CHICAGO (CBS) -- A new Italian-inspired cocktail bar is coming to River North. Brandon Phillips, named "Bartender of the Year" by Chicago Tribune in 2016 announced the opening of a new ...

Otto Mezzo’s head bartender Brandon Phillips confirmed that he has left Rockit and will continue to partner with Hickey at Duck Inn. The duo’s relationship extends to their work at Bottlefork. That’s ...

Ashok Selvam is the James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and has been with ...

Chicago has no shortage of fantastic Italian restaurants, but the bar scene has some catching up to do. Sure, most watering holes have a spritz or negroni on the menu, but I’m talking about a ...

It’s the best last resort of a night out. It’s home to the evening’s third “just one more.” It’s... typically not a place you reminisce fondly about the next morning. Unless that 4am bar is Otto Mezzo ...

Rockit Ranch Productions (Bottlefork, The Duck Inn, Rockit Bar & Grill) said adios to Mexican-themed night spot Ay Chiwowa in 2015, and we finally know what’s next for the space. Get ready to say ciao ...

There’s a new chef at Duck Inn (2701 S. Eleanor St.). Kris Delee, who joined the Rockit Ranch Productions restaurant group in February, has been named executive chef of the Bridgeport restaurant. The ...

The 8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA's décor harmoniously blends modern and classic styles, creating an elegant and inviting atmosphere. Additionally, the restaurant will introduce a new lunch menu starting in ...