Exposed brick, hanging light bulbs that look like they came right out of Thomas Edison's workshop, and large burning candles with melting wax give the feel of a medieval gathering place.  The menus like leather doctrines and large butcher block tables leave you looking around for the fire pit with roasted pigs, and what not.  Yet, the copper mugs and original square ice cubes give a contemporary, edgy feel.  I especially love the chalkboard wall with the menu and rounded corner, which trust me, after a few Moscow Mules (served in an ice cold copper mug) you don't want to lean on that wall unless you plan on sliding right into the kitchen.  So...you may be wondering what a Moscow Mule is...it's a tangy, ice cold mixture of ginger beer, fresh lime juice and other secret goodies that keeps your lips smacking for more.  While you're at it, ask Steve for a Dark & Stormy, lime juice, ginger beer, black strap molasses...add some yummy and it's GAME ON...or GAME OVER...depending on how many you have.

This is a place for people to gather...to share and to break bread, or perhaps bone.  See, this place brings in the animal, and uses everything for the menu.   Chef Chris rolls out a menu with dishes like Pappardelle, with chicken liver & hearts, Beef Hot Link, and Halibut with snails and stinging nettles.  For starters or sides there are many options such as Duck Fat Fries, Scotch Olives, Grilled Flat bread, and my personal favorite Roasted Bone Marrow served on crusted bread with ramp pickle, and Shallot Jam.  Every dish was unique. Every dish came with a body part I had never eaten before.  Every dish was...tasty.    

Grab a seat at the bar and ask the bartender/owner Steve to make one of his amazing creations, then cozy up to the butcher block table and prepare to experience something new in every bite. And if you're on a date...skip the bone marrow...it's LOADED with garlic....seriously.  

In this Photo:  Jeff, Waiter & Gia, Professional Bloggess

The Bristol is located at 2152 N. Damen 773.862.5555