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March 18, 2013 · 10:16 am

Chef’s Week Chicago 2013

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Just when you are recovering from the weight that you gained during Restaurant Week, you should start thinking about making reservations for the 5th annual Chef’s Week extravaganza.

It will take place between March 17th and March 22rd when top-notch Chicago restaurants will offer special menus and signature dishes. For more information visit:  www.chicagochefweek.com

for a list of the 2013 participants.

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Make your reservations ASAP at www.opentable.com or directly at the restaurant’s website.

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Many noteworthy Executive Chefs will prepare outstanding meals at bargain prices. A three-course prix fixe lunch will set you back $22 and dinner will be $44.

Buon Appetito from your “Foodie Friends” @ www.vino-con-vista.com.

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December 11, 2012 · 9:56 am

Rock Your Palate with Chef Sarah Grueneberg in Chicago

 
 
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Get tickets for the MasterCard Priceless Chicago Rock Your Palate featuring renowned Chef Sarah Grueneberg.

WHEN: Friday December 14, 2012

WHERE: Floating World Gallery
1925 N Halsted St
Chicago,IL 60614

Join Chef Sarah Grueneberg, the executive Chef of Spiaggia.  This is Chicago’s only four-start restaurant. Enjoy  delicious hors d’oeuvers and a four-course music inspired menu with signature cocktails designed by Adam Seger.

There will be live rock performances, and an in-house “Art of Rock” gallery exhibition. Tickets are $90.

Click Here to purchase tickets for Rock Your Palate!

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June 27, 2012 · 12:54 pm

A Video Tribute to Charlie Trotter

If you want to dine at one of Chicago’s top restaurants, you better make reservations ASAP! Visit Charlie Trotter’s website, which features a countdown clock until the 25th anniversary party/restaurant closure on August 17, 2012.

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Charlie Trotter’s poularde dish (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here’s my Video Tribute to Charlie Trotter: http://youtu.be/KaXHBY9CU9g.

This iconic Michelin-starred restaurant has also received James Beard Foundation Awards. Charlie Trotter opened Charlie Trotter’s (Chicago) in 1987 with his father, Bob Trotter as his partner. The restaurant has been open for almost 25 years.

Charlie went to the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science. After graduating from college, he traveled around the U.S. and Europe to dine at only the finest restaurants.

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The figure who most impressed  Charlie during his culinary development was Fernand Point (of the famed Ma Gastronomie). Trotter never went to culinary school. His first cooking job was at Sinclair’s on the North Shore. He was a cook there and worked under Norman Van Aken and Carrie Nahabedian.

Chef Trotter established the Charlie Trotter Culinary Education foundation. This foundation supplies scholarships to students entering culinary programs. He also spearheaded the Excellence Program which allows high school students to come in and experience the cuisine of the restaurant.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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June 22, 2012 · 11:22 am

Filini Bar and Restaurant in “Aqua” is the New Kid on the Block in Chicago

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I love Filini! The two-story Italian Filini Restaurant is a relative new-comer to the Chicago Restaurant Scene.  The restaurant in located on Columbus Drive inside the elegant Radisson Blu Hotel.

Here’s are a few of the items that I enjoyed:

Antipasto: Zuppetta made with Wild mushroom soup, celeriac and crouton or

“Winter style caprese made with Buffalo milk mozzarella with baked pomodorini, yellow peppers, frisse and balsamic

Orecchiette at Filini

Secondi: Orecchiette made with home made pasta, lamb sausage, garlic, olive oil, broccolini, sundried tomatoe, pecorino crema or

Salmerino made with roasted artic char, thyme roaster parsnip, carrots, leeks and olivata sauce

Dolci: Sorbetto of lemon pudding, fruit compote and wild berry sorbet

Sorbetto at Filini

Filini at 221 N. Columbus in Chicago

Filini has an extensive wine collection. Try some Gavi with lunch.

Gavi at Filini

Filini on Columbus in Chicago

To view the full menu visit:

www.filinichicago.com.

Call 312-477-0123 for reservations.

The elegant Filini is located at 221 North Columbus Drive in the new Radisson Blu Hotel. The “Aqua“ Building is the structure with the wavy balconies. The high-rise is across from the Fairmont and near the Aon Building. The Building’s nautical theme represents the wave-like forms of the balconies and the tower’s proximity to Lake Michigan and the Chicago River.

The distinctive landmark skyscraper-hotel opened in November of 2011. Aqua is an 86 story mixed-use (residential & commercial) skyscraper in the Lakeshore East (east of Michigan Avenue) neighborhood in downtown Chicago. The lower floors house the elegant Radisson Blu Hotel; the only one in the US. I love the artwork on the way to the ballroom.

3-D Artwork at the Hotel

Artwork at the Hotel

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The building was designed by a team led by Jeanne Gang. This incredible  Skyscraper is the tallest in the world to have a woman as the lead architect.

It was designed by Loewenberg Architects and Studio/Gang/Architects at a cost of $475,000,000.

Inside the structure, Chef Christopher Fantoni has developed an intersting authentic Italian menu for Filini.

Felini

The menu includes the following categories: Affettati E Formaggi, Antipasti, Bruschette, Risotto E Paste, Secondi, Contorni, Piatti Del Giorno (Osso Bucco Milanese on Sundays) and Dolci. Order the Torta alla Ricotta, the Cioccolatissimo or the Filini Tiramisu.

Dolci at Filini

Filini on Columbus in Chicago

Filini in ChicagoChef Christopher Fontoni has prepared a Special three-course lunch and dinner menu for Restaurant Week 2012.Call 312-477-0234 for reservations. Filini Restaurant and Bar in Chicago

On their regular menu, I love the grilled  20 ounce “Fiorentina”; A Porterhouse steak served with spinach, potatoes and garlic. Try the Gnocchi with a braised oxtail/vegetable ragu and perorino fondata. For dessert have some Filini Tiramisu sith mascarpone crema, marsala wine and expresso or the Budino al Panettone; a woarm bread pudding with vanilla gelato. Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.comRead the “Related Articles” for more Restaurant Week options.

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April 23, 2012 · 11:29 am

A Taste of London Restaurant Festival 2012

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Calling all Foodies!! If you’re looking for a spectacular Food and Wine Festivial, go to the Taste of London in  London, England. Enjoy culinary specialties from around the world at one of biggest social events of the calendar.  Get your tickets at www.tastefestivals.com/london. Check out this video: http://www.londonrestaurantfestival.com/what-is-lrf/

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This year’s Taste of London Restaurant Festival will celebrate the best of world class cuisine with a host of new international features and the most impressive line-up of Michelin starred restaurants and world renowned chefs in the show’s nine year history.

The event will be held in Regent’s Park in the north-western part of central London where you will find Regent’s College and the London Zoo.

WHEN: June 21 -24, 2012

WHERE: Regent’s Park, London

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Wolfgang Puck at the 2010 Academy Awards

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This is the largest open air food and drink festival in London. It will host legendary international chefs including: Wolfgang Puck, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Loubet and David Chang to name just a few. “New food trends will be discovered as chefs from around the world take to the AEG Theatre to showcase international flavours, collaborating and going head to head with culinary masters from different cultures.”

Restaurants that will debut at the Taste of London debut include Jason Atherton’s award winning Pollen Street Social, Bar Boulud (Dean Yasharian), Whitechapel Gallery (Angela Hartnett), The Corner Room (Nuno Mendes), Massimo’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar (Massimo Riccioli), Barbecoa (Jamie Oliver & Adam Perry Lang) and newly launched Iberica Canary Wharf (Cesar Garcia) and Cinnamon Soho (Vivek Singh).

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Celebrating London’s vibrant restaurant scene, Taste of London will help set the stage for a truly international summer, boasting a total of 11 Michelin stars with a line up including Le Gavroche, Gauthier Soho, Rhodes 24, Club Gascon, Petrus, Maze, Benares and Tamarind.

Over 50,000 visitors can expect to dine from 40 of the capital’s top restaurants, serving a mix of Asian, European and South American cuisine, enjoy international flavours from Malaysia, Brazil, Peru and the Caribbean and pick up the latest ingredients from 200 quality food and drink producers.

Pre purchased Ticket Prices

Standard (entry only)                                                                             £24.00

Child (entry only)                                                                                   £12.00

Premium (entry + £20 of Crowns)                                                          £40.00

VIP (fast track entry + VIP area, glass of champagne & £20 of Crowns) £60.00 

Laurent-Perrier Masterclass (VIP benefits plus entry to one LP Masterclass) £80.00

Secret Garden (fast track entry + Secret Garden area, glass of champagne, £30 of Crowns, plus a host of Secret Garden VIP benefits) £90.00

Crowns are the official Taste of London currency used to purchase food and drink consumed at the event.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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March 12, 2012 · 7:25 pm

Pick GT Fish and Oyster for Chicago Chef Week 2012

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TOKYO - NOVEMBER 17: Director of Michelin Guides Jean-Luc Naret (R) and Michelin Japan President Bernard Delmas (C) attend the 'Michelin Guide Tokyo 2010' Press Conference at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building on November 17, 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. The guide, which has given three Stars to 11 restaurants in Tokyo will be on sale on November 20 in Japan. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

Michelin-rated and 2012 Bib Gourmand winner, GT Fish & Oyster opened in in Chicago in March of 2011. Food and Wine’s Best New Chef 2008, Giuseppe Tentori, has developed an innovative menu that changes seasonally including: Squid Ink Gnocchi with Maine lobster; Braised Baby Octopus with roasted Roma tomato sauce and chili-infused polenta; Chorizo Stuffed Squid, Shrimp & Saffron scented Risotto; Foie Gras and Prawn Terrine with Szechuan peppercorns, apricot-shallot chutney; and Brandade Croquettes with orange-fennel salad.

During Chicago Chef Week 2012, they are offering a special $22 lunch menu. Order the Tuna Poke with mango, cucumber and black sesame for your first course. For the second course, have the Walleye served over black garlic gnocchi, spinach with onion marmalade; it will be the best fish dish you have ever had!!! For dessert order the Sherry Trifle with rasperries. Chef Giuseppe Tentori scored a home run with this lunch menu.

The nautical-themed restaurant is located at 531 N. Wells Street in Chicago. For more information visit www.gtoyster.com or call 312-929-3501.

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Enjoy cocktails devised by BRG’s resident mixologist Benjamin Schiller. Some of your option include: Apricot Blossom with Prosecco, apricot liqueur, and rose water; Hayman’s Old Tom with Pimm’s No. 1, cucumber and grapefruit oil; and the Highland Daisy with Altos Plata Tequila, blackberry syrup, lemon and mint.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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March 4, 2012 · 10:51 am

My World-Class Vino con Vista Chicago Turns 175 Years Old!

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Happy Birthday Chicago! Uncork your favorite bottle of wine or champagne and toast to Chicago’s 175th birthday on March 4, 2012 as you listen to Frank Sinatra sing “My Kind of Town“; originally part of the musical score for Robin and the 7 Hoods, a 1964 musical film starring several members of the Rat Pack.

Chicago is famous for many things including gangsters like Al Capone and the city definitely has some offers that you can’t refuse:

 

 

 

Chicago is also famous for sports teams: Bears, Bulls, Hawks, Cubs and Sox. We have had pretty good record for start-ups: Kraft, Motorola, Baxter, Sara Lee and don’t forget Groupon just to name a few.

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We have plenty of famous politicians including: 2 Mayor Daleys and President Barack Obama.

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Chicago is home to a plethora of superlatives: our higher learning institutons are world-class with some of the best business schools in the world like University of Chicago and Northwestern. The city is brimming with world-class chefs and we have some of the best restaurants in the world like Charlie Trotters and Alinea.

 

But one or our most endearing and enduring blessings is our world-class architecture! This weekend to celebrate Chicago’s 175th birthday, some of her architectural shining stars will turn blue including: the WIllis Tower, the Trump Tower, the Merchandise Mart and the Prudential Building.

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Chicago‘s Columbian Exposition in the 1890′s spawned a flourishing legacy of global architectural pre-eminence and outstanding architecture in Chicago. Daniel Burnham’s passion for Beaux Arts priniciples of design generated a flurry of world-class structures. Chicago architects and structural engineers are still staking claims to global architectural marvels.

Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893

Chicago World's Columbian Exposition, 1893 (Photo credit: Smithsonian Institution)

 

Bill Baker is a structural engineer who works at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill‘s (SMO) Chicago office in the landmark, 17 story Sante Fe Building. He can be credited with more supertall buildings of over 1000 feet than any other structural engineer in the world including the Trump Tower. The “Burl Khalifa” in Dubai is world’s tallest building at 160 stories. It is almost twice as tall as the building formerly known as the Sears Tower in Chicago. Bill was instrumental in designing The Burl with architect Adrian Smith at SMO.

Two of my favorite vintage buildings include the majestic Wrigley Building and the Gothic Revival Tribune building located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River.

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The distinctive clock tower of the Wrigley Building reminds me of Big Ben in London. There are 250,000 glistening glazed terra cotta tiles covering the classical structure that was completed in 1924 by Graham, Anderson, Probst and White. Quite appropriate for the great “White City.” The beautiful neo-gothic Tribune Tower is across the street from the Wrigley building. The 26 foot Sculpture of Marilyn Monroe is next to the Tribune Tower.

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I love the juxtaposition of the classic architecture with the modern architecture of buildings like the sleek Trump Tower. There’s a great view of the Wrigley Clock from Trump’s 16th floor restaurant aptly named “Sixteen.” They have an outstanding Sunday Brunch so why not celebrate Chicago’s Birthday party there!

Chicago Architecture

Chicago is a mecca for world-class museums, restaurants and hotels with plenty of “Vino con Vista” opportunities. The Michelin Guide for Chicago was released in November 2011.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides and Vino Con Vista Travel Guides can be purchased at these sites

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February 22, 2012 · 12:21 am

Pick Terzo Piano for Lunch at the Art Institute for Chicago Restaurant Week 2012

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There are two ways to get to Terzo Piano: take the elevator up or ascend the sky bridge from Millenium Park. Terzo Piano is located at 159 E. Monroe on the 3rd floor of the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Terzo Piano means "Third Floor" at the Chicago Art Institute

In the comtempory space, you can gaze out of the floor-to-ceiling windows onto Michigan Avenue as you enjoy the “Michelin Guide Recommended 2012″ cuisine of Chef Tony Mantuano from Spiaggia.

View of Michigan Avenue from Terzo Piano in Chicago

Tony, Chef di Cucina Meg Colleran Sahs and Pastry Chef  Megan Neubeck developed an outstanding $22 Chicago Restaurant Week 2012 Lunch Menu:

First Course: Chickpea and vegetable soup with tahini, cumin, fried chickpeas and cilantro salad or

Crispy Perch with red beet puree at Terzo Piano in Chicago

Crispy pearch with red beet puree, marinated beets, frisee in dill vinaigrette

Second Course: Cured and braised beef with mashed red potato, carrot, and house made sauerkraut or

Cured and braised beef at Terzo Piano

Hand crafted tagliatelle ‘alla Puttanesca” with olive, capers, tomatoe, and goat’s mild cheese or

Chilled shrimp salad with mixed green, capers, marinated peppers, red onion and lemon

Dessert: Banana Tiramisu with brown butter gastrique or

Banana Tiramisu at Terzo Piano

Camambert Fermier, pasterized cow’s mild with dried strawberry compote

Take some time to peruse the magnificent art collection in this world-class museum before or after lunch. My son’s favorite is Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks located in Gallery 262 on the second level.

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I love the Impressionists! Who can resist Georges Seurat‘s “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte (1884)”?

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Renoir at the Art Institute of Chicago

Degas at the Art Institute of Chicago

“The Chicago Art Institute has one of the world’s most notable collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in its permanent collection.”

There are incredible masterpieces at the museum: you can see Pablo Picasso’s “the Old Guitarist” in Gallery 391 on the third level; El Greco’s “The Assumption of the Virgin” in Gallery 211 on the second level and Vincent van Gogh’s “The Bedrooom” in Gallery 241.

Everyone loves Grant Wood’s “American Gothic” couple in Gallery 263 on the second level.

Take some time to check out Salvador Dali’s “Venus de Milo with Drawers” in Gallery 396 on the third level.

Don’t leave the museum without seeing Marc Chagall’s America Windows in Gallery 144 on the first level of the Modern Wing. They will take your breath away!

Marc Chagall's American Windows at the Art Institute

Meander into the Museum Store in the Modern Wing of the Chicago Art Institue and pick up some cool posters, colorful art glass or chic scarves to remind you or your visit.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

Art Glass DIsplay at the Museum Store in Chicago

Salvador Dali's Mae West; The real one is in Girona Spain

Marilyn Monroe at the Art Institute

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February 19, 2012 · 9:47 am

Pick Naha for Chicago Restaurant Week 2012

Naha earns a James Beard Foundation Award

In 2008, Naha’s Chef Carrie Hahabedian earned a James Beard Foundation Award: “American Express Best Chef: Great Lakes Award.” This award is like “The Oscars of Food” and “honors the finest chefs, restaurants, wine professionals, journalists, cookbook authors, restaurant designers, and other food professionals in the United States.”  Recipients receive a bronze medallion etched with the image of the late James Beard and a certificate from the Foundation. Naha also won a 2012 Michelin Guide Star for outstanding quality!

James Beard Foundation Medal

Michelin Award for Naha in Chicago

Chef Carrie Nahabedian and cousin Michael Nahabedian offer a Mediterranean-inspired menu and encourage you to become a “LOCAVORE!”

They support “purveyors and farmers across the Midwest and America in supporting the community with their dedication to a more sustainable environment”.

Naha is located at 5oo N. Clark Street and is an outstanding Chicago Restaurant Week 2012 option.

For more information visit www.naha-chicago.com.

Call  312-321-6242 for reservations.

Naha's Culinary Award Shelf

Start with a glass of Qupe Syrah while you are contemplating the Restaurant Week Menu.

Syrah at Naha

My incredible Chicago Restaurant Week 2012 dinner at Naha included:

*a Salad of Wood-Grilled Chicken with Italian Farro and Sylvetta Arugugula. It was farnished with Candied “Budda Hand” Lemon and Cracked Walnuts

Duck at Naha

*The main course was an incredible Lacquered Hudson Valley Moulard Duck Breast and Foie Gras with a “Tarte Tatin” of Bartlett Pear and Fennel, Licorice and Port

*I loved the “Croustade” of Bananas, Cashews and Caramel that I had for dessert.

Dessert at Naha in Chicaog

Malbec at NahaWe enjoyed a bottle of Durigutti Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina with dinner. Naha has an extensive wine list with over 30 wines by the glass. For Chicago Restuarant Week they were serving an intersting "Naha Punch" in a martini glass. It was so appealing that I had to give it a try. It was excellent!Naha "Restaurant Week Punch"

I also ordered some Naha Restaurant Week Punch. It looked so appealing in that martini glass.

Naha Restaurant Week Punch

Buon Appetito from Dr. EveAnn Lovero. I write Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com
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February 17, 2012 · 9:17 am

Chicago is Saveur Magazine’s 2012 “Culinary Star”

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Chicago’s innovative chefs and world-class Culinary Scene earned accolades from Saveur Magazine:  “the Windy City is America’s new culinary star.”

Chicago Foodies will start participating in Chicago’s Restaurant Week today. They will be making reservations for Chicago Chef Week 2012 in March.

Meanwhile, Chicago restaurants are “rolling out the red carpet for the NRA Show (National Restaurant Association ) and the International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) for international attendees.” These events are part of the NRA Show in Chicago from May 5th-May 8th, 2012.

The mission of the National Restaurant Association: “we strive to help every one of our members build customer loyalty, find financial success and provide rewarding careers in foodservice. Today’s restaurant industry is growing rapidly. It employs 12.8 million Americans in 960,000  locations — and 2012 sales are expected to reach $604 billion.”

The National Restaurant Association represents more than 380,000   businesses including: restaurants, suppliers, educators and non-profits.

You can reserve your space at the event here: Register now and save with the early-bird discount!

Reserve your space for one of the International Back of House tours, available exclusively to registered international attendees.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

Chefs in training in Paris, France (2005).

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Here’s a list of the Tours for the Event from the NRA Show Website:

Tour A

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Keefer’s Restaurant

Keefer’s is ranked “Best of Chicago for Steak” by the Food Network, recommended by the Michelin Guide as “One of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the U.S.”, voted “Best Place for Business Dining” by readers of Crain’s Chicago and praised by Zagat, “Keefer’s is an independent Chicago local favorite, fit for foodies and steak lovers.” You will love the steaks but you should not miss out on Chef John Hogan’s stellar fish dishes like fresh Dover Sole, Scottish Salmon, Maine Lobster, Ahi Tuna, Crab Cakes, Sea Scallops and specials including: Halibut, Hake, Sturgeon, Bouillabaisse, Loup de Mer and Rose Fish Papillote. If you are in the mood for a more casual meal, check out Chef Hogan’s Bistro Menu where you will find items that will hit the spot, without breaking the bank. You will not wait for us with a reservation: we are here to wait on you with first-class service which includes an allergy program designed to let everyone safely enjoy as much of our menu as possible.

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Berghoff Restaurant

The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago classic, serving German-American style cuisine and culture since 1898. Located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, the Berghoff offers traditional German dishes, contemporary American fare, seasonal menus, vegetarian and gluten-free options in a casual, historic atmosphere. With its private labeled beer and root beer, there’s something for everyone at the Berghoff. Private Dining, off-premise catering and large group reservations also available. Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Most recently, the Berghoff was featured in the movie the Dark Knight, as well as Food Network’s “The Originals” and “Sugar High.”

Tour B

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Devon Seafood Grill

Upscale casual with imagination and style. Located at the corner of Chicago and Wabash, Devon Seafood Grill offers premium aquatic fare, seamless service and an exhilarating atmosphere. Our indulgent cuisine emphasizes freshness, creativity and simplicity – themes mirrored in the architecture of our two bars and multiple dining areas. Our display cellar showcases an extensive selection of over 600 fine wines and champagnes. And for tastes that run towards the exotic, our Wine Spectators | Wine Enthusiast list features an impressive list of rare and coveted wines from the finest wine-producing regions in the world.

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ZED451

ZED451 is a revolutionary restaurant concept featuring original cuisine and delivery, service intelligence and unprecedented design. Let go of everything you used to think about dining and enter a warm and stylish world or artful design and relaxing and indulging abundance. For one price, chefs serve their specially prepared dishes tableside while a bounty of seasonal soups, composed salads, fresh vegetable prepared in unique ways, cheeses and breads await you at the Seasonal Harvest Tables. Here you are catered to in an environment that evokes a warm landscape of natural elements with a highly stylized edge.

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