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DineAmic Hospitality Unveils VIOLÍ at Oakbrook Center

DineAmic Hospitality expands its world-class culinary portfolio with its second Greek concept, VIOLÍ  (Veeoh-LEE), which opened this month.

DineAmic Hospitality Unveils VIOLÍ at Oakbrook Center

Located at 260 Oakbrook Center, in the former Mon Ami Gabi space,  VIOLÍ is a taverna-style restaurant inspired by its incredibly popular sister restaurant LÝRA.

A Mykonian escape in the Chicago suburbs, VIOLÍ will encompass a 6,300-square-foot interior and an expansive all-season, 2,000-square-foot outdoor pergola patio. Reservations are now available.

The differences between LÝRA and VIOLÍ are subtle, but purposeful.

Where LÝRA is an estiatório, VIOLÍ is inspired by a traditional Greek taverna—casual and approachable, with shareable plates and a friendly vibe.

Like its big sister, VIOLÍ’s name is inspired by the violin, which is often played by performers on the streets of the Greek islands.

A nod to the DineAmic partners’ travels to Greece throughout the years, this piece of nostalgia helped to frame the concept in a meaningful way.

From the decor to the menu, while there are sisterly similarities shared with LÝRA, VIOLÍ will open bringing a fresh and inviting new Greek concept to Oakbrook Center.

The beautiful curves of the violin inspire some of the custom art installations in the decor at VIOLÍ, which is led by a warm and inviting light color palette.

DineAmic Hospitality Unveils VIOLÍ at Oakbrook Center

Sculptural wood-workings reminiscent of the curves, strings, and bow of the instrument are a focal point.

A rectangular main bar adjacent to an elevated main dining room anchors the space, with a smaller room available for additional seating or private dining.

The outdoor space is most unique: A 2,000-square-foot all-season outdoor pergola patio features retractable guillotine windows, infrared heat lamps, and olive trees within an outdoor garden that blooms year-round.

VIOLÍ expands on LÝRA’s lineup of fan favorite dishes with the addition of thoughtfully-approached  taverna-style preparations.

DineAmic Hospitality Unveils VIOLÍ at Oakbrook Center

Favorites like Grilled Octopus with Cipollini Onion, Fresno Chili and Kalamata Olive Relish, Cast Iron Moussaka with Beef Ragu, Grilled Eggpant and Bechamel, and Slow-Roasted Lamb Gyro with 60-second Pita all the fixings will look familiar to fans of LÝRA.

Roasted Eggplant with Walnut Skodalia and Charred Feta, Herb-Crusted Sea Bass with Tomato Bisque, Wild Greens and Gremolata Bread Crumbs, and Chicken Thigh Kokkinisto with Tomato, Green Olives, Capers and Cinnamon,  are all dishes created specifically with the casual taverna experience in mind.

The menu celebrates from-scratch cooking and focuses on fresh seafood, sustainable proteins, and local produce to round out its dynamic selection of dishes, many of which are roasted or braised in true taverna style in Violí’s hearth.

DineAmic Hospitality Unveils VIOLÍ at Oakbrook Center

Helming the kitchen is world-renowned Chef Partner Athinagoras Kostakos, winner of Greece’s “Top Chef”, who also heads up the kitchen at LÝRA.

The menu will include a variety of fresh pastas as a nod to Greece’s Venetian influence.

VIOLÍ will also showcase an array of well- curated mezze, perfect to enjoy with one of the restaurant’s many Greek wine selections or Mykonian-inspired craft cocktails.

Hours of operation:

  • Monday – Thursday: 11:30 AM – 11PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 11:30 AM – 1AM
  • Sunday: 4PM – 11PM

For more information, visit www.tavernavioli.com and follow @tavernavioli on social media.

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