Brunch at Gemini BEFORE Old Town Art Fair (Part 1 of 3)

Yes, I know there is a lot of events scheduled for Sat 6/14/25

Part 1 of 3 BREAKFAST/BRUNCH only 4 - 6 people per table. I have three reservations, so will have to have 4 small tables (6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24 ppl). We may not be able to sit near each other. You will need to be patient and follow all the rules the restaurant has in place. BRING CASH!

PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF YOU ARE 95% SURE TO ATTEND! I HAVE TO KEEP DINING EVENTS SMALL, AS SEATING IS VERY LIMITED!

I am being adventurous & want to do all 3 events on Saturday with Brunch & BOTH ART Fairs - Old Town & Wells Street - so it will be a FULL DAY. Please come for 1 portion or all 3! (yes, it is a full day!)

Tentative Itinerary:
9:30 am - 11:00 am - Breakfast at Gemini (Part 1)
11:15 AM - NORTH GATE, located at the corner of Lincoln Avenue at Wisconsin (this is the MAIN GATE). If the line is too long, we will go to the West Gate
11:15 - 1:30 pm - Check the Old Art Fair Vendors & Garden Walk (Part 2)
1:30 -1:45 pm walk over to Wells Street Art Fair
1:45 - 4 pm - check out Wells Street Art & see several live bands! (Part 3)

If you are joining us for brunch BEFORE the art fair, then PLEASE BRING CASH, AS THEY CANNOT DO SEPARATE CHECKS FOR GROUPS. I kindly ask that everyone take what you ordered (the total dollar amount) & add 32% to that amount, which includes 12% for Chicago taxes and 20% for tip. CASH IS EASIER & QUICKER FOR BIG GROUPS!

I am scheduling the Old Town Art Fair AFTER as a separate event from brunch, to make it easier for all & since numbers are limited. If you want to join the art fair portion as well, please sign up for that https://www.meetup.com/windy-city-wanderers/events/307409604/

I am scheduling the Wells Street Art Fair AFTER as a separate event from brunch & Old Town Art Fair, to make it easier for all & since numbers are limited. If you want to join the art fair portion as well, please sign up for that here: https://www.meetup.com/windy-city-wanderers/events/307409625/

Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Gemini has become everyone’s neighborhood restaurant even if they don’t live around the corner. A made-from-scratch mentality can be found throughout the dinner and brunch menus with dishes that have roots in classic American cuisine but with Midwest seasonality and sensibility. The expansive u-shaped bar serves as a focal point in the 92-seat space designed by 555 International both physically and spiritually, providing a welcoming gathering spot for its many regulars. In warmer months, the pergola-topped sidewalk patio provides a perfect escape for diners as well as their furry four-legged friends. Gemini is from partner Pauly Graves and Ballyhoo Hospitality, the Chicago restaurant group behind Coda di Volpe, Old Pueblo Cantina, Sophia Steak and Andros Taverna

http://www.geminichicago.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Geminichicago1
BRUNCH MENU:
https://geminichicago.com/menu/
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH:
https://geminichicago.com/menu/

If you are taking public transportation, please check Google Maps for directions or use CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

Note that parking can be difficult during the art fair or in Old Town in general so it is best to use public transportation. brown line trains run near the restaurant & several CTA bus routes. Use SpotHero or Parking Whiz for cheapest & safest options. Metered parking on Lincoln, Clark & other streets but can be a challenge if not familiar with the area

PLEASE NOTE OUR CURRENT NO-SHOW POLICY:

1. 3 no-shows without updating your rsvp, and you will not be able to sign up for future events for 3 months
2. cut-off time to update your rsvp is the start time of the event. If you miss the start time, then message the event host directly
3. not checking in with the event host to notify them you have arrived (for walks, tours or festival-type events)
4. Continual no-shows will result in removal from the group!