Storyville Chicago

"This Thursday a New Orleans-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar is opening in River North. Storyville will serve dinner, late-night bites (they’re open till 2am), and weekend brunch. Check out their Instagram for more information." - adrian kane

"Get a taste of New Orleans in River North with beignets, shrimp po’ boys and blackened shrimp and grits offered during weekend brunch. Bottomless mimosas are $25 for 90 minutes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the purchase of an entree, and drinkers can change up the orange juice for strawberry, ginger, peach, blueberry or passion fruit for an additional $5. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson

"Storyville, a romanticized bar and restaurant ode to New Orleans’ now-defunct red light district, aims to transport diners and drinkers with live jazz, a 100-year-old family jambalaya recipe, and decor inspired by the fin de siecle heyday of the infamous neighborhood.  Hits include loaded Fat Tuesday fries, po’ boys, fried okra, and hefty muffuletta sandwiches." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam

"Storyville is a Cajun restaurant and bar in River North. The space has a rustic design, with dim lighting, exposed brick, and ornately framed screens shuffling through digital old photos of New Orleans hanging above red leather booths. But despite the comfy booths, the lackluster food makes it hard to want to stay in them. From the bland boudin balls to dry jambalaya to po’ boys that seem like they were just chucked on the plate, dishes are either flavorless or feel sloppily thrown together. The cocktails are fine, but aren’t enough incentive to make this place a priority." - John Ringor

"River North: One could argue that it’s always Mardi Gras at the New Orleans restaurant and speakeasy-style bar Storyville, but operators aren’t going to let the occasion pass unnoticed. On Fat Tuesday, customers can stop in for a celebratory crawfish boil ($18.95 per pound) served with traditional sausage, potatoes, and corn, as well as slices of king cake. Revelers can also catch a live performance from Chicago-based band Bowmanville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m." - Naomi Waxman