Robert Simonson checked out L&E’s upgraded Manhattan and wrote about it for the Wall Street Journal. Nice photos by Garrett Sweet as well. You can check out the article HERE.

People have been asking and the wait is finallyover. Dicey’s is now open in Chicago at 2109 W. Chicago Ave.

At Dicey’s, we’re not just a neighborhood bar; we’re a welcoming third place for our community to gather and unwind. Our menu boasts mouthwatering tavern-style pizza and a diverse array of offerings designed to please every palate. Whether you’re in the mood for classic or local beers, refreshing cocktails, shots, or slushies, we have something for everyone to enjoy.

We also take pride in our selection of natural and organic wines, ensuring that each guest finds the perfect drink to complement their experience.

With two locations - one in Wedgewood-Houston in Nashville, Tennessee, and one now in West Town, Chicago - we're a neighborhood watering hole for the revelers, the relaxed and the real party-cut pizza lovers.

https://www.diceystavern.com/ for more info.

See you soon.

Good times! The Brian, Alex, Jay, Gabriella and Nick from L&E did a dinner at historic Camp Wandawega on Oct 24 in Elkhorn, WI. The crew from Longman put up food and drinks and friend Lyndon French shot some photos. Check out some of the action below.

Sweethearts, the tavern adjacent to Lonesome Rose in Andersonville, is now open!

The inclusive space features a hazy glamor offset by rustic charms, a sassy and vibrant destination for indulgent revelers looking for a late-night neighborhood bar to call their own.

More info HERE.

It’s going fast….. Last chance to grab some Parson’s Racing merch. Stop by one of our locations or check out the webstore HERE.

Coming soon to Chicago….

We’ve just released a new Lonesome Rose T-Shirt Club! This is shirt 009 designed by Brooklyn-based designer, DEMO, aka Justin Fines. Justin began his practice in Detroit in 1997, and has been based in NYC since 2004. Eschewing a focus on one medium, he works in graphic design, branding, motion graphics, filmmaking and illustration. He's currently a professor teaching Branding and Messaging at Pratt Institute’s School of Design, and is ACD at Mother Design in NY. Justin is also the Design Director of the dance company GREYZONE, which he co-founded with choreographer Lindy Fines in 2012.

Grab one before they’re gone! and check out this quick interview with the artist behind the latest design, conducted by LSD art director Drew Ryan.

Hey Justin what's good?

The sun is shining today!

What was it that got you interested in making graphics? What was your first paid gig?

Music ephemera: posters, album covers, gig flyers, the lot. My first paid gig was doing a flyer for a rave in Detroit, must have been 1997, and I couldn’t tell you which. 

Where did you grow up? Do you feel like it had any influence on your overall aesthetic or approach to design?

I grew up in the suburbs outside of Detroit. Suburban life was pretty bland, but living next to and visiting Detroit (especially the Detroit Institute of Arts, a great museum) was really formative. The big Diego Rivera mural https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Industry_Murals

How did you get connected with the 90s/2000s era Detroit Techno scene?

Luck and pure youthful drive. I got connected to a promoter in early 97 who got me my first gigs and introduced me to Derrick May at Transmat which was massive. 

Favorite album artwork of all time?

That’s akin to ‘what’s your favorite color’? To just pick on of many, I’d say ‘Clear’ by Cybotron. Any of Autechre’s 90’s releases, anything by Vaughn Oliver. 

Can you show us a photo of your desk / workspace?

Your graphic design portfolio shows a solid 25+ years of work—it's impressive to see how some of these decades-old aesthetics are working their way back into today's modern style. Was there ever a time when you were trying to distance yourself from some of the club / rave / tech aesthetics you were known for in the early days?

Yes for sure. In 2001 I decided to round up all of the vector artwork that I had created over the first few years of designing and give it away as one big pack of pieces. One huge vector file. It was very cathartic. I look back pretty fondly on that time though and I’m fascinated to see that type of work back in vogue.

You have $5 to spend at Taco Bell—what'll you have?

Probably just a Baja Blast since I don’t mess with the food at TB anymore.

With a chip in hand, what do you reach for first—Queso, Guac, Salsa, or Elotes?

Guac!

Outside of design, what inspires you?

I love painting, drawing, sculpture. Modern dance plays a but part in my life. I started a dance project that I art direct with my wife Lindy who is a choreographer in 2012 (grey-zone.com), and it’s been super influential on my work.

The exclusive Foxtrot x Cherry Circle Room Bonded Bourbon is the third annual bourbon collaboration Foxtrot's created alongside our beverage team for their bottled-in-bond selection. It's available for $45 at all Foxtrot locations or on their website. You can give it a try in Cherry Circle Room now, then head to Foxtrot to pick up a bottle!

The first-ever Parson's Chicken & Fish sweatshirt is here! Just in time for those cold December days. Printed on a classic Russell Brand sweatshirt (the ones who invented the crewneck!) for maximum comfort and durability. Featuring one of our OG mascots, Buckets the Cat, as a stylized-cougar ready for a snack. Available for $50 at any of our locations or on our webstore!

You know summer’s almost here because SUNDAE MONDAY is back baby!!! It’s our favorite summertime tradition where we invite different Chicago chefs and culinary voices to create their own unique ice cream sundae and all proceeds benefit a charity of their choice. 

Since 2020 we’ve raised over $10k that’s supported a variety of Chicago-based causes and we’re excited to go all out this year! We’re gonna be serving up sundaes for $5 in the OSB every Monday from June 3-September 9 starting at 5pm

Photo: Clayton Hauck

For more than the last decade, Longman & Eagle has been recognized by the Michelin Guide Inspectors and honored with recognition — this year, the team is delighted to receive a Bib Gourmand Award! This means L&E offers good food at incredible value, one of the core values of Longman, and one that we've prided ourselves on since opening in 2010. And we're in good company, too — so many of our favorite restaurants were recognized, including Cellar Door Provisions, Avec, Giant, Daisies, Lula Cafe, Mi Tocaya, and many more. 

Congrats to the whole team at Longman, and thanks for the honor, Michelin!

Amazing Chicago writer Lauren Viera just released The 500 Hidden Secrets of Chicago, an insider's guide to Chicago's hidden gems and lesser-known spots. It's got tons of great travel ideas and tips...and might feature a few familiar spots! We're so honored that Lauren included Golden Teardrops, Parson's Chicken and Fish, Longman & Eagle, and our outlets at the Chicago Athletic Association. Grab your copy today and find some other gems!

More info on the book HERE.

We are incredibly honored to be named a finalist for the Jean Banchet Awards for Bar of the Year! We’re humbled to be nominated alongside three of our very favorite bars in Chicago — Scofflaw, Best Intentions, and Meadowlark.

Congratulations to our amazing bar team, led by our Beverage Director, Raul Jaimes, for all of the care, thoughtfulness, creativity, and passion they put into our beverage program. If you’ve ever sat at the bar in Cherry Circle Room you can see the dedication and knowledge from each and every bartender who makes the experience so special. Now come see at the bar and help us celebrate! 

Photo: Clayton Hauck

Nice to see chef Brian Motyka’s omelette at Longman & Eagle in this article about Michelin inspectors favorite dishes in Chicago. The inspectors say “Is this the best omelette in Chicago? Probably.” Stop by for one and see for yourself and see the rest of article HERE.

Milk Room was recently named number 38 in North America's 50 Best Bars, an annual list that celebrates the best of the international drinks industry. The list is compiled by votes from renowned bartenders, drinks writers, and cocktail specialists.

Huge congratulations to the whole Milk Room team — especially bar manager Sam Perrie, who you've surely seen behind the bar, mixing drinks and pulling from their huge wealth of knowledge to educate guests, and beverage director Raul Jaimes, whose leadership informs the program!

Photo: Clayton Hauck

Esquire says that "Chicago Tavern-Style Pizza is Sweeping America!" And you know what — we love to see it!

Check out their list of the best spots to check out across the country...Dicey's is their pick in Nashville! 

You can read the full story HERE.

Our original recipe Red and Yellow hot sauces are back with a sleek new look but the same spicy juice you know and love.

Parson's Red Hot Sauce is medium hot, with most of the piquant heat coming from guajillo chiles. Arbol chilies (bright & spicy peppers, similar to cayenne), brighten the heat, while white vinegar and slow-cooked garlic combine to round out this highly acidic and robust sauce. We love it on chicken and fish sandos, fried chicken, and chicken & waffles.

Parson's Yellow Hot Sauce is a spicy (read: hot!) topping, habanero chiles give Parson’s Yellow a tropical-tinged heat. Fried garlic deepens the taste with a rich, toasted flavor, and stewed carrots lend a bit of sweetness. Yellow goes great on mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, and fried fish. But, let's be honest — we're putting both on just about everything.

Parson's Red and Yellow hot sauces are available in-house at any of our locations for $6, or you can get 'em both for $10. We can also ship! Order on our webstore and get 'em straight to your front door. They make a great gift for the hotties in your life, just sayin'. 

We like you. We're friends. And like any good friendship, it's a two way street. You come in and have fun in our spaces, and we give you...PERKS! That's right!! MF-ing perks, baby. We're launching a brand new loyalty program just for you, all of our best, best friends. Introducing, the LSD FRIEND ZONE!

How do you enter the Friend Zone? Just by being you! And click this link, or opt-in the next time you're at any of our locations when you check-out with Toast, whether it's in-store (just ask your server!) or to-go online (Toast TakeOut only, no delivery yet).

For ever dollar you spend with us (at any Parson's Chicken and Fish, Lonesome Rose, Cherry Circle Room, Wax Myrtle's in Austin, and Dicey's in Nashville!), you earn a point! And when you rack up 50 points, you get $5 off your next purchase. 

There will also be exclusive Friend Zone surprises and perks (...like maybe a birthday treat...) that you can only access by joining, so sign up! All of your points accrue as a lump sum, so whether you're grabbing a slushy at Parson's or a pizza down at Dicey's, you're putting all your party points in the same bank for future fun.

We can't wait to nurture and grow this special, special relationship with all of our closest friends and confidantes. 

Think you have an account and want to check your balance? Do that here!

We’ve just released a new Lonesome Rose T-Shirt Club featuring artwork from D.J. Javier, grab one before they’re gone! Check out this quick interview with the artist behind the latest design, conducted by LSD art director Drew Ryan.

Some of your illustrations feel like they were carved out of a block of linoleum or wood—lots of big bold stripes and thick lines. Do you have a background in printmaking?
The last time I did printmaking was in maybe 11 years ago in high school which is pretty funny. I think the boldness of printmaking is definitely an inspiration for my work, but nowadays I really just love using a brush and a nice opaque black paint to finish off all my paintings.

What got you into graphic design? What was your first paid gig?
I never really even knew what graphic design was until end of high school. I was always doing some sort of art or creative pursuit since I was young, but didn’t realize I could make a living off of it. It wasn’t until I was given a pirated version of adobe suite CS6 in high school, where I started to teach myself how to use the programs. My first paid gigs ended up being graphic tees for a few local, small clothing companies here in Santa Barbara. The payment was probably 50 bucks and some free gear, but at the time, I was amazed at the fact that I could get paid for making this stuff!

Do you use an iPad/stylus for illustration?
The iPad is a staple for my creative work. Whether it be design work, planning out murals, concepting paintings, etc. From sketching out ideas too fully refining graphics, I use it all the time. I was such a pencil and paper purist for the longest time, but once I tried out the iPad I was super hooked. My MacBook and iPad go with me wherever I go haha!

Did you grow up in California?
Yes grew up in California, here in Santa Barbara. Growing up in southern California definitely played a huge role in what I’m inspired by. I feel like alot of my personal and client work are all direct and indirect influences from all of the countercultures of California, whether it be rap music, surfing, graffiti, punk, etc.

What's the scoop with Canto Vision? What's the main motivation behind it?
Canto Vision is a side project between myself and a close friend of mine. We both grew up in a neighborhood called “El Encanto Heights, hence the name, Canto. It truly is a passion project, something we do on the side completely for fun, and to make stuff that reflects the city that raised us and we love dearly. It’s an ongoing and ever-changing project, but will always be rooted in the youthful mindset of growing up here in Santa Barbara. On top of that, we donate a portion of our quarterly revenue to a different Santa Barbara based non-profit or community group as well, so every tee / hat / hoodie goes back into supporting our city in one way or another.

How do you feel about Santa Barbara's street signs? That typeface is unhinged, it might be the only American city that uses its own special typeface for public wayfinding…
Its a love / hate haha. There are little quirks I love about Santa Barbara like that, and other things that reflect the charm of the city. But on the other hand, the city is not the biggest fan of public art, which has been a bit of an uphill battle for me wanting to do more public work around the city. All that to say, I love Santa Barbara and plan on not going anywhere, but would love to paint a big wall somewhere if I could!

In 2022, do you feel like skate/surf culture is still counterculture?
I think so! It has been monetized though by big brands and companies who can see the dollar signs within the culture. But at the end of the day, even with sports and culture growing rapidly, there are still moments and pockets of people doing cool things and going against the grain. And even within those specific cultures, theres waves of BIPOC who are doing alot of awesome and really cool work to diversify the space. As a POC who surfs, the surf community definitely has a very long way to go when it comes to being an inclusive community for many reasons, but am super excited to know and see alot of people who are redefining the space.

You can only have 5 art supplies for the rest of your life, what do you choose?
EASY! 1. Princeton catalyst round brush. 2. Princeton catalyst filbert brush. 3. Nova Color Carbon Black Paint 4. Plastic end cap from a mailing tube to hold my paint in. 5. Little water dropper for my paint. I can paint for days with that combo.

Shoutout to:
The Homie cody Hudson for bringing me on to join the lonesome rose t-shirt club! Very excited and honored to be featured alongside a growing list of really talented folks.

Chicago-based Edra Soto brings us LSD Bulletin Board 008. Edra Soto is a Puerto-Rican born artist, curator, educator, and co-director of the outdoor project space, The Franklin.

Soto’s “Open 24 Hrs.” series retrieves as artifacts empty liquor bottles scattered over time across the ground in East Garfield Park. Clean, stripped of their labels, and presented as still lifes, the containers are transformed into objects of contemplation.