The Violet Hour

All of Chicago’s Past James Beard Award Winners | Eater Chicago

"One Off Hospitality Group forever changed drinking in Chicago when it opened this mysterious craft cocktail mecca almost a decade ago. Long before egg white cocktails were in vogue, the Violet Hour (Outstanding Bar Program, 2015) was spurring on the mixology movement with never-before-seen techniques and concoctions. Today, it remains one of the most beloved bars thanks to an expansive menu and Wonderland-ish atmosphere hidden in plain sight behind a mural on Milwaukee Avenue. And no, guests are still not permitted to use their phones in the dimly lit rooms. The bar is currently closed, with its future up in the air." - Naomi Waxman