Neon Gardens & The Slice Hut, The Latest Multi-Concept Experience From The Owners Of Replay Lincoln Park, Debuts On Lincoln Ave. Offering New York Style Pizza, Art-Filled Bar, Games & More

From the owners who brought Chicago Replay Lincoln Park, known for their pop ups (Schitt’s Creek, Paddy’s Pub, Stranger Things and SpongeBob) comes an energetic new culinary and entertainment destination – Neon Gardens. A haven for Chicagoans to enjoy New York Style pizza, handcrafted cocktails and unique entertainment, Neon Gardens opened to the public on Saturday, July 20 within the former Broken English space in Lincoln Park at 2580 N. Lincoln Ave. Neon Gardens debuted with four unique concepts all under one roof including The Slice Hut (a grab-and-go pizza by the slice experience), Neon Gardens (a 3,000 square foot open-air atrium and adjoining patio pop up space for full-service dining), Neon Gardens after Dark (an eclectic space featuring two full bars adorned with art-rich decor, inventive signature cocktails and distinctive entertainment) and a 90’s inspired nostalgic Game Room (the ultimate old-school inspired entertainment experience).

Step out from Lincoln Avenue and into Neon Gardens to be immersed into a lush, open-air atrium that artfully combines a bright and inviting atmosphere abound with lush greenery and an eclectic mix of mural and street-style art created by local Chicago artists. With 30-foot ceilings, retractable windows and access to an outdoor patio which will serve as a rotating pop-up experience, the new venue offers diners a standout full-service option in a vivacious and spirited setting. The patio space has a Portofino Patio Pop-Up open for the remainder of the Summer. Guests will be transported to the Amalfi Coast through the al fresco space, which will then present a rotation of various limited time pop-up experiences to follow throughout the year.

Not content to open just one new business, hospitality veteran Mark Kwiatkowski recently launched The Slice Hut, adjoined with Neon Gardens accessible through a separate entrance on the corner of Lincoln and Sheffield. Chicago’s new – New York Style pizza by the slice, The Slice Hut is a retro Pizza Hut-inspired grab-and-go experience complete with checkered tablecloths for the ultimate nostalgia-filled experience. Offering the same menu as Neon Gardens in a quick service setting, guests may enjoy pizza, sandwiches, salads and gelato creations for an anytime indulgence. Open daily, The Slice Hut welcomes guests to dine-in with limited seating or take a slice to-go with a dedicated walk-up pizza window accessible from the sidewalk. The Slice Hut has fast become neighborhood favorite, offering Chicago a new takeout standout and late night go-to, with extended late-night service on weekends.

Foodies will be thrilled to find a variety of unique slices, whole pies and more on the menu for sit-down service within Neon Gardens or to enjoy grab-and-go style from The Slice Hut, including salads, sandwiches, pizza rolls, pizza pinwheels and gelato. Diners can expect to find culinary-forward takes on the classics including:

• NYC Cheese: East Coast Mozzarella Blend, Garlic, Plum Tomato
• Carne Sausage : Italian Sausage, Alta Cucina, Garlic, Plum Tomato
• Diavola Pepperoni : Cup & Char Pepperoni, Grande Mozzarella, Calabrian Chili
• Bianca: Parmesan, Cream, Onion, Garlic Confit
• Chicken Bacon Ranch : Fried Chicken, Bacon, Cheddar, Italian Pico, Ranch Sauce
• Spicy Veggie: Grande Mozzarella, Grilled Vegetables, Mushrooms, Chili Oil
• Buffalo Chicken: Fried Chicken, Frank’s Red Hot, Mozzarella, Blue Cheese Sauce
• Mike’s Hot Honey: Cup & Char Pepperoni, Grande Mozzarella, Asiago, Hot Honey
• Mac N Cheese : Cheddar & American Cheese Blend with Macaroni
• The Sicilian: Thick Crust, East Coast Mozzarella Blend, choice of Sausage or Pepperoni

In addition to pizza by the slice and whole pies, The Slice Hut at Neon Gardens invites customers to indulge in Pizza Rolls and Pinwheels, a Chicken Parm Sandwich, Salads and a wide selection of Gelato flavors.

Beyond the atrium, guests will step into the 50-seat bar area complete with two full-service bars, ample seating and continued whimsy with renaissance inspired street art and creative neon signs adorning the walls of the 2,500 square foot space. Patrons will have access to 18 craft beers including a variety of local selections, old world wines and inventive Italian-themed signature libations in addition to classic favorites. Guests will have the opportunity to imbibe in Italian themed signature cocktails including Negroni Pineapple Spritz, Sicilian Manhattan, Espresso Martini and The Spaghetti aka The Bromosa to name a few. Dubbed “Neon Gardens After Dark,” the bar will soon bring a lineup of unique entertainment experiences from live music to open mic nights, poetry slams, paint and sip experiences and more to add a new option for immersive entertainment to the neighborhood.

Bookended by nostalgia, on one end of the venue visitors will find The Slice Hut, and on the other, a 90’s pop-culture inspired game room. Visitors will be transported into the ultimate throwback hangout space with the opportunity to indulge in more than a dozen games ranging from classic arcade games to shuffleboard and darts. Patrons can also expect an array of TVs hooked up to multi-game consoles with hits like Super Smash Bros. that will rotate based on popularity. During the day, Neon Gardens will be open to guests of all ages for private events, birthday parties, group get togethers and more. Beginning at 9 pm nightly, the venue will welcome guests ages 21 and over.

Neon Gardens and The Slice Hut will be open to guests Mondays-Thursdays from 4pm-10pm, Fridays-Saturdays from 12pm-2am and Sundays from 12pm-10pm.

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