Introducing 5121 Food Hall and Bar

With their popularity rising amidst glowing reviews, Red Fish Bleu Fish, Porkchop and The Hyde Speakeasy, all located under one roof at 5121 S. Harper in Hyde Park, are now morphing into The 5121 Food Hall & Bar. The new name reflects the wide variety of food and drinks that are available in this stylish space. Red Fish Bleu Fish has launched a new menu, incorporating new dishes from Executive Chef/Partner Kenneth Robinson. While the main emphasis is on fish and seafood, the menu now includes a variety of excellent USDA prime steaks, adding to the something-for-everyone” food selection. Guests can choose from a wide range of starters, soups, salads, pasta and rice dishes, meats, fish and seafood entrées, “build your own” seafood boil and street foods. “We continue to expand our menu to please the desires of our growing fan base,” said owner Jovanis Bouargoub. “In addition, we’ve recruited our former chef at Porkchop chef, Kenneth Robinson, to become Executive Chef/Partner, heading up the entire kitchen operation. He will continue to develop the menus of all three venues at the 5121 Food Hall & Bar.” Chef Robinson brings Caribbean inspiration with its bolder flavors to the Red Fish Bleu Fish menu. He is a native New Yorker who now divides his time between Chicago and Saint Maarten in the Caribbean, where he heads the kitchen at the two Greenhouse restaurants located on the Dutch side of the island. Having received his formal training at Le Cordon Bleu in France, Robinson has built his culinary career internationally in France, Spain, Brazil and Nicaragua in addition to the United States. He served as Sean Diddy Combs’ personal chef and has appeared on the Food Network at the famed Les Halle's Downtown, and worked for numerous athletes and entertainers. He moved to Chicago in 1999 and has worked with some of the top chefs in Chicago including Didier Durand at Cyrano’s and Steven Chiappetti at Mango. He has also cooked at Rhapsody, Grasshopper, Heat and Ola. New starters on the Red Fish Bleu Fish menu include Bang Bang Shrimp or Calamari, deep fried with bang bang sauce ($9.95); Curry Mussel Pot ($15), prepared with Atlantic mussels, coconut, curry cream and served with garlic bread; Escargot in parsley cream butter sauce on puff pastry ($12). Mozzarella Sticks with marinara sauce ($6); a half dozen fresh East Coast Oysters on the half shell ($10); and Cajun Chicken Tenders, beer battered, deep fried, served with fresh cut fries ($10.99). Additional soups include Caribbean Chowder ($9); Shrimp & Corn Chowder ($8/$13); Mediterranean Seafood Soup ($23.95) prepared with shrimp, mussels, crawfish and crab in a tomato base, served with garlic bread. Three hearty gumbos are now on the menu. The Traditional Gumbo ($8/$15) is prepared with okra, chicken, andouille sausage and rice; the large size is served with a side of cornbread. The Seafood Gumbo ($18) is made with okra, shrimp, crawfish, mussels and rice, and served with a side of cornbread. The signature gumbo is the Ultimate Gumbo ($24), prepared with okra, chicken, andouille, shrimp, crawfish, rice, served with a side of cornbread. A Caesar Salad ($10), prepared with fresh Romaine, anchovies, parmesan cheese and toasted croutons has been added to the salad selection, which also includes the signature Mango Avocado Lobster Salad ($16). The seafood pastas have always been a favorite, and the new dishes are simply delicious. Try the Seafood Linguini ($22) with shrimp, mussels and clams in an arrabbiata sauce; Fettuccine Diavolo ($18.99) prepared with shrimp and ginger in a spicy tomato sauce; and the Cajun Rigatoni ($17.99) made with spicy Louisiana sausage and seared peppers in a roasted plum tomato sauce. Paella lovers will enjoy the new Red Fish Bleu Fish Seafood Paella ($28), prepared with shrimp, mussels, clams, smoked sausage and roasted red peppers, served with saffron rice. Adventurous? Try the Secret Pasta (MP), the chef’s pasta special of the day—ask your server for the day’s option. Red Fish Bleu Fish has beefed up its steak selection with the addition of several USDA Prime cuts, locally sourced, cut in-house and topped with herb butter. In addition to the 16 oz. Ribeye and 16 oz. New York Strip steak, try the 16 oz. Porterhouse ($38), the 16 oz. T-Bone ($34), a 32 oz. Tomahawk (MP) or the Surf and Turf ($49.95) featuring a 16 oz. ribeye steak and lobster tail. New seafood entrees include a Stuffed Lobster Tail ($42), with lump crab in a Cajun cream sauce; Caribbean Mahi Mahi ($24), a grilled 8 oz. portion with rice in a creole sauce; a grilled 8 oz. Salmon filet with bearnaise sauce. For a special feast, enjoy the new Seafood Platter ($28), with fried shrimp, fried oysters, mahi slider, fried calamari, fried catfish nuggets, hush puppies, fried okra and slaw. Red Fish Bleu Fish elevates traditional street food fare with new additions including Jumbo Shrimp Tacos ($16), four per order, prepared with sautéed jumbo shrimp, garlic lemon, chipotle mayo, served with fresh mango salsa; and Spicy Shrimp Tempura ($19.99, four per order), served with polenta in a Caribbean Creole sauce; and the Pasta Cone, artisan bread stuffed with any of the pasta selections. The ever popular “Build Your Own” Seafood Boils (MP per pound) remain on the menu. Guests simply pick their mix of seafood, choose a style of sauce (lemon pepper, garlic butter, jerk and Cajun) and add their favorite mix-ins like corn on the cob, potato, andouille sausage, garlic noodles, mussels and clams. Complete your meal with an after-dinner cocktail and a luscious dessert from their new dessert cart, including the signature Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Cake, traditional sundaes, tacolatos and doughnuts, all from scratch. About the 5121 Food Hall & Bar, featuring Red Fish Bleu Fish, Porkchop and The Hyde The newly combined Red Fish Bleu Fish and Porkchop, located at 5121 S. Harper in Chicago’s Hyde Park, offers something for everyone with a great selection of fish and seafood, smoked meats and Southern Comfort specialties. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served in this casual and lively restaurant with a friendly staff, delicious comfort food and full bar. The kitchen is always open lat. Happy hour specials run weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. along with featured daily specials. Lunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Dinner is served from 3 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Hyde is a unique Chicago speakeasy, an innovative concoction of art, live music, food and drinks. Evoking the sensual, friendly vibe of a 1920’s gathering spot, The Hyde is a late-night spot with an exceptional cocktail program, a special cognac bar, and a discreet, sophisticated atmosphere. The speakeasy is open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends. During weekdays, access The Hyde through the hidden door inside of the Red Fish Bleu Fish restaurant. On weekends, enter through the main door at 5115 S. Harper in Chicago. The Hyde is available for all types of private events, banquets, weddings, business gatherings and more. Free validated parking for all three venues is available next to Whole Foods on the lower level of City Hyde (enter on S. Lake Park Avenue). For more information, please contact the restaurant at 773-952-4744 or 773-493-9333.

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