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Your guide to uniquely delicious experiences in Chicago
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Blackbird
WEST LOOP • CHICAGOWith a menu focused on imaginative Midwestern cuisine and a firm commitment to responsible sourcing, Blackbird has stood as one of the city's most iconic and innovative fine-dining restaurants for over 20 years. The Pfeiffer + Friends dining series has a fantastic line-up of guest chefs in store.
The Violet Hour
WICKER PARK • CHICAGOOver the past decade, The Violet Hour has pioneered Chicago's craft cocktail scene with pre-prohibition-style libations and rare spirits. Celebrate Halloween this year when The Violet Hour converts to a witchy lair for their Macabre Masquerade.
Torchio Pasta Bar
RIVER NORTH • CHICAGOPasta lovers of all ages can enjoy authentic, seasonal Italian recipes at Torchio Pasta Bar, named after the vintage hand-crank pasta press (there's even one mounted on the wall). Book seats at the Pasta Bar, where you can watch the noodle-making magic happen.
Split-Rail
WEST TOWN • CHICAGOChef Zoe Schor's goal is to make the best fried chicken you've ever had. But did you know she makes vegan chicken strips and gluten-free fried chicken, too? Split-Rail has something delicious for everyone. Now that it's cooling down, go for the autumnal vegetable fritters, a bowl of steaming matzo ball soup, and a nice apple cider cocktail.
Mirai Sushi
GOLD COAST • CHICAGOChicago's Mirai Sushi has been a pioneering force in Japanese cuisine for over 20 years. Their Gold Coast restaurant is nestled directly between Michigan Avenue and the lakefront. It's a sophisticated spot for specialty sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Order the Chawanmushi with uni—it's a traditional Japanese savory egg custard, along with some sake to pair with your meal.
Big Jones
ANDERSONVILLE • CHICAGOThis cozy southern hotspot has been serving delicious, heirloom cuisine with a focus on sustainability for over a decade. Chef/Owner Paul Fehribach's knowledge of southern cooking is rooted in culinary history and traditional farming techniques. They recently released a stacked Thanksgiving day menu of Cajun-style deep-fried turkey, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed sweet potatoes with sorghum molasses, and much more.
Next Restaurant
FULTON MARKET • CHICAGONext's current menu, The Best of José Andrés, pays tribute to the world-renowned iconic chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian. The Tribune called it "a heartfelt salute." This is your chance to try a blend of traditional, hyper-modern, and global cuisine, all in one evening.
Mako
WEST LOOP • CHICAGOChef B.K. Park was studying hotel management and serving in a sushi restaurant when he was asked to join the line. He threw himself into technique and culture of sushi and within two years, he earned the title of head chef at Tsunami. Today, Park's highly-anticipated passion project, Mako, offers a stunning, boundary-pushing 23-course menu of luxury ingredients with contemporary twists.
Big Star - A Cooking Class
WRIGLEYVILLE • CHICAGOJoin Big Star for a hands-on cooking class at their Wrigleyville location. Roll your own tortillas, make guacamole, and sip boozy margaritas. Cap off the class by assembling and enjoying your own tacos, including one of the addictive walking tacos, aka Fritos & beans.
Little Toasted
WEST LOOP • CHICAGOLittle Toasted focuses on coffee, whiskey, toast, and beer. They offer a $6 Old Fashioned on Mondays, $25 bottles of wine on Tuesdays, and half-off Whiskey and Wings on—you guessed it—Wednesdays. Choose a night to get toasted.
King Crab House Chicago
LINCOLN PARK • CHICAGOKing Crab House has been around for nearly forty years, which makes it the longest standing crab house in Chicago. Fresh seafood is delivered daily—Blue Point and Chesapeake oysters, Alaskan king crab, red snapper—you name it. Visit between October 18-20 in order to experience their special Sweetest Day weekend menu.
SUSHI-SAN
RIVER NORTH • CHICAGOSUSHI-SAN offers a delicious, perfectly-paced 45-minute Omakase experience. The seasoned chefs present a selection of the day's freshest nigiri and sashimi in 10 courses. Maximize your meal by adding the sake pairing.
Salt Creek Tacos
HIGHLAND PARK, ILHandmade organic corn tortillas are pressed daily at Salt Creek Tacos. The menu is simple by design, in order to highlight the freshest ingredients from local farmers. For those looking to boost their tequila knowledge, ask about the tequila and mezcal flights. |
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