to your kitchen table instead. Click here to order your holiday seafood boil now!
Floyd’s Pub
Floyd’s is a 16-year-old neighborhood pub that is known for its laid back vibe and made-from-scratch food.
There has been a bar in their building since 1906. Floyd's is a place where people hang out and relax. Since we are unable to be inside, their business is down by 80%. If you’re missing your local dives as much as they’re missing you, place an order for some tasty bar food from Floyd’s Pub today. Click here to see their takeout menu!
Wildwood Tavern
This local tavern sends all proceeds from corn bread orders to a different charity each month.
All of their delicious food is made from scratch in-house, too! They’re making family-sized Christmas dinners for takeout and delivery this year. Place your order here - and don’t forget the corn bread!
Casati’s
Casati's Modern Italian is a local favorite known for its fresh, light, and healthy Italian food.
Casati’s has thought out-of-the-box to address safety concerns this holiday season. Their safe, cozy and creative takes on outdoor dining are a great option if you want to venture out this year. They’re also offering free delivery on orders placed through their website. Click here to see their menu and place an order today - they’ve got plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, too!
A portion of proceeds from “12 Days Of Takeout” went to Breakthrough Urban Ministries.
