OVERVIEW
Lokal opened in Bucktown in October 2009. With seating for 60, the restaurant's contemporary Polish menu offers items such as cabbage cakes with spicy chili dip, mushroom-artichoke croquettes, and whole wheat pierogies. The mostly white space is dressed up with oversize light fixtures and touches of red and black, and live bands perform jazz and hip-hop. Small lounge areas throughout the space can be reserved for groups of 10.