Boltwood

"Beyond music lovers, the venues’ appeal eventually spread and they began popping up in New York and LA. DMK Restaurants sought to bring a listening room to Chicago and secured a downtown space inside the historic Railway Exchange Building, which was built in 1904 and designed by fabled urban planner Daniel Burnham. In late-June, DMK unveiled the first phase of a multi-pronged project. The Exchange’s Listening Room is a 50-seat restaurant with food from Brian Huston, a chef who earned a James Beard Foundation Award nomination in 2015 for his work at the since-shuttered Boltwood in suburban Evanston." - Ashok Selvam

"Boltwood, an acclaimed suburban restaurant opened by the inaugural chef de cuisine at the Publican, has closed its doors in Evanston. Chef Brian Huston left One Off Hospitality Group and Fulton Market in 2014 to open his own restaurant and quickly wowed the critics. Huston’s business partner confirmed the news. Prieto wouldn’t elaborate but said they decided not to renew their lease at 804 Davis Street in Evanston. Huston is an Evanston native. Boltwood took over the spot occupied by LuLu’s Dim Sum and Then Sum, the well-liked Chinese restaurant. LuLu’s has since reopened in a new location." - Ashok Selvam

"The chef of Boltwood in Evanston used to work at The Publican, and this spot focuses on seasonal dishes, like roasted corn with shrimp, pate, and marmalade. The menu changes regularly, but thankfully they always have the housemade sourdough, which is good enough to warrant a trip here on its own. Boltwood is also family-friendly (they have a separate kids’ menu) and great for a casual lunch or dinner." - Adrian Kane