wednesday
Katz’s Deli Pop-Up
At Bub City Chicago | 11:00AM
The legendary Katz’s Delicatessen returns to Bub City for a two-day pop-up to bring its iconic pastrami sandwich to Chicago.
Beyond the Pit
Level your Windy City Smokeout festival experience with our debut “Beyond the Pit” series presented by OpenTable. Join us during festival week for an exclusive lineup of multi-course dinners and culinary events led by world-class talent, including Stephanie Izard (Girl & The Goat), Thai Dang (Crying Tiger), and Evan LeRoy (LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue).
thursday
Dinner with James Beard Finalist Thai Dang (Crying Tiger)
At Windy City Smokeout | 5:00PM
James Beard Award-nominated Chef Thai Dang draws on his Vietnamese heritage and classical French training to bring a Southeast Asian-inspired BBQ dinner to festival goers.
*A festival ticket is required to attend this unique experience. Please select the "+ Festival Ticket" option when making your reservation if you do not already have a festival ticket for that day.
Katz’s Deli Pop-Up
At Bub City Chicago | 11:00AM
The legendary Katz’s Delicatessen returns to Bub City for a two-day pop-up to bring its iconic pastrami sandwich to Chicago.
friday
“New School Barbecue” Book Signing with Evan LeRoy
At Bub City Chicago | 10:30AM
Meet one of the most influential voices in modern BBQ at this exclusive book signing featuring the L&L Burger straight from the LeRoy And Lewis Barbecue menu in Austin, TX.
Dinner with Stephanie Izard (Girl & The Goat)
At Windy City Smokeout | 5:00PM
Don’t miss a rare chance to enjoy America’s most celebrated chef’s take on BBQ-inspired cuisine.
*A festival ticket is required to attend this unique experience. Please select the "+ Festival Ticket" option when making your reservation if you do not already have a festival ticket for that day.
saturday
Dinner with Pitmaster Evan LeRoy
At Windy City Smokeout | 5:00PM
One of Austin, TX’s hardest reservations to get is coming to Windy City Smokeout. Pitmaster Evan LeRoy brings the LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue Steak Dinner Experience to the festival for one night only.
*A festival ticket is required to attend this unique experience. Please select the "+ Festival Ticket" option when making your reservation if you do not already have a festival ticket for that day.
sunday
Dinner with KG BBQ Dinner
At Windy City Smokeout | 5:00PM
Egyptian flavors meet Texas BBQ with pitmaster Kareem El Ghayesh, owner of KG BBQ, at the helm.
*A festival ticket is required to attend this unique experience. Please select the "+ Festival Ticket" option when making your reservation if you do not already have a festival ticket for that day.