Vermilion will host a special Father's Day brunch and dinner.
While most people make a big to-do over Mother’s Day, dear old dad sometimes gets short shrift on his celebratory day – really, how many bottles of cologne does one man need? So this Father’s Day, June 15th, make up for all those years of neglecting the holiday with a meal he’ll really treasure.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!: The Dad’s Day menu includes a festive selection of tapas and paella; plus specials like a Spanish tortilla with jamon, red peppers and manchego ($4.75) and an elaborate Bloody Mary bar boasting top-shelf vodkas and condiments (11 AM–3 PM; 773-935-5000).
Haussmann: Jacky Pluton’s new brasserie launches its Sunday brunch service on Father's Day, offering items like croque monsieur with jambon, Gruyère, pistachio paste and pomme frites for $15.95 or roast chicken for two with roasted carrots and green lentils for $48 (10 AM–3 PM; 847-466-1133).
Marigold: For an Indian twist on a traditional Father’s Day grill, this Uptown spot is offering a mixed-grill Thali, that includes shrimp, chicken and lamb chops (5:30–10 PM; $25.95; 773-293-4653).
Smoke Daddy: For those who like to get an early jump on things (or just really like to pork-out), the Annual Pig Roast on June 14th features all-you-can-eat pulled-pork sandwiches, sides like house made coleslaw and barbecue chips and Bud Light drafts (noon–3 PM; $20 per person; 773-772-6656).
Va Pensiero: On June 15th, the restaurant’s Father's Day Tuscan Barbecue tempts pop with steaks and chops grilled on the lawn and served in the dining room as a five-course meal paired with four Super-Tuscan wines (4:30 PM; $50 per adult; $20 per child under 12; 847-475-7779).
Vermilion: Dad can indulge his carnivorous cravings at this six-course red-meats brunch or dinner, after which he'll be sent home with complimentary spice rub. The regular and vegetarian menus will also be available (brunch, 12–3 PM; dinner, 5–10 PM; $55 per person; reservations required; 312-527-4060).