The Art of Chicken in the News

Artwork & Interior Design by Sam Kirk Written works & character development by Lauren Buckley

For Christian Moreno, the key to opening his first restaurant was sticking to what he knew: the recipes he grew up with and the neighborhood he grew up in. Inspired by the dinners shared by his Mexican-immigrant family, the 30-year-old lifelong Bucktown resident opened The Art of Chicken, a Latin-infused fast-casual spot at 2041 N. Western Ave. last month.

Nearly two years since a fire forced his restaurant to close in Bucktown, the owner of Art of Chicken is making plans for a return. Owner Christian Moreno is targeting an early summer reopening for his restaurant that's been closed since an August 25, 2017 fire broke out on the roof. He originally hoped to be open in early 2018, but the insurance process took much longer than he anticipated. Art of Chicken is a restaurant specializing in grilled birds and it debuted in 2013 at 2041 N. Western Avenue. Moreno started out as a food truck owner serving pollo al carbon that's marinated overnight.

Nearly two years since a fire forced his restaurant to close in Bucktown, the owner of Art of Chicken is making plans for a return. Owner Christian Moreno is targeting an early summer reopening for his restaurant that's been closed since an August 25, 2017 fire broke out on the roof. He originally hoped to be open in early 2018, but the insurance process took much longer than he anticipated. Art of Chicken is a restaurant specializing in grilled birds and it debuted in 2013 at 2041 N. Western Avenue. Moreno started out as a food truck owner serving pollo al carbon that's marinated overnight.

A couple of years in the making, the small storefront features wooden floors, exposed brick and large windows that open onto the sidewalk and give the feel of a chicken coop, right down to the authentic chicken wire that separates the front counter from the dining area.