Located in the basement of The Met Breuer is the latest restaurant venture by business partners Thomas Carter and chef Ignacio Mattos. Flora Bar serves tapas style small plates influenced by Spanish, Mediterranean and Japanese flavors with an emphasis on fresh seafood. There is steak and lamb for the meat-lovers, an extensive wine selection, outdoor…
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Elevated Mexican food in a casual setting. Cosme Open space dining room and bar at Cosme. Communal restroom sinks Egg Sope, Chorizo, Refried Black Beans, Mushrooms, Queso Fresco ($24) Uni Tostada, Avocado, Bone Marrrow Salsa, Cucumber Vinaigrette ($21) Duck Enmoladas, Red Mole ($25) Short Rib, Scallions, Cipollini, Avocado ($36) We are very excited by the…
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A few years ago in New York, I had a Neapolitan style pizza with an incredible pistachio pesto sauce. Lo and behold, the same company had an outpost near our hotel so I was able to have it again. I preferred the Keste Pizza and Vino location in the West Village, but if…
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Maple & Ash recently started serving Sunday buffet brunch. It’s posh, it’s fun and it’s $40 for unlimited filet mignon. Brunch There are two to four items at each station offering salads, meat, eggs, sides and sweets. It’s easy for a restaurant to select 15 dishes for each category. There is something for everyone. But try…
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Sepia offers both lunch and dinner in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Their wine program has received numerous accolades on the national level and the restaurant has received a one-star Michelin rating each consecutive year since 2011. The menu is product-driven, focusing on seasonal produce by local artisan farmers. Pasta, jams, chutneys and charcuterie…
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Chef Fran López trained in Barcelona then went to Paris for a three-month stage for Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athenee. He ended up working there for three years. He and his brother opened El Torreó de l’Indià (now called Villa Retiro Restaurant) which received it’s first Michelin star when he was only 25 years old. Xerta Restaurant, located in 5-star…
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If you’re flying through O’Hare, you can squeeze one more Chicago restaurant into your itinerary by dining at Publican Tavern which is located in Terminal 3. Info Publican Tavern | O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 3, Chicago, IL Follow Me Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Flickr
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