Run, Don’t Walk, To Indulge in These Marathon Weekend Specials

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What better reason to devour delicious carbs than Marathon Day? The Chicago Marathon is on Sunday, October 11, and for all you runners (and spectators), here are a few of our favorite places to fuel up before or after the big race, including exclusives for Marathon finishers.

Runner Exclusives | Marathon Specials

Runner Exclusives

The Cookie Bar by Summer House
WHEN: Sunday, October 11: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Marathon runners can receive any cookie for $3, plus tax, when they show their bib. Limit one (1) per runner.
View the menu at The Cookie Bar by Summer House

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
WHEN: Sunday, October 11: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! is treating all marathoners to a FREE dessert tapa! To redeem, show your medal or bib to your server. Available for dine-in customers; limit one (1) dessert tapa per runner.
Make a reservation at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! 

Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!
WHEN: Sunday, October 11: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Celebrate your marathon milestone with a FREE dessert tapa at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! To redeem, present your bib or medal to your server. Available for dine-in guests only; limit one (1) dessert tapa per runner.
Make a reservation at Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! 

Pizzeria Portofino
WHEN: Sunday, October 11: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Celebrate a big finish with a complimentary pour of Giuliana Prosecco when you show your bib!
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park
WHEN: Sunday, October 11: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Guests who bring their medal or bib to the bistro will receive a free, single profiterole on Sunday, October 11, with the purchase of an entree.
Make a reservation at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park

Marathon Specials

RPM Steak
WHEN: Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11
Carbo-load with RPM Steak’s Creste di Gallo pasta with chanterelle mushroom, ginger, scallion for $29, plus tax (gratuity not included). (And don’t forget, the Parker House Rolls count as carbo-loading, too.)
Make a reservation at RPM Steak | Order carryout and delivery from RPM Steak

Pizzeria Portofino
WHEN: Friday, October 9 – Monday, October 12: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Whether you’re running or cheering from the sidelines, carbo-load with double pasta portions and upgrade any regular size for just $8, plus tax (gratuity not included).
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Portofino 

Osteria Via Stato
WHEN: Saturday, October 10: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM dine in; 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM carryout and delivery
Prepare for the Chicago Marathon with a prix-fixe Marathon Dinner menu featuring fan-favorite warm ciabatta with roasted garlic, antipasti, pasta, entrées, and a special take-home treat to enjoy after you finish the big race. The cost is $48.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). Reservations are available from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, while carryout and delivery are available from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Make a reservation at Osteria Via Stato | Order the Osteria Via Stato Marathon Dinner for carryout or delivery

Tre Dita
WHEN: Saturday, October 10: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Tre Dita is opening early on Saturday, October 10, offering a special three-course Marathon luncheon, including signature focaccia, a choice of insalati, handmade pastas, and gelato. Fuel up for the race for $69 per person, plus tax and 23.5% service charge. Please note: The a la carte menu will not be available for lunch, but will return for dinner service.
Make a reservation at Tre Dita

il Porcellino
WHEN: Saturday, October 10: 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM, Sunday, October 11: 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Lace up and carb up! il Porcellino will open early on Saturday, October 10 at 1:00 PM so marathon runners can fuel up with plenty of pasta before race day. Then, cross the finish line and celebrate with dinner on Sunday, October 11!
Make a reservation at il Porcellino

Ramen-san Deluxe
WHEN: Sunday, October 11: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Celebrate your big finish with a cold Asahi and a piping hot bowl of ramen at Ramen-San Deluxe in Streeterville, opening an hour early on Marathon Sunday!
Make a reservation at Ramen-san Deluxe

Beatrix – River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market
WHEN: Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11
Get ready for the race at Beatrix with Cavatelli with Chicken & Vegetable Bolognese with grana padano, crushed red pepper, sesame garlic toast for $23.95, plus tax (gratuity not included), in addition to fueling favorites for lunch and dinner!
Make a reservation at the Beatrix location nearest you 

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