![]() ![]() This place is a departure for him the store is only 17,500 square feet in total. I am in love with this gorgeous new gourmet market in Lincoln Park, a “retirement” project from the great Bob Mariano, retired CEO of Roundy’s Supermarkets and brain trust behind Mariano’s. Dom’s Kitchen and Market Photo by Courtesy of Mila Samokhina And being Canadian cuisine, you can bet there is a Nanaimo Bar for a sweet ending to your meal. House-Smoked Trout is complemented by dill crème fraiche and blueberry aigre-doux, while the Aged Duck Breast comes with French lentils, grilled baby onions, and dandelion greens, all in a burnt lemon jus. Fried Smelts and pickles are fried in beef tallow and served with house-made tartar sauce the Heirloom Tomato Salad is dressed with ice wine vinegar and whipped fromage blanc. Canadian-born chef Ryan Brousseau ( Le Sud) is firing on all cylinders with his personal take on the food of his youth. The dining room is now (finally!) open, although reservations are still limited. Meant to include this Lakeview stunner in my last new restaurant roundup, but I won’t make that mistake twice! This French-Canadian “love letter to Midwestern ingredients” is unlike any other. The cocktail program dazzles with unexpected flavor combinations and ingredients. Executive Chef Guillermo Reyes ( Mercat a la Planxa) will transport you with his eye- and palate-pleasing dishes like King Crab Chile Relleno, Carne Tártara (beef tartare) with jalapeño purée and tomatillo, and Pato en Mole (duck with mole negro). Take a journey to Mexico but go no further than Fulton Market (flights are SO expensive right now). ![]() The Pickle Brine River Trout with sauce Meunière, cauliflower and capers, Peeled Tomato Tartlet with Carr Valley cheese, melted leeks and shallots, and the Red Wine & Black Truffle Poutine featuring Wisconsin cheese curds and “proper” French fries are sure to be highlights. James Beard Award-winning chef Jonathon Sawyer ( The Greenhouse Tavern in Cleveland) returns to his hometown to dazzle us with the bounty and variety of Midwestern ingredients available. Adorn at the Four Seasons Adorn’s Peeled Tomato TartletĪnother new iteration of the Four Seasons restaurant dining room, but this one might have legs. Michelin-starred chef Soo Ahn ( Band of Bohemia), Jean Banchet Award-winning pastry chef Nicole Guini ( Blackbird, avec), and chef de cuisine Sam Rosales ( Monteverde) oversee a menu of classic Italian flavors with some new interpretations - think Cacio e Pepe Arancini and Salmon Vesuvio. It’s definitely a powerhouse team running the kitchen at this new Italian spot in the Gold Coast. From the city to the North Shore and out to the western suburbs, here’s an update on the best new restaurants in Chicago and beyond. Be understanding of new protocols and tip generously if you can. ![]() Remember: They’ve been anxious to open, and to serve their customers. Be sure to check opening hours for restaurants new and old, as many have changed it up over the last year, often due to a shortage of restaurant staff. It’s a celebratory feeling out there right now, with people gathering joyously on Chicago’s fabulous restaurant patios, and inside as well. ![]() And against all odds, new restaurants are still opening… and thriving. The Chicago restaurant scene is back in business! We’re thrilled to see all the restaurants that have re-opened to enthusiastic guests. ![]()
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