The 4th Annual DownTown Pork ShowDown thru end of the month….

BibiSol: I Got Lard On It

This trio of tacos is made with hand-press blue conico nixtamal tortillas and filled with achiote-rubbed pork belly. Served with blackened local garlic lard confit from Iron Fox Farm, a spicy Ciudad de Mexico-style salsa made with local Malinalco tomatillo, árbol chile from Dandar Garden, local onion pickled at Iron Fox Farms, local radish microgreens, and local ground cherries from Dandar Garden.

Location: 219 S Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Saturday: 10:30am–8:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am–2:00pm; Monday: Closed

Blarney Stone Pub: Pikey’s Pork Ribeye

10 oz. Boneless Pork Ribeye smothered with Rosemary Mushroom Gravy. Served on top of Champ Potatoes and a side of Asparagus. Topped with crispy fried Onion Strings and Parsley.

Location: 333 S Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Monday–Thursday: 11:00am–1:00am, Friday: 11:00am–1:30am, Saturday: 10:00am–1:30am, Sunday: 10:00am–1:00am

Bread & Circus: The Korean Dip

The Korean Dip features 5 Spice Pulled Pork w/Korean BBQ Sauce, Szechuan Pickles & Shredded Cabbage on Look’s Ciabatta, served with a cup of Jjigae Dip. Served with a side of kettle chips.

Location: 600 N Main Avenue, Ste 110
Hours of Service: Daily: 11:00am–8:00pm

Chef Lance’s on Phillips: Southern Fried Pork Chop

Breaded Pork Ribeye, fried with panko, parmesan and herbs, then topped with Boursin cheese, pork demi glace and bacon jam, on a bed of roasted red pepper grits (Gluten Free)

Location: 431 N Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Saturday: 5:00pm–9:00pm & Sunday–Monday: Closed. Reservations are highly recommended.

Cookie Jar Eatery: Pork Lover’s Flatbread Pizza

A savory masterpiece featuring tender, seasoned pork, red onion, and tri-color peppers atop a crispy flatbread. Our house-made BBQ sauce adds a tangy kick, perfectly balanced by a blend of melted cheeses. This pizza is a must-try for all pork lovers!

Location: 101 S Reid Street, Ste 100
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Friday: 7:30am–2:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am–2:00pm; Sunday & Monday: Closed

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar: Korean Pork Chop with a Ginger Carrot Puree

Experience a fusion of Korean and Asian flavors with our juicy pork chop served with a velvety carrot and ginger puree. Finished with a bold green onion and jalapeno poke sauce this dish will leave your taste buds dancing.

Location: 201 E 8th Street (located inside Hilton Garden Inn Downtown)
Hours of Service: Saturday–Thursday: 11:00am–10:00pm; Friday: 11:00am–11:00pm

Crawford’s: Bourbon Apple Pork

Grilled pork tenderloin, smoked and braised pork belly, house-made apple butter, bourbon apple gastrique, mashed potato, cinnamon bourbon apple, smoked carrot, pickled onion, spiced pecan & cranberry apple caviar.

Location: 214 S Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Monday–Thursday: 4:00pm–12:00am, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm–2:00am, Sunday: 4:00pm–11:00pm

DaDa Gastropub: Pork Belly Banh Mi

Pickled Vegetables | Cilantro | Crispy Onions | Peppers | Kewpie

Location: 402 N Main Avenue (located inside Icon Events)
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Thursday: 5:00pm–11:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm–12:00am; Sunday & Monday: Closed

Falls Landing Bar & Grill: BBQ Pork & Waffles

Slow roasted pulled pork on a bed of waffles fries with shedded cheddar cheese topped with grilled red peppers and pineapple and drizzled with a sweet South Dakota made BBQ sauce.

Location: 200 E 8th Street (located inside Country Inn & Suites)
Hours of Service: Monday–Thursday: 11:00am–10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 11:00am–11:00pm; Sunday: 12:00pm–8:00pm

Holiday Inn City Centre: Verde Street Tacos

Naan street tacos stuffed with slow roasted pork shoulder, chipotle ranch, peppadew peppers, caramelized onions, and cotija served with a side of homemade pupusa’s, Verde salsa, and Pico.

Location: 100 W 8th Street
Hours of Service: Monday–Sunday: 11:00am–12:00am

Maribella: Pork Osso Buco

Location: 360 S Main Avenue
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Thursday: 4:00pm–10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm–11:00pm; Sunday & Monday: Closed

Minervas: Pork Bao Trio

Pork belly bao bun with sesame box choy, pickled daikon, a Spicy yuzu mayo.

Location: 301 S Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Monday–Thursday: 11:00am–9:00pm, Friday–Saturday: 11:00am–10:00pm, Sunday: Closed

Monks Ale House: Boss Hog

1/3LB custom Look’s Butcher Shop caraway beer brat, New School Queso, Hot Giardiniera, served with Monk’s loaded bacon potato salad!

Location: 420 E 8th Street
Hours of Service: Monday–Friday: 3:00pm–9:00pm; Saturday: 12:00pm–9:00pm; Sunday: 12:00pm–8:00pm

ODE to Food: Apple Pork Tenderloin

Cider marinated grilled pork tenderloin over a bed of rustic corn rice served with almond apple chutney, brocolini & apple réduction beurre blanc

Location: 300 N Cherapa Place
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Friday: 11:00am–9:00pm; Saturday: 4:00pm–9:00pm; Sunday & Monday: Closed

Papa Woody’s: Summer Sidekick

4 Bone of our Wood Fired BBQ Ribs, served with a side of creamy pasta salad and pile of our ‘flat fries.’ -Wet Wipe Included-

Location: 775 N Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Thursday: 11:00am–9:00pm; Friday–Saturday: 11:00am–10:00pm; Sunday: 9:00am–2:00pm; Monday: Closed

Parker’s Bistro: Pork Cheek

Pickled Cabbage | Beet Foam | Celery Root Puree | Duck Fat Bohemian Dumplings

Location: 201 S Main Avenue
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Thursday: 4:30pm–9:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 4:30pm–10:00pm; Sunday & Monday: Closed

Parlour & The WP: The PIGment of Our Imagination

Bourbon infused vanilla ice cream, with bourbon brown sugar bacon and a caramel sauce. Topped with a caramelized candied bacon.

Location: 301 S Main Avenue
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00am–5:00pm; Sunday: 12:00pm–5:00pm; Monday: Closed (Open Labor Day 10:00am–5:00pm)

PAve: Schmiet

Three 4oz pig shank Korean sticky wings, topped with toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Served with a deli style potato salad, topped with paprika, and a piece of toasted jalapeno cornbread bread.

Location: 130 S Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Monday–Friday: 11:00am–2:00am; Saturday: 12:00pm–2:00am; Sunday: Closed

Phillips Avenue Diner: Smoked Pork Waffle with Whiskey Maple Syrup

Golden Cheddar Waffle, Smoked Pork, Granny Apple Slaw, Whiskey Maple Syrup

Location: 121 S Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Monday & Tuesday: 7:00am–2:00pm; Wednesday–Saturday: 7:00am–8:00pm; Sunday: 8:00am–2:00pm

R Wine Bar: Herdsman Pork Ribeye

Seasoned pork ribeye, marinated with spices and dried chilis, sous vide and grilled for a juicy and tender result. Topped with a warm pineapple salsa and served on a bed of coconut cauliflower rice.

Location: 322 E 8th Street
Hours of Service: Monday–Thursday: 11:00am–9:00pm, Friday–Saturday: 11:00am–10:00pm; Sunday: Closed

Remedy Brewing Company: Banh Me Out of Jail

Our take on a classic banh mi sandwich. Our house smoked pulled pork tossed in an Asian inspired sauce. Topped with mayo, pickled carrot, onion and daikon radish. All inside of a locally made bun from Breadsmith. Garnished with cilantro and served with a blackberry nuoc cham for dipping.

Location: 401 E 8th Street, Ste 120
Hours of Service: Sunday–Thursday: 11:30am–10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 11:30am–12:00am

Rough Cut Social feat. 605 Island Guy: Tropical Flavor Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Jerk pork loin topped with sweet teriyaki pineapple glaze, served with cilantro coconut lime rice and garnished with mango pico de gallo.

Location: 119 W 10th Street
Hours of Service: Wednesdays: 5:00pm–8:00pm; Sundays: 12:00pm–3:00pm

The Treasury at Hotel on Phillips: Kan Kan Chop

A colossal 24oz masterpiece featuring sections of rib, loin, belly, fat, and crispy skin. Accompanied by a tangy mango mustard and a refreshing green apple slaw, this dish is a perfect balance of rich, savory pork and vibrant, fruity zest.

Location: 100 N Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Monday–Saturday: 3:00pm–Close

TommyJack’s Pub: Downtown Bites

Porkloin wrapped in a jalapeno and bacon. Served with a side of maple syrup for dipping (can substitute BBQ or ranch).

Location: 214 E 12th Street
Hours of Service: Daily: 11:00am–10:00pm

Wagoo Burger: Brioche Sunrise Delight

French Toast Brioche Bun Pecan Wood smoked shoulder bacon Fried egg Feta cheese Strawberry Jalepeno Compote Topped with maple brown sugar whipped butter and candied pecans

Location: 332 S Phillips Avenue
Hours of Service: Tuesday–Sunday: 7:00am–3:00pm

Windy City Bites: Da Big Back SS (Swine Sub)

1/3 lb Smoked Hog, American cheese, sauteed bell peppers, sauteed onions, and Windy City’s House Bourbon Sauce on a hoagie bun a side of  baked beans.

Location: 114 N Indiana Avenue
Hours of Service: Wednesday–Friday: 3:00pm–9:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am–9:00pm; Sunday–Tuesday: Closed