Taste 222
Restaurant · Fulton River District ·
New American lunch & dinner with cocktails & nonalcoholic drinks.
New American lunch & dinner with cocktails & nonalcoholic drinks.
"Taste 222 isn’t just a restaurant, but a whole innovation center and test kitchen focused on food, drinks, and technology. With sustainability as a core value, its bar menu features upcycled produce, cool preservation techniques, and strategies for extending the life of ingredients. (Spent tea, for example, is dehydrated, then mixed with sugars and salts for cocktail rims.) Pull up a chair at the bar and enjoy the popular That Life cocktail, a drink that blends BOMBAY SAPPHIRE with a vibrant red bell pepper simple syrup — made with aquafaba and off-cuts of leftover peppers — all topped with a dehydrated lemon wheel." - Ariel Kanter
"A large food-and-drink event taking place at 7351 S. Stony Island Avenue that features about 55 vendors representing Black-owned eateries and beverage producers; organizers offer more information and free admission registration through the event website." - Daniel Gerzina
"The second annual Taste of Black Chicago will happen on August 18 at 7351 S. Stony Island Avenue; free (suggested donation) tickets are available through June 18 and further information is on its Facebook page." - Daniel Gerzina
"Following the reported death of Chicago native Judson Allen at 36 from a suspected heart attack, I can still taste much of his food at the West Loop restaurant Taste 222, which remains open; Allen reportedly created 75 percent of the menu." - Daniel Gerzina
"Described as a hidden gem offering excellent food and drink at gentle prices, this spot serves “comfort food plus” with a little something extra: a silky vegan carrot-coconut soup, a crunchy fried chicken sandwich with multihued root-vegetable chips, meatloaf sliders, and a beautifully composed poke bowl. The space is easy on the nerves—accented by oriental rugs and an elegant bar—and staffed by efficient, seemingly happy servers, which contributes to a relaxed, pleasant dining experience." - Jeffy Mai
