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Help us make it rightThe Office is an ultra exclusive lounge located at The Aviary . Owning to its dark interiors, quiet ambiance and niche patronage, this bar has a Speakeasy-like appeal. A conventional reservation to occupy place here would mean following the protocol of texting them before your arrival. Be sure to include all your requirements in you message. A positive reply ensures your entry into The Office....
The Aviary is open Wednesday through Sunday evenings at 6 PM. We feature a daily selection of chef-inspired cocktails and f...ood, with various lengths of tasting progressions available. A carefully selected list of some of our favorite spirits, beers, wine and Champagne is also available. We happily accept walk-ins (space permitting) throughout the evening on a first come–first served basis....
Grant Achatz’s upscale cocktail lounge is adjacent to his Next Restaurant. While adventurous bites are served --- crackers magically evolve into lobster dinner on the palate; Wagyu beef is dressed up with paprika, pumpkin seed and yogurt --- it’s the drinks that steal the show. Drinkware is custom-designed, but whimsical presentational gimmicks (dry ice, injections and percolated ingredients)...
LONDON—Chicago can now boast the world's best bartender, according to the Diageo World Class competition. The Aviary's Charles Joly bested bartenders from around the globe today in London, finishing with a punch served in a treasure chest full of dry ice-induced smoke, bearing a Chicago flag. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH—Stop by Three Dots and a Dash on Monday to celebrate the tiki bar's first...
Some of the "most interesting cocktails ever" come from Grant Achatz's "cool" West Loop lounge where the "expertly crafted" "over-the-top" drinks feature "playful, whimsical" touches and especially "inventive" presentations, and are offered alongside a recently retooled Eclectic menu (which may not be reflected in the Food score); "top-notch" service and "chic" banquette-enhanced digs also make...
FULTON MARKET—The Aviary is hosting 10 of the best bars in town Sunday night to benefit the family of deceased The Office sous chef Jason Cevallos. Sable, The Dawson, Scofflaw, and more will set up stations and participate in a punch competition; all proceeds will go to Cevallos' estate. $20 admission covers all food and drink. [EaterWire]
CHICAGO—Tickets are on sale for the 2014 pork...
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE—Signage is up at The Winchester and chef Greg Bastien says they're hoping to open the all-day spot for breakfast before Christmas and lunch before the new year. They're also in the final stages of a Kickstarter campaign, ending Thursday. [EaterWire]
FULTON MARKET—Gramercy Tavern chef Michael Anthony will be joining Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas at The Aviary on December 9 for...
I wanted to give this place 5 stars but I just can't. Cocktails alone - 5 stars. So, if you are reading this and just going for cocktails, I not only witnessed but had the best cocktails of my...
I did the Kitchen Experience for my birthday and it was truly amazing! We got to sit in the kitchen and watch all the madness go down. All the drinks were excellent and the staff were super nice...
I thought this place would be a let down. Not at all. It really is an experience. Loved every last drop. Was a fantastic date night all around. Can't wait to come back ! Tip: definitely book...
This is owned by the same Grant Achatz of Alinea. I've never been to Alinea, but The Aviary is world-class all on its own! I've heard of the Old Fashion which comes in a ice sphere. Wanting to...
3.5 stars Made a reservation online weeks in advance that required a deposit... so don't expect to walk into this place! Is this place expensive? Yes, it's the epitome of $$$$. Was it worth it?...
The Aviary is located at 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL..
New/reinvented space is called The Office now. -
wm, 04/10/2016
When culinary heavyweights like chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas (of Alinea fame) create a dedicated space for cocktails, you can't help but take notice. Aviary takes the art of mixing cocktails to a new level by applying the sensibilities of fine cooking. Bartenders become chefs in their own right, experimenting with ingredients and flavors to concoct new recipes. The chef's Kitchen Table...
A cocktail bar, redefined. By Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. Chicago. Follow us on Twitter @AviaryCocktails.
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