
Otherwise, Room 43 is the neighborhood’s premier full-service venue for wedding receptions, conferences or any other occasion you’re looking to make special. 43rd St.) when the Hyde Park Jazz Society plays the joint every Sunday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The gallery is a must-see for anyone looking to have a deeper understanding of African and African-American culture, and the new space is even better suited to hosting parties and other non-gallery-related events.īronzeville’s jazz roots live on in Room 43 (1043 E. Focused on art from the African diaspora, Gallery Guichard shows pieces from artists around the world husband and wife owners Andre and Frances Guichard have spent years visiting various countries to pull the art together since opening the gallery in 2005. 47th St.) was well-established in the 35th Street business district but gained a lot by moving to a larger building on 47th Street in 2013. Go for the Carol’s Treat - gravy-smothered quarter-chicken with two waffles - or The Darnell, with two fried catfish fillets and a waffle. The restaurant does wonders with the marriage of soul food and traditional American breakfast cuisine. King Drive) during Sunday brunch, you’ll probably encounter a nice wait time to get a seat. That’s why if you visit Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles (3947 S. And if you get there early, your front-row seat makes you a prime target for the man or woman on stage.Īs far as guilty pleasures go, the combination of chicken and waffles ranks high. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, the venue is intimate - with room for 200 people, sitting and standing - and makes it perfect for most stand-up comedians.

To see a solid list of comedians, both local and from across the nation, visit Jokes and Notes (4641 S. Characterized by a vintage feel that stands in contrast to many Chicago neighborhoods that are constantly growing and expanding, Bronzeville seems to have no interest in trendy chain shops and restaurants.
