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The Publican
Cuisine: American
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The Publican has become a part of the fabric of Fulton Market highlighting farm-to-table fare long before it was a culinary catch-phrase. Among the first to open in the uncharted meatpacking district... Read More
The Publican has become a part of the fabric of Fulton Market highlighting farm-to-table fare long before it was a culinary catch-phrase. Among the first to open in the uncharted meatpacking district in 2008, its star has not dimmed and The Publican is now serving lunch, Monday - Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Expect classic Publican items plus some new favorites like the Pub Burger and a Pub-Fixe menu, three courses of much-loved and newer selections. Oysters are always popular here and the lunch board features rillettes, country ham, freshly made ricotta, salad and Publican's much-lauded bread. Mussels and frites, Slagel Farm porchetta and barbecue carrot soups are other fine choices. Enjoy sweets at the table or tote 'em back to the office.
Weekend brunch is among the best in the city, too.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Lunch, Best Restaurants: "The Publican is akin to a European beer hall, so if you want a quiet, intimate meal, save this gem for another time."
- Best for Lunch Because: The Publican's constantly evolving menu and extensive international beer roster can now be enjoyed at lunchtime, too.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: More than a decade in and The Publican shines in food, drink and conviviality with refreshingly zero pretension.
