#tasting-menu

#tasting-menu

Like you, the staff keeps things casual, flying between the tightly packed two-tops in oversized button-ups and distressed jeans, and always attentive without hovering. Courses arrive in quick succession, without long, drawn-out pauses, and reservations come relatively easy (weekday tables are usually available day of and weekends just need a day or two of notice). Stlll, there are fine dining touches where it counts: big-deal wine bottles, cutlery swaps between courses, and daily printed menus.

Private members club Astor Club has introduced a new dining experience led by a prominent Chicago chef. Trevor Teich, who earned a Michelin star at his Bucktown fine dining restaurant Claudia, now leads the club's culinary program. At The Chef's Table, he presents a tasting menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and French technique. The exclusive 10-seat communal experience is priced at $325 per person. 24 E. Goethe Street.

The Fuji Grill offers a diverse menu with options like the omakase, six-course tasting menu, and a tapas-style a la carte menu, showcasing Japanese cuisine.

Wolfsbane will be opening a tasting menu restaurant in the Dogpatch neighborhood, featuring innovative dishes such as crispy cod skins with whipped brandade and tempura beech mushrooms.

In introducing a new tasting menu alongside lunch and dinner options, Niall Davidson has strategically revitalized Allta, catering to both casual diners and dedicated food enthusiasts alike.