More than 40 bands and musicians are coming to Chicago Friday through Sunday for the 14th annual Pitchfork Music Festival. While talent and fans will be traveling to Union Park from around the world, the bash serves as a homecoming for some performers who shared their favorite restaurants to visit when they’re back in the Windy City.
Tasha
Set time: 2:45-3:30 p.m. Sunday on the Blue Stage
Restaurant recommendation: Lula Cafe
2537 N. Kedzie Blvd., 773-489-9554
“Someone once told me they saw Zoe Kravitz eating there, so whenever I go, I like to pretend I either am her, or on a date with her, and my eating experience is entirely more chic and sexy (also the food is incredible).”
Set time: 4-4:45 p.m. Friday on the Blue Stage
Restaurant recommendations: Lucia’s and Lula Cafe
1825 W. North Ave., 773-292-9700 (Lucia’s)
“We’re big fans of Lucia’s. Great classic Italian subs, definitely a go-to.”
“Lula Cafe is real great. Everything on the menu is always so satisfying, plus we live close by to it and have a couple friends that work there, so there’s that.”
Great Black Music Ensemble
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Set time: 1-1:40 p.m. Friday on the Green Stage
Restaurant recommendation: Original Soul Vegetarian
203 E. 75th St., 773-451-9796
The ensemble’s saxophonist, Ernest Dawkins: “The food is always of high quality. They invented soul food in vegetarian options. One of the first sit-down, eat-in vegetarian restaurants in the Black community.”
Lala Lala
Set time: 1-1:40 p.m. Saturday on the Green Stage
Restaurant recommendation: Gorilla Sushi
Multiple locations
“Good sushi and everything is $2.99.”
Ric Wilson
Set time: 1:45-2:25 p.m. Saturday on the Red Stage
Restaurant recommendation: Cesar’s Killer Margaritas
3166 N. Clark St., 773-248-2835
2924 N. Broadway, 773-296-9097
“The (expletive) mango marg, yes lawd.”
Valee
Set time: 3:20-4:10 p.m. Friday, on the Red Stage
Restaurant recommendation: RPM Steak
66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990
“The miso Maine lobster is my favorite dish in the world.”
