More than two decades after working together at Evanston’s iconic Trio, John Asbaty and Alain Uy reunited to open this live-fire restaurant in Lincoln Park. The pair remodeled a century-old building once home to German restaurant the Golden Ox, transforming it into a striking modern dining room. The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a custom wood-burning hearth, charcoal oven and whole-log smoker that anchor the menu.
Jeffy Mai is an Assistant Editor at Eater. He covers a range of topics including chain restaurants and franchises, delivery services, and quick service restaurant (QSR) innovations, with a keen focus on beverage production and management within the industry. Jeffy's work has been featured in Time Out Group plc and Eater, including Eater Chicago.
