GEMINI GRILL
Original Gemini Lincoln Park
Step into Gemini Grill, and you'll find a space that caters to all your dining needs. The first floor boasts a beautiful racetrack bar with high-top tables for grabbing a quick bite or cocktail. The timeless main dining room features several cozy clamshell booths with large mirrors hanging directly above them - a subtle nod to the original Gemini in Lincoln Park. A series of partitions artfully separate the dining sections to give each one an intimate feel. Thanks to an abundance of windows, the entire space is bathed in natural light, which helps illuminate the decor and gives the space a light and airy feel during the day. At night, those same windows pull the city's energy into the candlelit dining room designed by local design firm Siren Betty.
Gemini Grill's second floor provides a stunning setting for private events and includes its own bar overlooking the famed Holy Name Cathedral. The wood paneling evokes a private members' club, juxtaposed with patterns, textures, and lighting that bring a welcoming touch. During the warm months, an outdoor courtyard offers a vibrant scene where guests enjoy delicious meals and cocktails, including the restaurant's signature Squirtsky.
BALLYHOO HOSPITALITY
Ballyhoo Hospitality is the destination for feel-good dining. Founded by longtime hospitality industry veterans Ryan and Anna O'Donnell, Ballyhoo delivers the restaurant experience that guests crave. By pairing inspired menus with a unique ambiance, Ballyhoo focuses on all things quality - from the meals to the atmosphere and above all, the service. Ballyhoo is redefining neighborhood dining throughout Chicago and the North Shore with restaurants including Gemini, Coda di Volpe, Old Pueblo Cantina, Sophia Steak, Pomeroy, Buck Russell's, Pizza by Sal, DeNucci's, Gemini Grill and continues to expand to more communities.
ONE CHICAGO
Ballyhoo Hospitality's business partners, Jim and Joey Letchinger (JDL) are the masterminds behind One Chicago, one of the city's architectural icons. It is home to Gemini Grill and 2.2 million square feet of luxury residences and complementary commercial spaces, including Whole Foods and Life Time.
For over three decades, JDL has earned a reputation for developing dynamic residential developments that exceed expectations in the discerning luxury market, resulting in some of Chicago's most significant real estate sales. By focusing on residential, mixed-use development, JDL creates living environments of the highest quality that complement the existing urban landscape. The company's legacy properties stand tall among the crowded skyline.
For over three decades, JDL has earned a reputation for developing dynamic residential developments that exceed expectations in the discerning luxury market, resulting in some of Chicago's most significant real estate sales. By focusing on residential, mixed-use development, JDL creates living environments of the highest quality that complement the existing urban landscape. The company's legacy properties stand tall among the crowded skyline.