All Well restaurant opens in Chicago with casual prix fixe approach
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All Well, a new restaurant from the team behind Chicago’s Michelin- and James Beard-recognized Oriole, opened in April 2026. Executive chef and co-owner Larry Feldmeier said the opening has been smooth, though pre-opening challenges included last-minute delays on glassware and plates ordered months ahead. The restaurant’s name came from a text exchange between Feldmeier and chef-partner Noah Sandoval, who would check in with each other by texting “all well.” All Well offers a five-course prix fixe menu and a bar serving a la carte food until midnight. Feldmeier said about 60 percent of early clientele were Oriole regulars, but that is beginning to balance out. The team built its staff largely through word of mouth, with some employees starting on opening day and training described as “trial by fire.”
What’s reported
All Well opened in April 2026.
The restaurant comes from the team behind Oriole, which has been recognized by the Michelin Guide and James Beard Awards.
Executive chef and co-owner is Larry Feldmeier; chef-partner is Noah Sandoval.
The name “All Well” came from a text exchange between Feldmeier and Sandoval.
Pre-opening challenges included last-minute delays on glassware and plates.
The restaurant has a five-course prix fixe menu and a bar with a la carte food available until midnight.
About 60 percent of early clientele were Oriole regulars, but that is starting to balance out.
Staff was hired largely through word of mouth; some employees started on opening day.
Training was described as “trial by fire” with minimal formal training.
The menu includes a family-style stuffed pasta with Délice de Bourgogne and potato filling, served with sourdough toast from Milli bakery and smoked chicken broth.
Feldmeier said the food is “the easiest part; the business is the hard part.”
Key figures
Larry Feldmeier – executive chef and co-owner of All Well
Noah Sandoval – chef-partner of All Well
Mary Christie – general manager of All Well
Maxx Kleiner – bar director of All Well
Sources: eater.com
