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Chicago Culinary Kitchen A unique Texas-style BBQ Restaurant & Bar open Wednesday-Sunday for lunch & dinner. We will rock you! Our unique cooking classes rock!
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Learn all about BBQ - from nose to tail, sausage to brisket - and sample which local b**rs pair best with which cuts as owners Greg & Kristina Gaarbdo share their pitmaster secrets. Classes include Meat Church, Bi***es That Barbeque, and the Complete BBQ & Craft B**r Experience. But we don't stop there; CCK can customize private events, host exclusive "in the pit" experiences, and offers catering. Bachelor/ette parties, sports teams, office functions, school fundraisers, alumni events, or the Superbowl all get a dose of CCK leaving well fed with BBQ & b**r expertise unlike any other!

10/17/2026

We could tell you this is one of the best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches we’ve ever made, but you may end up telling us we’re just being modest. There’s only one way to find out, and only one day: TODAY!

It’s a man-sized, buttermilk-brined, hand-breaded Pork Tenderloin dressed simply with Bibb Lettuce, Roma Tomato, Pickle, & a Lemon-Herb Aioli on a Tallow-toasted Potato Bun. And it’s 100% confirmed delicious!

We also have plenty of Smoked Chicken Verde Tamales, Super Katz’s, Oreo Tres Leches Cake, & so much more!

And did we mention today is also the Barb's Precious Rescue Halloween Cat Adoption & Best Dressed Pet event??? Bring your pet in costume for a special photo-op AND a chance to win a $200 BBQ Catering Package! It’s going down from 11am-3pm and we’re open ‘til 8pm!

Mosey on over right meow or be a cool cat & order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com 🐈‍⬛

We could tell you this is one of the best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches we've ever made, but you may end up telling...
10/17/2026

We could tell you this is one of the best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches we've ever made, but you may end up telling us we're just being modest. There's only one way to find out, and only one day: TODAY!

It's a man-sized, buttermilk-brined, hand-breaded Pork Tenderloin dressed simply with Bibb Lettuce, Roma Tomato, Pickle, & a Lemon-Herb Aioli on a Tallow-toasted Potato Bun. And it's 100% confirmed delicious!

We also have plenty of Smoked Chicken Verde Tamales, Super Katz's, Oreo Tres Leches Cake, & so much more!

And did we mention today is also the Halloween Cat Adoption & Best Dressed Pet event??? Bring your pet in costume for a special photo-op AND a chance to win a $200 BBQ Catering Package! It's going down from 11am-3pm and we're open 'til 8pm!

Mosey on over right meow or be a cool cat & order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com 🐈‍⬛

Today seems like the perfect day to indulge yourselves. Just imagine what it may feel like to enjoy a pair of light & cr...
10/16/2026

Today seems like the perfect day to indulge yourselves. Just imagine what it may feel like to enjoy a pair of light & crispy Honey-Breaded Po***ck Fillets topped with a spicy Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Pickles, & Cabbage Slaw on toasted Brioche Slider Rolls served with Old Bay Steak Fries.

Think a moment on how it may strike your fancy to attempt to finish a Super Katz, loaded with smoked Corned Beef, melted Havarti Cheese, Pickles, 1000 Island, & Sauerkraut on Toasted Marble Rye. It's not been described as "The Best Reuben in Town" for nothin!

Take a second to fathom the deliciousness of a hand-rolled Tamale stuffed with Tallow Masa, Smoked Chicken, Pepper Jack, & homemade Salsa Verde.

Relish in the fact that at almost any point today, you could be delicately shoveling a smoked 10oz wild-caught Salmon Fillet with a Caribbean Jerk Glaze & Mango Salsa in your mouth.

Do all of that and you'll just be scratching the surface of all the culinary delights you could be enjoying right this very minute.

We're open 11am-8pm & if you need a doctor's note to get out of work early, one of us played a doctor in a musical once...

Come on in or order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com

See you soon 💋

We're gonna change this up a bit; see how it feels. If you didn't already get the memo, we've got a tasteful selection o...
10/16/2026

We're gonna change this up a bit; see how it feels. If you didn't already get the memo, we've got a tasteful selection of tasty treats over the next few days. There's plenty of work still to be done, so we're gonna get right down to it!

Friday: Mini Fishees are a pair of light & crispy Breaded Po***ck Sliders topped with a Sriracha Aioli & Cabbage Slaw. We'll also have Pastrami, The Super Katz, Smoked Jerk Salmon, Chicken Verde Tamales, & more Fri-Sun while supplies last!

Saturday: a Breaded Pork Sandwich is a big, bad Breaded Pork Tenderloin simply dressed with Lettuce, Tomato, & a Lemon-Herb Aioli on a Tallow-toasted Potato Bun. You can thank us later! Our dessert special will be an extra super moist Oreo Tres Leches Cake! AND we're hosting a Cat/Kitten Adoption & Pet Costume Contest from 11am-3pm alongside Barb's Precious Rescue! Bring your Best Dressed Pet for a chance to win a $200 BBQ Catering Package!

Sunday: Brisket Chili is a perfect way to cap the week with a big bowl of our low-and-slow-smoked Brisket & Bean Chili garnished with Cheddar, Sour Cream, & Green Onion. Add one of our giant Cornbread Muffins to really seal the deal! Our sweet treat will be the literal Peanut Butter Explosion Cake! Please note: this cake contains Peanut Butter & Peanut Butter-related items. Peanut. Butter.

We are still taking pre-orders for The Sa🥨pler this Sunday, October 18th! If you want to treat yourself (and hopefully some other people) to a giant Bavarian Pretzel loaded with Brisket, Pulled Pork, & St. Louis Spare Ribs for only $39.95, this is your chance! Email [email protected] to reserve yours today!

Tickets are still available Arena Club Tailgates on 10/22, 11/8, & 11/22! More info @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/events

Thanksgiving Catering is available! Get your orders in for our delicious Smoked Turkey, Brisket, Tallow Mashed Potatoes, & more @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/thanksgiving-catering-menu

Any questions? Email [email protected]

Until next time: keep calm & rock on!

XOXO,

Team CCK

The combination of smoked & braised Mojo Pork Shoulder with homemade Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Onion, Pickled...
10/15/2026

The combination of smoked & braised Mojo Pork Shoulder with homemade Salsa Verde, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Onion, Pickled Jalapeño, & Lime on grilled Corn Tortillas is definitely one for the record books. Or...better yet...why stuff a bunch of Mojo Pork Tacos in a record book when you could just as easily stuff them in your mouth? Because you can do that. Today. While Supplies last.

We've also got our legendary Grilled Ribeye Tacos AND a very special Smoked Apple Bourbon Cobbler for dessert!

Chase the rainy day blues away with the best food, brews, & tunes in the burbs! We're open 11am-8pm & you can order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com

Don't forget: you've got 30 days to get in your orders for Thanksgiving Catering and it'll be here before you know it! Check out the menu @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/thanksgiving-catering-menu

See you soon 👀

10/14/2026

You’ve really gotta hate us by now. Like, seriously, what mentally deranged & socially unhinged people we must be. Who in their right mind would think it’s a good idea to make a Tex-Mex-esque Grilled Cheese Sandwich with crispy grilled Provolone Cheese, Smoked Brisket, Salsa Roja, Fried Onions, & Cilantro on freshly-baked Telera Bread? And why, oh why, would these sick individuals make an assembly video right before lunch time???

Well, that’s us in a nutshell. And how do we get out of this crazy shell? We don’t know and tbh we’re quite happy here.

Come by happy with us & smash The Texas Cheesy today while supplies last!

We’re open 11am-8pm & you can order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com

You know what makes any party better? Ribs. If you’ve never walked into a gathering with a platter full of hand-cut, bri...
10/13/2026

You know what makes any party better? Ribs.

If you’ve never walked into a gathering with a platter full of hand-cut, brined, smoked, & grilled St. Louis Spare Ribs, you really need to try it. There’s nothing quite like making all sorts of new friends!

Order our mouthwatering ribs for your next shindig & experience it for yourself!

Pre-order as many as your little hearts desire @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/catering

🎃This Saturday, the cat's outta the bag...AND IN COSTUME!!!Please join us on our patio this Saturday, October 17th from ...
10/13/2026

🎃This Saturday, the cat's outta the bag...AND IN COSTUME!!!

Please join us on our patio this Saturday, October 17th from 11am-3pm as we partner with Barb's Precious Rescue for an afternoon of Halloween fun, adorable adoptable cats and kittens, and plenty of costume cuteness!​

Come in Costume!

Bring your dressed-up pet (all pets are welcome) and have a festive Halloween photo taken by Skorynko Media Group as well as a "Best Dressed Pet Contest" where the winner will take home a BBQ Party Package worth over $200!!!

Suggested Donation:

$15 for a print
$20 for a print and digital photo

Prints will be provided in festive frames.

Cash and online donations are accepted.

All pets are welcome!

Event Highlights: Trick-or-treat station / Meet adoptable cats & kittens / Show off your best costume / Best costumes announced after the event / Spooky Halloween giving tree

Come celebrate Halloween with us, support Barb’s Precious Rescue, and maybe even meet your new best friend!

The event will be on our covered (and heated) patio from 11am-3pm. This event is free to attend & fun for all ages! Food & beverages are available for purchase inside the restaurant & a portion of proceeds will go to benefit Barb's Precious Rescue!

Any questions? Email [email protected]

Maybe it's because we march to the beat of our own drummer. Maybe it's because we want to stand out from the pack. Maybe...
10/12/2026

Maybe it's because we march to the beat of our own drummer. Maybe it's because we want to stand out from the pack. Maybe it's because no one ever told us not to. No matter the reason, the choice is clear: Make. Great. Food. And this week? It's gonna be grrrrrrrrrrreat!

Wednesday: The Texas Cheesy is a Texas-sized Grilled Cheese Sandwich loaded with Chopped Brisket, Chihuahua Cheese, Fried Onions, Salsa Roja, & Cilantro between two slices of grilled Telera Bread that'll leave you a little confused as to how you ate it so quickly...

Thursday: Mojo Pork Tacos are a great way to say Happy Taco Thursday before AND after you stuff these Mojo-marinated, smoked, & braised Pulled Pork Tacos with Cilantro, Onion, & Salsa Verde on grilled Corn Tortillas directly in your boca!

Friday: Mini Fishees are a pair of light & crispy Breaded Po***ck Sliders topped with a Sriracha Aioli & Cabbage Slaw. We'll also have Pastrami, The Super Katz, Smoked Salmon, Tamales, & more Fri-Sun while supplies last!

Saturday: a Breaded Pork Sandwich is something many of you have been asking for recently so we thought, why not??? We'll have a big, bad Breaded Pork Tenderloin simply dressed with Lettuce, Tomato, & a Lemon-Herb Aioli on a Tallow-toasted Potato Bun. You can thank us later!

Sunday: Brisket Chili is a perfect way to cap the week with a big bowl of our low-and-slow-smoked Brisket & Bean Chili garnished with Cheddar, Sour Cream, & Green Onion. Add one of our giant Cornbread Muffins to really seal the deal!

Need to feed a gameday group? We can do that! Our Catering Packages make a fantastic addition to your Football Feast or just order a whole mess o' Spare Ribs & Rib Tips! Check out our menus & submit your order @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/catering

Tickets are still available Arena Club Tailgates on 10/22, 11/8, & 11/22! More info @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/events

Thanksgiving Catering is available! Get your orders in for our delicious Smoked Turkey, Brisket, Tallow Mashed Potatoes, & more @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/thanksgiving-catering-menu

Any questions? Email [email protected]

Until next time: keep calm & rock on!

XOXO,

Team CCK

It’s something we’ve debated for as long as we can remember. And while we want to stick to our laurels, we also know tha...
10/12/2026

It’s something we’ve debated for as long as we can remember. And while we want to stick to our laurels, we also know that evolution is part of nature. Here’s our thesis:

While we do not show sport ball games on our screens in favor of & classic cartoons, we believe there’s a strong cross section of our clientele who would enjoy a good sport ball game on our screen(s). We propose to show the Chicago Bears football games on our projector screen without sound & only during noon games on Sundays to see how it feels.

Is this a good idea? We value your opinions more than you know. Especially cuz we get bored without you sitting in our spot when there’s an important local sport ball game happening. Our take-out biz is always strong during the games, but we’d like to see what a sport ball watch party looks like.

This is by no means a plea for help - just a gauge of interest. Please let us know what you think and feel free to leave suggestions. Let’s have some fun with this!

Bear Down. Smoke Meat. Drink B**rs & Bloody’s. At Chicago Culinary Kitchen

Listen! Do you smell something? It's almost dinner time & that means it's time to load up on your favorite 'Q before you...
10/11/2026

Listen! Do you smell something? It's almost dinner time & that means it's time to load up on your favorite 'Q before you can't get it again til Wednesday!

We've got a whole lotta yum yums for your tum tums & even a couple slices left of our mind-blowing Bananas Foster Tiramisu!

Kitchen's open til 7pm & you can order online for quick pick-up & delivery @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com

From all of us to all of you: thank you for yet another amazing week! Because like we always say, without YOU, there is no US!

XOXO,

Team CCK

This buttery Croissant layered with our "As Seen on TV" Steakhouse Bacon, a Fried Egg, Chipotle Aioli, Spinach, & a Hash...
10/11/2026

This buttery Croissant layered with our "As Seen on TV" Steakhouse Bacon, a Fried Egg, Chipotle Aioli, Spinach, & a Hash Brown Patty is about as real as it gets folks. Who says Breakfast has to be served before 11am? Certainly not us, cuz we're smashin' one of these right now!

We're open 11am-7pm & have everything you need to fulfill even the hangriest of hunger pains!

Come on over, grab a cold b**r & some of our award-winning BBQ or just order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com and enjoy our food from wherever you want to be on this fine Sunday!

Oh and we've still got a few slices of our devilishly delicious Bananas Foster Tiramisu...just in case you were wondering 😉

If you’re not gettin’ StiCCKy eating this brined, smoked, & tempura-fried Miller Farms Amish Chicken Half covered in Mae...
10/10/2026

If you’re not gettin’ StiCCKy eating this brined, smoked, & tempura-fried Miller Farms Amish Chicken Half covered in Mae Ploy Sweet Chili & our Magic Dust (peanuts, wasabi pea, Cap’n Crunch, sesame, & other stuff) you just aren’t doing it right.

StiCCKy Chicken is available today while supplies last! It’s a beautiful day to be StiCCKy ❤️

And we’ve got a whole bunch of other yum yums for your tum tums! Check out the full menu & order online @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com

Happy Saturday 💀

Fall brings a lot to the table: changing colors, crisp mornings, & the smell of bonfires are just a few of our favorites...
10/09/2026

Fall brings a lot to the table: changing colors, crisp mornings, & the smell of bonfires are just a few of our favorites. And if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Fall is a perfect time for comfort food. Lucky for you, that's what WE bring to the table!

Friday: our Maple Bourbon Pork Belly Nugz are back & they're as juicy & mapley-bourbony as ever! We'll also have Spare Rib Tamales made with smoked & Salsa Verde-braised Rib Meat & Chihuahua Cheese that'll simply blow your mind! And of course, no weekend would be complete without our famous Pastrami, Super Katz, Smoked Turkey, Maple Bourbon Salmon, & more while supplies last!

Saturday: StiCCKy Chicken is a brined, smoked, & Tempura-battered Miller Farms Amish Chicken coated in Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce & our patent-pending Magic Dust. If you're not StiCCKy when you're finished, you're just not doing it right. Our Saturday/Sunday Dessert Special will be a truly decadent Bananas Foster Tiramisu!

Sunday: a Steakhouse Bacon & Egg Croissant is as indulgent as it is bougie with layers of our homemade, thick-cut Steakhouse Bacon, a Fried Egg, Spinach, & a Spicy Garlic Aioli on a buttery Croissant.

Other Stuff:

Tickets are still available Arena Club Tailgates on 10/22, 11/8, & 11/22! Party like a rockstar with unlimited food, top shelf open bar, ci**rs, coffee, & live entertainment! Info @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/events

Thanksgiving Catering is now live! Get your orders in for our delicious Smoked Turkey, Brisket, Tallow Mashed Potatoes, & more @ www.chicagoculinarykitchen.com/thanksgiving-catering-menu

Any questions? Email [email protected]

Until next time: keep calm & rock on!

XOXO,

Team CCK

Address

2391 N Hicks Road
Palatine, IL
60074

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+18477018243

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