wineaux wrote:I was looking at both of those... also Au Cheval. Do you prefer one over the other?
Cinnamon Girl wrote:I wish I would have known about this, we love Poi Dog Pondering. Can you tell me more about this venue please? Is the seating comfortable or are you really packed in? It appears that every show I looked at is sold out, is it a place where you really have to be a member to get tickets? How is the food there and is it simpler to dine before or after a show?
leek wrote:We were there for the Poi show the other night. Food was fine, it has improved a lot since they opened. Seating closer in to the stage gets crowded.
ronnie_suburban wrote:I've never eaten there because my initial hunch was that the food was probably not very good. Looking at some of the food served to other patrons near us during a few of the shows we attended, I'd say my initial hunch was a pretty accurate one. It just doesn't look very appetizing. But I've never actually eaten any of it, so your mileage may vary.
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The GP wrote:We've gone to Vera before shows at City Winery.
pudgym29 wrote: On Sunday, I went to see Booker T. Jones at City Winery. I was slightly surprised there is only a sparse amount of coverage of it here on LTH.
I am a craftbeer drinker, not an oenophile, but I did partake of its wines on tap.This is its Pinot Noir Oregon 2013 ($11) with its Carrot & Ginger Soup ($8).
This is its Sangiovese California 2012 wine ($13) with its Duck Tacos. ($12)
I thought each course was good-tasting. As far as its value, I am not so certain. But preparation was swift, and I finished in sufficient time to recess to the music hall (but I could have opted to have the food brought therein).
Total cost (one more wine, one 12-oz glass of Une Annee Belgian India Pale Ale, also on draft) = $67.38.
The Booker T. Jones concert ticket was $40. ($43.64 on a credit card)
BR wrote:Fans of Vera will be excited to know that Mark Mendez is now heading the kitchen at City Winery. I'm so excited to get to eat his food again.
http://www.chicagomag.com/dining-drinki ... ry-Vision/
nsxtasy wrote:La Sardine is very close, and still a solid choice for French bistro cuisine.
ronnie_suburban wrote:Has anyone eaten at City Winery since chef Mendez took over the kitchen? I was there for a show earlier this week but had already eaten before I got there, so I didn't try any food.
City Winery CEO Michael Dorf discusses reopening plans: ‘We want to err on the side of caution’
Dear City Winery Fans,
City Winery stands proudly as one of the last few truly independent venues, dedicated to offering an intimate and immersive live entertainment experience.
Our commitment is to exceptional sound, lighting, sightlines and pairing world-class performances with incredible food and drink.
We’re writing to share an important update: starting with this week’s newly announced shows and all future shows that go on sale, there will be a $25 minimum spend on food and beverage per person for all events. This new policy is essential to sustaining your experience, which prioritizes giving the majority of ticket sales directly to the talented artists who grace our stage. While we encourage you to spend that or more for our shows that you have tickets or were already on sale, the minimum will not be enforced.
Your support helps us continue to attract world-class performers while ensuring that we remain an independent hub for live entertainment and community connection.
Thank you for helping us preserve and grow this special space for independent artistry. To that end, our culinary team has crafted an exciting menu designed to pair beautifully with our award-winning wines.
We’re confident you’ll enjoy these new offerings and leave inspired to return to indulge all your senses. For more information, please visit our FAQs page.
Warm regards,
Michael Dorf
Founder & CEO