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The Bluebird       Northside/Westside :: Bucktown  
The Bluebird

1749 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

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It’s about time. Brought to you from the folks behind Webster’s Wine Bar, a comparable spot for beer and wine lovers. Bluebird is host to over 100 beers from around the world including unique varieties of Irish stout, British blond, Belgium Lambic, Italian amber, Canadian red, Japanese brown, Swiss golden, French cider, and dozens of small-batch American microbrews. A chalkboard scrawled with daily drink specials hangs over the bar, which also offers wines by the glass or bottle, as well as an extensive collection of spirits, whiskey in particular. Bluebird’s rustic interior of reclaimed oak, exposed brick, and salvaged lighting enhances the subtle elegance of enjoying handcrafted brews and food to match. The bold and flavorful menu features small plates of cured meats and cheeses, larger dishes of locally made German-style sausages, ale-simmered mussels, decadent flatbreads, and a free-range Cook's Ranch Bison burger with bacon and four-year-aged Cheddar. Located in Bucktown and a favorite of locals and industry employees alike, Bluebird is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of Chicago life.

appetizers::
Cream Cheese and Melted Leeks Toast  4.50
Hot Smoked Salmon  5
With Pequillo pepper and aïoli toasts
Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese, and Tomato Relish Toasts  4.50
Sautéed Shrimp  12
With garlic, parsley, chili flake, and olive oil
Fiery Chicken Wings  9
Harissa spice-rubbed; served with grilled orange
Traditional Vegetable Ratatouille  5
With grilled bread

flatbreads::
Tomato, Basil, Pine Nuts, Cantimpalo Chorizo, Arugula, and Mozzarella Cheese  12
Sautéed Mushrooms, Garlic, Brie, Bacon, and Spinach  12
Serrano Ham, Manchego Cheese, and Egg  12

plates::
Mac 'n' Cheese Gratin  10
With goat's milk Cheddar and bacon
Sautéed Wild-Caught White Fish  14
With lemon butter, capers, white wine, artichokes, and sugarsnap peas
Gouden Carolus “Ambrio” Ale-Braised Rabbit  16
With mushroom and Compart Farms Duroc bacon fettucine and manchego
German-Style Sausages  15
All natural and locally produced Knockwurst, Weisswurst, and curry Wurst with pretzel roll, sauerkraut, and Düsseldorf mustard; 7 for a single sausage
Bluebird Bison Burger  11.50
Cook's Ranch free-range and drug-free bison with Compart Farms Duroc bacon, American sharp Cheddar, grilled onions, greens, and frites
Grilled Kassler-Style Pork Chop  12.50
Brined and smoked with cider and wine-braised pears and sauce
Grilled Flap Steak  15
With braised Swiss chard, roasted red potatoes, and red wine reduction
Mussels  14
Sautéed in Unibroue "Blanche de Chambly" white ale with shallots, chili flakes, and garlic
Grilled Red Wine-Braised Baby Octopus  12
With roasted red pepper sauce and watercress salad

sides::
Sautéed Green Beans With Bacon  5
Sautéed Spinach With Garlic  5
Frites With Garlic Aïoli and Curry Catsup  5