I’m excited to share this brand new video on #GivingTuesday detailing just a few stories from the 200-plus farms that have been supported by the Frontera Farmer Foundation. Our little 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization is committed to promoting small, sustainable farms serving the Chicago area by providing them with capital development grants. The Foundation envisions … Continue reading Support Farmers on #GivingTuesday →

The most wonderful time of the year deserves a gift guide to match, so we've put together a few of our favorite things. Giving a gift means you care about someone. Giving them Sleep Walk Chocolate from Chicago’s Dark Matter Coffee means you love them. These wildly delicious chocolates are made in partnership with Mexico … Continue reading The Great Frontera Holiday Gift Guide 🎁 →

We love this time of year. Everywhere we look, there are hints of the holiday merriment to come. And all of that has us thinking: isn’t it time you planned your holiday party? We’re here for you! We offer three distinct private event rooms for memorable private parties for your group. The Library offers an … Continue reading Book Your Holiday Party at Frontera →

We have an incredible opportunity to welcome into Topolobampo some of the best winemakers from Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe. Chef Rick Bayless and wine director Jill Gubesch will lead this very special dinner in partnership with some of our favorite Mexican winemakers, including Lourdes “Lulu” Martinez Ojeda (winemaker/partner, Bruma), Jaime Palafox (owner, Palafox Winery) and Santiago Lopez (Solar Fortún Winery). Join us Nov. 8 as they … Continue reading Mexican Wine Dinner Nov. 8 →

We are celebrating Día de los Muertos at Sótano with a casual, celebratory hang in the basement bar Nov. 1 featuring a Casa Lumbre Spirits tasting table, Oaxacan-inspired snacks — plus a ginormous seasonal paella — and a special DJ set from DJ Guillermo Martinez spinning vinyl all night. Tickets are $50 each and available here on … Continue reading Día de los Muertos at Bar Sótano →