Chi-town's dining scene is buzzing with anticipation as the famed Tavern on Rush prepares to make a comeback this summer. After shutting its doors in 2022, Phil Stefani and his family have announced that they're bringing back the beloved steakhouse, settled comfortably into a new spot around the corner from its original location, housed in the Thompson Chicago Hotel in the ritzy Gold Coast neighborhood. The Tavern is poised for a revival on the first and second floors of the upscale hotel, turning over a new leaf while nodding to its storied past, according to details shared by Eater Chicago.

The closure resonated deeply with Stefani, who reflected, "What made Tavern — it wasn’t bricks and mortar. Tavern was made by the people who frequented it and by the staff who worked there. And this, is what we want to duplicate," in a statement obtained by Eater Chicago. Presenting breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the Gold Coast elite, the new Tavern on Rush will spruce up hotel room service and court early birds with an enhanced brunch experience to dodge the waiting lines at neighboring breakfast hotspots.

Far from settling for a purely morning crowd, the Stefani's are determined to strike a balance by returning to the restaurant's roots — fusing a sociable atmosphere with the prestige of a Chicago steakhouse. In a renovation helmed by 555 International, the 16,000-square-foot space is expected to boast a cocktail lounge, a bar, an outdoor patio plus private event rooms. "Times change, but sticking to the classics, I feel you just can’t go wrong," Gina Stefani shared her philosophy with Eater Chicago, as the family leans on their rich history in the restaurant game while embracing the evolution of fine dining.

Having served as a celebrity magnet, frequented by the likes of Bon Jovi and Michael Jordan, the original Tavern on Rush was part of the "heart of the city," as Phil Stefani described. And while the scenery may have shifted, the spirit remains steadfast with Stefani expressing his desire for the new Tavern to endure another quarter of a century. This neighborhood fixture is not solely about reviving a brand. Many staffers from the old guard, including the influential manager Benny Nadzaku, will be descending on the new venue, ensuring the legacy of Tavern on Rush continues seamlessly, as covered by Eater Chicago.

Mere renderings have teased the public with what the updated Tavern on Rush will look like, as reported by ABC7 Chicago. The original Tavern on Rush stood as a Gold Coast staple, and with its upcoming revival, the Stefani's bid to maintain the legacy, while carving out a place for the future, promising another chapter in Chicago's culinary anthology.