Longman & Eagle, a landmark restaurant in Logan Square, Chicago, celebrated its sixteenth anniversary with continued signature dishes like wild boar sloppy Joes. The new executive chef, Alex Swieton, embraces vegetables in innovative ways. Swieton describes the restaurant as familiar yet refreshed, aligning with her original love for its culinary offerings.
Historical ties in the area include designer Evelyn Beatrice Longman’s contributions to the Illinois Centennial Monument, while Longman & Eagle opened in 2010 by partners known for the Empty Bottle music venue, quickly earning a reputation for meaty, Michelin-starred dishes paired with rare whiskey.
Now, the restaurant holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, recognized for providing exceptional food at great value. Swieton enjoys creating dishes for everyday patrons, keeping classics such as the sloppy Joe, double smashburger, and roasted bone marrow with a whiskey option.
Swieton’s bold culinary choices include dishes like cucumber salad using local farm-sourced produce. The salad features raw and grilled cucumbers with pickled fennel in a fragrant melon vinaigrette, accompanied by basil creme fraiche.
Local farm partnerships, like Nichols Farm & Orchard, supply ingredients such as peak season cucumbers, including unique Armenian and lemon varieties, highlighting the chef’s creativity.
Beef heart tartare, sourced from Slagel Farm, reimagines the classic French dish with organ meat and a smoky trout sauce, served with crisp beef fat crackers. Swieton’s innovative approach extends to dishes like pork ribs with a cherry glaze inspired by char siu, and summer squash elevated by fried zucchini fritter and coconut curry.
Bringing elements of freshness, dessert items include peanut butter pie with a pretzel crust and fresh berries with creme diplomate, crafted by sous chef Haley Horton.
Swieton even reinvents the dessert landscape with a unique french fry ice cream indulging the sweet-salty palate, proving the chef’s dedication to integrating simple ingredients into elevated experiences.
Longman & Eagle offers a dynamic menu with thoughtful cooking demonstrated in delightful dishes like steak frites and Turkish eggs, while drink offerings such as the Calamansi Crush and espresso martini lend varied flavor profiles.
As Longman & Eagle evolves, Swieton leads with menus that cater to both carnivores and vegans, continuing to offer comfort and innovation with heartfelt dedication to place and palate.
Longman & Eagle is located at 2657 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago. It opens daily with varied dining hours throughout the week. Patrons continue to enjoy culinary excellence as showcased in recent reviews.
Longman & Eagle
2657 N. Kedzie Ave.
773-276-7110
longmanandeagle.com
Open: Daily; Weekdays from 11 a.m., and weekends from 9 a.m.
Prices: From $11 to $26
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