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Common Decency (3154 W. Diversey), the first concept from Milkhorse Hospitality, has opened it's doors in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. The team of industry vets behind Milkhorse—Mark Steuer (Funkenhausen, Carriage House), Kelsey Kasper (Spilt Milk), Jason Turley (Bar DeVille, Spilt Milk), and the late Felipe Hernandez (Funkenhausen, The Bedford)—have transformed the former Lost Lake space into two spaces, Common Decency and Feverdream, slated to open later in the year. 

The mission of Common Decency is to put the decency back in the hospitality industry. Focused on work/life balance and progressive benefits for employees, as well as cheffy menus that take common dietary restrictions into account. Taking inspiration from 1980s Miami, the new bar has reimagined the space to bring their vision to life. Steuer is heading the kitchen, with Kasper and Turley driving the beverage program. 

“I’m excited to have partners who are as invested as I am with the same goals and vision,” Steuer said.

The entirely gluten-free food menu is crafted with a variety of diets in mind and includes both vegetarian items (Turley is vegetarian) and gluten-free items (Kasper is gluten-free).  

  • Mushroom French Dip (spit-roasted portobello mushrooms, horseradish mayo, gruyere, mushroom jus) 

  • Felipe’s 7 Layer Dip (butter bean hummus, marinated Castelvetrano olives, preserved tomato, avocado crema, queso fresco, peanut-free salsa macha)

  • Dumpling Cacio e Pepe (gluten-free gnudi, parmesan, romano, three peppercorns)

  • Thrice Cooked Wings (eight wings, house buffalo sauce, ramp ranch)

  • Roasted Oysters (mustard greens, pork belly, Bagna càuda, gluten-free breadcrumbs)

The cocktail list is organized into three sections: Cocktails, Low-Alcohol, and Spirit-Free. The team has also curated beer and wine lists to round out the menu.

  • Afternoon Sun (Prolijo mezcal, Aeired pomelo liqueur, Mommenpop Seville Orange, lemon, bubbles)

  • Barbershop Celebrity (coconut-washed Zubrowka vodka, mango, Thai basil, sticky rice, lime)

  • Silk Teddy (Citadelle gin, Apologue celery root, Gamle Ode dill aquavit, cocchi americano)

  • Out of Office (Alessio bianco vermouth, Matchbook strawberry amaro, carpano antica, agua de piedra)

  • Divine Idol (Three Spirit Livener, N.O. Spirit, raspberry, thyme, pineapple)

The team is also on a mission to center the employee experience, putting a bit of balance into an industry that often experiences a lack of it by offering progressive benefits and making sure voices are heard. 

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