I had heard rave reviews about brunch at Tweet so my friend Deb and I decided to check it out. While the rumors turned out to be true about the food at Tweet (Vegetarian Biscuits and Gravy? Yes, Please!), as you can imagine, I was going for the purely for the Bloody Mary menu.

But first things first, Tweet is a cafe in the Uptown neighborhood in Chicago. It’s a little off the beaten path but fully worth the trip. Kitschy 1950’s music plays in the cheery, cozy dining room. The decor is bright and vintage-y and the chairs are padded and super comfy. It’s kind of like hanging out in your hip grandmas kitchen. I went during the week so we didn’t have to wait at all- but watch out, I hear the lines are long on the weekends. Not too bad a wait though- because right next door is Big Chicks- so you can order a Bloody off the shared Bloody Mary menu and settle in at the bar and the folks at Tweet will come and get you when it’s your turn to sit.

And what a Bloody Mary menu it is!

Deb tried the Wasabi Bloody first and I started with the Classic (I’m a purist by nature). Both were garnished with olives, a lemon, a lime, carrot and celery. The classic was a little bland- I thought it could use a bit more spice- but the consistency was perfect. Not ketchupy-thick or chunky and not watery, juuuust right. Deb’s wasabi Bloody Mary was really tasty, the wasabi was used in just the right amount to give a kick but it didn’t burn the mouth or leave a super-strong aftertaste like you would think it might.

I followed my classic with the Smokin’ Hot- and it was aptly named. On the first sip I eagerly took a gulp and HOLY CRAP. All I can say is mix well and drink  slowly…it was a bit too much for me but they graciously added a few more oz. of mix to cut the heat. I’ve had Bloody Marys cut with Siracha before but this one seemed a bit heavy-handed. Don’t get me wrong- I think if you’re into spicy it would be right up your alley- but it kicked my butt.

That said, I would go back (and actually have) any time for the Wasabi Bloody Mary- and definitely for their delicious organic, and vegetarian-friendly (yet still chorizo heavy) menu. Someone much braver than me will have to take on the Hot, Hot Bloody Mary here and let me know how it goes, though- I just don’t have the chops for it.

Tweet
5020 N. Sheridan Rd.
(between Argyle St & Carmen Ave)
Chicago, IL 60640
Neighborhood: Uptown

(773) 728-5576
www.tweet.biz