Chef Jimmy Madla of Coobah opened this Rogers Park new American pub adjacent to the Mayne Stage in May 2010. Expect appetizers like seared scallops and lobster hushpuppies, entrees featuring free-range chicken and locally raised beef, and malted chocolate pot de creme and bread pudding for dessert. A hearty brunch buffet is served on weekends.
Tim McCoy
It's very disappointing that the places I really like ending up closing or changing their menu and environment drastically. We came here for brunch on a Sunday. Other times, I have visited places that have a more stuffy and snobby attitude, like Sip. There, I was annoyed with the stuck up service and noisy crowds. And the food was bland. This place has amazing food. Act One did not disappoint with price, service, and portions. I had the poached egg on top of fried chicken with biscuits and gravy, Southern Benedict. Just delicious. It's a shame that it's no longer open.
Andrew McCarthy
If you're going to be an establishment that serves alcohol in a big city you should probably be familiar with the different state identifications. Went in with the newer New York State license (released in August 2014) and was told that they were not familiar with the license so they would not serve me alcohol. And both the waiter and manger smelled like alcohol. Will not be coming back.
Heather Payne
If you're going for drinks and convenience, great. If you are looking for gastropub food, keep looking. I had an absolutely horrid steak sandwich. It was tough, dry and tasteless. I waited forever after my two friends were served their food. I took my daughter and her food was free since I ordered something (they get a star for for the fact that kids eat free when you purchase something else), but she has food allergies and I had questions and the servers response was "I don't think we use peanut oil". Yeah....I'm gonna need you to check.
Jaz Villegas
My boyfriend and I have been here several occasions, and every time, we've had a great experience. Their food is amazingly delicious, and pretty reasonable for the cost because it's such good quality. We've had both dinner and brunch here, and neither disappoint. It's our go-to spot when we have a night out on the town.
Pat R.
Beware my friends of an Act 1 Travel agent, Bev Rzewski. Twenty four family members book through her for our nephew's wedding in Mexico. We booked in Aug....
