New, two-story restaurant will bring an elevated dining experience to Chicago suburb
Big Fish Hospitality announced today it will open an upscale restaurant called The Prospect at 20West, a new luxury apartment building at 20 W. Northwest Highway, in downtown Mount Prospect, Ill. Big Fish plans for a soft opening in late fall 2023 through a series of private events, followed by a grand opening toward the end of year. The two-story restaurant will begin buildout this summer.
Two veterans of Chicago’s fine dining restaurant scene, Chef Mauro Berruti of Gibson’s Italia, Bazaar Meat Chicago and Chicago Cut Steakhouse and general manager Garrett Supples of Chicago Diner, Frontier, Ina Mae Tavern and Packaged Goods, will tap their 30-plus years of culinary creativity and service to lead The Prospect.
Overseeing the buildout of The Prospect will be Nicholas & Associates, which completed the construction of 20West for developer Wingspan Development Group. “Having brought to market two rental buildings in this area — 20West and Maple Street Lofts – we’ve seen firsthand the appetite for downtown suburban apartment living in recent years and know how much residents will welcome a restaurant of this caliber,” said Chris Coleman, vice president of development for Wingspan Development Group. “The Prospect feeds perfectly into the live/work/play lifestyle so many people want out of living in downtown Mount Prospect.” The design firm for the space is Barker/Nestor.
The Prospect will have an open-concept design with an exposed kitchen and large food-prep counters in view of patrons. By merging Berruti’s culinary expertise with signature Italian and Argentinian touches, the menu will feature an array of cuisines from seafood to pasta and will incorporate charcoal and wood-fired elements – marrying both casual and fine dining.
Berruti plans to bring an elevated, yet approachable, dining experience to patrons. “I want everyone who comes to The Prospect to feel welcomed, relaxed and most importantly, taken care of – where guests feel more like friends and I’m on a first-name basis with everyone who comes into the restaurant,” said Berruti. “My goal is to make every customer a priority, going from table to table to ensure their meal is to their liking. Whether it’s an allergy, dietary restriction or a personal preference, I welcome my customers to bring anything to my attention.”
Supple’s career has covered metro Detroit, Chicago, Chicagoland and beyond. He has managed notable restaurants, including the Chicago Diner – one of the country’s most highly acclaimed vegan and vegetarian restaurants – and has worked with Brian Jupiter, a 2019 James Beard semi-finalist.
“Whether I’m focused on the front of house or keeping an eye on the kitchen, I always want to ensure our guests and restaurant team are taken care of and everything is running smoothly,” said Supples. “Exceptional service is imperative to being memorable, so we’re really looking forward to creating an exciting and consistently enjoyable experience at The Prospect to keep locals and those living outside of Mount Prospect coming back for more. Regardless if someone is looking for an outstanding meal or has a special occasion coming up, we want to be their first choice.”
Seating for the restaurant will span across two floors, accommodating 90-100 people on the first floor and 50-75 people upstairs on the second floor. A full bar will also be located on each level, with the upstairs offering a truly unique al fresco dining experience and serving as the restaurant’s private event space.
Wingspan Development Group:
Wingspan Development Group is a nimble national developer focusing on mixed-use, multifamily and industrial properties. With in-house land acquisition, development and construction capabilities, Wingspan prides itself on its relationships and partners in key submarkets that allow the firm to move quickly in closing deals and completing best-in-class projects on time and within budget. Wingspan has a number of rental and mixed-use projects in various stages of development in the Chicagoland, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Orlando and Tampa areas.
Nicholas & Associates:
Founded in 1978, Nicholas & Associates is a comprehensive construction management firm providing design/build and general contracting services for projects in the recreation, education, municipal and mixed-use sectors. The family-run firm transforms visions to built environments with a personal approach, making it “distinctly different and deliberately personal.” Nicholas & Associates has offices in Chicagoland, Milwaukee and Tampa with a growing national portfolio of projects. To learn more, visit nicholasquality.com.
