Relaxed
Kevin Hickey, who cooked at posh Four Season restaurants for years, is now cooking at a funky Chicago gastro spot.
Neighborhood joint
The exterior of The Duck Inn has the look of a regular hangout spot.
A cozy vibe
Duck Inn’s bar offers a relaxed setting, an elevated bar menu and an enlightened cocktail list.
Relaxed elegance
The dining room, which offers a more formal menu, has a mid-century aesthetic.
Another look
The mix and match seating and art by local artists brings a casual, yet sophisticated appeal to the dining room.
Peekaboo
A table outside the kitchen allows guests to sneak peeks into the kitchen.
A new favorite
Buffalo chorizo chicken thighs is a hit on the bar menu.
Made better
How do you improve a hot dog? Caress it with duck fat.
Gotta have duck
The bar menu at Duck Inn features a duck and foie gras tamale, of course.
A lotta sole
A featured menu item is Nantucket lemon sole.
Signature item
Duck for two at the Duck Inn.
In or out?
The cocktail list includes this Duck Out, which consists of duck fat-washed cognac and Chinese five-spice syrup.
Go green
Another favorite cocktail is one that features lychee, shochu and gomme syrup.
Slow down
This Sloe(r) Gin(ier) Fizz is a new take on an old classic.
Branded juice
For designated drives and the like, Duck Inn has its own soft drink.