Eric Williams
Silver Room Block Party Will Hire Security, Urge CTA Use As It Plans For 15,000 Attendees At Oakwood Beach
The Silver Room team will hire security and a maintenance crew to prevent safety and trash issues from affecting neighbors, the event's organizers said.
Silver Room Block Party — Now A Ticketed, Two-Day Festival — Moving From Hyde Park To Oakwood Beach
After five years and two pandemic cancelations in Hyde Park, the popular block party returns July 16-17 at a new location: Oakwood Beach. Early bird passes start at $30.
Bronzeville Winery Opens, Offering Fine Dining And Wines As Neighbors Revitalize Area’s Business Strip
Bronzeville Winery's opening is the latest move in efforts to revitalize the Cottage Grove corridor.
Black-Owned Bronzeville Winery Will Open This Month With Afro-Chic Bohemian Vibes And Comfort Food
Silver Room owner Eric Williams teamed up with Cecilia Cuff on the wine bar and restaurant at 4400 Grove.
Bronzeville Winery To Build Community With Locally-Sourced Food, Hospitality Incubator: ‘As We Grow, The Neighborhood Around Us Grows’
With homegrown comfort food and a wine list curated by one of the few female Black sommeliers, Bronzeville Winery will offer an "unparalleled experience," owners said.
Black-Owned Bronzeville Winery, Run By Silver Room’s Owner, Set To Open This Summer
The space will serve as a "sister restaurant to the Silver Room," owner Eric Williams said. "If you like the vibe of the Silver Room, if you like the vibe of the block party, that’s gonna be the vibe of this wine bar."
Silver Room Block Party Canceled Again — And Its Future In Hyde Park Is Uncertain
"Everything has just grown — which means more expenses — but we haven’t been able to charge," Silver Room owner Eric Williams said. "It’s just not sustainable, having this event for 40,000 people that's free."
Wicker Park Fest Still On The Books… For Now
Event organizers say they're weighing recommendations from government officials when deliberating whether to cancel Wicker Park Fest, which is in late July.
The Silver Room Will Once Again Say Goodbye To Wicker Park Next Month
Eric Williams originally opened The Silver Room in Wicker Park in 1997. He closed the the shop at 1442 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the spring of 2015.
The Silver Room Extending Its Stay In Wicker Park — As Long As The Community Supports It
Owner Eric Williams originally opened The Silver Room in Wicker Park in 1997. After three holiday seasons away, the re-opened Wicker shop could be here to stay.