Wondering where to eat to celebrate Rosh Hashanah starting Friday and after breaking Yom Kippur fast Sept. 25? Chicagoans can mark the Jewish new year and Day of Atonement with the help of local restaurants.
What to Cook
🥖 Masa Madre is hosting virtual cooking classes to make challah for Rosh Hashanah and a challah wreath for Yom Kippur. The Mexican-Jewish bakery also has in-person classes after the holidays.
- Chicago Redditors are singing the praises of brisket prices at Costco and brisket quality at Paulina Meat Market.

Jewish high holiday menu items from Lure Fishbar. (Courtesy of Lure Fishbar)
Where to Dine
🍯 Lure Fishbar has a dine-in menu available for both holidays. The River North restaurant is serving oven roasted chicken, baked whitefish, and apples and hot honey sushi.
- Lettuce Entertain You restaurants also have a series of specials.
Where to Order Out
🫓 Eleven City Diner is offering brisket, matzo balls, chopped liver, and sweet matzo kugel for Rosh Hashanah as well as lox trays for Yom Kippur.
- Chicago Parent and Eater have more dine-in and takeout options.