Reader Best of Chicago 2017

Hey Chicago Reader readers — thanks! Land and Sea Dept. is rolling deep in the 2017 Readers Choice Award nominations, with 30 nominations across 27 categories. We’re very lucky to work with so many (so many!) talented folks and it’s great to see their hard work represented and recognized here.

Thanks to the Reader, and thanks to you for voting (and eating and drinking and hanging with us)! If you’re so inclined to give us a vote in this final round, check out our nods below:

FOOD & DRINK

Best Al Fresco Dining
Parson’s Chicken & Fish

Best Chef
Pete Coenen (Cherry Circle Room, Game Room)

Best Cocktail Bar
Lost Lake

Best Desserts
Cherry Circle Room

Best Doughnuts
Longman & Eagle

Best Family Friendly Restaurant
Parson’s Chicken & Fish

Best Fancy Restaurant
Cherry Circle Room

Best Late Night Eats
Parson’s Chicken & Fish

Best Mixologist
Paul McGee (Lost Lake, Cherry Circle Room, Game Room, Milk Room)

Best Neighborhood Restaurant
Longman & Eagle

Best Overall Restaurant
Cherry Circle Room