Silverroom

Will the DNC Boost Business For Chicago’s Restaurants? | Eater Chicago

"A Hyde Park venue that last year hosted delegates from all 50 states and functions as a community hub for Black artisans; its owner credits the city’s tourism board with helping secure delegates but says he was surprised more South Side restaurants weren’t booked for the DNC overall." - Leigh Giangreco

Chicago Restaurants and Organizers Ponder the Future of Food Festivals | Eater Chicago

"A neighborhood block party that was discontinued after years of heavy private subsidy by its organizer; rising costs and the challenges of keeping an event truly free without large sponsorships or permits prompted the move of a prior edition to a lakefront location so organizers could legally charge admission." - Ashok Selvam

Fat Rice, Other Chicago Restaurants Criticized for Music With N-Word - Eater Chicago

"The Silver Room, owned by Eric Williams, is a business focused on African-American culture. It is known for organizing the annual Silver Room Block Party and actively engaging in discussions about cultural issues, such as the use of racial slurs in music played in restaurants." - Ashok Selvam

Eric Williams’s Hyde Park shop fuses jewelry, apparel, art, and community programming with South Side soul. Spotlighted by Chicago Magazine in 2025 for its experimental Design Lab while the 53rd Street store remains the cultural anchor.