"After two years in one of Chicago's smallest fine dining rooms, Atelier is entering a new era just a few blocks from its original Lincoln Square home. The Michelin-starred restaurant reopens Friday, October 10, at 4544 N. Western Avenue, doubling its footprint while keeping its neighborhood feel intact. Owner Tim Lacey says the move was long overdue. "The old space was tiny ... We had eight tables at the old place; here, we've got 16. We actually have a bar and more breathing room.""
"In the kitchen, executive chef Bradyn Kawcak is eager to make use of the expanded setup. Seasonal tasting menus with global influences are still the heart of the experience, but the biggest addition is a new bar menu, which will feature small plates alongside cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages. Kawcak envisions it as a spot for guests to drop in for drinks and bites without committing to a full meal."
Atelier relocated a few blocks to 4544 N. Western Avenue, increasing its footprint to 1,800 square feet and seating up to 36 guests across a dining room, bar, and lounge. Owner Tim Lacey noted the new space expands capacity from eight to 16 tables and adds a bar for more breathing room. Executive chef Bradyn Kawcak will continue seasonal tasting menus with global influences and introduce a bar menu of small plates with cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks for drop-in bites. Menu highlights return, including Buttermilk and Brassica and bacon-blue cheese canelés. Beverage director Ali Martin spotlights women winemakers and repurposed ingredients in cocktails.
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