U.S. Equities Signs O'Vie Bar and Grill, Increases Leasing Activity at MetraMarket

CHICAGO – U.S. Equities Realty announced increased leasing activity at MetraMarket in the Ogilvie Transportation Center, including the addition of O'Vie Bar and Grill, a 12,680 square foot upscale restaurant and grill at the West Loop destination.

"O'Vie Bar and Grill will be a much-welcomed new dining experience in the neighborhood for commuters, residents and businesses and will serve as the first full-service restaurant at MetraMarket," said Camille Julmy, co-founder and vice chairman of U.S. Equities, which manages and leases MetraMarket. "As the market continues to grow, prime leasing opportunities remain available for the right tenant."

Opening in Spring 2012, O'Vie Bar and Grill will feature upscale sit-down dining in conjunction with a bar and grill, a deli element for commuters and patrons on-the-go and dining facilities for private events. The restaurant is designed to offer a unique culinary experience by incorporating the classic elements of the building and surrounding location.

O'Vie Bar and Grill will be owned and operated by Luigi Millacardi, former VP of Operations of the Signature Room at the John Hancock Center, The Pump Room, and the Ritz Carlton along with Jeff Grade, CEO of J&L Hospitality Group, LLC. "I'm thrilled to be a part of a brand new restaurant as exciting and dynamic as O'Vie Bar and Grill," said Millacardi. "I look forward to bringing my experience and passion to O'Vie Bar and Grill, which is sure to become a signature feature of MetraMarket and the West Loop neighborhood."

MetraMarket is a vibrant 100,000 square foot street-level food and retail development and is quickly becoming recognized as a premier high-traffic destination for West Loop businesses, residents and commuters traveling through Ogilvie Transportation Center. Tenants include CVS/Pharmacy, Lavazza Espression Cafe and the Chicago French Market, a year-round, indoor marketplace featuring nearly 30 individual specialty vendors and local artisans. There is over 20,000 currently available in sizes varying from 600 square feet to 4700 square feet.