Mariano's has what your need for the ultimate Chicago-style feast for Bears game day
ByJose Baltierra 
Saturday, January 17, 2026
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As we count down to kickoff between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Mariano's is cranking up the game day energy with a tailgate that is pure Chicago style.
Amanda Puck from Mariano's joined us on Eyewitness News Saturday morning to show us some winning eats for your football feast.
Recipes
The Greektown Burger - a juicy chicken, spinach, and feta patty topped with roasted red peppers on a sesame bun.
- 1 Sesame seed bun
- 1 Chicken Spinach Feta Pub Burger Patty
- Spicy Mayo - Mayo mixed with Paprika
- Red Peppers from Murray's Cheese
The Italian Beef Burger - all the classic Chicago beef flavor, loaded with giardiniera for that perfect kick.
- 1 Small Hoagie Roll from Turano Baking
- 1 Angus Pub Burger with Cheese and Black Pepper
- Sliced Italian Beef
- Caruso's Giardiniera
The Spicy Italian Pizza Burger - melty mozzarella, Mama De Pandi Arrabiata sauce, and Italian seasonings bringing two favorites together in one epic bite.
- 1 Black Angus Pub Burger
- 1 Brioche Bun
- 2 Tsp. of red sauce from Mama de Pandi
- c of shredded mozzarella
- Dash of Spice House Italian Seasoning
ChicagoStyle Pigs in a Blanket
- 1 package cocktail sausages
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Vienna Beef Green Relish (Chicago-style neon green is iconic)
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped white onion
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 8-12 sport peppers, sliced (optional but authentic)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1-2 tsp. poppy seeds
- Celery salt, for finishing
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Prep the dough.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make smaller strips.
- Spread a thin layer of yellow mustard on each dough strip.
- Add a tiny bit of relish and chopped onion (don't overfill or it will leak).
- Place a cocktail sausage at one end and roll up snugly.
- Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Top each warm roll with a slice of sport pepper and a tiny pinch of celery salt.
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