Field Notes
Field Notes is where we share what’s happening at Eden. From the kitchen to the greenhouse, this is a closer look at how we approach sourcing, seasonality, sustainability, and the systems behind the food we serve.
Here, you’ll find seasonal menu updates, ingredient spotlights, greenhouse harvests, partnerships with Midwest farmers and producers, wine dinners, collaborations, behind-the-scenes stories from the team at Eden, and notes and perspectives from Chef Devon Quinn.
August 21, 2026 Press
Celebrate the Season at Eden: Featured in Crain’s 2026 Holiday Planning Guide
Eden is featured in Crain’s 2026 Corporate Holiday Planning Guide, highlighting standout Chicago destinations for memorable seasonal celebrations. See why Eden’s locally rooted cuisine, warm hospitality and inviting private dining spaces make it a destination for gathering this holiday season.
August 14, 2026 Press
From Orchard to Table: Outstanding in the Field 2026
A summer evening at Oriana’s Orchard brought Chef Devon Quinn, Chef César Murillo, and grower Oriana Kruszewski together for a dinner rooted in the Midwest landscape.
July 2, 2026 Press
Eden Featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s “33 Best Restaurants in Chicago”
We’re honored to be featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s 33 Best Restaurants in Chicago, a roundup celebrating the city’s standout dining destinations. The feature highlights Eden’s greenhouse-driven approach, seasonal cuisine, commitment to local sourcing, and beverage program, while showcasing some of our favorite dinner and brunch dishes. We’re grateful to our team, our farm and producer partners, and every guest who has been part of our journey.
June 27, 2026 Eden
Discover Chicago’s Best New Happy Hour at Eden
Eden’s new Happy Hour is here. Enjoy seasonal cocktails, rotating frozen drinks, wine, and beer specials Wednesday through Friday from 5–6pm on the patio or at the bar. Discover one of Chicago’s hidden gems this summer.
May 18, 2026 Eden
Chef Devon Quinn Selected for James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change
Chef Devon Quinn of Eden reflects on his experience at the James Beard Foundation’s Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change — a powerful few days focused on sustainability, advocacy, sourcing, and the future of the food system. From regenerative farming to meaningful conversations with chefs across the country, the experience offered fresh perspective on the role restaurants can play beyond the kitchen.
April 13, 2026 Eden
Chef Devon Quinn Selected for James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change
We’re proud to share that Chef Devon Quinn has been selected for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change. This May, 19 chefs from across the country will gather at Carnation Farms for the Foundation’s 30th Bootcamp,
September 5, 2025 Press
Chowhound: Best Hidden Gems In Chicago
Chef-approved. In a Chowhound article, midwestern chefs chose eden as one of the best hidden gems in Chicago for fresh, seasonal cuisine.
September 5, 2025 Press
LUXURYfacts: Fine Dining Goes Green
LUXURYfacts recognizes eden’s impactful sustainability practices as fine dining goes green.
July 15, 2025 Press
Modern Luxury: Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants in Chicago
Modern Luxury ranked eden as one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in Chicago
June 28, 2025 Press
Condé Nast Traveler: 31 Best Restaurants in Chicago
eden was selected as one of the best restaurants in Chicago by prestiged international travel publication Condé Nast Traveler.
