Between Boutique Cafe and Lounge
4.3
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1324 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-292-0585
This intriguing Wicker Park spot has one of the longest names in town, but don't let that dissuade you from venturing inside the lush, secluded space. Besides, there's a lot to explain. It's both a restaurant, open in the early evening and on Sundays for brunch, and a late-night lounge complete with sexy chillout music and a deep red and pink color scheme. And "Boutique" refers to "boutique plates." What the heck are those, you ask? Uh, we're not sure, but they sound like small(ish) plates. Former executive chef Radhika "Rad" Desai, a contestant on season 5 of Bravo's "Top Chef" put this place on the map in 2008. These days, Noah Sandoval, whose style leans more contemporary American than Desai's, is at the helm. Expect a seasonal menu of sharable plates like venison carpaccio with arugula, peach, rosemary and juniper; Brussels sprouts with tempeh, pickled vegetables and sherry butter; and pork belly with mustard demi-glace and bok choy. Creative cocktails are also a focus, especially as the evening wears on.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee Avenue and Paulina Street
- Parking:
- Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: 56-Milwaukee; Blue Line "L" stop: Division
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (brunch) and 6 p.m.-2 a.m. (dinner) Sunday; 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday, 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary and International Fusion
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Sunday Brunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Required for private/couch seating.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Late Night. Full menu served till close.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 90
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"Very Interesting"
By Charlie from North Center, February 15, 2008
Four of us went for dinner, I was a bit surprised at the more club-like atmosphere, but I guess the name of the restaurant says it all. After that ...
Report This Review"Between Sexy and Delicious"
By lemur in chicago from bucktown, November 20, 2007
Between is loungy without being pretentious or too loud. The food was reasonably priced and delicious. I definitely recommend the 'sharing burger...
Report This Review"It's Gorgeous in Between"
By Missytown from Wicker Park, September 20, 2007
Well, I went with my girlfriends for her birthday.. and we had a hard time finding it. They don't have valet (yet). When we walked in you serious...
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4th of July at Between Boutique
7/04/2009 - 6:00 PM







