With the unofficial start of summer happening Memorial Day weekend, it s time to start firing up the grill. Lucky for you, some suburban restaurants are offering grill packs or seafood boil packs to-go to help make your barbecue a success. If you d prefer going out to eat over the long weekend, there are eateries serving special brunches or discounts for military service members.
Updated 5/27/2021 4:47 PM
Can you believe that Memorial Day weekend is almost here? Well, it is. And now that COVID-19 restrictions are easing, people are eager to get back to pre-pandemic events such as Memorial Day barbecues and gatherings with family and friends.
Whether you re planning to host an outdoor barbecue (and want help from a professional grill pack) or have plans to meet up with friends at a local eatery, here is what some suburban restaurants are offering to launch the unofficial start of summer this weekend.
Beatrix
272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 491-1415, beatrixrestaurants.com/beatrix/oak-brook/. Beatrix is extending its weekend brunch through Memorial Day. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, dine on dishes such as avocado and jalapeño toast ($7.95), shakshuka ($12.95), light and fluffy lemon pancakes ($12.95), spicy chicken tinga ($13.50), mushroom and quinoa burger ($13.95), steak chimichurri and eggs ($19.95) and more. Available for dine-in, on the outd