There’s no shortage of luxuries to try throughout Chicago, and two hotels have just upped the ante.
If you thought a hot dog and beer at a baseball game was expensive, Pendry Chicago is blowing that out of the water with its latest offering—a $187 hot dog combo. Celebrating the city’s 187th birthday, the decadent special features a French-style boudin blanc sausage on a poppy seed bun with black truffle granulated mustard, seared foie gras and a porcini rye crumble. The indulgence doesn’t end there though, as it’s served alongside an old fashioned made with Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon, Macallan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch and Luxardo cherries, and topped with gold flakes (because why not?).
For something a little more affordable, the hotel is also creating an elevated version of the classic Chicago dog. It sports a traditional frank with truffle gouda fondue, dill pickled green tomato and truffle mustard aioli on Japanese milk bread, and is paired with an old fashioned starring Uncle Nearest Rye, Angostura bitters and Demerara sugar. The combo is priced at $28, and both specials will be available from March 1-4.
Not to be outdone, the Drake Oak Brook is debuting an extravagant soup in March that dates back to the 1800s. Guests can order a $1,863 rendition of Bookbinder soup—a seafood bisque that was originally made with snapping turtles—created in 1863 by Samuel Bookbinder. The Drake’s version will boast red snapper flown in from the Gulf of Mexico, Ossetra caviar and Louis XIII Cognac in place of the dry sherry that’s traditionally used in the dish. Also included in the experience is a snifter of the luxury spirit to sip on, and a one-on-one lesson with executive chef Ezequiel Dominguez, who will teach you how to make the soup.
Looking for even more premium delicacies to splurge on? Check out our guide to the most luxurious dishes and drinks in Chicago.