Vandalay Brands

08/10/2026

Summer afternoons are better with oysters and wine. 🦪🥂

On August 14, Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar is teaming up with Cloudy Bay for a special afternoon on the patio featuring live East Coast oyster shucking, complimentary Cloudy Bay wine tastings and exclusive giveaways while supplies last.

Join us from 3–6 p.m. in Wilmette for the perfect summer pairing.

08/04/2026

Celebrate National Oyster Day with Vandalay Brands at Pescadero! 🦪✨

Tomorrow, August 5, we’re celebrating one of our favorite days of the year the best way we know how: with $1 oysters all day long.

Round up your friends, order a dozen (or two), and toast to the freshest catch on the North Shore. Because the only thing better than fresh oysters… is fresh oysters for just $1.

Minimum order of 6 oysters applies.

07/07/2026

The best seat for the Chicago Air and Water Show is waiting. ✈️🌊

Join us at Caffè Oliva on August 15 & 16 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. for an all-inclusive Air & Water Show Watch Party featuring:

🍹 Open bar
🍔 Buffet + made-to-order grill
🍦 Sundae bar
☀️ Front-row views of the air show

Reserve a table or a private cabana for the ultimate Chicago summer experience.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now through the link in our bio.

06/23/2026

Summer is here, and so are our favorite seasonal destinations. ☀️

Grab a drink at Chicago's largest beer garden at Millennium Hall, relax in our newly upgraded cabanas at Caffè Oliva, celebrate 16 seasons at The Dock at Montrose Beach, or cool off with frozen drinks at every tiki hut at The Dock at Bradford Beach.

Read our latest blog to see what's new this summer and start planning your next lakefront adventure: https://www.vandalaybrands.com/post/chicago-outdoor-dining-locations-chicago-milwaukee

Summer is officially here. Explore Vandalay Brands' seasonal destinations, from Chicago's largest beer garden at Millennium Hall to upgraded cabanas at Caffè Oliva, The Dock at Montrose Beach's 16th season, and frozen drinks at every tiki hut at The Dock at Bradford Beach. Enjoy waterfront dining, ...

05/01/2026

Cinco de Mayo starts here 🇲🇽

Our Director of Culinary, Chef Mauricio Gomez, represented Vandalay Brands on WGN-TV’s Spotlight Chicago Be Our Guest segment with a live cooking demo of Casa Bonita’s signature Cinco de Mayo burrito.

This featured burrito is available exclusively at Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar Libertyville, where we’re bringing the full Cinco de Mayo experience to life.

Watch the segment and celebrate with us.

04/03/2026

We’re hiring across Vandalay Brands ☀️

Join the teams at Caffè Oliva, The Dock at Montrose Beach, and Millennium Hall this summer. From the lakefront to Millennium Park, we’re looking for great people to bring the energy all season long.

📍 Multiple hiring events this week
📍 All positions available
📍 Fast-paced, fun, team-driven environments

Come meet us, apply on the spot, and get ready for your best summer yet.

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