The 26 Best Chicago Restaurants For A Birthday Dinner - Chicago - The Infatuation
"Remember when you were little, and kids with summer birthdays got to have pool parties? This place doesn’t have a pool, but you can channel the same energy with a backyard BBQ-style get-together. Plan to start off at the huge bar in the center of the restaurant (since you can’t make a reservation). Once you secure a picnic table, get in the cafeteria-style line, which moves quickly. Then, you’ll have all the time in the world to eat ribs and be glad you’re not relying on your drunk friends to oversee the grill." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, nick allen, john ringor
Green Street Smoked Meats
