Smyth The Loyalist

Smyth The Loyalist is a restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois. The company employs 22 people and generates an estimated $5 million in annual revenue. Smyth The Loyalist is known for its focus on using locally sourced ingredients to create innovative and acclaimed dishes. The restaurant's chefs, John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, bring over 30 years of combined culinary experience, having worked at renowned Chicago establishments like Alinea, Tru, and Charlie Trotter's. The couple's culinary journey began at Charlie Trotter's, where they met and developed their shared passion for fine dining. After turning down an opportunity to open a Trotter restaurant in Las Vegas, they relocated to Smyth, Virginia, where they refined their culinary vision for five years. Their work at Town House and Riverstead Inn earned them national recognition for their innovative use of local ingredients. For more information about Smyth The Loyalist, please visit their website at smythandtheloyalist.com.