- June 7th, 2016
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- Comments Off on Meet Tracey – Our New Preservationist
We’re thrilled to introduce our new preservationist Tracey. She started here last month, and comes to us with almost 10 years of kitchen experience, most of which has been at...
- April 20th, 2016
- lisa
- Comments Off on The Southport Ding Dong – foil wrapped nostalgia!
Ding Dong! (pretend that was a bell ringing!) This deliciously moist chocolate cake has a creamy marshmallow filling and is dipped in chocolate, resulting in a rich and yummy dessert...
- April 19th, 2016
- lisa
- Comments Off on April’s Secret Supper in review
We had a blast at this month’s Secret Supper. Our chefs, Tanner and Bill, got super creative in the kitchen, cooking up all sorts of new and exciting dishes, including...
- March 17th, 2016
- lisa
- Comments Off on Secret Supper – here’s what you’ve been missing!
After a few month’s hiatus, Secret Supper was back with a bang this month! Secret Supper is our version of the underground dinner – it’s our chance to break out...
- December 7th, 2015
- lisa
- Comments Off on Hash 3.0 – A Potato Update
We updated our potatoes not too long ago with something a bit chunkier than our first long-term version. The cubed version was great, tasty and gave the hash a much-needed...
- November 4th, 2015
- lisa
- Comments Off on Thanksgiving Catering 2015
We know what it’s like when your friends or family say they want to have Turkey Day at your house. Pure panic, anxiety sweats, and wondering what in the world...
- October 23rd, 2015
- lisa
- Comments Off on Our New Burger – Midwest Is Best
We got to tinkering a few weeks ago. We loved how our burger was, love it for the many, many years it lived on our menu but wanted something a...
- July 3rd, 2015
- lisa
- Comments Off on Closed July 4th 2015
Just a quick note – we’ll be closed for the 4th this year – but will be open Sunday at 8am. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!
- May 27th, 2015
- lisa
- Comments Off on Summer 2015’s First Menu Refresh
Here we are amongst the heat and rain and unrelenting humidity already and it’s only late May. Welcome to the unofficial start to summer here in Chicago. We thought it...
- May 7th, 2015
- lisa
- Comments Off on Our Cruffin – Layers of Perfection
We love combining flavors (like our pretzel cookie, brisket and gravy, and so many others) here at Southport Grocery and Cafe, and ever tinkering bakers pulled inspiration – and out...