UPDATED with some new pics and thoughts on brunching.

the lowdown:

• who: you and some friends. you’ll want to try a few dishes and steal some bites off of someone’s plate.
• what: a cute little neighborhood spot featuring some unique twists on casual fare. think octopus gyros and sweet potato funnel cakes.
• how much: ~15-20/plate
• when: you’re in the hood and hungry for new flavors and good drinks.
  • sat/sun brunch 11am-3pm
  • tues-thurs 6pm-11pm
  • fri 1130am-12am
  • sat 3pm-12 am
  • sun 3pm-10pm
• where:  lincoln park/lakeview, 2723 n clark
• why: because you’ll probably try something new and find a new favorite dish.

pork breakfast sausage, bacon, maple mayo, fried egg, lobster roll

smoked turkey leg, cognac soy glaze, sweet potato funnel cake, orange & black pepper ricotta, powdered sugar & cilantro

lobster, lobster demi cream sauce, roasted snap peas, braised leeks & fried parsnips

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the lowdown:

• ★★★★ i’d go back soon
• $$ (~$15-2o/plate)
• casual
• good for date night or small groups
• go for dinner (brunch starts this week!)
• neighborhood: lincoln park
• street parking, clark or broadway bus

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i’ve been excited to try this spot since the sign popped up, and was pleasantly surprised when i finally did!

the guys from franks n dawgs have definitely ‘elevated street food’ at this joint. the owner took over hai yen’s old location on clark about a month ago.

it’s a warm, cozy spot. read: great wall art, picnic-style tables, a small bar.

they have great beers and an exciting menu, so make sure to eat with a friend (or a few) to try a bunch of things! lots of couples and small groups here. but probably not the best spot for a vegetarian or picky eater – the menu boasts lots of meat and interesting dishes. fun for adventurous eaters, but also includes items to play it same (burgers, flatbreads).

what we tried:
- pigs in a blanket: with chorizo! delish! comes with a poblano aioli of sorts, very very good.

housemade chorizo wrapped in puff pastry – served with pancetta buttered white beans & poblano crema

- truffle fries: WAFFLE. enough said.

yukon gold waffle fries, truffle butter, truffle salt, truffle oil & chopped parsley

- baby octopus gyro: interesting. served on roti. some of my octopus was burnt though :/

baby octopus with chorizo, fingerling potato & grape gremolata served on roti prata

- beef & bone marrow burger: veryyy good. perfectly cooked, interesting, great flavors.

hanger steak and bone marrow burger with pickled cauliflower, shallot marmalade, arugula & manchego cheese

- tur-doggin sausage: again, great!!

turkey date sausage, pickled carrot, duck confit,garlic aioli, onion relish – on a new england lobster roll

what surprised me were the amazing combination of flavors brought to life in these dishes – and how affordable this experience was! between three of us and above dishes with drinks, we were at about $25/person. we were all full, but not gut-busted and also not hungry in the following hour.

it’s definitely a neighborhood joint – the crowd is steady but slows down around 9 or 10. stop in and try something new here. it’ll be awesome.

and ps, brunch starts this week…saw the menu and it includes a short rib hash, pork belly breakfast sandwiches, belgian waffles with pancetta…

the peasantry | yelp. | google maps

2723 N Clark St
(between Broadway St & Schubert Ave)
Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 868-4888