Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar

Wine bar · Humboldt Park

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Where to Find the Best Burgers in Chicago

"One small plate leads to another at this cozy wine bar—and that’s a great thing. You’ll want to sample lots on the menu here, where the team takes pride in their farmer relationships and ability to seamlessly reflect the seasons, from house-made pastas to bright, just-plucked greens. The burger—thick, juicy, and brimming with flavor—is equal parts spectacle and celebration of simplicity, a showcase for the 25-day dry-aged Slagel Farm beef that's been processed and ground specifically for the restaurant. With white cheddar, shaved red onion, and bacon aioli on a brioche bun (plus Werp Farm lettuces, house pickled cucumber, and jalapeño on the side), we understand—and are now unequivocally a part of—its 15-year-old fan club."

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Rootstock Bar

954 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 Get directions

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