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Style Takes the Spotlight at Tavern’s Derby Day Soirée
It’s almost time for the Kentucky Derby, and Tavern on Rush is bringing the party. Make your plans to head to the Gold Coast on Saturday, May 2nd for Tavern's Derby Day Soirée, where the hats are big, the cocktails are strong, and the energy stays high all afternoon. Grab a drink, hit the photo ops, and settle in while the DJ spins from 3–6 p.m. At 4 p.m., things level up with the debut of Runway on Rush: Derby Edition,..…......read more
Stefani Restaurant Group
Apr 22


Tavern on Rush Hosts a Derby Day Party with a Fashion-Forward Twist
Tavern on Rush is putting a fashion-forward spin on Derby Day this year with its annual Derby Day Soirée on Saturday, May 2. The Gold Coast staple will feature classic Derby cocktails, a live DJ from 3 to 6 p.m., and a crowd dressed for the occasion, along with photo ops and giveaways throughout the afternoon..…......read more
Chicago Food Magazine
Apr 22


Grand Easter Brunch Buffet at Tavern on Rush
Served Sunday, April 5th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the buffet will showcase an impressive spread of brunch classics and indulgent holiday fare. Guests can look forward to highlights such as fresh shucked oysters, chilled crab legs,.…......read more
Choose Chicago
Mar 18


New: Easter Sunday Grand Brunch Buffet at Tavern on Rush
Easter Sunday in Chicago calls for something special, and this year Tavern on Rush is hosting a grand Easter Brunch…. . .... read more Or visit: tavernonrush.com/easter-brunch
Alexa Vaicaitis
Mar 7


THE RETURN OF LADIES NIGHT AT TAVERN ON RUSH
Ladies Night is back at Tavern on Rush! It’s a night of music, drink specials and a grand prize giveaway of Christian Louboutin pumps every week! Gina and King join us with more. Every Monday at 7 p.m. . .... view the segment
Sarah Jindra & Ji Suk Yi
May 19, 2025


KENTUCKY DERBY WATCH PARTY at Tavern on Rush IN GOLD COAST
The annual Kentucky Derby may take place in Churchill Downs, but you don’t have to be there to participate in the excitement.…. ... view feature
NBC Chicago News
May 3, 2025


Chicago's Tavern on Rush hosting Ladies Night on Mondays
Hey ladies! Tavern on Rush will be hosting Ladies Night every Monday with special offerings at the legendary Chicago steak house . ....continue reading
Fox 32 News
Apr 23, 2025


LADIES NIGHT RETURNS TO TAVERN ON RUSH AFTER A 2-YEAR HIATUS
GOLD COAST — Tavern on Rush’s famed Ladies Night returns Monday to the Viagra Triangle after a two-year hiatus. The Gold Coast steakhouse at 1031 N. Rush St. closed in October 2022 after 25 years in business when the restaurant failed to extend its management contract. The closing drew a standing-room-only crowd for the final Ladies Night, a Monday tradition in which the restaurant raffled off a pair of Christian Louboutin heels....continue reading
Melody Mercado
Mar 26, 2025


THE BEST PLACES TO DRINK COCKTAILS RIGHT NOW IN CHICAGO
Sixteen options for great drinks around town. The second iteration of Tavern on Rush has opened around the corner from the original site of the Gold Coast nightlife icon. Forced out after a landlord squabble, Tavern — which is also a steakhouse — has been refreshed for a new generation....continue reading
Ashok Selvam
Mar 13, 2025


CHICAGO'S 5 MOST IMPORTANT RESTAURANT OPENINGS OF 2024
Tavern on Rush served more than 8 million guests over its 24-year storied and star-studded history. Michael Jordan smoked cigars on the patio, and Jon Bon Jovi popped in to sip rosé. The scores of patrons who became regulars recall the steakhouse’s early days in the late 1990s, when the bar was on the first floor, the restaurant on the second, and the sun-dappled patio became a place to see and be seen...continue reading
Jack Grieve
Dec 23, 2024


THE BEST THINGS WE ATE IN CHICAGO IN 2024
Ribeye at Tavern on Rush “The ribeye was charred to perfection on the edge for a nice crunch but juicy, flavorful and cooked perfectly throughout. Best ribeye on the block. Welcome back, Tavern on Rush!” —Courtney Sandler, Senior Account Executive
J.P. Anderson
Dec 9, 2024


AN ICON RETURNS
Reopening with a new look and menu, Tavern on Rush brings a fresh perspective to a Gold Coast legend. Since 1998, Gold Coast eatery Tavern on Rush has been a beloved go-to in the local dining scene. Now, Stefani Restaurant Group's iconic steak and seafood restaurant has reopened its doors with a refreshed space and enhanced food and beverage offerings...continue reading
Fiona Good-Sirota
Dec 1, 2024


THE 10 HOTTEST RESTAURANTS IN CHICAGO
#1: Tavern on Rush WHAT: The Gold Coast staple steakhouse returns after its 2022 closure. WHY: Relocated to the Thompson Chicago hotel across the street, it now has two floors and a fresh chef at the helm. WHERE: 1015 N. Rush St., Gold Coast
Chicago Magazine Editorial Staff
Nov 14, 2024


TAVERN ON RUSH SETS THE OPENING DATE FOR ITS NEW LOCATION
Tavern on Rush is set to open its new location just shy of two years after the storied Gold Coast steakhouse closed the doors of its original spot on Rush Street. continue reading
Ally Marotti
Sep 20, 2024


TAVERN ON RUSH TO REOPEN WITH NEW LOCATION IN GOLD COAST AFTER CLOSING IN 2022
The new Tavern on Rush will open this summer. Renderings show what it will look like. The new restaurant will be located on the first and second floors of the Thompson Chicago Hotel in Gold Coast. The original location was a Gold Coast main-stay. It closed in 2022.
ABC 7 Chicago Digital Team
Mar 22, 2024


TAVERN ON RUSH TO REOPEN AT NEW LOCATION IN GOLD COAST
CHICAGO — The iconic Tavern on Rush will reopen its doors this summer in a new location after closing in 2022. The restaurant has relocated on the ground and second-floor of the Thompson Chicago Hotel, at 1015 North Rush Street. The upscale steakhouse and bar will carry on its 25-year legacy in the Gold Coast neighborhood, just a few doors south of its original location.
Marisa Rodriguez
Mar 22, 2024


ICONIC TAVERN ON RUSH POISED FOR SUMMER COMEBACK IN CHICAGO'S GOLD COAST AREA
Chi-town's dining scene is buzzing with anticipation as the famed Tavern on Rush prepares to make a comeback this summer. After shutting...
Richard M. Sullivan
Mar 22, 2024


2 YEARS AFTER CLOSING, 'RE-IMAGINED' TAVERN ON RUSH TO OPEN IN NEW LOCATION
A beloved Chicago restaurant that shuttered two years ago will reopen in a new location this summer. Tavern on Rush, a Gold Coast staple that closed in 2022, will get a new life on the ground floor of the Thompson Chicago hotel, located at 1015 N. North Street, a press release said.
NBC Chicago News
Mar 22, 2024


CHICAGO'S TAVERN ON RUSH TO REOPEN ACROSS THE STREET FROM OLD LOCATION
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Tavern on Rush in the Gold Coast will be reopening this summer – directly across the street from its original location. The Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants Group, the original owner of Tavern on Rush, announced Thursday that Tavern on Rush would move to the ground and second floors at the Thompson Chicago Hotel, at 1015 N. Rush St.
Adam Harrington
Mar 21, 2024


A REBORN TAVERN ON RUSH SHOULD OPEN THIS SUMMER
Phil Stefani and his children are primed to write a new chapter around the corner from the original Tavern. Phil Stefani has mellowed since the emotional ride of closing Tavern on Rush in October 2022, ending a 24-year run in Gold Coast. Stefani, along with his daughter Gina and son Anthony, are preparing to relaunch the celebrated restaurant around the corner from the original inside the Thompson Hotel. Crews have been busy gutting the former Nico Osteria.
Ashok Selvam
Mar 21, 2024
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