“The Veltway” is a vibrant music, food and cocktail entertainment district that is Located just outside Chicago, along Roosevelt Road between Oak Park and Berwyn, IL and surrounding communities. The area is celebrated for its mix of legendary live music venues, diverse dining options, and unique community spirit.
The corridor is home to several well-known establishments that drive its reputation as “Berwyn’s Beltway”:
Music Venues:
- FitzGerald’s Nightclub: A historic venue (originally a Bohemian hunting lodge) known for hosting roots, rock, jazz, and blues. It features an outdoor patio and the adjacent Babygold Barbecue.
- The Friendly Music Community: Comprising the Friendly Tap (open since 1937), the Friendly Coffee Lounge, and a School of Folk Music
- Robert’s Westside: Live music, all genres, nightly with tandem music venue, dining and cocktail room Bobby’s East Side. On Madison and Circle in Forest Park, IL
MICROBREWERY:
Kinslahger Brewing Company: Taproom and brewery for Oak Park’s Premiere microbrewery.
DINING:
- Autre Monde Café & Spirits: A Mediterranean farm-to-table restaurant.
- Elba’s Golden Steer: historic steak house
- Bodhithai Bistro: Free-style Thai home cooking
- Salerno’s: Italian restaurant and pizzeria
- Berwyn Chicken Company: Fried Chicken made right and catering services
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