New Cocktail Lounge 'Caché 310' Opens in West Loop
Caché 310, a new French-inflected cocktail lounge, has opened in Chicago's West Loop. The venue is designed as an intimate, moody hideaway and offers signature cocktails with classic techniques, targeting a clientele seeking sophistication and privacy.
- The operating group, Spearhead Hospitality, is also behind Wicker Park's Robey Hotel, known for its rooftop lounge, The Up Room, which also cultivates an exclusive, intimate atmosphere with a 35-person capacity. - The venue is a re-concept of a former bar called Afterbar. The management's goal with the redesign was to shift from an after-work business crowd to a destination for pre- or post-dinner or show gatherings, emphasizing a quieter, more elevated experience suitable for business discussions. - Located at 310 S. Canal St. within the BMO Tower, its entrance is intentionally discreet and not visible from the street, aligning with the "quiet luxury" trend that values privacy and discovery over conspicuousness. - The design, inspired by 1920s Parisian hideaways, features red drapery and upholstered seating, creating a moody, intimate setting for its 50-seat capacity, which doubles in summer with a patio overlooking a nearly one-acre park. - The small plates menu includes items like tinned fish, house-made bread, and truffle potato chips with crème fraîche and caviar, catering to a palate that appreciates refined, savory bites over a full dining experience. - The cocktail program focuses on creative riffs on classics, such as a "leche martini" served in a teacup and a Chartreuse shake, signaling an appeal to clientele familiar with sophisticated mixology.
