five buildings as if on one block together

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Gene's Sausage Shop, Chicago

Fielded an interesting challenge from art director Josh Engleman at Time Out Chicago: draw five specific restaurants — spread across town in reality — as if they were on the same imaginary block together. Coulda really spent a lot of time geeking-out on this one but had to turn it around pretty quick — maybe thankfully, heh.    

Illustration for Time Out Chicago #333 (click to see it big)

The illustration accompanies the article "These Roofs Are On Fire!" by Julia Kramer & David Tamarkin in Time Out Chicago's print issue #333, along with photos spotlighting these local restaurants with great new rooftop patios (L to R in my illo above -- click it to see it bigger): 

• Davanti Enoteca: 1359 W Taylor St, davantichicago.com
• Owen & Engine: 2700 N Western Ave, owenengine.com
• Gene's Sausage Shop: 4750 N Lincoln Ave, genessausageshop.com
• Reggie's: 2105 S State St, reggieslive.com/musicjoint
• Studio Paris at Paris Club: 59 W Hubbard St, parisclubchicago.com 

Thanks, Josh, for a real interesting assignment. 

Davanti Enoteca (on imaginary block), Chicago

Owen & Engine / Gene's Sausage Shop (on imaginary block), Chicago

Reggie's (on imaginary block), Chicago

Reggie's / Paris Club (on imaginary block), Chicago