Chicago restaurants turn to value menus to reach customers

Source Northwestern Medill
Original Load Date Aug. 7, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 7, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/chicago-restaurants-turn-to-value-menus-to-reach-customers/

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**By Antony Terence** _Medill Reports_ After offering a special $30 plate of vodka pasta, truffle fries, salad and a drink — the choice of a martini or a spritz — LIA Tavern said reservations for its “girl dinner” special were booked out for a solid four months. “Girl dinners are the new happy h...