Esmé

"Sur le fil : à la poursuite des étoiles Michelin. 1 étoile veut la 2ème, 1 étoile. Propriétaire et chef Jenner et Katrina. "

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"Saw this on Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin"

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"Knife’s Edge….is food art or art food?"

@writetolindamorris

"Sit at the bar for good wine and more casual menu"

@jwatts64

"9/11/23 - One of Infatuation’s top restaurants. $200 12-15 course 3 hr tasting menu that you can count on getting goosebumps at least once a meal. 8/4/24 - Went for Anniversary. A very nice experience. Calm, beautiful room. Very creative tasting menu. We really liked all the dishes except for one. A professional beautifully executed experience. I would definitely go back but would also like to try some of the other great tasting menus in the city. "

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"1 Michelin star 2024 Chef Jenner Tomaska Together with his co-owner and wife, Katrina Bravo, Chef Jenner Tomaska lays bare lofty ambitions at this airy atelier. The minimalist, well-lit space evokes an art gallery, complete with a high-concept tasting that's aimed at blurring the boundaries between art and dining. The show begins with intriguing bites served at standing tables just inside. The multicourse meal that follows features a variety of dishes, each offered on custom pieces made by local artists. Flavorful compositions showcase unexpected combinations, as in a day lily masquerading as a taco, filled with a sweet-and-sour squash compote and green goddess cream. A plate blending smoked cashew, julienne of Granny Smith apple, heart of palm and truffle is equally delightful."

@nchavotier

"Highlighting Chicago’s cuisine- very expensive tasting menus! "

@jaynawanamaker

"Esme has Michelin star. Next door is Bar Esme which has an ala cart menu. Great cocktails yummy food "

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"Fine cuisine / gastro 1⭐️ michelin"

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"Charles rec. Michelin star. New as of April 2022. Tasting menu. American/danish. Expensive and experimental. Sweet potato ice cream, charred ribs with banana caramel"

@lucyelkins

"Fine dining, “cheetos”, joe sasto rec"

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"Three stars from Trib. $185 tasting menu plus $125-$200 for wine. Chef owner had worked at Next for years. Address is 2200 N Clark but entrance hides around intersection of West Webster and North Sedgwick Street. Light bright dining room. Creative whimsical courses. Local artwork. Greeted with glass of champagne. Canapé parade! Sweet potato ice cream with caviar. Pierogi. Trib best of 2021: mother of pearl ice cream"

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