All of us at Big Jones would like to thank you for being with us through a difficult year, one which is ending on a note of optimism about the future. It's been a year of reflection and reinvention, as we've emerged from the worst of the pandemic and all of the temporary adaptations we had to make, collect ourselves, and get our mojo back. We've only recently caught up with ourselves, we're grateful to have a full suite of professional benefits for our staff, thankful to have made it this far, and looking forward to 2022 as a chance to be the best we've ever been.

We continue to grow stronger as we emerge from the most difficult part of the pandemic, and are grateful for everyone that has kept safe and come this far along with us. Business still isn't back to 100% normal, but it is improving incrementally and we hope you'll get a chance or two (or three) to join us in coming weeks as we indulge some of our favorite seasonal cooking.

Big Jones gift cards have gone electronic with instant delivery! We've partnered with Giftfly to offer gift cards that are fulfilled instantly with personal messages you can send along with text or email delivery. Since they are delivered instantly, they are a great way to buy last minute gifts, or buy someone a gift from afar they can use right away. There are several card styles to choose from for any occasion! Visit our online store here.

The ultimate stocking stuffer is Big Jones' House Pantry! We have a rotating selection of signature hot sauces, pickles, and jams available for purchase in the restaurant. Due to procurement issues and the ongoing labor shortage, the selection will vary on any given day, but you can expect to find our delicious hot sauces, chow-chow, piccalilli, and the like!

As we do each year, we are throwing special dinners for both Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, menus are listed below and available on our web site at bigjoneschicago.com. This year, the dinners are sold by tickets rather than standard reservations, and there is significant incentive to book early. Please check out the menus below and join us for two of the most epic dinners of the year!

Gullah Oyster Rice Gulf Oysters, Carolina Gold Rice, Sea Island Benne

Parsnip & Leek Bisque Coush-coush, quince sweetmeats, pickled Winesap apples

Home-baked Turkey Red Wheat and Black Walnut Sourdough Whipped sorghum butter, huckleberry conserves

Big Hominy & Bacon Chicory greens, Cherokee White corn hominy, candied bacon, charred onion vinaigrette, pickled peppers

 Ambrosia Gotham Greens butter lettuce, satsuma mandarin, fresh coconut, candied pecans

Heritage American Buff Goose Gumbo House-made Chaurice Meatballs, Buttered Aromatic Braggadocio Rice

Creamed Venison Pie Rutabaga, Apple, Fried Greens, Horseradish Jus

Stuffed Rushing Waters Trout, Crawfish Boudin Cauliflower puree, charred brussels sprouts with almond

Appalachian Blue Barley Purloo White rice peas, roasted black trumpet mushrooms, crispy fried broccoli, sweet chow

Rum & Nutmeg Bread Pudding Homemade apple butter, toasted oat streusel, orange coriander ice cream