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What to eat, see, and do in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood

<div><p><img width="900" height="600" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7972-900x600.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Jefferson Park" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7972-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7972-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7972-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7972-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7972-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7972-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/jefferson-park/">Jefferson Park</a></strong> is a hidden gem on the Northwest side of Chicago. Filled with families of city workers — police, firefighters, and teachers (as well as a large Polish population) — you’ll find beautiful tree-lined streets of single-family homes with an old Chicago charm.</p> <p>With easy access to the Kennedy and Edens Expressways, Blue Line, and Metra, Jefferson Park is true to its nickname of “The Gateway to Chicago.” The area is also known for its great public schools, parks, and restaurants.</p> <p>If you find yourself in Jefferson Park, here are my favorites stops for a full day of fun.</p> <h2>Dining in Jefferson Park</h2> <img width="1800" height="1395" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/05/superdawg_2004night-1800x1395.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="superdawg drivein" decoding="async" loading="lazy" link="none" columns="2" size="large" ids="233405,399021" orderby="post__in" include="233405,399021" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/05/superdawg_2004night-1800x1395.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/05/superdawg_2004night-900x697.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/05/superdawg_2004night-768x595.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/05/superdawg_2004night-1536x1190.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/05/superdawg_2004night.jpg 1897w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px"> <img width="933" height="1400" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7988-933x1400.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Jefferson Park" decoding="async" loading="lazy" link="none" columns="2" size="large" ids="233405,399021" orderby="post__in" include="233405,399021" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7988-933x1400.jpg 933w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7988-533x800.jpg 533w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7988-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7988-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7988-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/7B2A7988-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px"> <p>Whether you’re a first-time visitor or already know how a Chicago-style hot dog is dressed (no ketchup!), a trip to <strong><a href="https://superdawg.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Superdawg</a></strong> is a must. This 72-year-old, family-owned hot dog stand serves pure beer hot dogs via a carhop service for a unique and nostalgic experience.</p> <p>Love ribs? <strong><a href="http://www.galestreet.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gale Street Inn</a></strong> is another family operation, known for its meaty, fall-off-the-bone ribs. Conveniently located across from the Jefferson Park Blue Line stop, Gale Street Inn is also a great place for a happy hour get-together.</p> <p>Walking into <strong><a href="https://www.dinospizzachicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dino’s Pizza &amp; Italian Restaurant</a></strong> is like stepping into <em>Cheers</em>. This old-school spot recently celebrated 50 years in the neighborhood. Dino’s specializes in no-frills thin-crust pies and my personal favorite, chicken breast ala Dino.</p> <p>If you’re looking to get your fill of perogies and borsch, Jefferson Park offers delicious authentic Polish eateries including <strong><a href="https://www.smakoszrestaurant.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smakosz Restaurant</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.smaktak.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smak-Tak</a></strong>.</p> <h2>Polish culture and beyond</h2> <p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-132425" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/jefferson-park-e1565982075602-900x467.jpg" alt="ed paschke art center in jefferson park chicago" width="900" height="467" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/jefferson-park-e1565982075602-900x467.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/05/jefferson-park-e1565982075602-768x398.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"></p> <p>Catch an original play or comedy performance at the cozy, 45-seat <strong><a href="https://thegifttheatre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gift Theater Company</a></strong>, a staple in the community. The company’s current show <em>Mothers</em> earned rave reviews.</p> <p>If you’re looking to take in a concert or cultural event, the <strong><a href="https://copernicuscenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Copernicus Center</a></strong> is a go-to in Jefferson Park. The historic venue hosts the Taste of Polonia Festival every Labor Day weekend. The largest Polish festival in the United States, the four-day event features live music, dance performances, authentic Polish food and beer, exhibitions, and local merchants.</p> <p>Locals are looking forward to the anticipated reopening and remodeling of the <a href="https://www.edpaschkeartcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ed Paschke Art Center</strong></a> in 2024. This free center provides public access to Ed Paschke’s large-scale, colorful works as well as a place for Chicago artists to showcase their work.</p> <h2>More things to do</h2> <figure id="attachment_399752" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-399752" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-399752" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/7B2A7976-900x600.jpg" alt="Jefferson Park" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/7B2A7976-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/7B2A7976-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/7B2A7976-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/7B2A7976-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/7B2A7976-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/7B2A7976-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-399752" class="wp-caption-text">Jefferson Park</figcaption></figure> <p><a href="https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/jefferson-thomas-memorial-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jefferson Memorial Park</strong></a> provides year-round activities for families. The park comes alive in the summer, where the baseball fields, tennis courts, playground, and outdoor pool are packed with locals. Every August, <strong><a href="https://chicagoevents.com/event/jeff-fest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeff Fest</a></strong> (aka Jefferson Park Arts &amp; Music Festival) is hosted on the grounds of Jefferson Park.</p> <p>The <strong><a href="http://www.morganartgallery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Morgan Art Gallery</a></strong> features nationally and internationally recognized artists in all forms of art (contemporary, traditional, modern, abstract, etc.). In addition to selling and restoring art, the Morgan Art Gallery offers art classes for children and adults.</p> <p>If you’re looking for unique gifts, <strong><a href="https://www.themadeshop1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Made Shop</a></strong> boasts one-of-a-kind handmade works (candles, earrings, t-shirts, hats) from more than 45 Chicago-area artists.</p></div>

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<div><figure> <img alt="A taproom’s bar at night." src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mZ-OcFPWF6h-wjJoRvCmcMzHFhg=/334x0:5667x4000/1310x983/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72128321/taproom_chicago.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Lagunitas is reopening its brewpub. | Lagunitas Brewing</figcaption> </figure> <p>The North Lawndale brewery will once again serve food and pour from 32 taps</p> <p id="JJYnK6">Three years after closing its brewpub, Lagunitas Brewing is reopening on April 13 to the general public in North Lawndale, near Douglass Park.</p> <p id="ykX95N">The closure was a part of a glut of shutters as restaurants coped with their health, government mitigation measures, and dwindling consumer confidence during a pandemic without a COVID vaccine. Some places announced temporary closures but never returned. In the case of Three Floyds’ brewpub in Munster, Indiana, <a href="https://chicago.eater.com/2020/5/20/21264950/three-floyds-brewpub-closed-indefinitely-munster-beer">the brewery shifted strategies</a> to permanently close. Though, in happier news, the Dark Lord Day music and beer festival is returning <a href="https://darklordday.info/index.php/Dark_Lord_Day_2023">to the grounds in May</a> for the first time since 2020.</p> <p id="lwy3NM">For breweries, running a restaurant added to the pressure. Retail sales increased with on-premise consumption suspended through parts of the pandemic. That kept breweries busy even though they had to sort through separate COVID regulations that applied to places that made food or beverage. In that world, beer makers were considered “essential workers.”</p> <p id="AKguWq">Before closing in March 2020, Lagunitas had built up a following in the Midwest with beers like A Lil Sumpin’ Sumpin’ and Willettized. Founded in Lagunitas, California in 1993, it opened its Chicago brewery in 2014 near Douglass Park. Its independent vibe proved popular with drinkers and big breweries noticed. In September 2015, the multinational company that owns Heineken purchased a 50-percent stake in Lagunitas. Two years later, Heineken’s parent <a href="https://www.theheinekencompany.com/newsroom/heineken-acquires-remaining-stake-in-lagunitas-brewing-company/">purchased the remaining 50 percent</a></p> <p id="mT14iW">The brewery also ran a <a href="https://seattle.eater.com/venue/26920/lagunitas-taproom-and-beer-sanctuary">Seattle taproom</a> that is permanently closed. A spokesperson told <a href="https://www.chicagobusiness.com/consumer-products/lagunitas-pushes-back-chicago-taproom-reopening-2023"><em>Crain’s</em> back</a> in December that labor conditions made it hard to reopen in Chicago. They wanted to reopen in winter 2022.</p> <p id="EFwfpB">The brewpub will reactivate its 32 taps on April 13 and the kitchen will once more serve up sandwiches, mussels, and more. Chicago’s beer scene has changed a lot since 2014. A lot has changed since 2020. For example, breweries are offering non-alcoholic options. Lagunitas sells sparkling hop water. Chicago has even added an extra “S” to Douglass Park to distance itself <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/11/19/21575154/douglass-park-renamed-chicago-west-side-stephen-douglas-social-activists">from the original honoree</a> who was a slaveholder. More directly impacting the brewery, there remain concerns about permanent financial damage from the pandemic. There’s the worry that taprooms aren’t keeping as busy. Guinness is ignored that doom and gloom and are scheduled to open its Chicago taproom <a href="https://chicago.eater.com/2023/3/10/23634597/guinness-chicago-brewpub-first-loop-update-fulton-market-brewery-bakery-brown-bread">this summer in Fulton Market</a>. </p> <p id="XbVc5P"><a href="https://chicago.eater.com/2022/12/19/23517338/soule-2-north-lawndale-soul-food-creole-photos-images">But there’s also renewed interest</a> in the area as restaurants such as Soule move into the area. Riding that momentum, Lagunitas’ fans could return to the Chicago TapRoom &amp; Beer Sanctuary on April 13. They’ll be open Thursday through Sunday, according to a news release.</p> <p id="GbcQMv"><a href="http://lagunitas.com/"><em>Lagunitas</em></a><em> Chicago TapRoom &amp; Beer Sanctuary, 2607 W. 17th Street, planned for a Thursday, April 13 reopening.</em></p> <aside id="Jh1wXH"><div data-anthem-component="newsletter" data-anthem-component-data='{"slug":"chicago-eater"}'></div></aside></div>

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<div><p><img width="900" height="600" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/salmondanish-900x600.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A salmon danish at kasama" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/salmondanish-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/salmondanish-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/salmondanish-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/salmondanish-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/salmondanish-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/salmondanish-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"></p><p>The annual <a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/james-beard-awards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>James Beard Awards</strong></a> recognize the best and the brightest of the nation’s dining scene. These prestigious accolades honor not only chefs and restaurants that demonstrate excellence in quality, but those who contribute positively to their communities.</p> <p>As the official home of the James Beard Awards, Chicago also has a fair share of award contendors this year. Check out the full list of Chicago nominees below. The winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Ceremony on June 5, 2023 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.</p> <h3>James Beard Award 2023 Chicago nominees</h3> <figure id="attachment_261115" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-261115" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-261115" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/02/virute-900x600.jpeg" alt="" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/02/virute-900x600.jpeg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/02/virute-1800x1200.jpeg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/02/virute-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/02/virute-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/02/virute-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2021/02/virute-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-261115" class="wp-caption-text">Virtue</figcaption></figure> <p><strong>Damarr Brown, Virtue: </strong><strong>Emerging Chef<br> </strong>Last year, executive chef Erick Williams of Virtue took from the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes. This year, his chef de cuisine Damarr Brown is being recognized for displaying “exceptional talent, character, and leadership ability”. Brown, a fan favorite on <em>Top Chef</em>, has been demonstrating his culinary expertise in <strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/virtue-restaurant-bar/">Virtue</a></strong>‘s kitchen in the Hyde Park neighborhood, composing elegant versions of classic Southern American dishes.</p> <p><strong>Obélix: Best New Restaurant<br> </strong>Chicago is home to a plethora of excellent French restaurants, but <strong><a href="https://www.obelixchicago.com/">Obélix</a></strong> has still managed to stand out from the pack. The intimate space in River North serves up elevated takes on modern French fare. Diners will find favorites like french onion soup, escargots, and steak frites, alongside creative dishes like foie gras macarons, lobster crepes, and confit squab.</p> <p><strong>Sepia: Outstanding Hospitality<br> </strong>A longtime favorite in the West Loop neighborhood, <strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/sepia/">Sepia</a></strong> has earned this nomination for “fostering a sense of hospitality among its customers and staff that serves as a beacon for the community”. The menu melds rustic and refined elements in a way that’s both classic and approachable. The four-course tasting menu offers various options, including sourdough cavatelli, truffle fried chicken, dry-aged beef striploin, and more.</p> <p><strong>Diana Dávila Boldin, Mi Tocaya Antojería: Best Chef Great Lakes<br> </strong>Set on a leafy boulevard in Logan Square, <strong><a href="https://www.mitocaya.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mi Tocaya Antojería</a></strong> is one of the neighborhood’s (and the city’s) most coveted dining experiences. Chef Diana Dávila Boldin pays homage to her ancestors and memories of her travels throughout Mexico with her thoughtful menu of classic dishes and lesser-known regional specialties.</p> <p><strong>Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, Kasama: Best Chef, Great Lakes<br> </strong>Chicagoans have been lining up for stunning pastries and hearty Filipino fare since the day <strong><a href="https://www.kasamachicago.com/">Kasama</a></strong> opened its doors in West Town. And when this daytime spot launched an evening tasting menu, the rest of the world took notice. Tim Flores and Genie Kwon are the power couple behind this one-of-a-kind fine dining experience, offering 13 courses of stunning Filipino-inspired dishes.</p> <h3>James Beard Award 2023 Chicago semifinalists</h3> <figure id="attachment_326594" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-326594" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-326594 size-medium" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/05/symth-the-loyalist-900x600.jpeg" alt="" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/05/symth-the-loyalist-900x600.jpeg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/05/symth-the-loyalist-1800x1200.jpeg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/05/symth-the-loyalist-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/05/symth-the-loyalist-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/05/symth-the-loyalist-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2022/05/symth-the-loyalist-600x400.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326594" class="wp-caption-text">Smyth + The Loyalist; photo by Galdones Photography LLC</figcaption></figure> <p><strong><a href="https://www.smythandtheloyalist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smyth</a>: Outstanding Restaurant </strong></p> <p>One of the James Beard Awards’ highest honors, Outstanding Restaurant recognizes establishments that “demonstrate consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, and hospitality.” Helmed by husband-and-wife duo John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, this tasting menu spot is grounded in pristine products and produce grown in close collaboration with small farms. The menu, which evolves constantly, is served in a welcoming atmosphere with an open kitchen, so guests can watch the chef’s creativity in action.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/virtue-restaurant-bar/">Damarr Brown, Virtue</a>: </strong><strong>Emerging Chef</strong></p> <p>Last year, executive chef Erick Williams of Virtue took from the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes. This year, his chef de cuisine Damarr Brown is being recognized for displaying “exceptional talent, character, and leadership ability”. Brown, a fan favorite on <em>Top Chef</em>, has been demonstrating his culinary expertise in Virtue’s kitchen in the Hyde Park neighborhood, composing elegant versions of classic Southern American dishes.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://khmai-fine-dining.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining</a>: Best New Restaurant</strong></p> <p>A hidden gem no more, Khmai has received local and national acclaim for its authentic Cambodian cuisine. Executive chef Mona Sang draws on her Cambodian heritage to compose the restaurant’s weekly menus, which are all served family style for the entire table to enjoy. Khmai is located in the Rogers Park neighborhood — be sure to make a reservation before you go.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.obelixchicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Obélix</a>: Best New Restaurant</strong></p> <p>Chicago is home to a plethora of excellent French restaurants, but Obélix has still managed to stand out from the pack. The intimate space in River North serves up elevated takes on modern French fare. Diners will find favorites like french onion soup, escargots, and steak frites, alongside creative dishes like foie gras macarons, lobster crepes, and confit squab.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/sepia/">Sepia</a>: Outstanding Hospitality</strong></p> <p>A longtime favorite in the West Loop neighborhood, this venerable institution has earned this nomination for “fostering a sense of hospitality among its customers and staff that serves as a beacon for the community”. The menu melds rustic and refined elements in a way that’s both classic and approachable. The four-course tasting menu offers various options, including sourdough cavatelli, truffle fried chicken, dry-aged beef striploin, and more.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://alltogethernow.fun/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Together Now</a>: Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program</strong></p> <p>This funky space in the West Town neighborhood is a jack of all trades — wine shop, cheese counter, intimate restaurant, and community gathering space. You can grab some small plates at happy hour, enjoy a weekend brunch, load up on ingredients for the perfect charcuterie board, or just kick back with a glass of wine and enjoy the laidback vibes.</p> <h3>Regional James Beard Award semifinalists</h3> <figure id="attachment_249042" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-249042" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-249042" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/combocorn-900x600.jpg" alt="Filipino breakfast at Kasama" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/combocorn-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/combocorn-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/combocorn-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/combocorn-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/combocorn-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2020/10/combocorn-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-249042" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Timothy Flores</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These regional accolades recognize chefs who set high standards in their culinary skills and leadership abilities, while contributing positively to their broader community. The following Chicago chefs have been nominated for Best Chef: Great Lakes in 2023:</span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Diana Dávila Boldin, <strong><a href="https://www.mitocaya.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mi Tocaya Antojería</a></strong></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Thai Dang, <strong><a href="https://www.haisous.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen</a></strong></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Paul Fehribach, <strong><a href="https://bigjoneschicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Jones</a></strong></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, <strong><a href="https://www.kasamachicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kasama</a></strong></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Zubair Mohajir, <strong><a href="https://www.wazwanchicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wazwan</a></strong></li> </ul></div>

An Airy Lincoln Park Bar Evolves With a Changing Wine World

<div><figure> <img alt="A large, spacious seating area inside a wine bar." src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-4VdIJVTOkS1aIT2-NyMWgattow=/360x0:3471x2333/1310x983/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72124735/52754523490_2d27afe0b0_o__1_.0.jpg"> <figcaption>J9 is evolving with the times in Lincoln Park.</figcaption> </figure> <p>J9 Wine Bar underwent a major expansion to keep a family legacy alive</p> <p id="RFBsq3">When someone says they grew up behind a bar, they’re typically referring to tender years spent cleaning glasses or sweeping up at a parent’s pub. But Sonya Mlodzek, the owner of <a href="https://chicago.eater.com/venue/28104/j9-wine-bar">J9 Wine Bar</a> at 1961 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park, in fact, grew up behind the building in a coach house on the property that her stepfather purchased in 1975.</p> <div class="c-float-left"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A wine bar inside a brick building photographed from the sidewalk." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/DX53p8Qa7VGHNPAEogTc3J8vqAo=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543024/52754358609_4dd0864552_o.jpg"> <figcaption>J9 offers a moment of calm in busy Lincoln Park.</figcaption> </figure> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="Two women pose together and smile in front of a wooden bar." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/tcWao1dnljUiKqNaO95_N6dqIqI=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543019/52754116291_7019c5de33_o.jpg"> <figcaption>Wine director Johnna Battaglia (left) and owner Sonya Mlodzek.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <p id="LJbkhR">Mlodzek says she’s watched the area change around her at an ever-increasing clip. She founded J9, named for her late sister Janine, in 2016. By 2019, the bar was so busy that her team was regularly turning away weekend patrons. Tied through memory and legacy to the location — and blissfully unaware of the incoming COVID-19 pandemic — she bought the century-old building next door and embarked on a major expansion that would more than double her bar’s 50-seat capacity.</p> <p id="awvDHf">Despite the now-familiar tumult of the early pandemic, Mlodzek rolled with the numerous public health and logistical punches to unveil an airy new wine haven in September 2021. The reopening appropriately coincided with its namesake’s birthday. “Even from the grave, [Janine] has to be the big sister and control things,” Mlodzek says.</p> <p id="6RBSVv">Housed inside a 100-year-old building that served as an auto shop in the late 1940s, J9’s expansion comes with a dramatic reveal: Patrons walk through the bar’s cozy, narrow space and encounter the bright and expansive addition with striking arched bow truss ceilings and retractable wall-size windows along the front that draw on familiar local architecture.</p> <p id="06KsMe">“Some of the old Chicago apartment buildings have that three-season sun porch area, that’s the inspiration,” Mlodzek says. That home-away-from-home approach extends to the seating (there’s room for 118 in total), composed of clusters of cushy armchairs, modern lounge perches, and low couches throughout the room. Mlodzek terms them “vignettes.” </p> <div class="p-fullbleed-block"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A large white space with an arched ceiling and lots of modern seating." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/wbZyPRbzooOBtKdlVwL2JTA0FqQ=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543012/52753576887_67f534e5a2_o.jpg"> <figcaption>When the weather is warm, staff will open these windows.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="c-wide-block"><div class="c-image-grid"> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A large wine bar space with lots of seating." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/3r4AW9ZT1DLKhCZVM-QkQ7aq61E=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543472/52754604233_2d9303daa6_o.jpg"> <figcaption>Patrons can pair wine with cheese, charcuterie, and specialty potato chips.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A long wine bar space with a bar and seating." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cqE9eNG7U-RVBFMq0PlNdopxFvs=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543040/52754604448_347a41df36_o.jpg"> <figcaption>A second bar gives everyone a little breathing room.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div></div> <p id="yDaozu">The shifts at J9 aren’t solely aesthetic. Wine and spirits director Johnna Battaglia says she’s noticed a spike in curious and even adventurous wine drinkers. She has responded in kind, shaking up the wine lists at a much more rapid pace than prior to the pandemic. “People come here to try new things,” Battaglia says. “They’re definitely noticing and enjoying it — we’re going through more wine in general, both interesting varietals plus the things that people are used to.”</p> <p id="ksoTDN">Mlodzek, who splits her time between Chicago and Napa, California, agrees. Before 2020, she says that Chicago’s wine scene had a certain stuffiness and conventionality. For operators, there was some comfort in that, but the status quo could also result in unchallenging wine lists that didn’t spark interest from new customers. Now, she says it’s commonplace for regulars and novices to sidle up to the bar brimming with questions about new and notable pours.</p> <p id="dxGjrx">In the midst of all this newness, Mlodzek and Battaglia have also identified a sea change in the wine world at large: the growing prominence of women in leadership positions. Looking back, Battaglia recalls her experience a decade ago working at a different Chicago wine bar. “There was not one female manager in the entire group except for event sales,” she says. “There are female managers there now, but 10 years ago, not one. That’s a huge change in a matter of 10 years.”</p> <p id="x4pE1o">See more of the expanded J9 in the photographs below.</p> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A long, narrow bar space with exposed brick walls." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cOZ_uNATMc6Elauw_jv6S2FoWCs=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543009/52753576407_50f40d873c_o.jpg"> <figcaption>The original bar hasn’t lost its intimate atmosphere. </figcaption> </figure> <div><div class="c-image-grid"> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A corner of a wine bar with two blue armchairs." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ofgbT2rAAlkHLp9vDdf64Pt7qr0=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543037/52754603763_ba5ca8de25_o.jpg"> <figcaption>Watch Lincoln Park go by.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A rectangular wooden bar lined with backed bar stools." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/yWe0HLU_OhvU_3ioavWoAIHIimM=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543034/52754603678_43bab67978_o.jpg"> <figcaption>J9 sat only 50 before the remodel.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div></div> <div class="c-wide-block"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A large wine bar seating area with many chairs and tables." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/juroJrTeqwZDkVDn_LL0TDvg4Ps=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543029/52754523740_a19936d1dc_o.jpg"> <figcaption>The bright space is a major transition from the narrow bar next door.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div><div class="c-image-grid"> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A large and spacious seating area inside a wine bar." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/-Cfezx-NMqG9a7bO_6Y_7SYQpZQ=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543028/52754523490_2d27afe0b0_o.jpg"> <figcaption>J9 expanded into a century-old building next door.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A section of a wine bar with a bow truss ceiling." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/h6LvfFKYDYWdWNbp6jH3YB8kf8M=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543013/52753577077_de3e833994_o.jpg"> <figcaption>Patrons will find unusual pours, like Hungarian white wines.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A portion of a large wine bar seating area with winged armchairs. " data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/rM-SD-Ah2X40knE460ez1xI3QyM=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543014/52753577232_4fd0f60945_o.jpg"> <figcaption>Snuggle into these seats with a glass of wine.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A section of a spacious wine bar." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/2wWt5xF7FTidXzHjGCjlw7yDw4Q=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543022/52754117946_3b0269b151_o.jpg"> <figcaption>Ownership calls these seating pods “vignettes.” </figcaption> </figure> </div> </div></div> <div class="c-wide-block"><div class="c-image-grid"> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A low-lilt seating area with comfy chairs." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sX-POLesNzj6WUNuH341_bAiVd0=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543045/52762175749_53b3e0defd_o.jpg"> <figcaption>There are plenty of cozy corners to hide in.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="c-image-grid__item"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A section of a wine bar with a small heating unit." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/voq06m3YwrZb_y-VD7VKuNTgf60=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543049/52762416423_6a7cbf3f1c_o.jpg"> <figcaption>Vintage Chicago posters decorate the walls.</figcaption> </figure> </div> </div></div> <div class="p-fullbleed-block"> <figure class="e-image"> <img alt="A dimly lit wine bar space." data-mask-text="false" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/k-zeSxyWiZAWFx_vuimqlDPJ_nA=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24543046/52762413148_3df6a8c6c0_o.jpg"> <figcaption>In the evening, J9 takes on a romantic vibe.</figcaption> </figure> </div> <aside id="90ja83"><div data-anthem-component="newsletter" data-anthem-component-data='{"slug":"chicago-eater"}'></div></aside></div>

Accessibility at Chicago-area Hilton hotels

<div><p><img width="900" height="474" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/HUBER-Alert-Clock-f-1-e1680029547573-900x474.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="An alarm clock designed for hearing impaired guests at a Chicago area Hilton" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/HUBER-Alert-Clock-f-1-e1680029547573-900x474.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/HUBER-Alert-Clock-f-1-e1680029547573-1800x949.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/HUBER-Alert-Clock-f-1-e1680029547573-768x405.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/HUBER-Alert-Clock-f-1-e1680029547573-1536x810.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/HUBER-Alert-Clock-f-1-e1680029547573-2048x1079.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When it comes to traveling with a disability, there can be a lot of unknowns. But staying at a hotel with the right type of accommodations can make all the difference. That’s why Hilton makes it easy to discover their full array of accessible resources and amenities, from getting around the hotel’s public spaces to special in-room amenities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check out some of the Chicago-area Hilton hotels with a range of accessibility resources for all types of needs.</span></p> <h2 id="palmer-house-a-hilton-hotel">Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel</h2> <p><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiphhh-palmer-house/amenities/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel</strong></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, is one of Chicago’s most historic spaces. For more than 150 years, the iconic hotel has been wowing guests with its opulent lobby, unique history, and incredible hospitality. Enjoy a craft cocktail under the stunning frescos, see a magic show, or relax at the spa — your stay is guaranteed to be unforgettable.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find </span><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiphhh-palmer-house/rooms/?category=accessible&amp;WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHIPHHH7CHI8i85965" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>accessible rooms at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel</strong></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><b>Service animals</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Service animals welcome</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Mobility</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wide e</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ntry doors to guest rooms</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Hearing</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visual alarm for hearing impaired in rooms and public areas</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Amenities</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible swimming pool</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible exercise facility</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible hotel restaurant</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible concierge desk and registration desk</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Getting around</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible parking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible public entrance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible elevators</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible routes to many hotel amenities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about accessible amenities at </span><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiphhh-palmer-house/amenities/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHIPHHH7CHI8i85964" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel</b></a></p> <h2 id="hilton-chicago">Hilton Chicago</h2> <figure id="attachment_399467" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-399467" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-399467 size-medium" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/%C2%A9Huber-Pool-Handicap-Detail-1-900x600.jpg" alt="A pool lift designed to help those with mobility issues enter and exit the indoor pool." width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/©Huber-Pool-Handicap-Detail-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/©Huber-Pool-Handicap-Detail-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/©Huber-Pool-Handicap-Detail-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/©Huber-Pool-Handicap-Detail-1.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-399467" class="wp-caption-text">A pool lift designed to help those with mobility issues enter and exit the indoor pool at Hilton Chicago.</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A long-time Chicago favorite with an unbeatable location, </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chichhh-hilton-chicago/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHICHHH7CHI8i85967">Hilton Chicago</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> overlooks Grant Park and offers easy access to Soldier Field, Lake Michigan, the Museum Campus, Buckingham Fountain, and more. The hotel offers rooms and suites with sweeping water or city views, a fully stocked athletic club, and several in-house dining options and room service.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find </span><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chichhh-hilton-chicago/rooms/?category=accessible&amp;WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHICHHH7CHI8i85968" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>accessible rooms at Hilton Chicago</strong></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><b>Service animals</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Service animals welcome</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Mobility</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible showers with roll-in access</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Hearing</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Digital alarm clock available with strobe light</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visual alarm for hearing impaired in rooms and public areas</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Amenities</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible swimming pool</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible exercise facility</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible hotel restaurant</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible concierge desk</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Getting around</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible parking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible public entrance</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible elevators with braille and lowered buttons</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible routes to many hotel amenities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wheelchair ramp for lobby/reception access</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Braille room numbers</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about accessibility at </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chichhh-hilton-chicago/amenities/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHICHHH7CHI8i85969" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Chicago</a></strong></p> <h2 id="the-drake">The Drake</h2> <figure id="attachment_399786" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-399786" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-399786 size-medium" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Q2DCD-Huber-116-roll-in-shower-900x600.jpg" alt="An accessible bathroom at The Drake Chicago" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Q2DCD-Huber-116-roll-in-shower-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Q2DCD-Huber-116-roll-in-shower-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Q2DCD-Huber-116-roll-in-shower-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Q2DCD-Huber-116-roll-in-shower-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Q2DCD-Huber-116-roll-in-shower-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Q2DCD-Huber-116-roll-in-shower-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-399786" class="wp-caption-text">An accessible bathroom at The Drake Chicago</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An icon on the Chicago lakefront, </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chidhhh-the-drake/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHIDHHH7CHI8i85970" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Drake</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is a legendary Chicago landmark that’s hosted royalty, dignitaries, and celebrities since it first opened in 1920. The location near Oak Street Beach on The Magnificent Mile puts you in the heart of downtown Chicago. For the full experience, make sure to head to the elegant Palm Court for a classic afternoon tea.</span></p> <p><b>Service animals</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Service animals welcome</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Hearing</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visual alarm for hearing impaired in rooms and public areas</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Amenities</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible bathtubs</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible exercise facility</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible hotel restaurant</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible concierge desk</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Getting around</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible parking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible public entrance with level or ramp entrance into building</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible elevators with braille </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible guest room access</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible routes to many hotel amenities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Braille room numbers</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about accessibility at </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chidhhh-the-drake/hotel-info/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHIDHHH7CHI8i85972" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Drake</a></strong>.</p> <h2 id="hilton-orrington-evanston">Hilton Orrington/Evanston</h2> <figure id="attachment_399717" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-399717" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-399717 size-medium" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/ORDOE_Accessible_Bath_K1RRD_Q2FRD-900x600.jpg" alt="An accessible bathroom at Hilton Orrington/Evanston" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/ORDOE_Accessible_Bath_K1RRD_Q2FRD-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/ORDOE_Accessible_Bath_K1RRD_Q2FRD-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/ORDOE_Accessible_Bath_K1RRD_Q2FRD-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/ORDOE_Accessible_Bath_K1RRD_Q2FRD-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/ORDOE_Accessible_Bath_K1RRD_Q2FRD-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/ORDOE_Accessible_Bath_K1RRD_Q2FRD-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-399717" class="wp-caption-text">An accessible bathroom at Hilton Orrington/Evanston</figcaption></figure> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Just one block from the scenic Northwestern Campus, the lakeshore </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordoehf-hilton-orrington-evanston/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6ORDOEHF7CHI8i85973" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Orrington/Evanston</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> is the perfect jumping off point to attend Wildcats events and explore charming local shops, eateries, breweries, museums, and beaches. And don’t miss the new </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thomas &amp; Dutch serving contemporary comfort food on the first floor.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordoehf-hilton-orrington-evanston/rooms/?category=accessible&amp;WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6ORDOEHF7CHI8i85975" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accessible rooms and suites at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><b>Service animals</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Service animals welcome</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Mobility</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wide e</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ntry doors to guest rooms</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Hearing</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Digital alarm clock available with strobe and a vibrating pad</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visual alarm for hearing impaired in rooms and public areas</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Audible alerts in the elevator</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Amenities</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible bathtubs </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible exercise facility</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible hotel restaurant</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible concierge desk</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Getting around</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible parking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible public entrance </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible elevators </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lowered peep holes in room doors</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible routes to many hotel amenities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wheelchair ramp for lobby/reception access</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible transportation with advance notice</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/ordoehf-hilton-orrington-evanston/hotel-info/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6ORDOEHF7CHI8i85974" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accessibility at Hilton Orrington/Evanston</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <h2 id="hilton-chicago-ohare-airport">Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport</h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay while traveling, look no further than </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiohhh-hilton-chicago-ohare-airport/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHIOHHH7CHI8i85976" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Located on the grounds of the O’Hare International Airport, the hotel is directly connected to Terminals 1, 2, and 3, plus shuttle service to Terminal 5. Amenities include room service, all-day dining, a fitness center, pool, spa, and more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiohhh-hilton-chicago-ohare-airport/rooms/?category=accessible&amp;WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHIOHHH7CHI8i85978" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accessible rooms at Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><b>Service animals</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Service animals welcome</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Mobility</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wide e</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ntry doors to guest rooms</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Hearing</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Closed captioning on televisions or closed captioning decoders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Visual alarm for hearing impaired in rooms and public areas</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Notification devices for the doorbell or door knock and incoming telephone calls</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Amenities</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Allergy-friendly rooms</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible bathtubs </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible exercise facility</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible hotel restaurant</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible concierge desk</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Getting around</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible parking</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible public entrance </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible elevators with braille</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible routes to many hotel amenities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wheelchair ramp for lobby/reception access</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Accessible transportation with advance notice</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Learn more about </span><strong><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chiohhh-hilton-chicago-ohare-airport/hotel-info/?WT.mc_id=zMDDM0AA1HI2OLQ3LocalPartner4ChooseChicago_Mar5Seed_ChooseChicago_Accessibility_6CHIOHHH7CHI8i85977" target="_blank" rel="noopener">accessibility at Chicago Hilton O’Hare Airport</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p class="lead">Explore more on <a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/accessibility-in-chicago/">accessibility in Chicago</a>.</p></div>

A Persian Tasting Menu Comes to Albany Park and Four More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants

<div><figure> <img alt="Coming Attractions" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/aBZBw1BgK19X1ZMXiSUtH0tENdc=/86x0:1414x996/1310x983/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72123892/ComingAttractions_Misc9.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Maman Zari is scheduled to open in early summer. | <a class="ql-link" href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/close-up-shot-of-restaurant-table-setup-royalty-free-image/846415394" target="_blank">Getty</a>/Eater</figcaption> </figure> <p>A regularly updated list of forthcoming restaurants and bars</p> <p id="pFPsB2"><em>Wondering what’s in the works in the </em><em>Chicago</em><em> area for restaurants, bars, and cafes? Look no further than Eater Chicago’s guide to spring 2023’s coming attractions for dining. Did we miss something? Send Eater Chicago a tip at </em><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><em>[email protected]</em></a><em>.</em></p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="oKtLBY"> <h3 id="qJLNNj">March 28</h3> <p id="Tc5PbP"><strong>Albany Park: </strong>Contemporary Persian tasting menu restaurant Maman Zari is aiming for an early summer debut at 4639 N. Kedzie Avenue, co-owners Mariam and Farzad Shahsavarani (who have also applied for a liquor license) announce <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mamanzarichicago/posts/pfbid0VTWQgRvsCqzrcc3s6pepXfJLd85d589hNT27kEejd2PJaT4KRFLcqt1bi1Y39YRhl">on Facebook</a>. “The tasting menu at Maman Zari is inspired by Persian cuisine and adapted to today’s palate,” they write. “We want to expand your idea of what the food from various regions of Iran can be and give you a chance to experience the flavors in new ways.”</p> <p id="5G3l80"><strong>Avondale</strong><strong>: </strong>An extensive remodel is well underway at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/deepredwinemerchant/">Deep Red Wine Merchant</a>, a <a href="https://chicago.eater.com/2022/7/26/23278952/deep-red-wine-merchant-bar-bottle-shop-avondale-minority-winemakers-chicago">forthcoming wine bar and bottle shop</a> that owner Dave Thompson (<a href="https://chicago.eater.com/venue/lula-cafe">Lula Cafe</a>, <a href="https://chicago.eater.com/venue/cherry-circle-room">Cherry Circle Room</a>) plans to open this spring in a historic building at 2901 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Thompson is sharing renderings of the space alongside photos of construction <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnm8QSuvw9l/?img_index=2">on Instagram</a>. “We’ll be repurposing 130-year-old wood joists to create merchandise shelving,” he writes. “This reuse not only shares a weathered character you can’t copy, we’re thrilled that the beams won’t end up in a landfill.”</p> <div id="p8mnJg"> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnm8QSuvw9l/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnm8QSuvw9l/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; 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Dinner With A View is Set to Bring an Exclusive Dining Experience to Pioneer Court This April

This unique experience has dazzled some of the world’s biggest cities including Toronto, San Diego, Vancouver, and Montréal. Attendees will dine in heated, clear and frameless geodesic domes, meant to stimulate the senses by marrying an elevated culinary experience with a unique view, unavailable to guests on a regular basis. Designed to represent the flora, fauna and beauty of different natural regions of Earth, 33 domes will be transformed into terrariums juxtaposed against the urban scenery o

A food tour of Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood

<div><p><img width="900" height="548" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07390-scaled-e1679412304677-900x548.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="A neon sign at Soul Veg City in Greater Grand Crossing" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07390-scaled-e1679412304677-900x548.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07390-scaled-e1679412304677-1800x1097.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07390-scaled-e1679412304677-768x468.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07390-scaled-e1679412304677-1536x936.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07390-scaled-e1679412304677-2048x1248.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"></p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As I approach the 75th Street exit on the Dan Ryan expressway, I change the music that’s blasting through my speakers from the soothing spiritual sounds of Mahalia Jackson to the raucous poetic raps of Chance the Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ album. And although it’s barely 50 degrees on this particular spring day, I proceed to put my windows down, so that everyone within earshot can hear Chance’s ‘No Problem’ from my car. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re curious where I am, I am in the same Chicago neighborhood where Mahalia Jackson, Chance the Rapper, Michael Wilbon of ESPN, Lena Waithe, and even Cubs legend Ernie Banks once lived. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I’m in the beautiful south side neighborhood of Chatham. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re wondering where I’m going to go to satisfy my appetite, well the first place I’m going to go is </span><strong><a href="https://www.soulvegcity.com/">Soul Veg City</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on 203 E. 75th street. This Chatham staple has been providing tantalizing soul vegan food, rooted in Black American culture, for Chicagoans (and out-of-towners) for over 40 years. </span></p> <img width="1120" height="1400" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07367-1120x1400.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="A vegan burger at Soul Veg City in Greater Grand Crossing" decoding="async" loading="lazy" link="none" size="large" columns="2" ids="399147,399149" orderby="post__in" include="399147,399149" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07367-1120x1400.jpg 1120w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07367-640x800.jpg 640w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07367-768x960.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07367-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07367-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07367-scaled.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px"> <img width="1800" height="1200" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07415-1800x1200.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="The hot bar at Soul Veg City in Greater Grand Crossing" decoding="async" loading="lazy" link="none" size="large" columns="2" ids="399147,399149" orderby="post__in" include="399147,399149" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07415-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07415-900x600.jpg 900w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07415-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07415-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07415-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07415-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I eat a plant-based diet, so this place is like heaven for people like me. If you’re an omnivore and wondering what you should try out of curiosity, you’re going to have to order the cauliflower wingz, amazing gyro, the Italian v, tofu tidbits, and the vegan shrimp. If you’re short on time, you can stop by and grab something from the hot bar as well where you’ll find more traditional (vegan) soul food. Whether you consider yourself an omnivore or herbivore, I can guarantee that you’ll leave satisfied. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you prefer not to eat vegan food, I understand. Let’s walk east on 75th Street and go to the legendary </span><strong><a href="http://lemsque.com/">Lem’s Bar-B-Q</a></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> so that you can order yourself some rib tips, hot links, or even some wings, from a neighborhood staple that’s been around since 1968. From what I’m told you’re going to have to make sure you get it with Lem’s special BBQ sauce. So, make sure you order extra because you’re definitely going to want more when you get home. And yes, you’re going to want to buy the gallon size. Don’t second guess me on this, okay?</span></p> <img width="1120" height="1400" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07231-1120x1400.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Brown Sugar Bakery in Greater Grand Crossing" decoding="async" loading="lazy" link="none" columns="2" size="large" ids="399154,399153" orderby="post__in" include="399154,399153" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07231-1120x1400.jpg 1120w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07231-640x800.jpg 640w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07231-768x960.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07231-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07231-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07231-scaled.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px"> <img width="933" height="1400" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07260-933x1400.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Brown Sugar Bakery in Greater Grand Crossing" decoding="async" loading="lazy" link="none" columns="2" size="large" ids="399154,399153" orderby="post__in" include="399154,399153" srcset="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07260-933x1400.jpg 933w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07260-533x800.jpg 533w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07260-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07260-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07260-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/03/Copy-of-DSC07260-scaled.jpg 1707w" sizes="(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alright, who’s ready for dessert? Lucky for you, we can stay on the same street, because by now I’m sure you’re tired and ready for a nap. Right across the street at 328 E. 75th Street, you’ll find the James Beard-nominated </span><a href="https://www.brownsugarbakerychicago.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Brown Sugar Bakery</strong></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> which opened in 2004. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ll have your choice of ten delicious cakes that will have you crawling back for more. There’s turtle, red velvet, double dark chocolate, and their famous caramel cake, to name a few. These cakes can’t be matched. Yes, I know your granny makes cakes better than anyone you know, but that’s because you don’t know the bakers at Brown Sugar Bakery yet. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I don’t know about you, but the only thing on my mind now is watching something entertaining on television when I get home. Lucky for me, comedian W. Kamau Bell, a native of Chatham as well, has plenty of shows and comedy specials for me to choose from as I eat my scrumptious leftovers and plan my next trip back to a neighborhood whose restaurant choices are top-notch and nothing short of legendary. </span></p></div>

Where to Get Easter Brunch in Chicago This Year (2023)

<div><p>Eggs, lamb chops, and innovative dishes you have never thought of… Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday, you should never miss out on the perfect brunch opportunity. Here we have the best list for Easter brunch in Chicago, ranging from Mexican flare to traditional Greek Easter. Feeling hungry? We’ve included a few Easter buffet options as well!</p> <figure id="attachment_413512" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413512" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413512" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-scaled.jpg" alt="lambshank" width="800" height="1200" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-scaled.jpg 800w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-200x300.jpg 200w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-1333x2000.jpg 1333w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-370x555.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-842x1263.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-406x609.jpg 406w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/lambshank-shutter-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413512" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Venteux</figcaption></figure> <h2><a href="https://venteuxchicago.com/">Venteux</a></h2> <p>On April 8th and 9th, Venteux will be offering exclusive dinner specials both nights and a scrumptious Easter brunch on Sunday. Guests can indulge in bottomless mimosas, rosé, or bloody Marys at brunch, while the little ones enjoy table-side egg decorating with exciting prizes inside. For dinner, diners can savor must-try dishes like the Braised Lamb Shank and Seared Halibut, and don’t forget to try the exclusive Easter cocktail, The Hopper! 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The menu includes traditional tsoureki french toast, Greek honey pancakes, and more! Rather celebrate traditional Greek Easter? Guests can also stop in after Easter service and celebrate the resurrection with family &amp; friends at the traditional post-midnight dinner featuring classic Spring Greek dishes on Apr. 15th at Avli River North!</p><div data-ad-id="54131" style="text-align:center; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;" class="afw afw_custom afw_ad afwadid-54131 "> <div style="font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;">Advertisement</div> <amp-ad type="doubleclick" data-slot="/18190176/AdThrive_Content_5/5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414" json='{"targeting":{"siteId":"5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414","siteName":"UrbanMatter","amp_type":"rtc", "decref":"240", "location":"Content","sequence":5,"refresh":"false","amp":"true"}}' layout="fluid" height="fluid" width="336" data-multi-size="300x250,336x280,300x50,320x100,320x50,1x1" data-multi-size-validation="false" rtc-config='{ "vendors": { "prebidappnexus": {"PLACEMENT_ID": "17359255"} }}'></amp-ad> </div> <figure id="attachment_413547" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413547" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413547" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Label-FC-0922-0084_1280x.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="949" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Label-FC-0922-0084_1280x.jpg 1280w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Label-FC-0922-0084_1280x-300x222.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Label-FC-0922-0084_1280x-370x274.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Label-FC-0922-0084_1280x-842x624.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Label-FC-0922-0084_1280x-406x301.jpg 406w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Private-Label-FC-0922-0084_1280x-600x445.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413547" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: 312 Chicago</figcaption></figure> <h2><a href="https://312chicago.com/">312 Chicago</a></h2> <p><strong>136 N La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60602</strong></p> <p>Famed Chicago Loop hotspot, the <a href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/312-chicago-re-opens-late-march-2023-led-by-chef-marcello-florio/">reopening 312 Chicago</a> offers an exciting and modern take on authentic Northern Italian cuisine by Chef Marcello Florio. Chef Marcello has created a special Easter brunch menu that includes sweet and savory favorites. This special brunch menu is offered 9am-3pm on Sunday, April 9th. 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Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640</strong></p> <p>Uvae, the popular wine bar in Andersonville, will open at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday and feature a three-course brunch until 2:30 p.m. for $55 per person. Easter specials will include Nutella Croissants, Fried Oysters, Brioche French Toast, a Prosciutto &amp; Gruyere Omelet, and more. The brunch will also feature unlimited beverages including Mimosas, Bloody Marys, coffee, tea, and juice. 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Join for dinner from 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM for all-time favorites like Wild Escargots de Bourgogne, Roast Chicken a la Grand-Mère, Prime Steak Frites and much more. 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"></div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"></div> <div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"></div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"></div> </div> <p></p></a> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnkyzvPb0i/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Hubbard Inn (@hubbardinn)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><script async src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></p></div> <h2><a href="https://www.hubbardinn.com/">Hubbard Inn</a></h2> <p><strong>110 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654</strong></p> <p>Hubbard Inn in River North will host its classic brunch service on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with festive specials including Peep-Tini and Bunny Mary cocktails ($10); Carrot Cake Pancakes ($18), a carrot cake pancake stack with candied walnuts and maple cream cheese icing; and Smoked Brisket Hash ($23), smoked brisket with caramelized onion, bourbon bbq sauce and topped with a fried egg.</p> <figure id="attachment_413510" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413510" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413510" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x.jpg" alt="the albert easter brunch buffet" width="800" height="803" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x.jpg 800w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x-300x300.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x-150x150.jpg 150w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x-370x370.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x-110x110.jpg 110w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x-406x408.jpg 406w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_2905_800x-600x602.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413510" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Katherine McConnell/the Albert</figcaption></figure> <h2><a href="http://www.thealbertchicago.com/">the Albert Chicago</a></h2> <p><strong>228 E Ontario St Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60611</strong></p> <p>Inspired by the vibrant flavors of spring, the Albert Chicago celebrates Easter brunch on Sunday, April 9 with an array of options the whole family will love. Inspired by his Calabrian heritage, Executive Chef Steve Chiappetti presents a decadent antipasti buffet to start, and then invites guests to choose one of several main courses. The meal concludes on a high note with a colorful sweets table filled with house-made pastries. Cost is $39 per person exclusive of tax, beverages, and gratuity.</p> <figure id="attachment_413511" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413511" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413511" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tzuco_011421_023_800x.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tzuco_011421_023_800x.jpg 800w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tzuco_011421_023_800x-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tzuco_011421_023_800x-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tzuco_011421_023_800x-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tzuco_011421_023_800x-406x270.jpg 406w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Tzuco_011421_023_800x-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413511" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit:</figcaption></figure> <h2><a href="http://www.tzuco.com/">Tzuco</a></h2> <p><strong>720 N. State St, Chicago, IL 60654</strong></p> <p>On Sunday, April 9, join award-winning Chef/Partner Carlos Gaytán and the team at Tzuco for an unforgettable brunch inspired by his Mexican heritage, prepared with the masterful French culinary technique for which he is known. With both savory and sweet options – as well as a cocktail program envisioned by leading Mexico City mixologist Mica Rousseau – the restaurant’s <a href="https://www.tzuco.com/menus/#brunch" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tzuco.com/menus/%23brunch&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1679932593389000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mUn1r1wevFlMk0DfHhSls">brunch menu</a> will be available a la carte and filled with options for all.</p> <figure id="attachment_413513" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413513" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413513" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SIgnature-Room-Lamb.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SIgnature-Room-Lamb.jpg 640w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SIgnature-Room-Lamb-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SIgnature-Room-Lamb-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SIgnature-Room-Lamb-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SIgnature-Room-Lamb-406x271.jpg 406w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SIgnature-Room-Lamb-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413513" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: The Signature Room</figcaption></figure> <h2><a href="http://www.signatureroom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://streaklinks.com/BbZxM9FLiyrYgMNaBwBBChZt/https%253A%252F%252Fwww.signatureroom.com%252F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1679937953528000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NubYmMy5sS8_bKNUOBzpe">The Signature Room on the 95th</a></h2> <p><strong>875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611</strong></p> <p>Celebrate Easter Sunday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Signature Room on the 95th, featuring a three-course plated brunch menu and live musical entertainment! Enjoy a gourmet, plated brunch menu featuring items such as Avocado Toast, Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb, Crab Cake Benedict &amp; Local Ham Chops. Guests will then select from a variety of dessert options including our Signature White &amp; Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake, Apple Crisp or Lemon Pound Cake. 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The restaurant will welcome the Bunny for a hopping holiday celebration featuring family photos and a delicious brunch. Executive Chef Christian Alejandro has curated a menu filled with interactive stations including a create-your-own omelette station, salad station, carving station and a buffet of delicious brunch favorites. Fresh pastries, seasonal fruits, mimosas, Bloody Marys and cocktails will also be available offering something for every bunny to enjoy.</p> <div class="sbi-embed-wrap"> <blockquote class="instagram-media sbi-embed" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDilG-MjdH/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDilG-MjdH/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"> <div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; 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line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDilG-MjdH/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Lirica (@liricarestaurant)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><script async src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></p></div> <h2><a href="https://www.liricarestaurant.com/">Lírica</a></h2> <p>Celebrate this Easter surrounded by great food and great views at a spot perfect for large reservations. Lírica Restaurant, located at Sable Hotel on Chicago’s Navy Pier, is offering a brunch bar overlooking the gorgeous blues of Lake Michigan on Sunday, April 9, with a variety of options for the whole family. For only $45 per person, guests can enjoy a Chef-Carving Station with Spiced Honey Glazed Ham &amp; Assorted Accouterments, Torrijas (Spanish French Toast), Greek Honey Yogurt, Arugula &amp; Endive Salad, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Cheesy Potato and Pepper Hash, Bacon and Chicken Sausage and Sliced Fresh Fruit, with kids Easter brunch add ons available.</p> <figure id="attachment_413508" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413508" style="width: 1800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413508" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-scaled.jpg" alt="easter brunch in chicago 2023" width="1800" height="1200" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-scaled.jpg 1800w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-842x561.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-406x271.jpg 406w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/rosemaryeasterbrunch-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413508" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Rose Mary</figcaption></figure> <h2><a href="https://www.rosemarychicago.com/">Rose Mary</a></h2> <p><strong>932 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607</strong></p> <p>Enjoy a special Easter Brunch at Rose Mary this April with a four-course dining experience curated by Chef Joe Flamm. For $55 per person, guests can enjoy Rose Mary’s Croatian and Italian-inspired menu, with special cocktail, beer and wine selections available for purchase onsite. Rose Mary’s four-course menu includes Burek made with Nueske’s bacon, farm egg and mozzarella, Benedict Pampanella with pork belly, calabrian chili, hollandaise, a Braised Lamb Hash with ajvar, kajmak and red onion, and finished with Palačinke made with apple, toffee and served with a vanilla gelato.</p> <div class="sbi-embed-wrap"> <blockquote class="instagram-media sbi-embed" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIM_wZNmql/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIM_wZNmql/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpIM_wZNmql/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by The Dearborn (@thedearbornchi)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><script async src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script></p></div> <h2><a href="https://www.thedearborntavern.com/">The Dearborn</a></h2> <p><strong>145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602</strong></p> <p>On Sunday, April 9, The Dearborn is making it easier than ever to enjoy a great meal surrounded by loved ones. Chef Aaron Cuschieri has created two specialty dishes, Osetra Caviar &amp; Peekytoe Crab Deviled Eggs made with tarragon, chive, and crème fraiche, and Lamb Lollipops made with pickled fresno &amp; a charred scallion relish, arugula and Frisee salad and aged manchego.</p> <p>The Dearborn’s Pastry Chef, Julianna Westgor, has created a Lemon Velvet Coconut Cake with coconut cream and raspberry for dessert. On the beverage side, beverage director Sarah Clark is eager to introduce the Spring Awakening cocktail to her holiday lineup, made with Bacardi Superior Light Rum, Pimm’s No. 1, Passionfruit and Lemon, served in a Goblet over crushed ice with an expressed lemon swath and edible flower.</p> <figure id="attachment_413543" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413543" style="width: 1800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413543" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1200" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-scaled.jpg 1800w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-842x561.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-406x271.jpg 406w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mercat_day1_01-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413543" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Mercat a la Planxa</figcaption></figure> <h2><a href="https://www.mercatchicago.com/">Mercat a la Planxa</a></h2> <p><strong>638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605</strong></p> <p>On Sunday, April 9, diners are invited to gather at the spirited, convivial restaurant from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to enjoy a decadent brunch featuring a selection of specialty Spanish-style benedicts by Executive Chef Gee Cuyugan including:</p> <p>Lobster Benny: Butter lobster, poached egg, avocado, English muffin, bearnaise ($22)<br> Short Rib Benny: Braised short rib, poached egg, English muffin, truffle hollandaise ($16)<br> Smoked Salmon Benny: Smoked salmon, poached egg, English muffin, bearnaise ($18)<br> Veggie Benny: Sauteed spinach, white wine, poached egg, English muffin, tomato jam, piquillo hollandaise ($14)</p> <p>Since brunch isn’t the same without a cocktail in hand, Mercat will also be serving two specialty drinks – the Conillet de Xocolate made with Death’s Door Wondermint, Royal Chocolate Liqueur and Lustau East India Sherry ($13) and the Baies Silvestres made with Lustau Reserva Brandy de Jerez, Apologue Aronia and Fino Sherry ($13).</p> <div class="sbi-embed-wrap"> <blockquote class="instagram-media sbi-embed" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CnpYqeTJQE-/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; 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Menu highlights include Insalata Lamponi (mixed greens with raspberry vinaigrette, candied walnuts and blue cheese), Cavoletti Di Bruxelles Al Forno (crispy prosciutto, fried egg, chilis, and pecorino), Coda di Rospo Piccata (seared monkfish with sauteed spinach, capers, lemon butter sauce and fresh herbs), Agnello Arrosto (roasted leg of lamb, amaro glaze, mint salsa verde and sauteed green beans), and Limoncello Tiramisu (lady fingers, mascarpone, lemon curd, pistachio fennel pollen crumble). These offerings are also available at other Scott Harris Hospitality restaurants!</p> <p>Alternatively, late risers can enjoy the Easter buffet from 10:30 am to 8 pm, indulging in made-to-order breakfast offerings during brunch hours, in addition to a carving station, house specialties, and assorted decadent desserts from Fiore Bakery at $54.95 per adult and $14.95 per child.</p> <div class="sbi-embed-wrap"> <blockquote class="instagram-media sbi-embed" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpz3p0RtUWv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"> <div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpz3p0RtUWv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; 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Celebrate Easter Sunday with family and friends with chef-prepared brunch and dinner cruises on the Lake and River. Enjoy dining and dancing to a live DJ in climate-controlled interiors, and a chance to savor the spring air with a picture-perfect backdrop from outdoor decks. Tickets are available now.</p> <p><em>Featured Image: Neil Burger Photography/Tzuco</em></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/where-to-get-easter-brunch-in-chicago-this-year-2023/">Where to Get Easter Brunch in Chicago This Year (2023)</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago">UrbanMatter</a>.</p></div>

20 great wines for Easter

AA Badenhorst The Curator White BlendWestern Cape, South Africa 2020 (£8.99, Waitrose)A maverick star of South Africa’s Swartland region, the source of so much that is good in the recent history of Cape wine, Adi Badenhorst has a nice line in affordable bottlings alongside his more expensive wines. This chenin blanc-based blend is filled with juicy peach and snappy Cox’s apple brightness. Alexandre Cady Resilience Chenin BlancVin de France 2021 (£9.95, thewinesociety.com)2021 was a very difficul