Contemporary dining in River North

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The Hearth

Chef Lockwood’s worldly experience meets the hearth, creating dishes that feel both recognizable and entirely new.

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The Vision

Gingie is a contemporary restaurant in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, born from the collaboration between Chef Partner Brian Lockwood and the James Beard Award-winning Boka Restaurant Group.

About the Chef

Chef-Partner Brian Lockwood brings a fresh perspective to Chicago, drawing on his distinguished tenure at the world’s most celebrated restaurants.

At Gingie, he translates decades of high-level craft and global influence into a soulful for River North.

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Hand holding a spoon scooping into a round honey meringue dessert on a white plate.

Our team

Led by a collective of hospitality team members whose careers span Michelin-starred institutions, James Beard Award-winning groups, and some of the most celebrated restaurants around the world.

Brian Lockwood

Jake Bensfield

Kristine Antonian-Vilarosa

Ashley Santoro

Anna Broughton

Chef Partner

Chef de Cuisine

Culinary Director

Beverage Director

General Manager