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10/19/2026
Just trying to put it as plainly as we can: Brisket is both Fatty & Lean & YOU can choose your own adventure š
10/19/2026
Sneak peak at a new adult drink for the season:
LibƩlula Joven Tequila
Naranja Liqueur
Orange
Lime
Agave
Edible Orange Glitter
Taekyung Powder
Toasted Chiles
Working titles:
All Hallows Eve
Hallo-rita
*insert catchy margarita name here*
Watch me make it on DaytimeChicago this Friday, October 23rd around 9:15am along with some other Halloween-themed goodies š
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10/19/2026
This Thursday, October 22nd the Bears face off against the Patriots and what's more important than the game itself is where you're gonna PRE-game! Join us for another elite tailgate experience at The Arena Club!
Party like a rockstar with:
ā¢Entry into 5,000 sq ft Exclusive Arena Club
ā¢3 Hours of Pregame Entertainment and Networking
ā¢Open Bar with Top Shelf Liquor, B**r, & W**e
ā¢Music & Entertainment
ā¢Seating & Cocktail Tables
ā¢Complimentary Cigar and Coffee Bar
ā¢VIP Waitstaff
ā¢All you can eat gourmet food from Chicago Culinary Kitchen!!!! That should seal the deal right there!
We'll have a ridiculous amount of Sweet Chili Chicken Wings, Chimichurri Steak Sandos, Fat Grandma's Banana Pudding, Fire-grilled Cheesy Garlic Bread aka "Crack Bread" & a whole lot more!!! There's plenty of b**r, w**e, & liquor as well as Ci**rs & Coffee! And the best part? IT'S ALL INCLUDED!!!
The event is from 4:15-7:15pm at which point everyone is kicked out to go to the game, but there's a complimentary VIP Shuttle service to get you over there in style!
Tickets & packages are on sale now @ gamedayyourway.com/soldier-field
Any questions? Call us at 847-701-8243 or email [email protected]
BEAR DOWN WHILE THEYāRE STILL IN TOWN š»
10/18/2026
The game's nearly over & even though we didn't show it, eating our food is a really good way to secure a W...for yourself!
AND we've got a very special treat available: The Saš„Øpler! It's a giant Bavarian Pretzel loaded with Brisket, Pork, Ribs, Sausage, Pickles, Onions, & all four of our House BBQ Sauces! For only $39.95, it's an absolute steal of a deal! We've got THREE left & you can order them in-shop or online for pick-up & delivery @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com
We've also got our delicious Brisket Chili, Super Katz, Ribeye Tacos, Peanut Butter Explosion Cake, & so much more!
We're open 'til 7pm so you can get your BBQ fix before the weekend...ends.
See you soon š
10/17/2026
We want to thank everyone (and their pets) who came out to support today! It was a really fun event, the weather cooperated, & there were quite a few Best Dressed Pets too! These were some of our favorites...especially the Fleetwood Mac album cover š
If you weren't able to come by but still want to show your love for all things cat, head over to https://www.barbsrescue.org/ to find out how you can volunteer, donate, adopt, or foster!
Stay tuned for more fun stuff over the next few months!
10/17/2026
We could tell you this is one of the best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches weāve ever made, but you may end up telling us weāre just being modest. Thereās only one way to find out, and only one day: TODAY!
Itās a man-sized, buttermilk-brined, hand-breaded Pork Tenderloin dressed simply with Bibb Lettuce, Roma Tomato, Pickle, & a Lemon-Herb Aioli on a Tallow-toasted Potato Bun. And itās 100% confirmed delicious!
We also have plenty of Smoked Chicken Verde Tamales, Super Katzās, Oreo Tres Leches Cake, & so much more!
And did we mention today is also the Barb's Precious Rescue Halloween Cat Adoption & Best Dressed Pet event??? Bring your pet in costume for a special photo-op AND a chance to win a $200 BBQ Catering Package! Itās going down from 11am-3pm and weāre open ātil 8pm!
Mosey on over right meow or be a cool cat & order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com šāā¬
10/17/2026
We could tell you this is one of the best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches we've ever made, but you may end up telling us we're just being modest. There's only one way to find out, and only one day: TODAY!
It's a man-sized, buttermilk-brined, hand-breaded Pork Tenderloin dressed simply with Bibb Lettuce, Roma Tomato, Pickle, & a Lemon-Herb Aioli on a Tallow-toasted Potato Bun. And it's 100% confirmed delicious!
We also have plenty of Smoked Chicken Verde Tamales, Super Katz's, Oreo Tres Leches Cake, & so much more!
And did we mention today is also the Halloween Cat Adoption & Best Dressed Pet event??? Bring your pet in costume for a special photo-op AND a chance to win a $200 BBQ Catering Package! It's going down from 11am-3pm and we're open 'til 8pm!
Mosey on over right meow or be a cool cat & order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com šāā¬
10/16/2026
Today seems like the perfect day to indulge yourselves. Just imagine what it may feel like to enjoy a pair of light & crispy Honey-Breaded Po***ck Fillets topped with a spicy Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Pickles, & Cabbage Slaw on toasted Brioche Slider Rolls served with Old Bay Steak Fries.
Think a moment on how it may strike your fancy to attempt to finish a Super Katz, loaded with smoked Corned Beef, melted Havarti Cheese, Pickles, 1000 Island, & Sauerkraut on Toasted Marble Rye. It's not been described as "The Best Reuben in Town" for nothin!
Take a second to fathom the deliciousness of a hand-rolled Tamale stuffed with Tallow Masa, Smoked Chicken, Pepper Jack, & homemade Salsa Verde.
Relish in the fact that at almost any point today, you could be delicately shoveling a smoked 10oz wild-caught Salmon Fillet with a Caribbean Jerk Glaze & Mango Salsa in your mouth.
Do all of that and you'll just be scratching the surface of all the culinary delights you could be enjoying right this very minute.
We're open 11am-8pm & if you need a doctor's note to get out of work early, one of us played a doctor in a musical once...
Come on in or order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com
See you soon š
10/16/2026
We're gonna change this up a bit; see how it feels. If you didn't already get the memo, we've got a tasteful selection of tasty treats over the next few days. There's plenty of work still to be done, so we're gonna get right down to it!
Friday: Mini Fishees are a pair of light & crispy Breaded Po***ck Sliders topped with a Sriracha Aioli & Cabbage Slaw. We'll also have Pastrami, The Super Katz, Smoked Jerk Salmon, Chicken Verde Tamales, & more Fri-Sun while supplies last!
Saturday: a Breaded Pork Sandwich is a big, bad Breaded Pork Tenderloin simply dressed with Lettuce, Tomato, & a Lemon-Herb Aioli on a Tallow-toasted Potato Bun. You can thank us later! Our dessert special will be an extra super moist Oreo Tres Leches Cake! AND we're hosting a Cat/Kitten Adoption & Pet Costume Contest from 11am-3pm alongside Barb's Precious Rescue! Bring your Best Dressed Pet for a chance to win a $200 BBQ Catering Package!
Sunday: Brisket Chili is a perfect way to cap the week with a big bowl of our low-and-slow-smoked Brisket & Bean Chili garnished with Cheddar, Sour Cream, & Green Onion. Add one of our giant Cornbread Muffins to really seal the deal! Our sweet treat will be the literal Peanut Butter Explosion Cake! Please note: this cake contains Peanut Butter & Peanut Butter-related items. Peanut. Butter.
We are still taking pre-orders for The Saš„Øpler this Sunday, October 18th! If you want to treat yourself (and hopefully some other people) to a giant Bavarian Pretzel loaded with Brisket, Pulled Pork, & St. Louis Spare Ribs for only $39.95, this is your chance! Email [email protected] to reserve yours today!
Tickets are still available Arena Club Tailgates on 10/22, 11/8, & 11/22! More info @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/events
Thanksgiving Catering is available! Get your orders in for our delicious Smoked Turkey, Brisket, Tallow Mashed Potatoes, & more @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/thanksgiving-catering-menu
Any questions? Email [email protected]
Until next time: keep calm & rock on!
XOXO,
Team CCK
10/15/2026
The combination of smoked & braised Mojo Pork Shoulder with homemade Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Onion, Pickled JalapeƱo, & Lime on grilled Corn Tortillas is definitely one for the record books. Or...better yet...why stuff a bunch of Mojo Pork Tacos in a record book when you could just as easily stuff them in your mouth? Because you can do that. Today. While Supplies last.
We've also got our legendary Grilled Ribeye Tacos AND a very special Smoked Apple Bourbon Cobbler for dessert!
Chase the rainy day blues away with the best food, brews, & tunes in the burbs! We're open 11am-8pm & you can order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com
Don't forget: you've got 30 days to get in your orders for Thanksgiving Catering and it'll be here before you know it! Check out the menu @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/thanksgiving-catering-menu
See you soon š
10/14/2026
Youāve really gotta hate us by now. Like, seriously, what mentally deranged & socially unhinged people we must be. Who in their right mind would think itās a good idea to make a Tex-Mex-esque Grilled Cheese Sandwich with crispy grilled Provolone Cheese, Smoked Brisket, Salsa Roja, Fried Onions, & Cilantro on freshly-baked Telera Bread? And why, oh why, would these sick individuals make an assembly video right before lunch time???
Well, thatās us in a nutshell. And how do we get out of this crazy shell? We donāt know and tbh weāre quite happy here.
Come by happy with us & smash The Texas Cheesy today while supplies last!
Weāre open 11am-8pm & you can order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com
10/13/2026
You know what makes any party better? Ribs.
If youāve never walked into a gathering with a platter full of hand-cut, brined, smoked, & grilled St. Louis Spare Ribs, you really need to try it. Thereās nothing quite like making all sorts of new friends!
Order our mouthwatering ribs for your next shindig & experience it for yourself!
Pre-order as many as your little hearts desire @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/catering
Address
2391 N Hicks Road
Palatine, IL
60074
**Driving Directions:**
1. Start by getting onto I-90 W from your location.
2. Continue on I-90 W for approximately 20 miles.
3. Take exit 68B for IL-53 N toward Palatine.
4. Merge onto IL-53 N and continue for about 5 miles.
5. Take the exit toward Dundee Rd/IL-68 E.
6. Turn left onto Dundee Rd/IL-68 E and continue for about 1 mile.
7. Turn right onto N Hicks Rd, and your destination will be on the right.
**Parking:** There is parking available on-site, so you should have no trouble finding a spot.
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**Public Transport Directions:**
1. Begin at your nearest train station and take the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line towards Crystal Lake.
2. Get off at the Palatine station.
3. From the station, you can either take a local bus (check schedules for routes that service N Hicks Road) or use a rideshare service to reach your destination, which is approximately 2 miles away.
Make sure to check public transport schedules in advance to ensure timely arrival!
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
11am - 8pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 8pm |
| Friday |
11am - 8pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 8pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 7pm |
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At Chicago Culinary Kitchen, guests are treated to an unforgettable culinary experience that celebrates the art of barbecue and craft beer. The cooking classes offered here are truly exceptional, allowing participants to dive deep into the world of BBQāfrom nose to tail, sausage to brisket. Owners Greg and Kristina Gaarbdo share their invaluable pitmaster secrets while guiding you through the intricacies of pairing local beers with various cuts of meat.
The diverse range of classes includes engaging themes like Meat Church and Bitches That Barbeque, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a curious beginner, these classes promise not only education but also delicious samples that will tantalize your taste buds.
Beyond the cooking classes, Chicago Culinary Kitchen excels in customizing private events and hosting exclusive "in the pit" experiences. This makes it an ideal venue for bachelor/ette parties, sports team gatherings, office functions, school fundraisers, alumni events, or even a memorable Super Bowl celebration. With their expertise in BBQ and beer pairing, guests leave feeling well-fed and enriched with knowledge.
Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 am until sold out, this Texas-style BBQ kitchen invites you to come early and hungry. The culinary teamācomprising talented individuals like Kyle Winkler (the SLICER), Al Fleem (master expediter), and Miles Norquist (Bouncer Angry Elf)āensures that every visit is filled with flavor and fun.
With options for catering, group dining, takeout, and walk-ins available on N Hicks Road in Palatine, Chicago Culinary Kitchen is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to indulge in mouthwatering barbecue delights paired perfectly with craft beer.
