Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.
John’s Food & Wine is a chef-owned restaurant in Chicago’s Lincoln Park from chef-owners Adam McFarland and Tom Rogers. The cooking is seasonal, modern American with a big focus on vegetables, pristine seafood, handmade pastas, and dry-aged meats. John’s is a MICHELIN-recognized restaurant with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and praise from local and national press. The wine list leans toward small producers, thoughtful grower Champagne, and bottles meant to be enjoyed, not just collected. Close to Lincoln Park Zoo, Oz Park, DePaul’s campus, and Steppenwolf Theatre, it’s an ideal stop before or after exploring the neighborhood. The room is bright and intimate with a long marble bar, open kitchen, and relaxed, genuinely engaged hospitality.
In August 2021, Chef Jenner Tomaska and his wife and partner Katrina Bravo opened a mission-driven Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant, Esmé, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. With Esmé, French for “beloved,” Tomaska and Bravo reimagine the tasting-menu model with philanthropy and art integrated into the foundation of the experience, an expression of their shared vision for the community-focused restaurant. Esmé is dedicated to supporting Chicago through philanthropic endeavors, ensuring that our culinary excellence also contributes to the well-being of our community.
Little Goat Diner, located in the vibrant Southport Corridor, is your go-to neighborhood spot, helmed by award-winning Chef Stephanie Izard. Enjoy all-day breakfast, weekend brunch, coffee catch-ups with friends, and your favorite lunch and dinner classics, all with Chef Izard's creative twist on new all-day favorites. Plus, bring the little ones! Kids eat free every Tuesday from 4-7PM, making it the perfect midweek treat for the whole family. We gladly accept walk-in guests. Come join us and we’ll do our best to seat you as quickly as possible!
Contemporary American cuisine drawing on Japanese and Nordic influences.Atsumeru, owned by Chef Devin Denzer, is an intimate tasting menu experience in Chicago's West Town. Shaped by his experiences across the Midwest and unique career in Michelin-Starred tasting menus, Atsumeru serves a deeply personal portrait of Chef Devin’s identity, vision, and values.Atsumeru’s menu focuses on ingredient integrity, simplicity, and umami-driven seafood-forward flavors. The experience draws on progression beginning in the intimate, lower level lounge and naturally moving to the softly lit, upstairs dining room where the remainder of the tasting menu unfolds.
Modern Korean dining in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere. At the moment, we are very limited in regards to accommodating dietary restrictions. We can only accommodate pescatarians. We are a very small team at the moment and once we are streamlined we will be accepting more dietary restrictions! Please bear with us!
Valhalla is a culinary gem in Chicago's Wicker Park, offering a unique gastronomic journey where modern elegance meets global flavors. The minimalist Scandinavian decor creates an intimate atmosphere, with warm woods and soft lighting that enhance your dining experience.
Chef Stephen Gillanders' tasting menu showcases his creativity, featuring seasonal ingredients and diverse influences. Each course, from ocean trout lumpia to vibrant seafood ceviche, highlights his mastery of flavor and technique.
Desserts by Pastry Chef Tatum Sinclair are a revelation, with each creation a stunning masterpiece that delights the senses.
Valhalla is not just a restaurant; it's an unforgettable experience that invites you to savor every moment.
Inspired by the diversity of Indian cuisine, NADU combines authentic ingredients, traditional cooking techniques, and cultural flavors with contemporary innovation. Led by Michelin Star Chef Sujan Sarkar and Head Chef Sanchit Sahu, NADU's mission is to to bring the soul of regional Indian cuisine to Chicago. By weaving personal stories and culinary traditions into each dish, the menu connects diners to the essence of Indian traditions through vibrant flavors and heartfelt storytelling.
