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Norman's Bistro

Norman's Bistro Norman's Bistro is an American restaurant located on E 43rd Street. This vibrant establishment often hosts events such as concerts and special occasions like Mardi Gras celebrations, where guests can enjoy delicious food and drink while enjoying live music. Join their team or reserve your spot now for the next big event at Norman's Bistro.
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An extraordinary man, Spencer Leak Jr.Spencer’s unwavering dedication to our community, his commitment to helping others...
06/01/2026

An extraordinary man, Spencer Leak Jr.

Spencer’s unwavering dedication to our community, his commitment to helping others and his genuine care for people left a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was a leader, a mentor, a trusted friend and a tireless supporter of countless causes and organizations throughout our city.

Whether through his service, guidance, generosity or simply showing up when others needed him most, Spencer made a difference. His support of Norman’s Bistro, Norman’s Bistro on the Lake, Room 43, Haven Entertainment Center, and so many community initiatives never went unnoticed. He believed in people, invested in relationships and always found ways to uplift those around him.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Spencer was a devoted friend whose kindness, wisdom and encouragement touched countless lives. His presence brought comfort, his leadership inspired confidence and his friendship was a gift.

While we mourn his sudden passing, we also celebrate a life well lived and a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

Thank you, Spencer, for your service, your friendship and your unwavering commitment to our community. Your impact will never be forgotten.

You will be deeply missed, but your legacy will live on forever.

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers remain with Spencer’s wife, family, friends, colleagues and all whose lives were touched by his remarkable spirit.

05/16/2026
05/15/2026
🍸LADIESSSS… it’s time to sip in style! 🍸Join us for Mumu’s & Martini’s at Norman’s Bistro — an upscale day party filled ...
05/12/2026

🍸LADIESSSS… it’s time to sip in style! 🍸

Join us for Mumu’s & Martini’s at Norman’s Bistro — an upscale day party filled with beautiful vibes, music, cocktails, and culture 💃🏾

Throw on your favorite colorful mumu, grab your girls, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of laughter, great energy, and martinis 🍸🔥

🎶 Great Music & Energy
🍸 Martinis
💃🏾 A Beautiful Ladies Day Experience

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Noon – 4PM
📍 Norman’s Bistro
1001 East 43rd Street, Chicago
📞 773-966-5821

✨ Reservations Recommended ✨

Tag your crew and let them know where the vibe is at 👇🏾

✨ Step into an unforgettable evening of music, elegance, and entertainment at Chicago Cabaret at Haven Entertainment Cen...
05/07/2026

✨ Step into an unforgettable evening of music, elegance, and entertainment at Chicago Cabaret at Haven Entertainment Center!

Join us on Saturday, May 16th for a spectacular night featuring special guest Ava Logan live in Chicago. Get ready for an intimate cabaret experience filled with soulful vocals, classic vibes, and an amazing atmosphere on 43rd Street. 🎤✨

📍 Haven Entertainment Center
932 E. 43rd Street | Chicago
🕔 Doors Open: 5PM
🎶 Show Starts: 6PM

🎟️ Tickets available now on Eventbrite — scan the QR code on the flyer to purchase tickets today!

Gather your friends, dress to impress, and enjoy a beautiful night of live entertainment, cocktails, and great energy at Haven Entertainment Center.

05/04/2026

🌸Mother’s Day Brunch Celebration🌸

💐 Because Mom Deserves the Best 💐

📅 Sunday, May 10, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📍 Norman’s Bistro

🍽️ Join Us for a Beautiful Family-Friendly Experience

Treat Mom to a day filled with:

* Delicious brunch favorites
* Warm hospitality
* Great music & uplifting vibes
* A welcoming atmosphere for the whole family


💵 Pricing

$50 per Adult
$25 per Child (12 & under)

📞 Reservations Required

Call now to secure your table:
773-966-5821



💖 Make It Special

Bring the family, dress your best, and celebrate the amazing mothers in your life with great food, love, and unforgettable moments.

American restaurant

Chicago is about to swing! 🎷✨Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the 2026 International Jazz Festival • Neighbor...
04/25/2026

Chicago is about to swing! 🎷✨

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of the 2026 International Jazz Festival • Neighborhood Nights • International Jazz Day Club Tour as we light up 43rd Street with two incredible nights of music, culture, and community.

🎶 MONDAY, APRIL 27
📍 Norman’s Bistro – 1001 E. 43rd Street
🕕 6PM – 11PM
Experience world-class jazz featuring an all-star lineup of musicians in an intimate Bronzeville setting. Great music, amazing vibes, and unforgettable energy.

🎹 MONDAY, APRIL 27
📍 The Haven Entertainment Center – 932 E. 43rd Street
🕕 6PM – 11PM
Feel the groove at the Hammond Organ Summit featuring Theodis Rodgers Jr., Justin Dillard & Lloyd Wilson. Three masters. One stage. Pure soul.

🎷 TUESDAY, APRIL 28
📍 Room 43 – 1041 E. 43rd Street
🕗 8PM – Midnight
After the festival, don’t go home… meet us at the last set for a late-night celebration with classic jazz, blues & soul by DJ Koko.

🎟️ Get your tickets now on Eventbrite
Search: Jazz Institute of Chicago

Come jazz on down to 43rd Street and celebrate the spirit of Chicago music, culture, and nightlife all in one historic corridor.

04/23/2026

🌸 CELEBRATE MOM AT NORMAN’S BISTRO 🌸

Mother’s Day Brunch Celebration

💐 Because Mom Deserves the Best 💐

📅 Sunday, May 10, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Norman’s Bistro

🍽️ Join Us for a Beautiful Family-Friendly Experience

Treat Mom to a day filled with:
• Delicious brunch favorites
• Warm hospitality
• Great music & uplifting vibes
• A welcoming atmosphere for the whole family

💵 Pricing
$50 per Adult
$25 per Child (12 & under)

📞 Reservations Recommended
Call now to secure your table:
773-966-5821

💖 Make It Special
Bring the family, dress your best, and celebrate the amazing mothers in your life with great food, love, and unforgettable moments.

04/23/2026
🎷✨ CHICAGO, GET READY TO JAZZ ON DOWN 43RD STREET! ✨🎶Celebrate International Jazz Day 2026 with an unforgettable night o...
04/22/2026

🎷✨ CHICAGO, GET READY TO JAZZ ON DOWN 43RD STREET! ✨🎶

Celebrate International Jazz Day 2026 with an unforgettable night of live music, culture, and energy right in the heart of the city!

📍 Two powerhouse venues. One incredible night:
🔥 Norman’s Bistro
🔥 The Haven Entertainment Center

🗓 Monday, April 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

From soulful vocals to blazing horns and deep grooves, this International Jazz Day Club Tour will feature some of Chicago’s finest musicians bringing the spirit of jazz to life across both stages. 🎺🎹🥁

💫 Start your evening, catch a set, then jazz on down 43rd Street and keep the vibe going—this is a full experience you don’t want to miss.

🎟 Get your tickets now on Eventbrite
👉 Search: Jazz Institute of Chicago

Good music. Good spirits. Great people.
Let’s celebrate the sound, the soul, and the tradition of jazz—Chicago style.

🌸 CELEBRATE MOM AT NORMAN’S BISTRO 🌸Mother’s Day Brunch Celebration💐 Because Mom Deserves the Best 💐📅 Sunday, May 12, 20...
04/16/2026

🌸 CELEBRATE MOM AT NORMAN’S BISTRO 🌸

Mother’s Day Brunch Celebration

💐 Because Mom Deserves the Best 💐

📅 Sunday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Norman’s Bistro

🍽️ Join Us for a Beautiful Family-Friendly Experience

Treat Mom to a day filled with:
• Delicious brunch favorites
• Warm hospitality
• Great music & uplifting vibes
• A welcoming atmosphere for the whole family

💵 Pricing
$50 per Adult
$25 per Child (12 & under)

📞 Reservations Recommended
Call now to secure your table:
773-966-5821

💖 Make It Special
Bring the family, dress your best, and celebrate the amazing mothers in your life with great food, love, and unforgettable moments.

Spring into flavor this Easter Sunday! Join us at Norman’s Bistro for a Festive Easter Brunch with delicious bites and c...
04/05/2026

Spring into flavor this Easter Sunday!
Join us at Norman’s Bistro for a Festive Easter Brunch with delicious bites and cheerful vibes.
Reservations recommended - 773-966-5821

🎶 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER 🎤Join us for a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Nancy Wilson, performed by the incredible Deni...
03/23/2026

🎶 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER 🎤

Join us for a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Nancy Wilson, performed by the incredible Denise Thames. This is a tribute you won’t want to miss!

📅 Saturday, March 28th, 2026
🕒 Showtime: 4:00 PM (Doors open 3:30 PM)
🎟️ Admission: $35 in advance | $40 at the door

📍 Haven Entertainment Center
932 East 43rd Street | Chicago, IL 60653

👗 A tribute you’ll feel in your soul—live vocals, dazzling gowns, and timeless classics that Nancy Wilson made famous.

Doors open at 6:00 PM for a post-show reception and unforgettable memories.

🎟️ Tickets: Get yours now before they’re gone!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/984209988837?aff=oddticktcreator

# DeniseThimes

03/22/2026

April 24-26 - The Auditorium - Chicago, IL - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater embarks on its next era under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, guided as ever by Alvin Ailey’s pioneering legacy. Audiences will be treated to classic works from the Ailey repertory that have inspired and uplifted fans for decades—including the touchstone of inspiration Revelations, the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy. Ailey will continue to break ground with new works by contemporary choreographers that promise to propel dance in exhilarating new directions—pushing the bounds of what the human body can do and what the human spirit can achieve.

Today…. Come see us!
03/14/2026

Today…. Come see us!

🍀🌈 Get Lucky with Us Tomorrow at Norman’s Bistro! It’s time to shamrock & roll! 💚 Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day Cele...
03/13/2026

🍀🌈 Get Lucky with Us Tomorrow at Norman’s Bistro!

It’s time to shamrock & roll! 💚
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Norman’s Bistro on:

🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026

⏰ 4PM – 8PM

🎫 https://normanspaddyday2026.eventbrite.com

🎶 LIVE DJ

🍽 Food & Drink Specials

🎉 Hosted by Fran & Eric

We’re bringing the green vibes, the good eats, and the grown & fun energy all in one place! Grab your crew, throw on your best green fit, and come toast with us 🍻✨

Whether you’re coming for the music, the cocktails, or just the good company — this is where you want to be!

Tag your party people below 👇🏾 and let us know you’re coming! 💚

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Get Your Tickets 👇🏾
03/10/2026

Get Your Tickets 👇🏾

Good Friday’s is a chill hangout to reflect, relax, and vibe with friends in person.

03/10/2026

What’s Happening on 43rd Street?

02/28/2026
One this last day of Black History Month, we proudly honor a true pillar of excellence in North Kenwood — Norman H. Bold...
02/28/2026

One this last day of Black History Month, we proudly honor a true pillar of excellence in North Kenwood — Norman H. Bolden.

As the visionary owner of Room 43, Norman’s Bistro, Haven Entertainment Center and Norman’s Bistro on the Lake, Mr. Bolden has created more than businesses — he has built experiences, opportunities, and community.

Through his dedication to hospitality, culture, and entertainment, he has carved out spaces where excellence thrives and where Black ownership stands strong and visible. His establishments are known not only for good food and vibrant atmospheres, but for the pride and professionalism they represent.

Beyond business, Mr. Bolden is also a quiet philanthropist — someone who gives generously, uplifts others consistently and invests in the growth of his community without seeking applause. His leadership speaks through action, impact and integrity.

Today, we celebrate Norman H. Bolden for his vision, resilience and unwavering commitment to building legacy in Chicago. Thank you for setting the standard, opening doors and showing what Black excellence looks like in motion.

🍀🌈 Get Lucky with Us at Norman’s Bistro! It’s time to shamrock & roll! 💚 Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration a...
02/25/2026

🍀🌈 Get Lucky with Us at Norman’s Bistro!

It’s time to shamrock & roll! 💚
Join us for our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Norman’s Bistro on:

🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026

⏰ 4PM – 8PM

🎫 https://normanspaddyday2026.eventbrite.com

🎶 LIVE DJ

🍽 Food & Drink Specials

🎉 Hosted by Fran & Eric

We’re bringing the green vibes, the good eats, and the grown & fun energy all in one place! Grab your crew, throw on your best green fit, and come toast with us 🍻✨

Whether you’re coming for the music, the cocktails, or just the good company — this is where you want to be!

Tag your party people below 👇🏾 and let us know you’re coming! 💚

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Address

1001 E 43rd Street
Chicago, IL
60653

To get to the American restaurant on E 43rd Street in Chicago, you can take public transportation by taking the CTA Green Line train towards Cottage Grove and getting off at the 43rd Street station. From there, walk west on E 43rd Street for about two blocks until you reach your destination.

If you are driving, take Lake Shore Drive south and exit at 47th Street. Turn right onto S Lake Park Ave and then turn left onto E 43rd St. The restaurant is located about two blocks down on your right-hand side.

There is limited street parking available near the restaurant, so you may need to utilize paid parking lots in the area.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 3pm - 11pm
Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Friday 3pm - 11pm
Saturday 3pm - 11pm
Sunday 3pm - 11pm

Telephone

+1 773-966-5821

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What people say

American restaurants are known for their delicious food and warm hospitality, and Norman's Bistro on E 43rd Street in Chicago is no exception. This restaurant has recently opened its doors to the public and has already gained a lot of popularity among locals. The ambiance of the place is perfect for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.

One of the best things about Norman's Bistro is its location on Rainbow Beach, which offers breathtaking views of the lake. The full bar and kitchen serve an array of delectable dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The menu features American classics like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and seafood dishes that are prepared using fresh ingredients.

The restaurant also hosts various events throughout the year, such as live music performances and themed parties like Mardi Gras. These events provide an opportunity for guests to enjoy great food, drinks, and entertainment in a lively atmosphere.

Norman's Bistro is also known for its excellent customer service. The staff is friendly and attentive, making sure that every guest feels welcome and comfortable. Reservations can be made in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a great American restaurant with stunning views of the lake, delicious food, and excellent service, then Norman's Bistro on E 43rd Street in Chicago should definitely be on your list.

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