Episode 3: Chefs Erick Williams & Damarr Brown

The duo behind Hyde Park’s nationally acclaimed Virtue Restaurant & Bar have built one of Chicago’s most inspiring success stories — rooted in Southern hospitality, community, and craft. Williams, a James Beard “Best Chef: Great Lakes” winner and culinary mentor, alongside Brown, the 2023 James Beard “Emerging Chef” and Food & Wine “Best New Chef,” have redefined modern soul food while building a culture of excellence that radiates far beyond the kitchen.

Now, the Virtue team is ready to write their next chapter — a new concept that expands their vision of food, design, and gathering. They’re seeking 4,000–8,000 SF of space in Fulton Market or River North, ideally corner or marquee locations with strong neighborhood identity and a mix of daytime and evening traffic.

If you represent buildings in these corridors that could match their next evolution, reach out to discuss. This is more than a restaurant search — it’s an opportunity to bring two of Chicago’s most respected culinary voices to the city’s next great address.

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