From left: Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Betty White pose for a promotional poster for the first season of “Golden Girls,” April 22, 1985. The four would play the iconic quartet Dorothy Petrillo Zbornak, Blanche Devereaux, Sophia Petrillo and Rose Nylund from 1985 until the series’ end in 1992.
Get the girls together: The Golden Girls Kitchen is coming to Chicago, and we now know when and where.
Creators of the traveling pop-up restaurant inspired by the iconic NBC sitcom "The Golden Girls" previously said Chicago would get its chance to dine in spring 2023 at a "secret location."
Well, the golden hour is nearly upon us. The immersive experience known as The Golden Girls Kitchen is set to open in May at Whiskey Business, 1367 N Milwaukee Ave., according to bucketlisters.com, the tourism organization behind the pop up.
While tickets aren't quite yet on sale, hours have been listed online: 2 p.m.-10:30 p.m. on Wednesdays-Thursdays, 2 p.m.-11:15 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m.-11:15 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Every Sunday from June 4 through Aug. 6, the restaurant will host Drag Brunch at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. ("Join us for a special day of Drag performances on National Golden Girls Day, July 30th!" organizers said). Golden Girls Drag Trivia will take place at 7:15 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on May 31, June 28 and July 26.
"Pull up a chair to The Golden Girls Kitchen," organizers wrote online. "This custom, detailed dining experience is inspired by the girls' favorite iconic Miami hangouts, as well as other memorable moments from the beloved franchise. Expect to be completely immersed in the world of The Golden Girls!"
Each ticket, once available, will include "a 90-minute reservation as well as your choice of a Golden Main + slice of cheesecake. There will be additional sides, desserts, beverages, and exclusive The Golden Girls Kitchen merchandise to add on arrival."
Meals include Sophia’s Lasagna Al Forno paired with garlic bread, and a Bacon Lettuce Potato Sandwich served with fries — both dishes will have vegan options, as well.
The Lanai, a "Miami Style" Cuban sandwich, will also be up for grabs, alongside the Rose Marie Combo, a soup and salad paring.
Of course, each meal will be plated with a slice of cheesecake, with flavors like pumpkin, strawberry, chocolate or Oreo.
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Reservations will start at $49 for a 90-minute visit.
Additional sides, sweets, beverages and merchandise will be available for purchase.
While tickets are not available just yet, those interested can join a waitlist to stay up-to-date with information.
Bucket Listers debuted the experience over the summer in Beverly Hills. The pop-up will soon stamp its mark in New York, while Miami and San Francisco are also due for visits later this year.
“The Golden Girls” ran on NBC from 1985 to 1992, chronicling the life of four women who lived together.
