Dining out: Happiest Hour in Oak Brook, limited time off at Teriyaki Madness and more
Happiest > Happy
What’s better than Happy Hour? I guess something called Happiest Hour, which is now available from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook.
The menu features $3 food items, including a snack wrap, chicken sandwich, single cheeseburger, six-piece chicken nuggets and fries. Drink specials include $3 draft beer, $4 house wine and $5 well mixed drinks.
21 years!
Martini Room at 161 E. Chicago St., Elgin, is turning 21, and to celebrate, it’s hosting a Licensed to Chill party from 4:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. In addition to drinks specials, martini flights and a complimentary grazing table, try your hand at the Martini Exam to win prizes and take photos at the DMV-themed photo booth (who doesn’t love taking photos at the DMV!).
Sweet! Heat!
Teriyaki Madness has a new limited-time feature that leans into a pair of hot trends.
The new Chili Crisp Edamame taps into the growing demand for protein- and fiber-packed foods with the zip of the hot-condiment-of-the-moment chili crisp.
The side dish features eight grams of protein and six grams of fiber per serving and can be ordered as an app or as an addition to any TMAD bowl.
Teriyaki Madness has suburban locations in Aurora, Lombard, Rolling Meadows and St. Charles.
Teamwork
CIMA, in the Hyatt Centric Chicago O’Hare at 6350 N. River Road in Rosemont, is teaming up with Chicago’s Honey Butter Fried Chicken for a limited-time collab sandwich that launches Saturday, Aug. 1.
The Honey Butter CIMAwich features fried chicken strips, classic honey butter, harissa hot honey, house-made pickled veggies and candied Fresnos for a mix of sweet, savory, heat and crunch.
The collab is part of an ongoing initiative at CIMA to bring award-winning culinary talent to the suburbs. Past and current collaborations include Pretty Cool Ice Cream, Publican Quality Bread, Molly’s Cupcakes, and chef collaboration dinners with talents such as Kevin Hickey, Paul Virant, Paul Kahan and Bill Kim.
Roll out the barrel
Goose Island has announced its 2026 Bourbon County Brand Stout family lineup.
The annual Black Friday release leans into character of the barrels this year, with seven unique barrel types and six different expressions that include Original Stout, Tiramisu Cask Finish Stout, Apple Crisp Stout, Toasted Barrel Rye Stout, Triple Oak Barleywine and Proprietor’s Stout.
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