Chicago Father's Day Planner
Updated: June 15, 2009
This year for Father's Day, Sunday, June 21, forget the necktie and treat Daddy Dearest to a top-notch restaurant meal or some paternal pampering from a Chicago spa or salon. After all those years of working overtime, coaching your soccer teams and manning the grill at cookouts, he's earned a break.
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Dads Need Pampering Too
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Cutrone Hair
Write a review3118 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655 (map)
This edgy Beverly barbershop takes care of pop's mop and his mug with its Father's Day Dapper Dad package ($30). For less than the cost of a cut at a fancier salon, dad gets a sharp 'do and a super-close hot lather shave. Gift certificates for the package are available at the shop throughout June.
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Equinox Fitness Clubs
Read Reviews1750 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)
The Spa at Equinox pampers papas with several special Father's Day packages. The Tailor Made ($150) pairs the Equinox signature massage and signature facial into one lean, mean, man-relaxing machine, while the Custom Fit ($150) is two sports massages--one for dad and one for you. The packages are available at all four Chicagoland Equinox locations.
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Sir Spa
Read Reviews5151 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)
If you've got money to spend on dear old dad, Andersonville's just-for-men spa offers a deluxe package fit for royalty. Show him he's the king of the hill with the four-hour Sovereign package ($285), which includes a 90-minute massage, a hot towel face treatment and a relaxing hand and foot detail.
Manly Meals
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Glen Prairie
Read Reviews1250 Roosevelt Rdley Rd # 10, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (map)
Far north suburbanites can treat dad to a meal fresh off the grill, accented by the bounty of local Midwestern farms at this snazzy contemporary American restaurant. Special grilled entrees like spice-rubbed baby back ribs and grilled half Amish chicken with pineapple brown sugar glaze come with a choice of two sides like grilled sweet corn and loaded baked potatoes. Available from 12pm to 10 p.m. on June 21.
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Morton's, The Steakhouse
Read Reviews65 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)
If dad loves his surf 'n' turf, this is the day to splurge. Morton's tempts papas with a steak and seafood dinner for two that costs $99.95 and includes a choice of salads, single-cut filet mignon (upgrade to a prime New York strip for $8 more), a choice of seafood entrees, sides and dessert. The deal is available now through June 30 at all Chicago area locations.
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Prairie Grass Caf???
Read Reviews601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062 (map)
Northbrook's farm-fresh contemporary American restaurant serves up a Father's Day buffet brunch. Items like a New York strip from Tallgrass Beef, panko-crusted chicken fingers, chopped Greek salad with oregano vinaigrette and mini vanilla bean creme brulee are sure to please parents and tykes alike. Sunday, June 21, 10am-2pm. Reservations required. $39 for adults, $15 for children under 10.
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Shaw's Crab House
Read Reviews21 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)
Fathers can fill up in style at Shaw's grand brunch buffet, with a build-your-own omelet and waffle station, carving station and cold seafood bar. Five dollar bloody marys and mimosas will be available, and all dads take home a $25 gift certificate. $49.99 for adults (includes a complimentary mimosa), $19.99 for children (free for kids under 5). Brunch is served 10:30am-1:30pm at the downtown Chicago location and 10am-1:30pm at the Schaumburg location.
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The Smoke Daddy
Read Reviews1804 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)
This Wicker Park barbecue hub goes whole hog in its salute to daddies with a pre-Father's Day pig roast on Saturday, June 20, from 12pm to 3pm. A $25 ticket fetches all-you-can-eat pig, coleslaw, chips and all the fixings, plus Bud Light drafts. Live music from the Tri-State Blues Band urges daddy to shake his groove thang.
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