Served Sonni Side Up: Review: Dusek's

How do you lure me to a Sox game? Work a brunch into the plan. Struan knows me all too well.

On our way to the South Side, we stopped in Pilsen to try out Dusek's for bunch. The team from Longman & Eagle did not disappoint (as expected). My list of places to try in Pilsen has been growing and I will definitely be making a second trip to this spot in the near future.

Located in Thalia Hall, Dusek's pays homage to its founder. At the turn of the century John Dusek founded the hall. The front windows explains, "He was a family man, tavern owner, facilitator of the arts and visionary. He wanted to build a public hall for the community and succeeded." The renovated location restores Dusek's to its former glory as a neighborhood meeting spot - not only does it house a great bar and restaurant, but also a concert venue with shows launching this spring.

The bar boasts a large selection of craft beers, listed on the chalkboard wall. They also have a specialty punch menu.

Sometimes, you just want a good bloody. It comes with a High Life beer back? Even better.

I'm at a loss for words. The taste of this cinnamon roll is coming back to me. Just order it when you go. Don't hesitate. We thought the roll would be pretty small, since it's only $3 - but it's definitely shareable.

I don't usually order eggs benedict, but had a feeling Dusek's would pull it off. Very thinly shaved ham, house-made sourdough bread and a fresh hollaindaise sauce = success.

I have a burger problem as of late. I just want them all the time. With a menu name like "Juicy Lucy" there's no way I'm not ordering it. Those Minnesota folks are onto something. That's a bacon tomato marmalade on top if you're wondering.