AVONDALE — The owners of Ukrainian Village-based Whisk have taken over the former Son of a Butcher in Avondale.
The original Son of a Butcher closed after less than a year in business in May on the border of Avondale and Logan Square at 2934 W. Diversey Ave.
The co-owners of the new restaurant have kept most of the name, but have revamped the menu to provide a more neighborhood-friendly restaurant and bar, co-owner Andrew Figgins said.
Son of a Butcher by Whisk opened quietly in July and has plans for a grand opening this month.
"It was hard to come here previously and get a hardy meal, a good burger or steak," said Figgins, an Avondale resident, said. "Before it was very much like the high-touch Longman & Eagle-type dining."
The new restaurant is aiming for a simpler dining experience, according to the owners.
"It's a place you want to come every week instead of every month," Figgins said.
The Whisk owners had been looking to expand into a second location since the beginning of the year.
The group opened the original Whisk at 2018 W. Chicago Ave. in June 2014.
The menu at Son of a Butcher by Whisk varies from that at the original Whisk, but is geared at making sure customers don't leave hungry in the slightest.
The other co-owners, brothers Rick and David Rodriguez, who are both chefs, combined their old brunch and burger menu of the original Whisk with smoked meats, draft beer and craft cocktails at the new location.
One of the biggest differences is that the new location featured two smokers, which the chefs have utilized for much of the menu including ribs, brisket, rib tips, wings and more.
"These guys have taken to those [smokers] like a fish to water," Figgins said.
Son of a Butcher by Whisk is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mondays-Fridays, 8-3 a.m. Saturdays and 8-2 a.m. Sundays.
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