According to a press release sent to What Now Chicago, Tavern on Rush will open in the summer of this year in Thompson Chicago at 1015 N Rush Street.
“The two-level, 16,000 square feet space includes a main dining room, cocktail lounge, bar, outdoor patio, and multiple rooms for private events with interiors that will stay true to the ambiance that helped grant the success of the former space for nearly 25 years.”
“In partnership with Oxford Capital Group, LLC and the ownership group of Thompson Chicago, this reimagined Tavern on Rush aims to bring the nostalgia, energy, and charm patrons knew and loved with a modernized and fresh approach.”
“Tavern on Rush will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, and brunch on the weekends, with the menu featuring the finest USDA, prime-aged steaks and chops, fresh seafood, and much more. Guests can also enjoy a robust beverage program featuring a curated and extensive wine list and an elevated cocktail menu. Tavern on Rush will provide room service for the hotel and catering for the banquets on the third and fourth floors.”
“Stefani Restaurant Group has plans to bring back many of the former staff members from the original location, including maître d’ extraordinaire, Benny Nadzaku, who served as one of the faces of (the former) Tavern on Rush for its entirety and has been with the Stefani Restaurant Group for over 40 years.”
“Family-owned and operated Stefani Restaurant Group has been delivering quality cuisine and top-notch service for more than 40 years. A staple of the Chicago dining scene, Stefani Restaurant Group operates such local favorites as Stefani Prime, Bar Cargo, Tuscany Restaurant, and Broken English Taco Pub, the newly opened Stefani’s Bottega Italiana and offers world-class catering through Inspired Catering and Events.”
“Thompson Chicago is an award-winning hotel featuring 247 guestrooms and interiors by renowned British designer Tara Bernerd & Partners. The hotel boasts stunning views of both Lake Michigan and the city and is just steps away from Michigan Avenue, boutiques on Oak Street, and downtown’s finest dining and nightlife destinations.”
“Thompson Chicago also features 7,000 square feet of meeting, pre-function, and catering space, accommodating up to 120 guests. In addition, the property offers six two-level penthouse lofts.”
“Chicago-based Oxford Capital Group, LLC is an award-winning international real estate investment, development, and management firm that focuses on large-scale acquisitions, developments, redevelopments, and operationally intensive real estate.”
“Oxford, its affiliates, and principals have been involved in over $4 billion of real estate and private equity investments, with a primary focus on hospitality (16,000+ hotel rooms); hospitality-anchored mixed-use projects including multi-family (2,000+ units); senior housing (3,000+ units); urban retail; and parking.”
“Oxford Hotels & Resorts, LLC is its wholly owned hotel management affiliate, which specializes in operating, managing, and branding distinctive, high-design luxury lifestyle hotels, and food & beverage venues. Oxford Living, LLC is its senior housing investment and management platform. Oxford Residential, LLC is its multi-family development affiliate,” the press release adds.
