Following a hugely successful meal in February, I am eager to take another taste of the new Elske chef’s work while, simultaneously, tracking the evolution of the bar program following its own change in leadership…
Contemporary American
Alinea, even at its lowest point, is still synonymous with Chicago gastronomy. Any serious attempt at reckoning with the best must look very closely at what it has to say…
With this visit to Smyth, I feel like I am finally regaining some sort of rhythm…
On its night, no other restaurant offers more superlative value or, in fact, does more to collapse the city’s traditional hierarchy of fine dining altogether…
What does the team have in store for my tenth visit?
Whatever ends up happening, this is a key moment in the restaurant’s history that is worth perceiving and preserving…
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…
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…