Blackbird (restaurant)
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| Restaurant information | |
| Closed | June 2020 |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 619 W. Randolph St. |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 60661 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°53′3.5″N 87°38′36.7″W / 41.884306°N 87.643528°W |
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
[edit]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
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- James Beard Foundation Award: 2010s
- List of defunct restaurants of the United States
- List of Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
External links
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