With the opening of Expat, (the group behind Bambola, Beatnik, Casa Beatnik Hotel, Mama Delia, Porto and more) debuts its first all-day concept, located on the corner of Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue in Chicago’s Fulton Market District. Bonhomme Group Partner & Executive Chef Marcos Campos and Culinary Directors Shannah Primiano and Erwin Mallet have filled both of Expat’s menus — Breakfast & Lunch; Dinner. The Fulton Market restaurant channels the style of 1950s Havana, Ibiza and Marrakech.
“We want to be a space that provides the atmosphere of an exotic destination while preserving the warmth and flavors of home,” says Daniel Alonso, Bonhomme Hospitality Group’s Founder and Creative Director. “We want Expat to be more than just a great old-world cafebar; it’s a haven for local residents and neighbors to count on for a great start to their morning, plug in and do a little work, indulge their cravings, lounge with a cocktail, and enjoy some vinyl DJ sets.”
Expat is a “American Bar” in the style and manner of global watering holes that served cocktails to expatriates and global travelers. Created by Bonhomme Group Partner & Director of Beverage Programs Brian Sturgulewski, beverage offerings reflect American sensibilities and appetites with global flavors and cultures. The Menu is divided into three sections: “All Day (And Night) Café” (Coffee & Tea Offerings, Coffee Cocktails); “Old Chums” (Stiff Drinks, Straight From The Freezer); “Fellow Travelers” (Legendary Libations From Expat Bars Around The World). Some of Brian’s favorites from the inaugural menu are the SUFFERING BASTARD from The Long Bar at Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, made with Bourbon, London Dry Gin, Ginger, Lime, Bitters, Fresh Mint; PAPA DOBLE from El Floridita in Havana, Cuba made with White Rum, Maraschino, Grapefruit, Lime (Blended); and PORN STAR MARTINI from LAB in London, England made with Vodka, Passionfruit, Vanilla, Sidecar of Champagne.
For Breakfast & Lunch, guests can choose from American cafe options like WEST COAST BREAKFAST BURRITO scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, golden raisin hot sauce; FRENCH TOAST strawberry compote, house made nutella, candied hazelnuts; BLUEBERRY & BANANA PANCAKES organic fruit, maple syrup; BLT pizza crust, bacon, lettuce, tomato, ricotta mayo, sundried tomato pesto; PASTRIES baked fresh every morning by our Pastry Chefs Maria and Brenda; TOAST choice of smashed avocado, mushroom or cream cheese; and an assortment of sandwiches and wraps.
For Dinner, guests can select comfort foods like HOUSE SMOKED PASTRAMI caraway rye, sauerkraut, russian dressing, gruyère, FISH TACOS crispy cod fish, avocado sour cream, cabbage slaw, PASTA AL LIMONE lemon & garlic cream, italian olives, chili oil, spiced breadcrumbs, and WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS.
With the opening of Expat, (the group behind Bambola, Beatnik, Casa Beatnik Hotel, Mama Delia, Porto and more) debuts its first all-day concept, located on the corner of Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue in Chicago’s Fulton Market District. Bonhomme Group Partner & Executive Chef Marcos Campos and Culinary Directors Shannah Primiano and Erwin Mallet have filled both of Expat’s menus — Breakfast & Lunch; Dinner. The Fulton Market restaurant channels the style of 1950s Havana, Ibiza and Marrakech. “We want to be a space that provides the atmosphere of an exotic destination while preserving the warmth and flavors of home,” says Daniel Alonso, Bonhomme Hospitality Group’s Founder and Creative Director. “We want Expat to be more than just a great old-world cafebar; it’s a haven for local residents and neighbors to count on for a great start to their morning, plug in and do a little work, indulge their cravings, lounge with a cocktail, and enjoy some vinyl DJ sets.”
Expat is a “American Bar” in the style and manner of global watering holes that served cocktails to expatriates and global travelers. Created by Bonhomme Group Partner & Director of Beverage Programs Brian Sturgulewski, beverage offerings reflect American sensibilities and appetites with global flavors and cultures. The Menu is divided into three sections: “All Day (And Night) Café” (Coffee & Tea Offerings, Coffee Cocktails); “Old Chums” (Stiff Drinks, Straight From The Freezer); “Fellow Travelers” (Legendary Libations From Expat Bars Around The World). Some of Brian’s favorites from the inaugural menu are the SUFFERING BASTARD from The Long Bar at Shepheard’s Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, made with Bourbon, London Dry Gin, Ginger, Lime, Bitters, Fresh Mint; PAPA DOBLE from El Floridita in Havana, Cuba made with White Rum, Maraschino, Grapefruit, Lime (Blended); and PORN STAR MARTINI from LAB in London, England made with Vodka, Passionfruit, Vanilla, Sidecar of Champagne.
For Breakfast & Lunch, guests can choose from American cafe options like WEST COAST BREAKFAST BURRITO scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, golden raisin hot sauce; FRENCH TOAST strawberry compote, house made nutella, candied hazelnuts; BLUEBERRY & BANANA PANCAKES organic fruit, maple syrup; BLT pizza crust, bacon, lettuce, tomato, ricotta mayo, sundried tomato pesto; PASTRIES baked fresh every morning by our Pastry Chefs Maria and Brenda; TOAST choice of smashed avocado, mushroom or cream cheese; and an assortment of sandwiches and wraps.
For Dinner, guests can select comfort foods like HOUSE SMOKED PASTRAMI caraway rye, sauerkraut, russian dressing, gruyère, FISH TACOS crispy cod fish, avocado sour cream, cabbage slaw, PASTA AL LIMONE lemon & garlic cream, italian olives, chili oil, spiced breadcrumbs, and WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS.
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