February 14, 2019 | Food & Drink
Some of Chicago’s most revered chefs reveal their go-to spots for a most indulgent winter meal.
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“My family loves GT Fish & Oyster, and we all have an obsession with their clam chowder.”
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“The omelet with caviar and sorrel at The Loyalist.”
Photo: Tyler Curtis
“Roister is consistently amazing, reminding me why it’s my favorite restaurant. Grant Achatz’s chicken liver mousse haunts my dreams.”
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“I love Le Bouchon to warm up in the winter with their cassoulet.”
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“A nice dry-aged ribeye from Bavette’s, cooked medium-rare, with a loaded twice-baked potato on the side. Pair that with an ice-cold martini, and even when it’s minus 25 outside it soothes my soul.”
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“Roasted chicken with squash and ricotta gnocchi at Boka. They also do white truffles at cost, which takes it to the next level.”
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“Leña Brava has such a nice, cozy atmosphere, and one of my favorite dishes it the grilled Baja Pacifico striped bass for two served Yucatecan style with achiote, roasted garlic, spices, pickled red onions and habanero. A side of mezcal is a must.”
Photo: Stephanie Zhao
“The duo of Hudson Valley foie gras and scallop paired with dried blueberries and a grilled cipollini onion at Oriole.”
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“Whenever I go to Café Maria Jeanne, I order dozens of West Coast oysters and bubbles.”
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“A long meal of dry-aged ribeye at Boeufhaus, followed by a couple of Toki highballs at Good Measure."
