Hearth Hospitality Introduces New Restaurant Group with 'The Greggory'

A trio of hospitality veterans have joined forces to launch Hearth Hospitality, a new Chicago-based restaurant group. Led by Gregg Horan, Bill Veremis and José Sosa, the group’s inaugural project is The Greggory—a 10,000-square-foot, high-design restaurant featuring reimagined American classics infused with Mediterranean flavors. Slated to open its doors in early 2025 at The Arboretum in South Barrington.

“There’s an incredible community of well-traveled diners in South Barrington and  the surrounding suburbs who appreciate great food and hospitality,” says Horan, whose name inspired The Greggory, and illustrates the group’s goal to present the “gold-standard” of personalized hospitality to their guests.

“These folks would love to have a neighborhood spot with a big-city vibe right here in their own backyard,” says Bill Veremis. “Whether you’re enjoying a casual bite at the bar on a Tuesday, or going big for a special occasion in the dining room, our focus is on creating an exceptional experience. No shortcuts—this is what we do best.”

For their first project, Hearth Hospitality enlisted Dunne Kozlowski, the full-service design studio behind some of the region’s restaurants including Adalina, Gino & Marty’s and The Graceful Ordinary. The Greggory will feature an open “show kitchen,” wood-fired hearth & rotisserie, wine room, fireplace and more. Chef Sosa’s menu of reimagined American classics will take advantage of open-fire cooking, complemented by a house-made pasta program and Mediterranean influences. Drinks will offer classic cocktails re-imagined with an emphasis on Martinis, bourbon & whiskey, alongside a comprehensive list of Old World and New World wines, including Reserve wines.