Sunday Brunch at Carriage House in Wicker Park

Where do I begin about my love with Carriage House in Wicker Park? It's my neighborhood joint and I adore how the staff, chefs, and decor exude low-country Southern Charm. You know when Esquire Magazine names CH as one the best new restaurants in Chicago, this place must be really special. Time Out Chicago also awarded Carriage House as the Best Neighborhood Joint.  I was lucky to vote and be at those awards last year and celebrate with CH.

You must start your brunch with a french press and a Bloody Mary with a High Life pony. Sunday Bloody Sunday or Sunday Funday, right? 

During my most recent visit, we met friends, Michael and Jahaila, with their daughter Zoe, as Carriage House is kid and stroller-friendly. We started with an order of apple cider donuts as an appetizer, served with spiced sugar and mulled wine caramel, along side a super tasty warm press coffee. They are finger licking good!

Jahaila and Micheal ordered my favorite item on the menu and the BEST shrimp n' grits EVER.  The shrimp is a such a star dish that it is a staple on both the brunch and dinner.

Steve, my husband, and I split the garlic bologna sandwich. Ohhh Myyyy Goddd. It was served on a brioche bun, pimento cheese, bread and butter pickles, mustard aioli, fried egg. You may want to make get a checkup with your cardiologist after this one (wink, wink)! 

Other items I have ordered (and devoured) in the past are the chicken & biscuit, short rib, beignets and fried green tomatoes.  Head over to Carriage House for brunch and you can thank me later. 

chicken & biscuits

short rib

fried green tomatoes

beignets

Carriage House

1700 W Division Street

773.384.9700

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Fête Chicago

Fête Chicago is an inaugural food and design pop up market created by, Heather Sperling, of Tasting Table Chicago.  Fête is an indoor bazaar offering the city's cool vendors benefiting Fresh Moves, a non-profit group that converted a CTA bus into a fresh produce market on wheels! With the holidays around the corner, Fête will offer great local artisan gifts for your hostess or foodie! 

Heather Sperling and I 

I was lucky to work with Heather on an amazing cooking project that will debut in January. 
She is a very talented editor and extremely fun to work with. 

bubbly by Illinois Sparkling Co. 

                                            
Beautiful antique dinnerware & serve ware by Dinner Party. I wanted everything, especially the set of 8 Fredric Remington dinner plates.

I sipped on some delicious hot chocolate and had a little rugelach by Mindy Segel's Hot Chocolate . 
It's my favorite brunch spot in my neighborhood. 

Carriage House is one of the best Creole/Southern restaurants in Chicago serving an array of southern favorites. I am obsessed with Chef Mark Steuer's the sauces and pickles. In addition, Chef Mark's corn nuts from his Down South Lyonaisse Salad are incredible and I wish he would sell them.

Chef Mark & Carriage House are the definition of southern hospitality. The first time at Carriage House, I walked in as a patron, but through Mark's kindness and warmth we became friends by the end of the night! 

     Publican Quality Meats is my go-to butcher and gourmet shop & cafe! 

Old Town Social Charcuterie