The Alderman

Upcoming Pilsen Restaurant to Feature a Bar With a Speakeasy Vibe | Eater Chicago

"A speakeasy-style cocktail bar housed within Pilsen Yards, the Alderman is separated from the main dining room by built walls, seats about 16 people, and is designed to be intimate — serving intricately prepared cocktails that take longer to mix and that are exclusive to the space (not available to go). Beverage director Lance Bowman, who also worked at Monnie Burke’s, created an 18-cocktail menu that blends classic drinks with seven tea cocktails, including “the Conundrum” (brown butter Woodford Reserve, chai vermouth, Barolo Chinato, amaro vecchio del capo, and bitters). The Alderman aims for a vibe more like Billy Sunday than the Aviary, and music will be a big component, with DJs spinning vinyl on weekends and local musicians performing; the bar is slated to open later in November." - Ashok Selvam