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Alinea
1723 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
Named “One of the best restaurants in America” by Gourmet Magazine, this unique, upscale restaurant gets Chicago tongues wagging as Chef Gran creates tastes that are full of surprises, bringing sweet and savory together in a very unexpected way. The tasting menus are a commitment to the palate and your time – one includes 12 courses and another, called “the Tour”, is a combination of 20 courses for the diehard foodies. The wine list is equally diverse and easily explained by the very adept wait staff. Hours: Wed-Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm
Blackbird
619 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 715-0708
The ultimate compliment to a chef is endorsement by fellow acclaimed chefs. Blackbird is THE number one restaurant recommended by chefs in Chicago. Chef Paul Kahan’s seasonal New American menu is extreme and full of market fresh ingredients. His innovative menu includes specialties like: Crispy Veal Sweetbreads with pickled golden turnip, green apple, candied coriander and goat's milk caramel or Venison with bacon caramel and smoked grapes? And how can one not at least try a dessert from this radical menu? How about Sweet Pea Sponge with licorice-mascarpone, bacon and carrot sorbet? Get prepared for a true culinary journey. Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm
Tru
676 N. St. Clair St Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 202-0001
Sneaky says this is one of Chicago’s finest restaurants. The contemporary French cuisine is served on a spectacular array of non-traditional surfaces produced by local and international artisans. If you really want to blow some crazy cash, TRU offers a private glassed-in dining room in the kitchen that will seat up to six guests. Private parties may also be booked in the Mezzanine dining room with custom menus. Hours of Operation: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Table fifty-two
52 W Elm St Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 573-4000
What do Dr. Phil, Spanx and Executive Chef/Owner of TABLE fity-two, Art Smith, have in common? They have all been given the stamp of approval by Oprah. Art Smith, Oprah's personal chef is the Wizard of Oz behind the Table Fifty-Two curtain. We recommend heading up for a tasty treat on any given Sunday night. Billed as “Sunday Supper,” Chef Smith serves his interpretation of a down-home, family-style menu with four main courses, three side dishes and three desserts to choose from. Rest assured, this dining experience is one for the books, especially when Chef Smith floats by your table to make sure that the food and atmosphere were acceptable. Hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 4pm-8pm
Sixteen
401 N. Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 588-8000
Located on the 16th floor of the Trump International Hotel & Tower, Sixteen offers panoramic views of Chicago skyline through 30-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. Australian born Chef Brunacci creates American cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. But don’t get too attached to his creations - the menu changes twice a week. If you are a total foodie (or even a poser trying to get some points on a date), they offer a tasting menu that changes daily and have a sommelier conveniently on hand to assist you with wine pairings. Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10pm; Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sun 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Le Colonial
937 N Rush St Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 255-0088
Located in the heart of Chicago’s upscale Gold Coast neighborhood, Le Colonial transports guests to the seductive era of French colonial Southeast Asia circa 1920. The intimate dining room is replete with lush potted palms, banana trees, and vintage Asian posters, and cozy rattan chairs welcome diners to the sensuous Vietnamese dining experience. In the summer, savvy Oak Street spenders plot their shopping sprees while lunching on the Rush Street patio, and in the winter, couples huddle tightly in the sexy upstairs lounge over Vietnamese house specialties including Chao Tom and grilled shrimp wrapped around sugar cane. Hours: Open Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5-11 pm; Sat 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5 pm-midnight; Sun 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5-10 pm
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