Belly Up to Bloody Marys in Chicago
January 1, in addition to being New Year’s Day, also happens to be National Bloody Mary Day. Here are some creative Bloody Mary options for the big day.
When one or two Bloody Mary options doesn’t cut it, Hash House A Go Go is offering multiple interpretations as part of their New Year’s Day Bloody Mary Brunch. There’s a Bar B’Que Mary infused with barbecue sauce, fresh horseradish, and a chicharonnes garnish; the HH White Lightning contains moonshine, a Slim Jim, pickled white asparagus, baby corn, and a salted rim; the Loaded Mary is a meal-in-a-glass with a Guinness float and a skewer stocked with meatloaf, olives, and bell peppers; and Johnny’s Famous B.L.T. Mary is a twenty-ounce behemoth adjoined by fresh tomato, smoked bacon, lettuce, and white toast.
Sambal and lemongrass help set Lula Cafe apart on the Bloody Mary front. One of Chicago’s most endearing and popular brunch destinations also makes one of the most solid Bloody Marys in town. Dubbed the Classic Lula ’99 Bloody Mary, it features Tito’s vodka along with the aforementioned Asian components, which lends a palpable zest to the brunch cocktail.
Rockit Ranch restaurants and bars are the quintessential destination for Bloody Marys that are both exotic and hefty. Their latest innovation is a Bloody Mary in burger form at Rockit Burger Bar, available for brunch on New Year’s Day. The handiwork of chef Amanda Downing, the Bloody Mary burger features a black angus patty with spicy celery slaw, Bloody Mary reduction, Parmesan, avocado, and a pickle on toasted brioche with a side of truffle fries. Hello, 2015.
Parlor Pizza Bar boasts one of the largest and most comprehensive Bloody Mary bars in Chicago, outfitted with dozens of customizable toppings and accoutrements. Opt for meats, vegetables, spices, cheeses, and other add-ons to your heart’s desire. Diners can also add a beer back should they require more sustenance.
Another decadent Bloody Mary option can be had at Davanti Enoteca, where a new roving Bloody Mary cart brings the hangover-healing experience right to your table. You needn’t lift a pinky. It’s a vodka bar brought right to your side, laden with customizable fixtures like artisanal pickles, olives, Italian meats, and cheeses.
Happy New Year!
Hash House A Go Go
1212 N. State Parkway, Chicago
(312) 202-0994
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Lula Cafe
2537 N. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago
(773) 489-9554
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Rockit Burger Bar
3700 N. Clark Street, Chicago
(773) 645-4400
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Parlor Pizza Bar
108 N. Green Street, Chicago
(312) 600-6090
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Davanti Enoteca
1359 W. Taylor Street, Chicago
(312) 226-5550
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