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Hidden Harvest

Uncommon Ground

9/30/2015

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uncommon ground operates 2 independently owned restaurants located in Chicago. The first, located in the Lakeview/Wrigleyville neighborhood, opened in 1991.  The second uncommon ground location opened in the historic Edgewater neighborhood in 2007.  Both uncommon ground locations are open for brunch, lunch and dinner daily and feature contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. 

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​The bars feature famous house-infused organic cocktails, a selection of local craft beers and an eclectic, sustainable American wine list. Enjoy tree-lined outdoor cafes in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplace in the winter.  uncommon ground operates the "1st Certified Organic Roof Top Farm in the US" as well as our own brewery, GREENSTAR BREWING, "The 1st Certified Organic Brewery in Illinois" - M.O.S.A.

​“First Certified Organic Roof Top Farm in the Country” – M.O.S.A. 2008
 
“Winner of the prestigious USGBC Environmotion Award” - March, 2009
 
Recipient of the Governor’s Sustainability Award – 2010, 2011
 
“Innovative Operator of the Year” – Category Sustainability
runner up - 2012
National Restaurant Association
 
“Best new restaurants 2008” – Chicago Magazine
 
“Best New Breakfast Spot 2008” – Time Out Chicago
 
Winner of the Mayor’s Landscape Award, City of Chicago 2009, 2010, 2011
 
“Uncommon Ground is now the Greenest Restaurant in the World”
Green Restaurant Association – 2011 & 2012
 
#1 & #2 Ranked Green Restaurants in Chicago – GRA 2010, 2011
Ranked 1st in the Nation – GRA 2012
 
 
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Uncommon ground donates the restaurants used fryer oil to the Loyola University Bio-Diesel program & runs our Jeep Liberty diesel on that fuel.
 
100% of all wood products in the restaurant were produced using timber from fallen trees in Jackson Park.
 
5 Solar-Thermal panels heat the restaurants hot water.
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12/7/2020 01:45:52 am

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    Chicago Food Day’s very own Hidden Harvest  is back by popular demand! This fun social media-led treasure hunt creates an opportunity to score treats from local restaurants, businesses and individual contributors. With some sharp attention and teamwork, you’ll locate gift cards, samples and cash!  Follow @FoodDayChi on Twitter to learn locations, drops and dates.  Locations will also be tweeted periodically throughout Chicago Food Day program dates encouraging anyone to track the Hidden Harvest goodies. Get in on the social media buzz and catch the treats that help you indulge in some tasty, healthy meals.

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