Brought to you from the brains behind The Bedford, Carriage House is the freshest new country kitchen in Wicker Park. Tucked in to the north side of the busy Division Corridor between Bangers and Lace and Prasino with a side entrance on Paulina, this cozy and inviting spot is a refreshing new non-bar-dining option.
Go here if you:
-Like Grits
-Want a dining option in Wicker Park that is not a bar and is not Mana Food Bar
-Like Grits
-Like making reservations
For “supper” portioned dishes (think: slow cooked pork shoulder, ribeye steak at $28-$34) anchor the menu, along with an ample selection of smaller country fare: shrimp and grits and low country clam boil, to name a few. Tiny a la carte options like housemade pickles and cornbread skillet round it out.
A hefty cocktail menu ($11) as well as a wide selection of beers and wines top off the offerings, completing a rich and tasty menu.
Being able to make a reservation in this part of town, though, may be the icing on this country cake. Not having to bar hop while waiting for a table on a chilly fall night was one of the best things that happened to our evening!
This would be a wonderful choice for a group dinner of 4-6 or a casual date. The menu definitely encourages sharing.
Carriage House
1700 W. Division (at Paulina)