Chicago Restaurant Recommendations
Feb 26, 2001 | 12:06 pm
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Chicago Restaurant Recommendations
Hi,
I'm going to be in Chicago for a few days in late March, and I'm looking for a top restaurant. I'm a fan of French cuisine, but will consider other styles.
I had a search in this forum, and Charlie Trotter's sounded like the ideal place. Unfortunately they're closed from March 18th to April 3rd.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a place of similar standard? Price is not a concern.
Thanks
Conrad
I'm going to be in Chicago for a few days in late March, and I'm looking for a top restaurant. I'm a fan of French cuisine, but will consider other styles.
I had a search in this forum, and Charlie Trotter's sounded like the ideal place. Unfortunately they're closed from March 18th to April 3rd.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a place of similar standard? Price is not a concern.
Thanks
Conrad
Feb 26, 2001 | 12:58 pm
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Ambria is four stars - in the Belden Stratford in Lincoln Park. Everest, which is downtown is also exceptional (the fois gras with figs is to die for. Another great choice is Seasons in the Four Seasons Hotel on Michigan Avenue. You won't go wrong with any of them, although Ambria is my favorite.
Feb 26, 2001 | 1:06 pm
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Others that I've been to that are very good:
MK and Tru (perfect if budget is no problem). Also consider a steakhouse if you and your guests like red meat. After all, Chicago is known for its steakhouses. Among my favorites: Chicago Chop House, Magnum's and Gibson's. Stay away from Gene & Georgetti (it's awful).
MK and Tru (perfect if budget is no problem). Also consider a steakhouse if you and your guests like red meat. After all, Chicago is known for its steakhouses. Among my favorites: Chicago Chop House, Magnum's and Gibson's. Stay away from Gene & Georgetti (it's awful).
Feb 26, 2001 | 3:19 pm
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Kiki's is great (the best creme brulee I have outside France), as is Brasserie Jo (same Exec. Chef as Everest), but moderately priced. But Conrad is talking $$$$$ (like $100 plus per person) here.
Feb 26, 2001 | 3:25 pm
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If you're willing to venture out of Chicago city limits, Le Francais might be the best choice. In town, I haven't been to the newbies (Tru and MK); of the older ones, I prefer Ambria and the Ritz-Carlton Dining Room. (Yes, Everest has drop-dead views, but you may get to wait 20 minutes in a hallway.)
Feb 26, 2001 | 4:50 pm
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If you really want the top, go to the 95th floor of the Hancock for fine French dining. Another top as mentioned is the Everest room on the 44th floor in the Financial district. Reservations are mandatory.
But one of my fav's is Gibsons on Rush for very large portions of meat and fish and a very stylish place too.
But one of my fav's is Gibsons on Rush for very large portions of meat and fish and a very stylish place too.
Feb 26, 2001 | 4:59 pm
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For other upscale hotel dining options, Seasons (at the Four Seasons) and the new restaurant at the brand, spankin' new Park Hyatt (don't recall the name off-hand) are certainly safe bets for a fantastic meal at expense account-type budgets.
Everest is truly exceptional and Trio (just to the north in Evanston, IL) offers an interesting and tasty dining experience.
You literally can't go wrong with any of the restaurants already mentioned.
Everest is truly exceptional and Trio (just to the north in Evanston, IL) offers an interesting and tasty dining experience.
You literally can't go wrong with any of the restaurants already mentioned.
Feb 27, 2001 | 3:03 pm
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Feb 28, 2001 | 10:45 am
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Has anyone been to the bar at Tru? I can't afford the main dining room, but am dying to try the caviar staircase. If I can get that in the bar on my next visit, why, I'd be plum tickled. 
Feb 28, 2001 | 3:07 pm
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Tru is very fun and quite good,but for elegant,understated dining and fabulous food I recommend Les Nomades on Ontario,two blocks east of Michigan Av.IMHO it is every bit as good as Tru,Everest or Charlie Trotter's,although more traditional.
Jim
Jim