Beatnik on the River, which opened in the Loop on Monday, is attempting to succeed where two previous restaurants — Pearl Tavern and Pearl Brasserie — did not. Working in the newcomer&#… ...

Offshore, Ema, Beatnik: Where to Dine Outside in Chicago This Weekend Published May 20, 2021 • Updated on May 20, 2021 at 11:02 am • Updated on May 20, 2021 at 11:02 am ...

After a two-month sabbatical along the Chicago River, an Eater Award-winning bar and restaurant with a standout patio is now open in the former Pearl Brasserie space in the Loop. Cafe Bonhomme and ...

Beatnik on the River and Cafe Bonhomme also cater to downtown workers in a rush. ... he wants customers to feel that they’ve escaped their responsibilities and that they’re no longer in Chicago.

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