{"id":23579,"date":"2014-09-07T12:49:05","date_gmt":"2014-09-07T19:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/endoedibles.ifm.yji.mybluehost.me\/?p=23579"},"modified":"2014-10-07T17:22:36","modified_gmt":"2014-10-08T00:22:36","slug":"owen-engine-chicago-il","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/?p=23579","title":{"rendered":"Owen & Engine, Chicago IL"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Owen & Engine<\/p>\n

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Blueberry Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting<\/p>\n

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Housemade Crumpets with Nordic Creamery Butter and Blueberry Jam<\/p>\n

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Scotch Egg with Stout Mustard<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, and Poppyseed Scones with Clotted Cream and Blueberry Jam<\/p>\n

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Scottish Pancakes with Burton\u2019s Maple Syrup and House Bacon<\/p>\n

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Steel Cut Oatmeal Risotto, Poached Farm Egg, Pork Confit, Shaved Parmesan, Grilled Brown Bread<\/p>\n

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Bubble and Squeak<\/p>\n

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House Baked Brioche French Toast Sandwich with Sunny Egg, Aged Cheddar, Smoked Ham, Maple Syrup, Blueberry Jam, Salad<\/p>\n

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Full English Fry-Up with Tinned Beans, Fried Egg, Grilled Tomato, House Bacon, Brown Bread, Blood Sausage, Banger<\/p>\n

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Located in Logan Square and loaded with beards, ink, and irony just moments after opening, Owen + Engine was selected as a \u2018morning after\u2019 celebration for two recently united families largely on location, but also in part due to items far more interesting than the \u2018typical\u2019 American bill of fare. Described by some as a gastropub, and by many as Chicago\u2019s best British food, with a menu featuring items both savory and sweet it was thankfully with reservations and details of the special occasion that we were greeted at the restaurant\u2019s doors and swiftly led to a semi-private room amidst the restaurant\u2019s rustic confines both service and selections would shine, the unfortunate discontinuation of a coveted \u2018foie gras cinnamon roll\u2019 the meal\u2019s lone flaw. Dining as part of a group of seven, with some still recovering from a wedding reception the night before, it was none-the-less with an eye on diversity that our tasting was crafted and starting out with a quartet of starters a theme of textbook execution was quickly made known \u2013 the sones and crumpets both as good as any I had in England while the \u2018standard\u2019 cinnamon roll and runny Scotch egg were delicious as well. Neglecting to photograph a burger proclaimed as \u2018very good\u2019 by the groom\u2019s father but happy to document my own end of the table it was with a few double orders that entrees arrived and with two plates of pancakes plus a full English Fry-Up both impressive in their own right it was the pseudo-risotto and duo of French Toast sandwiches that handily stole the show, the former a creamy bowl of oats melded to crispy pig by egg-yolk while the later featured thick slices of bread griddled after a bath in custard surrounding sharp cheddar and smoky slices of ham, the savory flavors brought into sharp focus with a drizzle of syrup and sidecar of jam.<\/p>\n

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RECOMMENDED: French Toast Sandwich, Oatmeal Risotto, Crumpets, and an extra quenelle of clotted cream to spread liberally on the scones.<\/p>\n

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AVOID: Desserts, at least on the day of our visit, seemed utterly uninspiring compared to the menu proper. Additionally, attempting to share the Scotch Egg is hopeless \u2013 order one each.<\/p>\n

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TIP: Featuring a vast beer list, indoor seating as well as rooftop patio, and service far superior to the likes of Reno or Longman & Eagle the vibe of Owen + Engine is undoubtedly the best \u2018family friendly\u2019 brunch I\u2019ve found in Logan Square \u2013 a \u2018unique\u2019 menu for those looking for something different while still familiar enough for those unwilling to explore.<\/p>\n

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Owen & Engine<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n