03/06/08

Fabulous! Fabulous! Fabulous!

by bd1234

My date and I were just there for the first time on Monday and both of us loved it. The Whetstone Pino was recommended by our server and was one of the most interesting I think I've had. My date ordered the salmon, which was prepared perfectly. He liked it so much, I didn't even get a bite. I ordered venison, which I never otherwise do since I don't particularly like venison, but wanted to give it a shot after the recommendation by our server....why not, right?! I'm so glad I did! Contrary to every other venison dish I've ever had, this was tender, perfectly seasoned and not the least bit gamey. The side dishes were just as tasty....the most delicious and vibrant brussel sprouts and the best wild rice I've ever had. That's right: the best rice I've ever had! And, who usually cares about the rice?! Dessert was pretty good, too, although I was stuffed at that point. It was a great, cozy place with fantastic food. We will be back!

• Pros: The food was some of the best I've had, as was the overall experience. Ambience was cozy and perfect for intimate coversation.
• Cons: Hmmm....best I can come up with...and it's a S-t-r-e-t-c-h is that our server was a little on the chatty side but that's probably due to a slow night and that we appeared to be fellow foodies.

01/27/08

Best New Restaurant in Chicago

by chriskool78

I took my Boyfriend to diner for his birhtday on Friday the 25th at Aigre Doux.What a great suprise!

I heard bad and great reviews of this restaurant so I had yo go myself and make my own opinion. We Started with a Heirloom tomato salad wich was so Amazing that i realised I've never had " Tomatoes" before.Followed by a Butter Tender Lamb with truffle grits and fennel salad for my BF, and almond quinoa and bok choi.Both of these dishes were very delicate, tasty and have suprising flavors.As a French Guy, I am used to much more tradionnal food, I have to say I had a blast.To talk about the staff, the hostess were extremely nice and very attentive, our server were very knowledgable about the menu and the wine list.Her recommandations helped us a lot.I wish i could remember her name.

Overall I give too thumbs up to Aigre Doux. I was getting bored with restaurants here but now i have a new place to bring, guests, family and business meetings.

• Pros: Service, Food, Atmosphere
• Cons: None

01/24/08

Aigre Don't

by andrejone1

I had lunch at Aigre Doux with a candidate I am planning to extend an offer to and wanted to woo her a little before the offer. Unfortunately, I was unable to get my woo on here. Let's just say I was not impressed. To start with we went at 12:30 and were one of maybe 10 tables in the restaurant. Of those tables, one looked like the family of one of the staff that appeared to be both working and dining. As for the food...I ordered the pulled pork and my guest had the nine vegetable salad. I cannot comment on her meal, but I can tell you she didn't have much to say about it either. The portions of food were generous, but the flavor?not so much. I would rate my meal as fair to poor. There wasn't one thing on my plate that I would say was even good. The service was nothing to write home about either. The staff was polite at best. Given the recent accolades and reputation of the chefs I was really excited to go to this restaurant, and now having been there I definitely won't be returning.

• Pros: very vanilla nothing stood out