"Beatrix works well for a variety of situations—for instance, lunch with someone you don’t know very well. But since the well-rounded menu has lots of salads, grains, and things like bulgur wheat poke bowls, it’s a particularly good choice for a sit-down meal when you’re looking for something kind of healthy." - adrian kane
"Lettuce Entertain You operates five Beatrix locations throughout the city and suburbs, including one attached to the lobby of the Aloft Chicago Downtown River North. Drop by in the morning for a quick coffee and pastry, or linger for lunch or dinner with a chopped salad or blackened fish tacos. The menu offers a wide selection of gluten-free, vegetarian and kid-friendly options. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"When the morning needs museum-visit strategizing and a solid sit-down meal, consider Beatrix in River North for a power breakfast. The massive and sunny dining room thrives on efficiency, as tourists and families fuel up with safe classics like the soft oven-baked brioche and non-sweet brunch options like the spicy green chili and chicken enchilada. Beatrix also has a large bakery and coffee stand in the center, so grab an apple vegan muffin or lavender honey latte to-go before finally checking out the Chicago Medieval Torture Museum." - john ringor, adrian kane, nick allen, veda kilaru, sam faye
"Beatrix is an excellent spot for a power business meeting on your way to work. All of the River North, Fulton Market, and Streeterville locations are comfortable spaces with lighter options like oatmeal, plus more substantial breakfast dishes like shakshuka and pancakes. You can also stop at the coffee and pastry counter by yourself for something to go." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Beatrix is offering a Passover dinner for two for carryout or delivery from its Fulton Market, River North, and Streeterville locations. The meal includes roast chicken, slow-braised pot roast, green beans, matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, regular and vegetarian chopped liver, latkes, chocolate cake, and apple matzo kugel for $115. Place orders by noon on Friday, April 11." - Sam Nelson