Ukrainian Restaurant Owners Find New Opportunities in Chicago | Eater Chicago

"Open morning to night in Lincoln Park, this all-day cafe and bakery from the Soloway team blends French, Scandinavian, Ukrainian, and American influences. Popular mornings see Turkish-style eggs (poached eggs with dill yogurt, caramelized olives, and cherry tomatoes), while the bakery keeps demand high with cruffins, cinnamon rolls, pies, and housemade breads like focaccia, malt with cranberries, and a dark loaf made with Guinness. A market case stocks frozen favorites such as chicken Kyiv, varenyky, syrnyky, and hearty soups, with macarons on the way, and shelves hold jars of pistachio paste, salted caramel, and almond paste. The team also stages special events—from a Borsch & Varenyky patio party with cherry varenyky, Ukrainian borsch, and Kyiv cake paired with a DJ spinning Ukrainian Afro-house music—to upcoming indoor wine tastings and potential dessert pairings, all aimed at creating “special experiences.”" - Lisa Shames