Forbidden Root Launches Lunch June 20
Forbidden Root, Chicago’s own botanic brewing company and brewpub at 1746 W. Chicago Ave. in West Town, is excited to launch lunch on Monday, June 20, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The menu, created by executive chef Dan Weiland, is a lighter take on the brewpub’s dinner menu including Bar Snacks like Jerky, Beer Cheese with Ritz Crackers and Kimchi Dill Lime Potato Chips; Burrata with strawberries, balsamic, malt streusel, toast; Forbidden Root Burger with giardiniere mayo, weiss aged cheddar, B&B pickle on a brioche bun; Mushroom Grilled Cheese on Texas toast; and Desserts like a Forbidden Root Float.
The kitchen will close at 2 p.m. and reopen at 4 p.m. for dinner service Monday-Saturdays. Beverages will still be available during that time. Limited reservations will be available for lunch at this time.
Bar Snacks
Gochugarou Chili Popcorn
Forbidden Root Lamb Jerky
Cheese and Crackers, Aged Cheddar and WPA Spread, Ritz Sleeve
Kimchi Dill Lime Potato Chips
Small
Kale & Spinach Salad, Fried Chickpeas, Fennel, Fried Shallots, Tahini Orange Dressing
Burrata, Strawberries, Balsamic, Malt Streusel, Toast
Chicory Salad, Nuts, Currants, Kentucky Blue, Lemon Vin
Sandwiches
8 oz. Burger, Giardiniere Mayo, Aged Cheddar, B&B Pickle, Brioche Bun
“NBLT”, N’duja, Beelers Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, Herb Mayo, White
Tuna Conserva, Marinated Cucumber, Pea Shoots, Preserved Lemon Mayo, Wheat
Mushroom Grilled Cheese, Maitake, Porcini, Morel, Aged Cheddar, Provolne,Texas Toast
-all sandwiches served with choice of fries, side salad, or chips
Dessert
Forbidden Root Float
Vanilla Ice Cream, Brownie, Tokaji Honey, Cacao Sea Salt Rim, Brandied Cherry
Choice of Forbidden Root, Whole Lotta Love, Cherrytree Amaro Ale, Cola, or Cream Soda
Pie
Ask your server
Menu presented by Chef Dan Weiland and Sous Chef Chris “Cali” Gibbons
The Brewpub is open seven days a week from 4 p.m.-midnight with the kitchen closing at 10 p.m. Brunch is served every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and lunch is served Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with beverages available from 2-4 p.m. until dinner service resumes. For more information, visit Forbidden Root’s website or follow the brewery on Facebook, Twitter at @ForbiddenRoot and Untappd. The phone number for the new brewpub is 312-929-2202.