Ten years after Oriole’s debut, I cannot think of a tougher or more rewarding test for a restaurant that has earned its place in Chicago’s all-time fine dining pantheon…
Contemporary American
Six months in, where does Creepies stand?
With Creepies continuing to forge its own path within a French-inspired format, there’s no better occasion to check in on what Elske—charged with a fresh perspective—is up to.
On those nights when intention, ingredients, and execution align, the team here is capable of crafting one of Chicago’s finest culinary experiences…
These past few experiences affirm that the kitchen has built a foundation through which its best ever work may now be realized.
Feld remains something of a rollercoaster, yet it’s a ride whose biggest thrills and overall entertainment value have now become unimpeachable.
With the debut of lunch service, Creepies now has a chance to package its work for a more casual audience…
Smyth—driven by larger circumstances—has taken a new direction before, and it seems poised to do so again.
By and large, I enjoyed what I tasted at Oriole back in September. Two months later, where do things stand?
This meal represents my sixth visit to Creepies: the characterful new bistro from the Elske team whose 60 or so seats remain in high demand…