🍽️🍷 Chicago Restaurant Week 2026–Stop #4: $30 Brunch @ The Duck Inn🥂

🍽️🍷 Chicago Restaurant Week 2026–Stop #4: $30 Brunch @ The Duck Inn 🥂🌿

📅Sunday, February 8, 2026 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 The Duck Inn– 2701 S. Eleanor St., Chicago

Join us for the fourth & final stop of Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 at the beloved Duck Inn in Bridgeport!

A James Beard Semi-Finalist for Outstanding Restaurant (2024) and named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America (2015), The Duck Inn is a neighborhood gastro-tavern and dining room located near the Chicago River. Housed in a 100-year-old pre-Prohibition tavern, it showcases Michelin-rated Partner/Chef Kevin Hickey’s signature New American cuisine.

The menu is paired with an extensive beverage program featuring craft beers, contemporary cocktails, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. The Duck Inn serves brunch every Saturday and Sunday and is also known for one of the best happy hours in the city

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### Why The Duck Inn:

• James Beard–recognized restaurant
• Historic pre-Prohibition tavern setting
• Chef-driven New American cuisine
• Excellent cocktails, beer & wine program
• A true Bridgeport neighborhood gem

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### Dinner Details:

• $30 Prix Fixe Brunch (+ tax & tip; BRING CASH – cannot split checks)
• Cocktails extra
• Regular menu also available: The Duck Inn • Menus
• Restaurant Week menu info: The Duck Inn | Choose Chicago
• No substitutions; no splitting Restaurant Week menus

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### FOR THIS RESTAURANT WEEK DINNER:

• I’ve secured a restaurant with a credit card hold, so a $4 fee will be charged this year
• Strict no-show & last-minute cancellation policy – must cancel at least 48 hrs in advance
• Failure to cancel → automatic strike; 3 strikes = removal from the group
• Due to this, additional fees may apply at some fine dining restaurants; fee is non-refundable

Payment Options for $4 Fee:

• PayPal/Credit Card via Meetup to RSVP
• No PayPal? Select “No PayPal / Guest” and use Guest Checkout
• Other options: Venmo (giovinaro@hotmail.com) or Zelle (Giovina Romandine, 312-835-4259)
• Once paid manually, you’ll be added to the event
• No online waitlist for paid events

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### Reservations & Table Info:

• 4 tables of 4-6 people each (20 total: 6+6+4+4)
• Tables may not be together – patience required

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### Chicago Restaurant Week Overview:

• Jan 23 – Feb 8, 2026
• 17-day celebration of Chicago’s top restaurants
• Brunch/lunch $30; dinner $45/$60 (excl. drinks, tax, gratuity)
• Hundreds of restaurants participating

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### Transit & Parking:

• Public transit: CTA Trip Planner
• Driving: metered street parking; watch for permit-only/no parking signs
• SpotHero / ParkWhiz recommended

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⚠️ No-Show Policy:

• 3 no-shows → 3-month RSVP suspension
• Must update RSVP if unable to attend
• Check-in required

Bistro Campagne is a warm, welcoming restaurant rooted in the traditions of a true French bistro. Inspired by the cozy neighborhood cafés of Paris and rural France, it captures that perfect mix of comfort, lively conversation, and excellent food. The space blends prairie-style charm with a spirited Gallic vibe, creating a setting that feels both relaxed and special.

At the heart of Bistro Campagne is the food. Chef Adam Grandt offers a seasonally changing menu of classic French bistro fare, made with the best ingredients available. The restaurant is deeply committed to organic agriculture, sourcing from local Midwestern organic farms during the growing season and trusted organic farms nationwide in winter. Sustainability and low-impact farming are central to everything they do.

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### Why Bistro Campagne:

• Classic French bistro cuisine with seasonal updates
• Strong commitment to organic & sustainable ingredients
• Cozy neighborhood atmosphere with Parisian flair
• A longtime Lincoln Square favorite

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### Dinner Details:

• $45 Prix Fixe Dinner (+ tax & tip; BRING CASH – cannot split checks)
• Cocktails extra
• Regular menu also available: Dine In — Bistro Campagne
• Restaurant Week menu info: Bistro Campagne | Choose Chicago
• No substitutions; no splitting Restaurant Week menus

***

### FOR THIS RESTAURANT WEEK DINNER:

• I’ve secured a restaurant with a credit card hold, so a $4 fee will be charged this year
• Strict no-show & last-minute cancellation policy – must cancel at least 48 hrs in advance
• Failure to cancel → automatic strike; 3 strikes = removal from the group
• Due to this, additional fees may apply at some fine dining restaurants; fee is non-refundable

Payment Options for $4 Fee:

• PayPal/Credit Card via Meetup to RSVP
• No PayPal? Select “No PayPal / Guest” and use Guest Checkout
• Other options: Venmo (giovinaro@hotmail.com) or Zelle (Giovina Romandine, 312-835-4259)
• Once paid manually, you’ll be added to the event
• No online waitlist for paid events

***

### Reservations & Table Info:

• 4 tables of 4 people each (16 total: 4+4+4+4)
• Tables may not be together – patience required

***

### Chicago Restaurant Week Overview:

• Jan 23 – Feb 8, 2026
• 17-day celebration of Chicago’s top restaurants
• Brunch/lunch $30; dinner $45/$60 (excl. drinks, tax, gratuity)
• Hundreds of restaurants participating

***

### Transit & Parking:

• Public transit: CTA Trip Planner
• Driving: metered street parking; watch for permit-only/no parking signs
• SpotHero / ParkWhiz recommended

***

⚠️ No-Show Policy:

• 3 no-shows → 3-month RSVP suspension
• Must update RSVP if unable to attend
• Check-in required