Summer Trippin': Where to go and what to do from coast to coast

September 23, 2008

Snackdown

The Bristol Restaurant Opens

On your last trip to the The Wiener’s Circle, you smeared ketchup on your date’s face then dipped a fry in it.

You’ve since decided to take a more mature approach to late-night snacking.

Starting today, you can head to The Bristol, a highly anticipated snack spot for big kids. Operated by John Ross (One Sixtyblue), Phillip Walters (N9ne), and Chris Pandel (Tru), The Bristol delivers kiddie grub with an upscale spin: monkey bread (biscuits with butter, dill, and sea salt), cheddar cheese fritters, duck-fat fries, and stuffed chicken wings (chorizo, blue cheese cream).

A full menu and a rotation of handcrafted beers and seasonal cocktails are also available. Hardwood floors, Edison bulbs, and exposed brick walls make for a lofty, homey vibe.

Weekend brunch launches mid-October.

Giving you just enough time to clean up your act.

The Bristol, 2152 North Damen Avenue, at Webster Avenue (773-862-5555 or thebristolchicago.com).