Dine out and do good. It’s a pretty sweet combination! And it’s one you can take advantage of right now! Local nonprofit One Hope United is offering delicious specials and menu items across the city for its fourth annual Go Blue 4 OHU Restaurant Collective. Some of the hottest city and suburban restaurants are participating in One Hope United’s event all April long, giving you the opportunity to try featured Go Blue food and beverage specials with a percentage of sales being donated to One Hope United.
The 124-year-old Chicago nonprofit in human services organization has been supporting local families for more than a century, and partnering with Chicago restaurants has helped them to spread their influence and impact.
“One Hope United is thrilled to welcome a growing number of restaurants that have joined Go Blue 4 OHU and will be encouraging guests to support the programs that help prevent child abuse in our communities,” says the organization’s new president and CEO, Charles Montorio-Archer. “These restaurant owners are pillars in our communities, giving back in so many generous ways. They understand that everyone plays a role in providing families and children a life without limits.”
Food-lovers should rejoice about this opportunity, aside from delicious food and a great cause, you can also win awesome prizes. This year, GoBlue4OHU has added a fun element of competition for foodies who love to post and share photos of their meal. Everyone will have the chance to win fabulous prizes, including gift certificates from participating establishments by tagging #GoBlue4OHU in their posts.
Some of our favorite specials for the month are:
Tanta {118 West Grand Avenue, Chicago; 312.222.9700} has a Quinoa Chaufa of wok-fried organic quinoa, bell peppers, mushroom, bean sprouts, soy sauce, sesame oil, and scallions. It’s packed with flavor, and $1 from each item ordered goes back to One Hope United.
Arbella {112 West Grand Avenue, Chicago; 312.846.6654} is offering ‘A Jornada,’ a specialty cocktail with peppercorn-cinnamon-infused spiced rum, port wine, dragon fruit, plantain, citrus. Perfect for happy hour!
Cupitol {various locations} is always one of our favorite spots, and they have both a Freddo Cappuccino and a Freddo Espresso for their partnership with One Hope United this month. If you’re not a coffee expert, a Freddo Cappuccino is a double espresso chilled and topped with cold milk crema and cinnamon. The Freddo Espresso, a double espresso chilled and topped over ice. Fifty percent of the profits from both these coffee drinks will go toward the charity.
via Jellyfish
Jellyfish {1009 North Rush Street, Chicago; 312.660.3111}, a perfect date night spot, is donating 25 percent of the sales on their Lycheetini to One Hope United. Made with a lychee purée, Aylesbury Duck vodka, St Elder, and lemon, it’s a great taste of spring!
Gaslight Bar & Grille {2450 North Clark Street, Chicago; 773.929.7759} has the perfect meal for watching your favorite game or having a leisurely weekend lunch with friends. The 4C Smash Burger comes with American cheese, iceberg lettuce, pickle, red onion, and Dijonnaise for the perfect balance of crunchy texture and savory kick!
Chez Moi {2100 North Halsted Street, Chicago; 773.871.2100} has a few different specials to take advantage of this month. Their French Onion Soup has a rich beef broth with Swiss cheese and crouton. You can pair it with the Bluet Citron Vert non-alcoholic cocktail with fresh blueberries, fresh lime, and Q club soda. Or, get a Bluet Citron vodka for a real deal cocktail! Fresh blueberries, fresh lime, Q club soda, and vodka make for a refreshing sip that will also benefit a good cause.
Rio’s D’Sudamerica {2010 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago; 773.276.0170} has a special Tamal Verde made with chicken, boiled egg, and medium chili pepper topped with marinated onions. A perfect shareable bite that is packed with flavor and can be paired with their specialty cocktail, the Pisco Sour.
Chez Moi
If you really want to go wild with your dining this month, the full list of participating restaurants is:
- Ambrosia Euro-American Patisserie (Barrington)
- Arbella (River North)
- Beatrix (River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market)
- Bijan’s Bistro (River North)
- Bombay Wraps (Lakeview)
- The Brunch Café (St. Charles, Huntley, Niles, Roselle, Fox River Grove, McHenry)
- Ciao! Café & Wine Lounge (West Loop)
- Chez Moi (Lincoln Park)
- Coco Pazzo Cafe (Streeterville)
- Cupitol (Streeterville and Evanston)
- Elly’s Restaurants (Norridge and Jefferson Park)
- Fabulous Freddie’s Italian Eatery (Bridgeport)
- Farraguts on Clark (Andersonville)
- Franco’s Ristorante (Bridgeport)
- Elgin Public House (Elgin)
- Gaslight Bar & Grille (Lincoln Park)
- Gigi’s Kitchen (Bucktown)
- Half Sour (South Loop)
- Jellyfish (Gold Coast)
- McNally’s Irish Pub (St. Charles)
- MORA (Bolingbrook and Oak Park)
- Portillo’s (certain locations)
- Rio’s d’Sudamerica (Bucktown)
- The Royal Grocer & Co. (Bucktown)
- Slurping Turtle (River North)
- Tanta (River North)
- TRIA (Bridgeport)
- Victory Italian (River North)
- Vintage 53 (St. Charles)
Let us know your favorite dishes! Let’s see if you can try them all!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Online Editor
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