George Trois served up one of the most spectacular French-inspired meals of the year, featuring creative takes on the Gallic tradition, ushered to the table with perfect pairings from Brian Duncan.
Sushi Suite 202 offers a wonderful way to experience beautifully crafted fish with a sushi master narrating every bite. It takes place in a hotel suite, thus the name.
Formento’s is without a doubt the most excellent Italian dining we’ve enjoyed in a very long time, enhanced with wine selected by Chuckiy Bement.
Adorn Bar & Restaurant in the Four Seasons lays before diners a stunning selection of innovative bites, prepared in the kitchen of Chef Jonathon Sawyer, including a bread and edible candle service and crispy confit of chicken wings.
Entre Sueños is Stephen Sandoval’s way of introducing to Chicago his Baja Med cuisine, which includes many seafood and vegetable dishes (and some meat) inspired by Sandoval’s personal history and travels. It’s a pop-up now but headed to brick-and-mortar.
Dining and Drinking Editor for Newcity, David also writes a weekly food column for Wednesday Journal in Oak Park and is a frequent contributor of food/drink and travel pieces to the Chicago Tribune, Plate Magazine and other publications. David has also contributed chapters to several books, including Street Food Around the World, Street Food, and The Chicago Food Encyclopedia. Contact: dhammond@newcity.com
Dining and Drinking Top 5: November 2021 As of this writing, these Chicago events are still scheduled for November; check the respective websites for updates or changes and for COVID requirements requiring masks, social distancing, and vaccination status.
Dining and Drinking Top 5: October 2021 As of this writing, events are still scheduled for October, though with Delta (and Mu?) dangling over our heads, it’s hard to say what might, or might not, happen. Check respective websites for updates.
