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Is Sepia Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Sepia is listed open on sepiachicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The site check on 2026-09-08 showed sepiachicago.com live with an active reservations system and homepage branding describing it as a Michelin-starred West Loop restaurant.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" showcased Sepia's Michelin-starred New American cooking, served inside a converted 19th-century print shop in Chicago's West Loop. The restaurant opened in 2007 and built its reputation on a seasonal tasting menu paired with an extensive wine list. Its West Loop dining room has become a fixture of Chicago's fine-dining scene over nearly two decades. The restaurant's website, sepiachicago.com, was live and current as of 2026-09-08, with its homepage title describing it as a Michelin-starred West Loop restaurant and running an active online reservations system. The same site check found working navigation to Menus, Private Dining, Happenings, Gift Cards, About, FAQ, Team, Press, Careers, Directions, and Gallery pages, consistent with an actively managed, currently operating restaurant as of that date.

Sepia is a New American restaurant in Chicago's West Loop, opened in 2007 in a converted 19th-century print shop (thebestthingieverate.com). It appeared alongside several other restaurants in the 'Marvelous Meats' episode of All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network), which TheTVDB.com lists as airing 2020-08-10.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Borrowed Favorites
What was featured
Sepia's Michelin-starred New American tasting menu in a converted print shop
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sepia
Season / episode
Season All-Star, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Marvelous Meats
What was featured
Sepia's New American fare as part of a multi-restaurant meat episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Sepia

Frequently asked questions

Is Sepia still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Sepia is listed open on sepiachicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Sepia after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" showcased Sepia's Michelin-starred New American cooking, served inside a converted 19th-century print shop in Chicago's West Loop. As of September 2026, Sepia is listed open on sepiachicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Sepia located?

123 North Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60661. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Sepia?

Season 11, Episode 9 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Borrowed Favorites”.

Is Sepia still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The restaurant opened in 2007 and built its reputation on a seasonal tasting menu paired with an extensive wine list. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
123 North Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
sepiachicago.com

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