History
In its 20th year in business in Lakeview, owners Helen and Michael Cameron have successfully cultivated a full service restaurant, bar, art gallery, and music venue while embracing local and organic food, beer and spirits with a mission to operate a green business. Both uncommon ground locations have received 3 star certification from the Green Restaurant Association. In the same year of their 20th anniversary, the Cameron's are also the proud, new owners of the actual building the business resides in. Once again, construction is currently underway to expand the dining and music rooms. uncommon ground has avidly supported the arts community since opening in 1991. Both locations feature music 7 nights a week while uncommon ground, Lakeview is one of the first music venues in Chicago to host acts such as Jeff Buckley, Glen Hansard and David Gray. Weekly residencies including Chicago's Best Open Mic Competition draw talent from all across the country. uncommon ground Shure sponsored open
Specialties
A full service restaurant, bar, art gallery, and music venue embracing local and organic food, beer and spirits with a mission to operate a green business. Both Uncommon Ground locations have received 3-star certification from the Green Restaurant Association. Uncommon Ground has avidly supported the arts community since opening in 1991, featuring live music in the intimate Listening Room. The Lakeview location is one of the first music venues in Chicago to host acts such as Jeff Buckley, Glen Hansard and David Gray. Uncommon Ground is home to Chicago's Best Open Mic Competition drawing talent from all across the country, sponsored by Shure audio.