What a moment! To open a restaurant and 3 days later have @chefthomaskeller come, it is amazing to say the least! Thank you chef for letting us take care of you, for your continuing support, friendship and the kind words! @nicandjuniors
#legend
We are truly honored to be named a @beardfoundation Semi-Finalist for Best New Restaurant 2026. This nomination belongs to our team and the community that has welcomed us so warmly. We opened with the intention of bringing together two chefs grounded in hospitality, giving them the ability to create and serve our guests authentically. We thank the James Beard Foundation for this incredible recognition.
š 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
Honored to have @nicandjuniors into the semifinalist list for Best New Restaurant. Thank you @beardfoundation this one goes to the team for all their hard work daily!
We're less than a week away from Chefs Night Out ā with Guest Chefs Stephen Gillanders and Jake Potashnick joining our very own Chef Junior Borges for a one-night-only collaboration of talent, flavor, and creativity.
Reservations are encouraged ā claim your seat through our link in bio!
Sponsors: @wherechefsshop@rareteacellar
š 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
Join us on š š¼š»š±š®š, šš²š°š²šŗšÆš²šæ š“ššµ š³šæš¼šŗ š±-šµš½šŗ as we welcome Guest Chefs Stephen Gillanders (@s.k.y.restaurant@apoloniachicago@valhalla.chicago@lemistral.chicago ) and Jake Potashnick (@feld_restaurant ) for Chefs Night Out.
This one-night-only collaboration with our very own Chef Junior Borges will be a dynamic, chef-driven dining experience you wonāt want to miss!
š¤² Sponsors: @wherechefsshop@rareteacellar
š½ļø Reservations are encouraged ā claim your seat through the link in our profile. Walk-ins welcome!
Chefs For Farmers and BMW brought together an unforgettable evening at @miradordallas āwhere every course celebrated the season and paired beautifully with @cakebreadcellars wines from Napa Valley.
Chefs Travis Wyatt @new_rowdy954 , Junior Borges @chefjuniorborges , and Brian Streeter showcased creativity, flavor, and connection through every dish, reminding us why Dallasā dining scene continues to shine.
Guests enjoyed a curated progression of flavors, from foie gras macarons and hamachi tostadas at the reception to standout plates like winter squash salad with duck prosciutto and burrata, maitake mushroom tortellini in broth, and @rosewoodranches picanha with piri piri and potato. The night closed on a sweet note with a layered coconut cream pie paired perfectly with Cakebreadās Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon from @miradordallas Chef Kamryne @kamryneinthekitchen .
#chefsforfarmers #miradordallas #cakebreadcellars #bmw #dallasfoodandwine #awardwinningchefs #dallasdinner #flaversonfire
šØšØšØPop Up Collaboration with Nic + Juniorās!
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Weāre teaming up with our friends from Nic + Juniorās for a limited pastry drop! Pre-orders open today (September 17), with pickup available at Nic + Juniorās (405 N. Wabash) on Friday, September 26 from 10:30 AM ā 3 PM.
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Check out the hotplate menu to see what weāre making, or just trust us, itās good!
River Northās hidden gem āØ
From snacks to martinis to a full night around the table ā Nic + Juniorās is waiting for you.
š 405 N Wabash | Reserve your seat tonight.
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