O&D Hospitality, the family-owned restaurant group founded by husband-and-wife industry veterans Megan Curren and Chef Chris Curren—best known for their award-winning riverside dining destination The Graceful Ordinary —has announced plans for two new venues in the heart of historic downtown St. Charles. The Currens are excited to unveil very early details on The Idle Hour, a members-only cigar lounge, and RILY, a raw bar and live jazz venue, both slated for a 2026 debut, plus, an update on Vicolo in Aurora.
The Idle Hour
Located at 11 South 2nd Avenue, next door to the historic 1900 Moonlight Theatre (formerly known as the Idle Hour Theatre), The Idle Hour will be a new cigar shop and BYOB-friendly, members-only cigar lounge, rooted in the exceptional hospitality the Currens are known for. Alongside a robust retail selection of fine cigars from around the world, the club will offer a variety of membership tiers, each unlocking a curated set of personal amenities designed to elevate the cigar experience.
“At The Idle Hour, we’re putting our signature hospitality in the spotlight and giving people a premium luxury experience with indulgent membership benefits typically found only in major metropolitan cities,” says Megan Curren. “St. Charles has supported us since we opened TGO in 2021, and we’re proud to keep extending our roots here by offering more unique, elevated experiences.”…