"Everyone knows what a sandwich is and what they're getting for the most part. If we can execute them with higher-quality ingredients and better techniques throughout the process, then I think it's something we can really shine with."
"McKenna, who describes his cooking as 'simple pedestrian food that has a lot of love behind each component,' brings plenty of experience to the project. Before opening Lillie's Q in 2010, he worked at Michelin-starred restaurants Tru and Avenues."
Fatback Butcher is a new restaurant concept in Chicago's Loop created by chef Charlie McKenna of Lillie's Q and Roux, alongside Scott Weiner and Greg Mohr of the Fifty/50 Group. The establishment combines a gourmet sandwich shop with a European-style market, targeting office workers, tourists, and nearby residents. McKenna emphasizes that every sandwich component matters, from bread to fillings, executed with higher-quality ingredients and superior techniques. His culinary philosophy centers on simple, well-crafted food with careful attention to each element. The menu reflects both French butcher shop traditions and McKenna's Southern cooking background, exemplified by dishes like the jambon sandwich.
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