Longman & Eagle
| Longman & Eagle | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2010[1] |
| Head chef | Alex Swieton[2] |
| Food type | Gastropub |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41°55′48.3″N 87°42′25.6″W / 41.930083°N 87.707111°W |
Longman & Eagle is a gastropub and six-room inn in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. It was founded in 2010.[1]
Restaurant
History
The restaurant was founded in 2010 by Pete Toalson and Bruce Finkelman, who had previously founded the music venue the Empty Bottle together.[3] Jared Wentworth, the restaurant's first chef, emphasized pork dishes.[3] The restaurant has a six-room inn.[1]
In 2025, Alex Swieton succeeded Brian Motyka as executive chef. Swieton had joined the restaurant as brunch chef in 2020.[2]
Cuisine
Longman & Eagle is a gastropub,[4] focused on serving upscale versions of traditional bar fare. Early in the restaurant's history, some of its produce was sourced by Chicago-based urban forager Dave Odd; restaurants including Browntrout and Blackbird have also employed Odd.[5]
In particular, Longman emphasizes meat-based dishes.[6] The restaurant's tongue hash (beef tongue served with truffle hash) has been highlighted by several publications.[7][8]
Awards and accolades
The Michelin Guide awarded the restaurant one star for seven consecutive years. In 2017, it moved Longman & Eagle to its Bib Gourmand list.[9] The restaurant remained a Bib Gourmand selection in 2025.[10]
See also
External links
References
- 1 2 3 Peñacerrada, Denise (March 11, 2010). "Longman & Eagle—Chicago magazine mini-review". Chicago. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- 1 2 Grossman, Liz (June 24, 2026). "Longman & Eagle Has a New Head Chef, but the Time-Worn Tavern Vibe Remains Perfectly Untouched". Resy. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- 1 2 Ruby, Jeff (June 3, 2010). "Gilt Bar, Longman & Eagle: Dining Out Restaurant Reviews". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
- ↑ Anthony, Todd (April 18, 2018). "Longman & Eagle's New Chef Operates Under the "Cool Ranch Dorito Theory"". Eater. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ↑ Sacks, Katherine (July 12, 2011). "Urban Forager Dave Odd Combs Chicago's Alleys for Dinner". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Longman & Eagle (Updated Review): Still Hopping, Still Heavy". Chicago Magazine. February 14, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ↑ Richman, Alan (December 15, 2010). "GQ Eats: The 10 Best New Restaurants in America". GQ. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ↑ Moskin, Julia (January 4, 2011). "The Humble Plate of Hash Has Nobler Ambitions". The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- ↑ Schedler, Carrie (October 13, 2017). "Michelin's Bib Gourmand List Came Out Today, and Longman & Eagle Is On It". Chicago. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Where to Dine During Chicago's 2025 Restaurant Week". Michelin Guide. Retrieved August 10, 2026.