Recess, the West Loop restaurant and bar officially kicks off summer with the debut of an 14,000-square-foot patio. Who would like a little fresh air, a whole lot of sunshine and an ice-cold cocktail?
Recess at City Hall, located 838 W. Kinzie at the corner of Kinzie and Green Street in the West Loop, features multi-level outdoor space comprised of shipping containers turned into bars, cabanas and food stations. The patio opens this week as Mayor Lori Lightfoot begins the process of re-opening businesses in Chicago.
“We’re thrilled to open the patio at Recess at a time when we all could use a taste of summer and some socially responsible fun. We are fortunate to have a big patio and a huge deck, where proper distancing and privacy isn’t a problem given our size,” said Marc Bushala, managing partner of Atomic Entertainment.
The menu includes elevated pub fare, a selection of frozen drinks, craft cocktails, beer and wine. Recess’ signature “water cooler” drinks are offered table-side, as well as classics like the Southside and original cocktails such as The Alderman’s Choice, made with tequila, peppered watermelon syrup and lime. Recess also offers frosé, available in new flavors rotating weekly. On weekends, brunch service includes bottomless mimosas, a killer Bloody Mary and fare featuring locally sourced ingredients.
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, Recess will be offering free haircuts, clipped in one an open-air shipping container cabanas. Recess is open from 4 p.m. on weekdays, and from 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
All safety guidelines and procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be strictly followed by Recess staff and enforced for all guests. Those guidelines include proper 6-foot distancing between tables (maximum of 6 guests) and a choice between single-use or digital menus available via QR code. Masks must be worn at all times except while seated at the table. Staff are following rigorous sanitation practices and will have their temperature checked before and after every shift.
Recess, the West Loop restaurant and bar officially kicks off summer with the debut of an 14,000-square-foot patio. Who would like a little fresh air, a whole lot of sunshine and an ice-cold cocktail?
Recess at City Hall, located 838 W. Kinzie at the corner of Kinzie and Green Street in the West Loop, features multi-level outdoor space comprised of shipping containers turned into bars, cabanas and food stations. The patio opens this week as Mayor Lori Lightfoot begins the process of re-opening businesses in Chicago.
“We’re thrilled to open the patio at Recess at a time when we all could use a taste of summer and some socially responsible fun. We are fortunate to have a big patio and a huge deck, where proper distancing and privacy isn’t a problem given our size,” said Marc Bushala, managing partner of Atomic Entertainment.
The menu includes elevated pub fare, a selection of frozen drinks, craft cocktails, beer and wine. Recess’ signature “water cooler” drinks are offered table-side, as well as classics like the Southside and original cocktails such as The Alderman’s Choice, made with tequila, peppered watermelon syrup and lime. Recess also offers frosé, available in new flavors rotating weekly. On weekends, brunch service includes bottomless mimosas, a killer Bloody Mary and fare featuring locally sourced ingredients.
From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, Recess will be offering free haircuts, clipped in one an open-air shipping container cabanas. Recess is open from 4 p.m. on weekdays, and from 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
All safety guidelines and procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be strictly followed by Recess staff and enforced for all guests. Those guidelines include proper 6-foot distancing between tables (maximum of 6 guests) and a choice between single-use or digital menus available via QR code. Masks must be worn at all times except while seated at the table. Staff are following rigorous sanitation practices and will have their temperature checked before and after every shift.
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