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Issue No. 0141 · Sat Sep 5, 2026 · Updated Saturday, September 5 · 8:41am

Restaurant · 5553 N Clark St · Andersonville

Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar

A full-service kitchen and wine bar with an adjacent fromagerie, offering globally inspired shareable plates and an extensive wine list.

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Wine is our passion, and we want to share that passion with you. — hero photo placeholder
Wine is our passion, and we want to share that passion with you. — hero photo placeholder
Wine is our passion, and we want to share that passion with you. — hero photo placeholder

Uvae is a full-service kitchen and wine bar in Andersonville with an adjacent fromagerie and tasting room. The menu features globally inspired dishes designed to be shared and paired with an extensive wine list. Beyond dinner service, the restaurant hosts wine tastings, classes, and winemaker dinners, positioning wine education and exploration as central to the experience.

The restaurant operates Tuesday through Thursday and Friday from 5–10 p.m., with weekend service starting at 3 p.m. (Sat–Sun until 9 p.m. on Sunday). Daily happy hour is available, and the space accommodates private events and celebrations. The staff includes knowledgeable sommeliers who guide wine pairings, and the kitchen prepares dishes with attention to detail—from appetizers like Brussels sprouts with pork belly and fried zucchini with mole to mains such as scallops and steak with farro risotto.

What's happening

Coming up

Oktoberfest: The Wines of Germany at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Uvae's Annual Oktoberfest Wine Class taught by Somm Erika for the 4th year in a row. Taste through favorite German wines during the official kick off to Fall.
one-off Sat Oct 3 · 3pm

Oktoberfest: The Wines of Germany

Hosted by Erika
Saturday, October 3 · 3–4:30pm

Weekly regulars

Paired Bite with Wine Flight
weekly-recurring Every Saturday through Sunday · 12pm

Paired Bite with Wine Flight

Every Saturday through Sunday · 12–3pm
Free with wine flight purchase

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Paired Bite with Weekly Wine Flight
weekly-recurring Every Saturday through Sunday · 12pm

Paired Bite with Weekly Wine Flight

Every Saturday through Sunday · 12–3pm
Free with wine flight purchase
Oktoberfest: The Wines of Germany at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Uvae's Annual Oktoberfest Wine Class taught by Somm Erika for the 4th year. Taste through favorite German wines and kick off Fall.
one-off Sun Oct 4 · 3pm

Oktoberfest: The Wines of Germany

Hosted by Erika
Sunday, October 4 · 3–4:30pm
Complimentary Baby Charcuterie Board with Bottle Purchase
weekly-recurring Every Sunday · 3pm

Complimentary Baby Charcuterie Board with Bottle Purchase

Every Sunday · 3–9pm
Free with bottle purchase
August Wine Dinner: Germany & Austria at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — A 7-course wine and food pairing menu curated by Chef Lindsey and Uvae's Sommelier team, touring through Germany and Austria.
one-off Mon Aug 24 · 6:30pm

August Wine Dinner: Germany & Austria

Hosted by Chef Lindsey · Hosted by Uvae's Sommelier team
Monday, August 24 · 6:30–9:30pm
Red Wines Around the World at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Sommelier Erika showcases a selection of red wines crafted from lesser-known varietals and sourced from unexpected corners of the world, exploring unconventional wine discoveries.
one-off Sat Aug 22 · 3pm

Red Wines Around the World

Hosted by Erika
Saturday, August 22 · 3–4:30pm
White Wines Around the World at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Somm Erika showcases a selection of white wines made from lesser-known varietals and hailing from unexpected corners of the world.
one-off Sat Aug 15 · 3pm

White Wines Around the World

Hosted by Somm Erika
Saturday, August 15 · 3–4:30pm
The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase at Aura on the Lake at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — A comedic variety extravaganza featuring a stacked lineup of Chicago's best queer comedians with standup, music, and improv performances.
one-off Sun Aug 9 · 7pm

The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase at Aura on the Lake

Wolftown · Lio Cundiff · Daryn Robinson · Tina Youkhana · Kris LantZy · Christen Manville · Kayla McCaffrey
Sunday, August 9 · 7–8pm
The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase at Aura on the Lake! at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — A comedic variety extravaganza featuring Chicago's best queer comedians with standup, music, and improv performances.
one-off Sun Aug 9 · 7pm

The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase at Aura on the Lake!

Wolftown · Lio Cundiff · Daryn Robinson · Tina Youkhana · Kris LantZy · Christen Manville · Kayla McCaffrey
Sunday, August 9 · 7–8pm
The Wines of Austria! at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Sommelier Aaron teaches about Austria's winemaking history, robust whites, and easy-drinking red wines through a guided tasting.
one-off Sat Aug 1 · 3pm

The Wines of Austria!

Hosted by Aaron
Saturday, August 1 · 3–4:30pm
The Wines of Michigan at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Sommelier Erika showcases wines from Michigan, featuring various regions within the state.
one-off Sat Jul 25 · 3pm

The Wines of Michigan

Hosted by Erika
Saturday, July 25 · 3–4:30pm
The Wines of Spain at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Explore the many winemaking regions of Spain with Sommelier Erika, timed to coincide with Uvae's upcoming Spanish Wine Dinner.
one-off Sat Jul 11 · 3pm

The Wines of Spain

Hosted by Erika
Saturday, July 11 · 3–4:30pm
Aura on the Lake: Beauty & The Beach Drag Brunch at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Drag brunch at Aura on the Lake featuring bottomless brunch beverages for 2 hours. Hosted at a different venue (Aura on the Lake, not Uvae).
weekly-recurring Every Sunday · 1pm

Aura on the Lake: Beauty & The Beach Drag Brunch

Niki Da Queen · Athena Red
Every Sunday · 1–3pm
$36 per person
Uvae Turns 7! at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Celebrate Uvae's 7th birthday with access to tasting stations and special offers. A $1 entry fee will be donated to the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue.
one-off Tue Jul 7 · 6pm

Uvae Turns 7!

Tuesday, July 7 · 6–8pm
$1 entry (donated to charity)
The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — A comedic variety extravaganza featuring Chicago's best queer comedians with standup, music, and improv performances. Hosted at Aura on the Lake.
one-off Sun Aug 9 · 7pm

The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase

Wolftown · Lio Cundiff · Daryn Robinson · Tina Youkhana · Kris LanTzy · Christen Manville · Kayla McCaffrey
Sunday, August 9 · 7–8pm
Beauty & The Beach Drag Brunch at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Drag brunch at Aura on the Lake featuring drag performers and bottomless brunch beverages for 2 hours. Occurs every other Sunday.
monthly-recurring Every Sunday · 1pm

Beauty & The Beach Drag Brunch

Niki Da Queen · Kiki Starlet · Athena Red
Every Sunday · 1–3pm
$36 per person
4th of July at Uvae: 4pm-5pm at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Independence Day celebration at Uvae featuring curated food and bottomless bubbles for 2 hours. Seating available anytime between 4-5pm.
one-off Sat Jul 4 · 4pm

4th of July at Uvae: 4pm-5pm

Saturday, July 4 · 4–6pm
$35 per person
The Wines of Michigan! at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Sommelier Erika showcases wines from Michigan, exploring the beauty of the state and its various winemaking regions.
one-off Sat Jul 25 · 3pm

The Wines of Michigan!

Hosted by Erika
Saturday, July 25 · 3–4:30pm
4th of July at Uvae: 5-6pm at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Independence Day celebration at Uvae with curated food and bottomless bubbles for 2 hours. Seating available anytime between 5-6pm.
one-off Sat Jul 4 · 5pm

4th of July at Uvae: 5-6pm

Saturday, July 4 · 5–6pm
$35 per person
4th of July at Uvae: 4-5pm at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Independence Day celebration at Uvae with curated food and bottomless bubbles for 2 hours. Seating available anytime between 4-5pm.
one-off Sat Jul 4 · 4pm

4th of July at Uvae: 4-5pm

Saturday, July 4 · 4–5pm
$35 per person
Juneteenth Celebration at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Sommelier Asha presents wines from Black winemakers to celebrate Juneteenth.
one-off Sat Jun 20 · 3pm

Juneteenth Celebration

Hosted by Asha
Saturday, June 20 · 3–4:30pm
June Winemaker Dinner: Rutherford Wines at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — A 6-course wine dinner featuring expertly paired wines from Rutherford Wine Company, showcasing California's North and Central Coasts.
one-off Tue Jun 16 · 6:30pm

June Winemaker Dinner: Rutherford Wines

Tuesday, June 16 · 6:30–9pm
Rosé All Day! at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Roll into Summer with everyone's favorite pink wine, hosted by Somm Lindsey, the Queen of Rosé herself.
one-off Sat May 30 · 3pm

Rosé All Day!

Hosted by Lindsey
Saturday, May 30 · 3–4:30pm
Flights & Bites with Caves Sao Joao at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Rita Pinto from Caves São João in Portugal showcases their exceptional wines alongside perfectly paired small bites. $1 admission donated to Chicago Chefs Cook.
one-off Tue May 19 · 6pm

Flights & Bites with Caves Sao Joao

ft. Rita Pinto
Tuesday, May 19 · 6–8pm
$1 admission (donated to Chicago Chefs Cook)
May Wine Dinner with Opici Wines at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Taste wines from around the world with Opici Wines, featuring Guest Chef Sebastian White. A multi-course wine dinner with paired selections.
one-off Mon May 18 · 6:30pm

May Wine Dinner with Opici Wines

ft. Sebastian White
Monday, May 18 · 6:30–8:30pm
Flights & Bites with Caves São João at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Rita Pinto from Caves São João in Portugal presents their exceptional wines alongside perfectly paired small bites. Admission is $1, with proceeds donated to Chicago Chefs Cook.
one-off Tue May 19 · 6pm

Flights & Bites with Caves São João

ft. Rita Pinto
Tuesday, May 19 · 6–8pm
$1 admission (proceeds to charity)
May Wine Dinner with Opici Wines! at Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar — Taste wines from around the world with Opici Wines, featuring Guest Chef Sebastian White. Multi-course wine-paired dinner.
one-off Mon May 18 · 6:30pm

May Wine Dinner with Opici Wines!

ft. Sebastian White
Monday, May 18 · 6:30–8:30pm
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