Thanksgiving dinner might top your November meal list, but there’s much more to enjoy before and after. Explore Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Weeks, celebrate Sapori Trattoria’s milestone in Lincoln Park, or savor Southern dishes at Lexington Betty.
Andersonville Autumn Restaurant Weeks
From November 1 to 15, multiple restaurants in Andersonville present discounted multicourse meals. At Big Jones, enjoy a $30 lunch with Creole tomato bisque, fried chicken, and beignets. Head to Vincent for $60 to relish fried squash, filet mignon au poivre, and basque cheesecake. Details are available at andersonville.org/events/autumn-restaurant-week.
Meet and Feast with D’Andre Swift
Join a special menu at Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap inspired by Bears player D’Andre Swift’s roots. Enjoy a hoagie dip for $13 and house-cut fries with giardiniera rub and Cooper Sharp Cheese Wiz for $9.95. Enter a raffle for an autographed jersey. MVP tickets for $120 include an autograph, photo opportunity, T-shirt, and a view of Monday Night Football. Event starts at 5 p.m. on November 9. Tickets are $25-$120 at jakemelnicks.com/happenings.
Logan Square Chef’s Dinner
Support Comfort Station at the 13th Annual Benefit with a cocktail reception and five-course dinner, featuring chefs like Jason Hammel and Diana Dávila. The event unfolds from 6-9 p.m. on November 10 at Lula Cafe. Tickets are $250 at comfortstationlogansquare.org.
Sapori Trattoria 25th Anniversary
Celebrate at Sapori Trattoria from November 10-15 by trying carbonara, part of the proceeds go to Dignity Diner. Get tiramisu for $2.50 on November 10, and enjoy complimentary bubbly on November 13-14. A special dinner on November 15 features historical menu items and wine pairings for $150. Reservations can be made at opentable.com.
Tourtière Night
Though Dear Margaret is closed, it reappears in West Town on November 11 with a meal of tourtière, cider-braised turnips, and maple crème brûlée. The event at Frontier starts at 6 p.m., with tickets priced at $70 available via exploretock.com.
Southside & Friends Dinner
Batter & Berries’ chef Ken Polk collaborates with Dominique Leach at Lexington Betty Smokehouse on November 12 for a Southern roots dinner. From 6-9 p.m., tickets are $140 at eventbrite.com.
Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer
Sample over 250 drinks at this festival where breweries compete with unique lagers, fruit beers, and porters. Events happen on November 13 and 14 at Credit Union 1 Arena. Tickets range from $85-$250 and are available at fobab.com.
Lucy’s BBQ Pop-Up
On November 16, enjoy Texas-style barbecue by chef Nick Kleutsch at Friends of Friends. Dishes include truffle chicken wings, pork steak, and brisket. Food is available from 6-9 p.m. More info at fofchicago.com.
Beaujolais Nouveau Party
Roscoe Village hosts the French celebration of the 2026 harvest’s first wine on November 19. Experience Beaujolais wines, charcuterie, and Mediterranean bites, and take home a bottle. Tickets are $65 at lesudchicago.com.
Gingerbread House Party
Start holiday festivities by decorating gingerbread houses at Park and Field. Attend on November 28 from 3:30-4:30 p.m., or November 29 from 3:30-5 p.m. Tickets are $10 plus $25 for a gingerbread kit, available at resy.com.
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