It is here! Foodies rejoice…Restaurant Week 2019 has begun! For the next ten days, until February 7, there will be amazing prix-fixe meals available for equally amazing prices. Brunch and lunch menus start at $24, and dinner menus will either be $36 or $48, depending on the amount of courses served. How could you pass that up? Or more to the point, how will you know where to even begin? We can help with that. Here are our must-visit spots for this year’s Restaurant Week…
NoMi Kitchen {Park Hyatt Chicago, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago; 312.239.4030}
Restaurant Week is the perfect time to treat yourself. And whether you’re looking for delicious food or amazing views of our city, you can find both at NoMi Kitchen. Their lunch menu includes the option for either Skuna Bay Salmon or Grilled Top Sirloin, making it a decadent mid-day meal. But dinner, that’s where they truly shine. Smoked Salmon Beignets are a uniquely delicious starter, Lady Apple Thin Tart a sweet finale, and everything else in between is equally tasty.
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Walton Street Kitchen + Bar {912 North State Street, Chicago; 773.570.3525}
Right off the hustle and bustle of State Street, this is a perfect spot for a weekend lunch or dinner after a day of shopping and exploring Chicago. The interior is colorful and welcoming, perfect to bring the whole family! Every bite will be delicious, but it’s worth it to make a trip just for the Butterscotch Crème Brûlée at dessert.
Bistronomic {840 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago; 312.944.8400}
The classic French restaurant is serving brunch, lunch, and dinner for Restaurant Week so there are plenty of opportunities to try out their unique menus. From Homemade Country Terrine or Pate to Maple Leaf Duck Breast Aux Fruits to a warm and cozy Croque Monsieur, these are meals perfect for a winter day. You might just have to come and try them all!
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HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen {1800 South Carpenter Street, Chicago; 312.702.1303}
Chef Thai Dang has created an amazing taste of Vietnam for this year’s Restaurant Week, including a vegetarian menu. The Gà Kho Xả Ớt is a signature dish of braised chicken in aromatic broth, with lemongrass and chili that will warm your heart and feed your soul. The Chè Đậu Trắng for dessert is an authentic Vietnamese rice pudding with whipped vanilla custard that is the perfect ending to your dinner in Pilsen.
Bar Biscay {1450 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago; 312.455.8900}
For date night or drinks out with your friends, make a late-night dinner reservation at Bar Biscay. That way you can enjoy the stunning interior longer, and take advantage of their bar program before you dig into Sausage Stuffed Piquillo Peppers and Coconut Cake with pumpkin purée at dinner.
The Kitchen Bistro {316 North Clark Street, Chicago; 312.836.1300}
No matter the time of year, you have to love a meal along the Chicago River. At The Kitchen, you get to dine on the river while you enjoy menu items like Pasta Bolognese and Mole Braised Short Rib. Both of those, and more, can be found on their dinner menu! Lunch and brunch are also available.
ETA Restaurant + Bar {Loews Chicago Hotel, 455 North Park Drive, Chicago; 312.840.6605}
If you have friends visiting from out of town, or are entertaining clients or guests, meet at the Loews Hotel! ETA Restaurant + Bar has everything from Butternut Squash Soup to Catalpa Grove Lamb Chop to Triple Chocolate Mousse on their brunch and dinner menus. There will be a bite for every palate!
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River Roast {315 North LaSalle Drive, Chicago; 312.822.0100}
Haven’t heard of Golden Gobbets? Now is the time! They’re just one of the tasty treats on River Roast’s Restaurant Week menu. Other not-to-miss bites are the Branzino and Berkshire Pork Chops! The restaurant specializes in meat, especially with a unique tableside preparation. You’ll be licking the plate by the end!
STK {9 West Kinzie Street, Chicago; 312.340.5636}
You know you’re going to get a great deal at a steakhouse during Restaurant Week, and STK is no exception. The Dry-Aged New York Strip Steak alone as an entree makes the menu worth a trip! Tuna Tartare, Short Rib Agnolotti, and Key Lime Cheesecake are other menu highlights at this sexy venue. It’s perfect for an upscale date night!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Online Editor
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