Teleport back to the glitz and glam of Old Hollywood with a visit to BLVD {817 West Lake Street, Chicago; 312.526.3116}. Inspired by Sunset Boulevard circa 1950, this two-level luxurious restaurant is retro, re-imagined, and decorated with circular tufted booths, a sweeping staircase, and dazzling chandeliers. Honoring modern American cuisine, BLVD showcases succulent seafood—including over-the-top caviar service — housemade pastas, and marbled cuts of USDA Certified Black Angus beef. For a taste of Hollywood glamour, revel in the Roasted Duck Breast.
1. This dish uses all-natural, responsibly raised Maple Leaf Farms duck
2. A blend of Red Emmer wheat and golden barley is cooked, then warmed with local spring asparagus, glazed in tomato water and butter
3. The chou farci—a duck sausage roll made from the leg and thigh of the whole duck—is seasoned with five-spice, soy beans, and dried fig, then wrapped in Swiss chard; garnished with house-fermented mustard seed
4. Charred over an open fire, the ramps and spring onion add a hint of smoke
5. A generous drizzle of port-fig reduction made with figs, shallots, port wine, and natural jus from the whole duck adds a sweet yet savory finish
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