Chicago’s Hey Nonny combines delicious dining with lively music

Just entering the Chicago scene, Hey Nonny looks to bring together both impressive dining and entertaining live music. Who’s ready for a night out?

Hey Nonny, the newest addition to the Chicago scene, had an enthusiastic opening recently. The Arlington Heights hot spot combines a gastro pub with a music venue. While the music at this venue looks to be impressive, the farm-to-table gastro pub will captivate foodies.

The idea of delicious dining and live entertainment isn’t a new concept. While the old school idea of dinner theater can bring shivers up the spin of an ardent foodie, modern interpretations of this concept can be quite successful. Still, the dining concept needs a strong force to bring in those food fans.

At Hey Nonny, the dining component is just as vital as the music. Lead by “Tattooed Chef” Jay Ruff, the menu is both creative and approachable. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients, the creativity comes from the ingredients. This menu looks to push the status quo.

Hey Nonny menu choices, photo provided by Hey Nonny

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Thinking about food at a music venue, the dishes are often pedestrian, simple dishes with common flavors. These dishes look to push the envelope. From bone-in wild boar chop to duck confit, these dishes are more common found in fine dining establishments. The menu shows that people are craving a complete “night out” experience at the dining/music venue.

Additionally, the signature cocktails and craft beers are equally as impressive. From the best in Chicago breweries to themed cocktails, these choices are far from the well drink with a mixer. It goes to show that a music venue doesn’t have to compromise.

Overall, Hey Nonny showcases the growing trend that venues need to have a broader appeal. Food doesn’t need to be simplified because of a particular venue. Guests are looking for delicious ingredients, thoughtful dishes and well-conceived menus at concert venues, sports stadiums and more. These types of offerings should, and most likely will, continue.

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