In fact, it’s surprising how indestructible tasting menu restaurants have proven in recent years. January 2021 But there’s nothing wrong with that, and there’s nothing wrong with a reasonably priced tasting menu either. Between surprise courses, generous wine pours, and Instagram-worthy moments aplenty, there’s much to love about tasting menus. (Don’t worry, we won’t subscribe them to our newsletter - they can do that themselves.). A good way to think of Goosefoot is that the owner took the core values of everything he was doing at Les Nomades and freed himself from the stuffiness there. Are you comfortable spending around $500+ on dinner for one person? Here’s our cautionary remark - you have to appreciate these sorts of theatrics and be willing to ignore how expensive it is. The chef's three-course tasting menu (two options, only $33 per person, plus $20 optional wine pairings) are a steal, and allows Dang to introduce you to the flavors of his childhood. Expect ~$200. This year, 82 restaurants will dish out tastes of their cuisine, including 37 new restaurants, 24 pop-up restaurants, and 17 food trucks. Oh ya, and it’s delicious. Chicago has a surprising amount of restaurants built around fancy tasting menus. North Pond is named after the pond in Lincoln Park directly next to the zoo, which is exactly where this restaurant is. Celebrate the year of the Ox while supporting some of Chicago’s small businesses. Description: Boka houses three intimate, whimsical dining rooms creating the perfect atmosphere for guests to enjoy seasonal dishes or a delightful, ever-changing tasting menu in Lincoln Park. Blackbird 7 course tasting menu. But on the other, Smyth’s overall setup feels like you’re in a well-appointed living room, especially because a husband and wife duo run the place. Acadia flies under the radar a bit, and we attribute that to its South Loop location. El Ideas wants to make fine dining fun, and they succeed in accomplishing that goal. Reserva ya en restaurantes de la categoría “Tasting Menu” cerca de Vista del lago/Vista este del lago en OpenTable. Jan 21, 2021. It’s also run by the same woman behind one of our favorite places ever, the short-lived Bunny The Micro Bakery. Read the Tasting Menus- Chicago discussion from the Chowhound Restaurants, Chicago food community. W E L C O M E B A C K. We are beyond excited to welcome all of our friends, family and valued guests back to Brass Heart! It’s a quiet and reserved place, which also means the crowd skews a little older. The chef and owner of Goosefoot spent a number of years as the man in charge of the kitchen at the upscale Les Nomades (see below) before he decided to go out on his own. If this place was in the West Loop it would inevitably get a lot more love. Join the discussion today. It’s a pageant show and science project all rolled up into one, and they just so happen to feed you in the process. Find comfort in the fact you’ll be familiar with everything that hits your plate. Danish-inspired Elske offers its nine-course tasting menu every night, in addition to its a la carte menu. Food: $220 (includes tax & 20% service charge). As far as cost and fanciness on the tasting menu scale, it’s like being the dumbest kid at Harvard Law - not outrageous but still kind of a big deal. Cafe Bonhomme is one of the most buzzed-about spots on the Chicago River. January 2021 Read the First tasting menu? Michelin star affordable Share. But it’s one of the better-kept secrets in town, serving contemporary American food in a sleek setting. It’s perfectly homey and a comfortable place to hang, which is how you’ll feel throughout the entire meal. This is still a relatively new spot, so it’s settling into a specific role and finding its way, but both the food and ambience are a tribute to Smyth County, Virginia. Is that the best homemade bread you’ve ever eaten?