Michael (aka Miki) Greenberg and daughter Giselle will officially release their new record SOMEONE OLD, SOMEONE NEW at an Old Town School concert June 9th at 8 PM.   In keeping with an exclusively vinyl LP release, the photo captures the two artists on their way to the post office with a wagon full of records going out to kickstarter investors and friends.   (Sister Indigo is riding shotgun.) 

      It's a great record with songs written severally by Miki and Giselle and backed up by accomplished Old Town musicians who have worked with Miki in the past.  It is expected that digital copies of the songs will be available soon, but the cover of the LP is stunning and well worth having.

      An interview with the father/daughter team was aired on the morning of May 31st on WBEZ and may still be available from the station.   Congratulations to both!   Miki is, of course, the Wishbone FOH Manager and impresario for our evening concert series (see the EVENTS page)

Live Music, special Menu featuring Cajun, Creole and Southern Dishes, feathers, masks and French Quarter cocktails like the famous HURRICANE.

WE'RE OPEN THIS TUESDAY, FEB 13TH and THERE'S NO COVER or obligation other than having fun!  The CAJUN VAGABOND TRIO will be stirring things up between 6 and 8:30 PM and we can set up party tables or more intimate arrangements as you like.

In addition to Mardi Gras sample platters, you'll be able to order Salmon Papillot (cooked in parchment), Jambalaya, Gumbo, Crawfish Etoufee, Blackened Catfish and Shrimp Dishes to take your breath away.  Lucy has even baked some King Cakes  where you can win a drink if your slice has a hidden baby.

Why celebrate Valentine's Day with ashes?  We'll have Abita Purple Haze on tap along with Abita Root Beer and other drinks for the occasion.

Reservations by calling are recommended.  (773) 549-2663.

We won't tell.  And with Wishbone it will be "home cooked" the long way--without processing, chemistry and from scratch.   From sliced SMOKED BRISKET to whole  BUTTERMILK PIE, we have trays of food for pick-up as late as 4 PM Christmas Eve.   1/4 and 1/2 pans make for a guaranteed balm for stress.  Call early to place your order!

On Friday, March 17th at 7 PM a special celebration of St. Patrick's will take place at Wishbone--far from the braying crowd--in the form of a concert by Jamie O'Reilly and other splendid singers and musicians.  This marks the second year that Wishbone has tipped its hat to the rich musical and lyric traditions of Ireland in addition to menu offerings and drinks that depart from our usual fare. 

Ms. O'Reilly comes from a storied performing family here in Chicago and THAT tradition is carried forward in the harmonies of her daughters, Meg and Nia.  Peter Swenson's guitar and John Floeter's bass are equally well known in venues throughout Chicago. 

Discounted tickets FOR THE CONCERT ONLY may be purchased in advance through www.jamieoreilly.com (CLICK ON PHOTO)  and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Woman's Health Clinic.  Reservations for the concert room will be coordinated by the O'Reilly ticket sales or by calling 773.203.7661 for more information. 

Food and drink specials (and regular menu items) are purchased separately from Wishbone--either before or during the concert.

Join us for a heart-warming evening of ballads and shanties--not to mention our own house prepared corned beef, cabbage and other treats and cocktails.    Cheers to all.

This Tuesday Wishbone celebrates Mardi Gras with boogie piano legend ERWIN HELFRIN and a menu of Cajun and Creole dishes.   Join in the big feast before Lent with crawfish dishes, etoufees,  jambalaya, gumbo, Salmon en pappillot . . . and special sampler platters with heaping portions of the Big Easy.

For family and friends, it's not a night to miss--to dispel some of the Winter gloom.  Doors open at 5 PM--with music beginning at 6.  NO COVER  and we've got the beads and feathers to make the evening properly festive . . . along with some of the best N'awlins food around!  Reservations a good idea.  773.549.2663

If you have your own Carnival Costume, you can win a FREE DINNER at our judging at 8 PM.

Don't have cable?  Don't feel like celebrating with Yahoos . . . ?  Drop by for a more intimate public viewing of the Cubs' historic World Series on our big screen projection TV. 

We'll have $5 HURRICANES and special $3 select LOCAL BEERS and, of course, all the Wishbone fine menu offerings at non-inflated prices. 

You can drop in, drop out or stay till the Fat Lady Sings, but our kitchen may not be open till the top of the ninth . . . 

We recommend you come before the first pitch, but reservations are accepted by calling the restaurant at 773.549.2663.

It's the best of all worlds and fun you won't regret the next day!

Special Night at Wishbone:  not only are we open on a Tuesday Night, but we'll be serving the best Carnival fare anywhere with an ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET accompanied by live music, tawdry beads and lots of Abita Beer with keepsakes from the brewery.  

Legendary boogie piano player, ERWIN HELFER, will be keeping things hot and while waiters cool you down with French Quarter cocktails, Hurricanes, a variety of Abita beers. . . and, yes, some Abita ROOT BEER on tap for floats and kids' delight.

If you bring a costume or something in the spirit of reckless abandon, you may WIN A FREE DINNER at a 7 PM judging.

This is NOT your regular Dinner Service or menu at Wishbone.  This is an Eat Fest LIke there is No Tomorrow. 

For adults, the opulent buffet (including desserts) is 19.95 while for juniors 12 to 16, the price is 14.95.  Kids under 12 and join the gluttony for 9.95  and toddlers, of course, are free (but may be asked to perform). 

FEASTING BEGINS AT 5:30 and ERWIN HITS THE IVORIES AT 6 PM. 
We'll be dishing food till the goats come home . . . or till the ashes settle on Wednesday.