Etc Chicago

etc. is a restaurant born from instinct, intention, and the imagination of Chef Lamar Moore—a culinary powerhouse who brings Southern soul and global curiosity to every plate.

A proud Chicago native and nationally recognized talent, Chef Lamar was recently named a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist, a moment that underscored his ability to honor where he’s from while pushing the boundaries of where Southern cuisine can go.

etc. is the physical manifestation of that vision. A restaurant that celebrates the deep ties between the North and the South—particularly within Chicago, where generations of Black families carry with them the foodways, stories, and soul of the South. This is Southern cooking reimagined: rooted, but not restrained. Refined, but never out of touch.

Favorites like catfish dip, oxtail with heirloom purple grits, and deviled eggs topped with caviar tell stories of place, memory, and imagination. Every dish balances flavor and finesse while honoring the moment in which it’s served.