Fame is an art-centric bar ( 2015 W. Division at Damen, Chicago) brings nationally acclaimed artists’ work to Wicker Park. The nightlife destination presents craft cocktails and innovative bar food in a space designed by interior designer, Antonio Ballatore.

On the food scene, Fame  introduces Chef Sam Demarco’s modern and casual American cuisine. With more than 30 years of experience, Chef SammyD brings his fun culinary twists to the Windy City. His sharable plates provide unique twists on traditionally casual dishes, including:

  • Tuna “Nachos” featuring pokey style diced tuna, plantain chips, roast pineapple salsa and sriracha mayo
  • FBBBLT (Fame’s Bao Bun BLT) Greek Gyro – griddled mini bao bun, lamb bacon, gyro meat, harissa mayo, tzatziki dip
  • Avocado Toasty – toasted whole grain bread, sliced avocado, tomato, cumin and yogurt

Classic drinks and enticing specialty cocktails are designed using super premium liquors, created in small batches, infused and aged in-house on a nightly basis. Signature cocktails include the Pineapple Rum Punch, blended with infused rum; Cucumber Martini with infused cucumber gin; and lastly, for a classic cocktail with a twist, the Bacon Manhattan with infused bacon bourbon.

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– guest contributor