ROOTED IN EVANSTON
Community has always been at the heart of Burl. From our home on Central Street to the farms and shops around us, we believe good food is meant to be shared beyond our walls…and the table is only getting bigger.
Sunday Suppers at Burl
Sunday Suppers brings guest chefs and neighbors together over a shared, family-style feast. Take a seat at our communal tables to pass great food and connect.
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9/13 ANJIN Kansas City | Chefs Nick Goeller & Leslie Newsam
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10/18 FELD | Jake Poshnatsik
10/25 HONEY BUTTER FRIED CHICKEN | Chefs Josh Kulp, Christine Cikowski, & Cam Worden
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11/8 BAR BERRIA | Chef Sieger Bayer
11/15 ISTMO Oaxacan Cuisine | Chef Carlos Munoz
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12/6 BOKA | Chefs Lee Wolen & Wood Jameson
Sunday Supper | Burl × Coda di Volpe
Chef Tom Carlin and Chef Jacob Saben of Coda Di Volpe hosted Sunday Supper in the Suburbs, blending Burl’s farmer-driven philosophy with Southern Italian flair. Guests enjoyed a multi-course seasonal menu with wine pairings, bridging city craft with suburban hospitality..
A Neighborly Welcome
We welcomed our new neighbor, Tall Grass, to Evanston with an exclusive cocktail made alongside local craft partners. Hosted at Burl, the drink blended Journeyman spirits with Rare Tea Cellar black citron and lemon, celebrating neighborhood camaraderie and local craftsmanship.
Burger Night | Burl x PQM
Chef Tom reunited with Publican Quality Meats for a special Burger Night on Tuesday, June 23rd. Marking a full-circle moment where founders Tom and Rachel first met, the evening featured a classic PQM patty with a signature Burl spin, with proceeds benefiting charity—celebrating community roots and giving back.
Gala in the Garden
The community gathered at Ward Farm for a festive evening supporting the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE). Six local celebrity chefs served multi-cultural bites alongside open bars, live entertainment, and DJ beats. The event honored community leaders, with proceeds directly funding IWSE’s vital programs for young children—celebrating food, family, and local impact.
Raise The Barn
Burl joined Raise the Barn, a fall festival supporting urban agriculture, hosted on a 2.5-acre farm in Skokie. Chef Tom Carlin cooked alongside friends from All Together Now!, Tripping Billy, Virtue Cider, Middle Brow, Trogo Kitchen & Market, and Elle’s Marshmallows, with the evening featuring natural wines and ciders, live music, fire pits, and s’mores. A celebration of food, community, and the season.
Happy Hour | Burl x ParentConnect
We teamed up with ParentConnect for a relaxed happy hour in the Garden Room at Shumaker Curated, bringing together local parents over good food, drinks, and conversation. Guests enjoyed small bites from Chef Tom Carlin, alongside wine and beer, with time to explore Shumaker Curated’s boutique showroom and neighboring Little Gems.
A neighborhood cookout at Mack’s Bike & Goods brought friends and neighbors together for an afternoon of good food, cold drinks, and easy company. Burl served grilled roti with gyro sausage, peach, cucumbers, and herbs, alongside smoky peppers with parmesan.
An intimate summer dinner at Elawa Farm brought guests together for a five-course feast rooted in seasonal produce and careful sourcing. Set on the farm’s historic grounds, the evening opened with a welcome cocktail and continued through a menu highlighting summer at its peak.
Seedling Farm Midsummer Celebration
Set at Seedling Farm in South Haven, this gathering brought together chefs and friends for a communal meal rooted in farm-fresh ingredients. The menu highlighted lamb from Catalpa Grove, house breads, and a table of sides and sauces from bar Berria, Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions, and Chef Jorge Campos.Ready to join the table? Make your reservation today!
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