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Folkart Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Acclaimed travel guide Conde Nast Traveler profiled the best bars and restaurants in Chicago, highlighting three of Folkart’s properties: Hyde Park eatery A10, cocktail destination Billy Sunday and craft beer den Lucky Dorr. Read the entire article by clicking here.

Coming Soon from Folkart Management

Mordecai, a new bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant, will open this spring inside the upcoming Hotel Zachary in the heart of Wrigleyville. A beacon for spirit aficionados, Mordecai will offer a new destination for both discerning drinkers and casual cocktail fans. Guests can enjoy limited edition pours and classic drinks, ideal for game day celebrations or cocktail-fueled evenings. A full menu will serve refined, American-inspired bar fare and grilled entrees.

  • Hotel Zachary Key Player: Matthias Merges, One Off Hospitality Group, West Town Bakery, Smoke Daddy

    The 9 Most Anticipated Restaurants in Chicago, Spring 2018

    Published: March 06, 2018

  • Folkart Restaurant Management, opening Mordecai restaurant in the Hotel Zachary in April, just snagged itself a Michelin-starred chef.

    Hotel Zachary restaurant Mordecai taps Jared Wentworth to head culinary operations

    Published: February 23, 2018

  • Is Matthias Merges and Graham Elliot's Gideon Sweet the second coming of Yusho?

    Is Matthias Merges and Graham Elliot’s Gideon Sweet the second coming of Yusho? Not quite, but the Randolph Street restaurant comes close.

    Published: February 21, 2018

  • FEED YOUR SENSES: WHY CHICAGO'S DINING SCENE HAS NEVER BEEN BUZZIER

    Feed your senses: why Chicago’s dining scene has never been buzzier.

    Published: January 11, 2018

  • Restaurant speed-dating: Mini-reviews of 6 restaurants you need to know

    Restaurant speed-dating: Mini-reviews of 6 restaurants you need to know

    Published: December 18, 2017

  • The Eater Chicago Cocktail Heatmap: Where to Drink Right Now, December 2017

    Behold the 16 hottest bars in Chicago

    Published: December 14, 2017

  • Ugly Food Rescue: Matthias Merges turns banged-up corn, tomatoes into great pasta dishes

    Ugly Food Rescue: Matthias Merges turns banged-up corn, tomatoes into great pasta dishes

    Published: October 04, 2017

  • There’s a Great Beer Waiting for You at Lucky Dorr. You’ll find something interesting on tap. We promise.

    There’s a Great Beer Waiting for You at Lucky Dorr.

    Published: July 24, 2017

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FOLKART MANAGEMENT is a craft-driven hospitality group led by Chef Matthias Merges, focused on operational excellence, state of the art design and a deep-seated commitment to locally sourced ingredients.

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