We recently met up with Scot and Ben from Dinner Voyeur at Avec to sample the Mediterranean inspired cuisine and share our love of food. The communal tables encourage you to chat with neighboring diners, and as a result, the narrow restaurant is loud and jam-packed. They don’t take reservations at Avec, so plan to [...]
Posts under ‘French’
Cafe Bernard
Chicago Bites Podcast #102
Cafe Barnard is a Lincoln Park staple. But what is it about its French fare that keeps folks coming back? Tammy and I brought friends to dinner to test the menu and find out. (26.2 M) Show Notes: 00:00 – 01:21 The mystery French place 01:22 – 04:26 Lived-in charm, basket-o-bread, baked Brie, and escargot [...]
Cyrano’s Bistrot
Chicago Bites Podcast #91
The chef at Cyrano’s turns out spectacular dishes that are affordable and right-sized for every course. From the cheese plate and lobster bisque to the coq au vin and chocolate mousse, everything is mouth watering. The only thing holding this cozy bistrot back is uneven service. Still, it’s one of the best French restaurants I’ve [...]
Picasso
Chicago Bites Podcast #79
In this fourth and final installment of our Las Vegas dining adventure, Tammy and I take on the game-heavy menu at Picasso. And I make a surprising discovery. I like pigeons… roasted! (7.7 M) Show Notes: 00:00 – 01:33 A grown-up place to eat 01:34 – 03:38 Service–a little too much bending over backwards 03:39 [...]
Bouchon
Chicago Bites Podcast #77
Tammy and I went to Las Vegas wondering if it was possible to have a fine dining experience there. We discovered that at Bouchon, it is not only possible it’s an absolute certainty. Thomas Keller’s dishes are simple, flavorful, and impeccably prepared. The food speaks for itself. And what does it say? Game on! Dining [...]
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