hubbard inn.

a couple of weeks ago, some gal pals (hi, carly & ilana!) & i decided that some end-of-work-week eats & drinks were in order. so we headed to the obvious choice : outdoor seating at hubbard inn.

hubbard inn is located in river north ... so dining alfresco = great people watching ... perfect for the end of summer. (tears.)

a bit about this lovely place : "hubbard inn features european inspired small plates, quintessential mid-century cocktails & old world decor." beautiful. also, when hubbard inn first opened, the rumor was that it was somewhat hemingway inspired ... so i was definitely looking forward to seeing what was up.

here's what i had :

tuscan kale salad :

walnuts, pickled blackberries & shallot vinaigrette.

i'm incapable of seeing kale on a menu and not ordering it. and since my darling carly also suffers from this kale-salad-loving affliction, we had to get it. pickled blackberries aren't your everyday fare and they were delicious. great w/ the crunchy walnuts + fresh kale.

brussels sprouts :

ain't nothing to complain about when it comes to fried brussels. delish.

vegan flatbread :

onions, bell peppers, asparagus & greens. 

i snarfed this puppy. fresh veg + fresh flatbread perfection.

french fries : 

these were a last minute addition ... crispy & fresh ... the two main requirements for actually good french fries.

to recap hubbard inn ...
1. fab outdoor seating.
2. fab food.
3. get there.

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hubbard inn
110 west hubbard street
chicago, il 60654