Seasonal & Holidays
Irish Breakfast at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar Steps to the St. Patrick's Day Parade with Continued Festivities, March 12 - 17
May the road rise up to meet you at the Palmer House and the wind be at your back in Chicago
CHICAGO–Executive Chef Stephen Henry, a native of Dublin Ireland, has prepared a full offering of St. Patrick’s Day Specials at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter’s including a traditional Irish breakfast buffet kickoff at 6:30am on March 12 for Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade goers at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar located within the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel.
Executive Chef Stephen Henry took to his roots in preparing an authentic full breakfast buffet identical to what you would find in Dublin. Complete with rashers, Irish sausage, black and white pudding, grilled tomatoes, Guinness baked beans, Irish steel-cut oatmeal, fried eggs to order, Irish smoked salmon and Irish soda bread available at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar from 6:30am -12:00pm on parade day.
Henry didn’t stop with breakfast, he created an entire Irish influenced menu available at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter’s available March 12-March 17, including corned beef & cabbage, fish & chips with Palmer House tartar as well as Guinness pints, Harp draughts, Irish mules and Irish coffee cocktail specials.
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Starting at the age of 18 as a chef’s apprentice peeling 50 pounds of Dublin Bay Shrimp, Henry moved up the rungs to the internationally renowned Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin as the Chef Garde Manager. It was during this time that a scholarship was presented to Henry by the National Tourism Authority granting him to come to the United States to work with Hilton Worldwide Hotels where his career ascent began, eventually landing him the Executive Chef position at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel.
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“Breakfast was one of the most important meals of the day when I was growing up in Dublin. It was only natural for me to want to serve Chicagoans an authentic taste of Irish heritage before taking to the streets to celebrate at the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Chicago River Dyeing Ceremony and leading up to St. Patrick’s Day,” said Executive Chef Stephen Henry.
The Menus:
St. Patrick’s Day Offerings at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter’s:
Saturday, March 12 — Parade Day* and Dyeing the Chicago River Green**
6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
$24 Irish Breakfast Buffet—rashers, Irish sausage, black and white pudding, grilled tomatoes, Guinness baked beans, Irish steel-cut oatmeal, fried eggs to order, Irish smoked salmon and Irish soda bread
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$18 Irish Breakfast— rashers, Irish sausage, black & white pudding, Guinness baked beans and Irish soda bread
$16 Corned beef & cabbage, boiled buttered parsley potatoes with parsley sauce & horse radish sauce and Irish soda bread
$18 Fish & chips with Palmer House tartar sauce and lemon wedges
5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
$24 Corned beef & cabbage, boiled buttered parsley potatoes with parsley sauce & horse radish sauce and Irish soda bread
$26 Fish & chips with Palmer House tartar sauce and lemon wedges
Available March 12—March 17
Drink Specials: $4 Guinness pints, $4 Harp draught, $8 Irish mule and $8 Irish coffees
Thursday, March 17—St. Patrick’s Day
5 to 10:30 p.m.
$24 Corned beef & cabbage, boiled buttered parsley potatoes with parsley sauce & horse radish sauce and Irish soda bread
$26 Fish & chips with Palmer House tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
* Parade begins at 12 p.m. The parade starts at Balbo and Columbus. The parade units will proceed north on Columbus Drive and the viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain.
** Dyeing the River Green is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Saturday March 12, 2016 the dyeing can be best viewed from the East side of the Michigan Avenue bridge, the West side of the Columbus Drive bridge or upper and lower Wacker Drive between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive, time and location subject to change.
Three hour self-park validation is available at 55 E. Monroe Parking Garage with purchase at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar. Alternatively, valet parking is also available at the Monroe Street entrance. For reservations at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar call 312.917.3404 or visit lockwoodrestaurant.com. Reservations are not required for Potter’s or Lockwood Restaurant & Bar. For parties of 15 or more, private suites and dining areas are available by contacting Allison Watson at 312.917.1764 or Allison.Watson@hilton.com. Room accommodations can be made by visit palmerhousehiltonhotel.com with rates beginning at $199/night.
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About Lockwood Restaurant & Bar
Located in the beautiful lobby of the historic Palmer House Hilton, Lockwood Restaurant & Bar is praised for its seasonally-influenced modern American cuisine featuring the freshest locally grown ingredients including items from the rooftop garden and apiary. With extensive wine and cocktail lists and the staff’s dedication to superior service, Lockwood is a Chicago dining experience unparalleled in the Loop. The award-winning restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. In addition, Lockwood also is available for private events, meetings and receptions. Visit LockwoodRestaurant.com for more information and connect with Lockwood on FaceBook and Twitter.
About Potter’s
Named for the Palmer House founder, Potter Palmer, Potter’s caters to a diverse community bringing traditions and tastes of the past to today’s Chicago. It’s hip. It’s chic. It’s retro. It’s amazingly modern. Potter’s now features eight TVs, a media wall and integrates smart tech elements such as new LED sepia panels throughout which illuminate the brilliant life of the Palmer House Hilton’s photography captured during the formative years of the hotel. With its extensive cocktail and beer selections and a dining menu featuring cuisine from the early days of Palmer House—but with a surprising and delightful modern day twist, Potter’s is the ideal place downtown for parties, post-work drinks or a late night snack. Visit PottersChicago.com for more information and connect with Lockwood on FaceBook and Twitter.
About The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel
The legendary AAA four-diamond rated hotel has been hosting visitors to the Chicago Loop for more than 140 years. Today, the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel continues to thrive in the heart of the theatre and financial district, just steps from the Art Institute, Millennium Park and State Street shopping. A short walk away is Grant Park where summer festivals take place. Family attractions like the Chicago Children’s Museum and Navy Pier are just a quick cab ride away. The hotel features 130,000 sq. ft. of function space with more than 77 meeting rooms, seven ballrooms and two exhibition halls. Lockwood Restaurant & Bar, located just off the lobby, is open throughout the day serving contemporary American cuisine. Small plates and classic cocktails are served in Potter’s. Balance Spa features 14 treatment rooms including hydrotherapy services for the ultimate pampering. The fitness center offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of cardio and free weight equipment, an indoor pool, whirlpool, and saunas. Visit palmerhousehiltonhotel.com for more information and connect with the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel on FaceBook and Twitter.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprised of more than 4,600 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with more than 758,000 rooms in 100 countries and territories. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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