Blackbird (restaurant)

Blackbird
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Restaurant information
ClosedJune 2020 (2020-06)
Rating1 Michelin star (Michelin Guide)
Street address619 W. Randolph St.
CityChicago
StateIllinois
Postal/ZIP Code60661
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41°53′3.5″N 87°38′36.7″W / 41.884306°N 87.643528°W / 41.884306; -87.643528

Blackbird was a Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1][2][3] The restaurant closed in June 2020 being unable to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recognition

Blackbird held a 1-star Michelin rating since the inaugural Chicago guide in 2011 until its closure in 2020. In 2013, they were awarded the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef.[4] It also received a local award in 2017 as the Jean Blanchet Restaurant of the Year.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Selvam, Ashok (June 30, 2020). "Chicago's Beloved Blackbird Is the Latest to Fall to COVID-19". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on July 23, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Vettel, Phil (June 30, 2020). "Blackbird restaurant closes forever due to pandemic". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Vettel, Phil (October 9, 2020). "Chef of now-closed Michelin-starred Blackbird pivots and opens a sandwich shop". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Canavan, Hillary Dixler (May 6, 2013). "Winners: 2013 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards". Eater. Archived from the original on May 5, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Selvam, Ashok (January 17, 2017). "Blackbird Wins Jean Banchet 2017 Restaurant of the Year". Eater Chicago. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2024.


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