CheSa’s Bistro & Bar Chicago

Chef CheSa channels Cajun and Creole traditions through Southern classics like crab cakes, short rib and grits, and fried chicken with beignet waffles. At the bar, deliberate drink-making yields fruit-garnished mimosas alongside artisanal cocktails and a happy hour menu. The neighborhood room maintains an easy, welcoming rhythm, with CheSa herself known to personally stop by tables to ask about the food.