We pride ourselves on providing some of the most innovative cuisine in the city, in a well-sculpted atmosphere.  Thanks to the dedication of our team, Spring Restaurant Group and its Team have received several nominations, awards and acknowledgements for our cuisine and attention to detail.

2008

Award: 2008 Star Chefs Rising Star Restauranteur:
Shawn McClain

2007

Award: Jean Banchet Awards - 2007 CELEBRITY PASTRY CHEF
Elissa Narow - Custom House

Nomination: Jean Banchet Awards - 2007 CELEBRITY CHEF
Shawn McClain - Custom House

2006

Award: James Beard - BEST CHEF: MIDWEST
Shawn McClain - Spring Restaurant
View Shawns acceptance speech here.

2005

Nomination: James Beard - AMERICAN EXPRESS BEST CHEF: MIDWEST
Shawn McClain - Spring Restaurant

2003

Award: Jean Banchet Awards - 2003 RISING STAR PASTRY CHEF
Erin Mooney - Spring Restaurant

2002

Nomination: James Beard - ILLY BEST NEW RESTAURANT AWARD
Spring Restaurant

Award: Crain's Chicago Business "40 under 40"
Shawn McClain

Award: Banchet Rising Star
Shawn McClain

Award: Bon Appetit Magazine - Best New American Restaurant
Spring Resaurant

2001

Award: Esquire - "Chef of the Year"
Shawn McClain