The Loyalist

In Chicago, Food & Beverages July 18, 2018

Seasonal, New American menu features the 2017 Bon Appetit America’s Best Burger. Come for the burger, but don’t be selfish. Share it and be sure to order a variety of dishes.

Chef/Owner John Shields
2018 OAD top 100+ N American Gourmet Casual, No 3

Highlights below. Click here for the full album.

The foie gras eclair is outstanding. The pâte à choux dough has a wonderful texture and holds just the right amount of a delectable foie gras filling. The corn kernels add a lingering, sweet finish to each bite. Next time, I will get my own.

Foie Gras Eclair, Fried Corn, Lavender, Honey $14

Grilled Summer Squash Salad, Goats Ricotta Grilled Dates $14 — Grilled Summer Squash Salad, Goats Ricotta, Grilled Dates $14

Leek Mimosa, Sunflower Butter, Potato $12

Benton’s Ham, Duck Egg, Mornay, Sourdough $15

I try to learn a new effect or trick with each video I make, whether its using iMovie or Videoshop on my phone, or Final Cut Pro X on my laptop. This week, I learned how to make a burger grow by masking it in Photoshop.

America’s sweetheart. Crowned the 2017 Bon Appetit America’s Best Burger, this masterpiece is a blend of chuck, short rib, and ground bacon. The thin, grilled patty comes with American cheese, onions, and pickles on a fluffy sesame seed bun with hand-cut fries, a vinegar dip and an onion aioli on the side. Mix and match.