The Windy City Smokeout festival is set to kick off with a special event bringing a slice of New York City to Chicago. On Wednesday, July 9, Bub City in River North will host a pop-up event featuring the iconic Katz’s Delicatessen, renowned for its half-pound pastrami sandwiches. According to the press release, this exclusive culinary experience comes with live country music as a backdrop, offering a unique blend of flavors and sound.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., attendees at Bub City can indulge in Katz's famous pastrami sandwich, complemented by pickles, steak frites, and Dr. Brown’s Soda. The event also provides a chance to win passes to the main Windy City Smokeout festival.
Windy City Smokeout 2025 will run from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13 |Courtesy of @windycitysmokeout
Get tickets
Tickets for this delicious kick-off are priced at $45 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and must be purchased in advance through OpenTable. With limited seats available, eager participants are encouraged to secure their places early. Katz’s collaboration with Windy City Smokeout is backed by Consumers Packing Company, a long-established steak-cutting business in Chicago.
The main festival will run from Thursday, July 10, to Sunday, July 13, outside the United Center. Wristbands for Thursday and Friday are still available. For those interested in seeing daily lineups and set times, more details can be perused on the official festival website.
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