Green Spoon

02/08/2024

Say "I Do" to Your Dream Team! Are you recently engaged? Whether you're just starting to plan or deep into the details, The Wedding Bodega is here for you every step of the way!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join us at our vendor showcase on March 3rd from 12 PM- 3 PM at Palmhouse where you'll discover a treasure trove of talented creatives ready to make your big day unforgettable. From food and cocktails to photographers, planners, beauty services, florals, and beyond – we've got it all under one roof!

Best part? Tickets are on us! Snag yours now via the link in our bio and let's create magic together!

12/14/2023

Planning a holiday party in January? The Green Spoon Kitchen team is ready to bring the festive vibes to your event! Whether it's an office gathering, family reunion, or a friends' get-together, we've got the perfect menu to make your January festivities unforgettable.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Let us handle the details while you mix and mingle and create lasting memories. Contact us now to book your date and let the post-holiday partying begin!

12/12/2023

We can't wait to see you all this Saturday at our x pop-up! ​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​Don’t forget to RSVP (follow the link in our bio) so we know you’re coming! We’re debuting six cocktails and a menu full of delicious bites like this Beet and Pesto flatbread. You don’t want to miss it.

We'll be taking over the bar from 5 PM- 1 AM (or sold out). So excited to see you all there!

12/08/2023

We've been busy working on a new concept and we can’t wait to share it with you!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join us for a sneak peek of what we have in store and bring a pal or two to our pop-up at 629. W. Howard St, Evanston on Saturday 16th.

Meet the team, imbibe exceptional cocktails, sample unforgettable food, and vibe to great music in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.

📍Ward Eight (629 Howard St, Evanston)
📆 Dec. 16
⏱️ 5 PM-1 AM (or sold out)

RSVP link in bio!

12/08/2023

We've been busy working on a new concept and we can’t wait to share it with you!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Join us for a sneak peek of what we have in store and bring a pal or two to our pop-up at 629 Howard St, Evanston on Saturday 16th.

Meet the team, imbibe exceptional cocktails, sample unforgettable food, and vibe to great music in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.

📍Ward Eight (629 Howard St, Evanston)
📆 Dec. 16
⏱️ 5 PM-1 AM (or sold out)

RSVP link in bio!

12/08/2023

We've been busy working on a new concept and we can’t wait to share it with you!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We’d love to share a sneak peek of what we have in store so please come out and bring a pal or two to our pop-up at 629. W. Howard St, Evanston on Saturday 16th.

Meet the team, imbibe exceptional cocktails, sample unforgettable food, and vibe to great music in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere.

📍Ward Eight (629. W. Howard St, Evanston)
📆 Dec. 16
⏱️ 5 PM-1 AM (or sold out)

RSVP link in bio!

11/06/2023

‘Tis the season for feasts with friends, family festivities, cocktails with colleagues and c’est la vie to 2023. Let’s make those moments memorable together!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Reach out to book your next event!

10/17/2023

We are jumping right into fall with this Sweet Bruschetta Costini. Add them to your next event menu or order them for drop-off.

08/03/2023

Amaro, Prosecco, and soda; The Spritz is easily one of the most popular cocktail categories in the world. And the most popular of all the spritz riffs has to be the Aperol Spritz. The sweet, slightly bitter-orange profile of Aperol with bubbles and soda creates an endlessly crushable combination. Add one as a signature cocktail to your next event. It’s the only way to beat this heat in style. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Do you have a favorite spritz riff? Let us know in the comments!

Aperol Spritz
In a wine glass or goblet:
2 oz. Aperol aperitivo
2-3 oz. Prosecco, Cava or Champagne
Fill with ice
Top up with soda
Garnish with an orange half-moon

07/17/2023

You could put just about anything in a flakey, buttery shell and we’d definitely devour it. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For summertime sweets, our go-to’s are our lemon and blueberry tartlet, our fruit tartlet, and our strawberries and cream shooter- which is not technically encased in a tart shell but it does have crispy flakey bits on top!

What are your favorite summertime sweets?

07/12/2023

We’re not shy about our love for veggies. We go all out for our vegan and vegetarian guests. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We never think of our vegetarian meal as an afterthought. Instead, we provide flavorful and exciting options that even the most hardcore meat eater would enjoy.

Friends don’t let their vegan and vegetarian friends suffer through another mushy mushroom! We said what we said.

07/06/2023

You could put just about anything in a flakey, buttery shell and we would devour it. The same goes for the delicious pairing of strawberries and creme anglaise. That's why, for summertime sweets, our go-to’s are our fruit tartlet and our strawberries and cream shooter. Add these dessert favorites to your next menu!

06/28/2023

The 20th Century cocktail is named for the luxurious 20th Century Limited passenger train that ran between New York City and Chicago from 1902 to 1967. Squeeze fresh lemon juice for each cocktail if you can, it makes a world of difference. Lillet Blanc and Cocchi Americano are light, floral aromatized white wines and are both readily available. At first glance, the combination of chocolate liqueur and lemon juice may seem strange but, make yourself a 20th Century on a warm summer night as the sun sets, and you’ll get it.” - Beverage Director, Michael Harvey

Ingredients
(for one cocktail)
1 ½ oz. dry gin
¾ oz lemon juice
½ oz lillet blanc or cocchi americano
½ oz white creme de cacao
Swath of a lemon peel

Directions
Add gin, lemon, lillet blanc and creme de cacao to a shaker tin.
Fill with ice.
Shake hard for 8-10 seconds.
Double strain into a chilled Nick and Nora glass or your favorite cocktail glass.
Express the oils of the lemon peel over the top and drop in.
Enjoy!

If you haven’t already, check out to see what we’re working on.

06/21/2023

We love a little outdoor space, especially for the summer events season. What we love even more is a little outside space with enough inside space to cover your entire event just in case mother nature didn’t get your invitation. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Greenhouse Loft fits perfectly in the middle of this venn diagram. Not only is GHL the perfect marriage of indoor & outdoor possibilities, but their team is also amazing to work with.

GHL also includes a lot of services that would be add-ons at other venues (looking at you Style Matters) and their tables look good naked, which means less money spent on linens.

Reach out to us for a proposal at this venue!

06/14/2023

Summer is our favorite season of the year and we can’t wait to dig into all the bright, crisp, fresh, colorful produce. We’re looking forward to all the warm weather festivities and celebrations: weddings, garden parties, and showers. We’re so excited to get outside and enjoy some fresh flavors and summer sips. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We also have some updates ahead! We’re making a few changes to our website including the addition of a blog where we’ll be sharing event tips, menu inspo, recipes, and lots and lots of event photos. If you haven’t been by in a while, pop on in.

06/09/2023

06/07/2023

All the little green things have officially bloomed by now and we can’t think of a better way to show off those blossoms than to throw a little (or big) garden party. Whether you have a full-on dinner or cocktail party in mind, our fresh, seasonal, and not-to-mention beautiful (if we do say so ourselves) menus are the perfect way to celebrate your upcoming soiree right in your own backyard.

06/05/2023

This is one of our favorite summertime treats. It is simple, light, and filling. This dish is best when corn is at the peak of its seasonality. To bring your Elote Salad to the next level you can try making your own aioli but if you're going with store-bought our favorite brands for this dish are Dukes or McCormick mayonnaise with lime.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Sign up for our newsletter to get this recipe plus more! Link in our bio.