We continued our Restaurant Week adventures with the $22 lunch at Markethouse in Streeterville. It’s conveniently located for those who work downtown, or for those coming and going from the AMC Theater around the corner.
The first of three courses included a choice of chop salad or hummus. Both featured fresh micro-greens and plentiful [...]
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Markethouse
Restaurant Week
Blackbird
Restaurant Week
Our Restaurant Week adventures continued with Blackbird, Paul Kahan’s gem in the West Loop. Blackbird is normally on the pricey side of fine dining so this seemed like a perfect opportunity to sample the $32 prixe fixe menu.
Restaurant Week items were marked with a red dot on the regular menu, probably to lure diners [...]
Zealous
Chicago Bites Podcast #158
Nestled in Chicago’s River West neighborhood is Zealous, an American Contemporary restaurant that showcases the talents of Chef Michael Taus. We enjoyed the surprising flavor combinations, excellent presentation of dishes and quality service in this quiet neighborhood spot. Listen to the podcast to get all the details, then make Zealous your next special [...]
Province
Chicago Bites #154
Chef Randy Zweiban serves up excellent food that’s not only inventive and delicious, but also environmentally friendly. Want a classy, affordable dining option in the West Loop? Try Province.
(15.3 M)
Show Notes:
00:00 – 02:09 Getting to know your neighbors
02:10 – 03:20 A word on water
03:21 – 06:02 Order food by size or Chef’s [...]
Bonsoiree
Chicago Bites Podcast #153
We were surprised by the menu, or lack there of, at Bonsoiree — one in a string of Chicago restaurants specializing in molecular gastronomy. We were there on a Sunday, and on Sundays the chef takes the menu out of your hands and prepares your meal with food purchased at the “farmer’s market.” You have [...]
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