We’re toasting the forthcoming release of Food & Wine’s 2015 Cocktails book, which features recipe contributions from our very own mixologist and bar manager Jay Schroeder. “They reached out and asked me about agave spirits cocktails, that’s kind of my forte, so I went ahead and sent some recipes out to them … I used some different … Continue reading Mixologist Jay Schroeder is Here to Delight You with Cocktails →

It’s #GivingTuesday, a day of charitable contributions, and here at Frontera, that means one thing: It’s a great day to give to the Frontera Farmer Foundation, our non-profit that awards grants to small, Midwestern farmers. But since this is a day about giving, we thought we’d do some giving, too. So: Donate $100 or more … Continue reading It’s #GivingTuesday, and we want to give you a book. →

This winter, Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Xoco River North and Xoco Wicker Park will celebrate the holidays with special hours and two fabulous New Year’s Eve celebrations. We will also close our restaurants for some holidays. Scroll down for complete details. SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS Frontera Grill and Topolobampo will open for rare Sunday and Monday night dinner … Continue reading Special Holiday Hours at Topolo, Frontera and Xoco →

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Xoco‘s getting involved: On Thursday, October 16th, both Xoco River North and Xoco Wicker Park will unveil a hot-pink churro. This bright new offering (the color comes from Red Hots) is being sold with one goal: To raise money for breast cancer research. $1 from each sale will go to the … Continue reading Xoco goes pink for breast cancer awareness →

A few weeks ago Rick teamed with Wilco drummer Glenn Kotche for a unique evening of food, cocktails and sound. The event—a fundraiser for the Frontera Farmer Foundation—was one of those nights you just can’t replicate. But check out these videos and for a minute or two, you’ll feel like you were there.