Proxi, the Michelin Bib Gourmand global street food-inspired restaurant open in the West Loop since 2017, has evolved with a new coastal Asian focus. The sibling to Sepia, the Michelin-starred restaurant next door, debuted the new menu April 16. Chef Andrew Zimmerman owns both award-winning restaurants with managing partner Emmanuel Nony. The evolution is a culmination of the journeys of Zimmerman, Nony and chef de cuisine Jennifer Kim. Kim was the chef and owner of the creative Korean American restaurant Passerotto and seafood deli Snaggletooth before joining Proxi in 2023. “When I started here two years ago, I was just so enthralled by what they were doing here,” said Kim, who uses the pronoun they. “I’ve always looked up to chef Andrew.” Tap on our bio link to read more. ----- Photo 1: The seafood platter at Proxi (@proxichicago) in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on April 24, 2025. Photo 2: Proxi’s baba au soju dessert. The soju is heated and allowed to catch fire before it is poured over the rum-soaked cake. Photo 3: The exterior of the restaurant Proxi in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Photo 4: The Warbler and the Honey Bee cocktail. Photo 5: Chef/partner Andrew Zimmerman, from left, chef Jennifer Kim and managing partner Emmanuel Nony are seen at their restaurant Proxi on April 24, 2025. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ?️ Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune
May 3, 2025
Proxi, the Michelin Bib Gourmand global street food-inspired restaurant open in the West Loop since 2017, has evolved with a new coastal Asian focus.
The sibling to Sepia, the Michelin-starred restaurant next door, debuted the new menu April 16.
Chef Andrew Zimmerman owns both award-winning restaurants with managing partner Emmanuel Nony. The evolution is a culmination of the journeys of Zimmerman, Nony and chef de cuisine Jennifer Kim. Kim was the chef and owner of the creative Korean American restaurant Passerotto and seafood deli Snaggletooth before joining Proxi in 2023.
“When I started here two years ago, I was just so enthralled by what they were doing here,” said Kim, who uses the pronoun they. “I’ve always looked up to chef Andrew.”
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: The seafood platter at Proxi (@proxichicago) in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on April 24, 2025.
Photo 2: Proxi’s baba au soju dessert. The soju is heated and allowed to catch fire before it is poured over the rum-soaked cake.
Photo 3: The exterior of the restaurant Proxi in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.
Photo 4: The Warbler and the Honey Bee cocktail.
Photo 5: Chef/partner Andrew Zimmerman, from left, chef Jennifer Kim and managing partner Emmanuel Nony are seen at their restaurant Proxi on April 24, 2025.
? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune
?️ Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune
The sibling to Sepia, the Michelin-starred restaurant next door, debuted the new menu April 16.
Chef Andrew Zimmerman owns both award-winning restaurants with managing partner Emmanuel Nony. The evolution is a culmination of the journeys of Zimmerman, Nony and chef de cuisine Jennifer Kim. Kim was the chef and owner of the creative Korean American restaurant Passerotto and seafood deli Snaggletooth before joining Proxi in 2023.
“When I started here two years ago, I was just so enthralled by what they were doing here,” said Kim, who uses the pronoun they. “I’ve always looked up to chef Andrew.”
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: The seafood platter at Proxi (@proxichicago) in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood on April 24, 2025.
Photo 2: Proxi’s baba au soju dessert. The soju is heated and allowed to catch fire before it is poured over the rum-soaked cake.
Photo 3: The exterior of the restaurant Proxi in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.
Photo 4: The Warbler and the Honey Bee cocktail.
Photo 5: Chef/partner Andrew Zimmerman, from left, chef Jennifer Kim and managing partner Emmanuel Nony are seen at their restaurant Proxi on April 24, 2025.
? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune
?️ Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune
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