Two West Loop Restaurants Open Outdoor Patios

Celebrate the official start of summer and dine al fresco at two West Loop restaurants. 

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Gaijin — Patio opened June 19. 

• Features a walk-up window and patio cover

• • Walk-up window offering desserts like kakigori to go, savory bites such as mini okonomiyaki, and beverages like cans of highballs, beer & sake 
• Reservations open today (6.19) at noon - here or by phone (312) 265-1348
• Hours: Mon - Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-9pm

• Some notable patio offerings
  
  • New seasonal highball - $12
    • Rhubarb and Lychee Saccharum, Grey Goose Vodka, Club Soda 
  • Strawberry Kaki-Tail - $12 *Available at walk-up window as well 
    • Grey Goose Vodka, Mick Klug Farm Strawberries, Rare Tea Cellar Sakura Tea, Dried Candied Pomelo, Lime - all over shaved ice 
  • Lemon Kaki-Tail - $12 *Available at walk-up window as well 
    • Aviation Gin, Lemongrass, Yuzu, fresh lemon, candied Meyer lemon - all over shaved ice

Nonna’s — Patio/Counter Service opened June 22 

• Patio details - 6-8 two-top tables
  • Classics are back, including hot/cold sandwiches and salads.
• Alongside the patio, a new menu is launching, including: 
  • Cold Sandwiches
    • Portabella - $13
      • Balsamic grilled mushroom, avocado, sun dried tomato, buffalo mozzarella, arugula, basil aioli
    • Yellow Tail - $11 
      • Yellow Tail salad, lettuce, avocado, cucumber, banana peppers, dill havarti cheese
  • Hot Sandwiches
    • Sausage - $12
      • Italian sausage, sweet peppers, provolone cheese, arugula, pickled red onions, giardiniera aioli 
  • Desserts
    • Fruity-Pebble Krispie Treat - $4
    • Gelato Cups - $5
      • Flavors: vanilla, chocolate, caramel
  • Thin Crust Pizza (coming soon)