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“The fish and seafood offered is the freshest in Chicago, service is impeccable - and they have a great view, too (Water Tower Park).”
“Recently dined at Avenues and we asked to be seated at the kitchen bar (something I highly recommend unless you are out for a romantic evening) and so glad we did.”
“The food, while absolutely spectacular, was in small, elegant portions.”
“Though foods were fresh, need more selections to call a brunch buffet.”
“The best restaurant there is”
“The service, though, was incredible.”
“The food, while absolutely spectacular, was in small, elegant portions.”View Less
Tasting menus---created by Alinea vet Curtis Duffy---carry the torch at this Peninsula hotel dining room..
In Short
Subdued and sedate, this hotel dining room is a destination the world over. Clothed tables cozy up to leather armchairs that beckon those with money to burn. An open kitchen allows
diners to glean preparations, and a glassed-in wine cellar displays hundreds of selections for oenophiles. Dishes--offered as nightly four-, eight- or 15-course tastings--highlight pristine, artfully presented ingredients. Wagyu might appear on plate with smoked coconut, white shoyu and African blue basil; scallops could marry with amaranth, huckleberries and quail grass. A finale might be banana with a liquid blueberry "orb," sweet madras curry, banana noodles and lemon balm.…
Friendly Service; Deliciously Interesting Food. Last Saturday, a friend was visiting from out of town. She wanted to go to Alinea because it is ranked by every magazine, but I suggested this place instead. We sat at the kitchen bar and everybody was super conversational, including the chef. The food was a lot of fun! Dipping into English pea made me feel like a little kid participating in fine art. Lamb with Yogurt, Tangerine, Mint blossoms was rich and refreshing, as was the asparagus soup.…
Incredible dining experience (but you are going to pay big time). Had the opportunity to duck into this magnificent rstaurant recently while in Chicago on business. The place itself is within a very elegant hotel that certainly adds a regal atmosphere to the evening, and I quite liked it. The wait staff were very professional, attentive, knowledgable and friendly. The wine list was superb and the wine decanted precisely. The multi-course dinner was like I had never experienced in years, a real symphony of delectable tastes and textures. It was truly a magnificent dining experience... until I got the bill. After a round of CPR, I finally regained consiousness, managed to pay the bill and was carried out. Nevertheless, an experience not to be missed for sure, but do save up (or better yet, get someone else to pay).…
The best restaurant there is.
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Me and my pals from USA Grants INC went to this restaurant one evening and we were amazed of the services there. Really good personal and the food is awesome. Gonna get some more friends from USA Grants INC to eat there.
Respect,
USA Grant INC…
Interactive dining at it's best. Recently dined at Avenues and we asked to be seated at the kitchen bar (something I highly recommend unless you are out for a romantic evening) and so glad we did. Explanations of all courses and ingredients as well as the thought behind the dishes. Wonderful interaction with the entire staff. Food was commendable, tastes flowed together flawlessly. For an extra treat have an after dinner drink and a fine cigar in the hotel bar. Perfect evening.…
