A restaurant with outposts in several major metropolitan areas appears to be working on a new Chicago location.
A recent liquor license application indicates that Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is planned for 339 N Dearborn Street. The space was formerly occupied by Katana, a now-closed Japanese steakhouse and sushi restaurant.
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley is currently located at 444 N Wabash Avenue, a location that opened in 2021. The concept first began in Dallas and has since expanded to Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Attorney Kevin Kelley founded the company in 2020 with a vision of serving comfort food in an elevated atmosphere.
The menu is inspired by Southern favorites and flavors, including fried chicken and catfish, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, pork chops and more, along with sides like cornbread, fried okra, candied yams and collard greens. Brunch is served on weekends.
That covers the “kitchen” part of the name. The restaurant is also known for an extensive beverage program, which includes a wide range of signature cocktails, wine and non-alcoholic options.
A recent job posting for a project called “Kitchen + Kocktails by KK Chicago – Dearborn” indicates that the restaurant is seeking a front of house manager.
As previously reported by What Now Boston, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley appears to be targeting the Massachusetts city for expansion as well.
Current locations of Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley:
- Chicago: 444 N Wabash Avenue
- Dallas: 1933 Elm Street
- Washington, D.C.: 1300 I Street NW
- Charlotte: 210 E Trade Street
- Atlanta: 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE
