Duck consommé
$$$, French, Near North Side
"You don't get to see great consommé anymore, and I have a great respect for Roland Liccioni's beautiful dish. It is a perfect fusion of French and Asian flavors."
ChefThad Morrow
Chicago
Accolades
- Level 1 sommelierCourt of Master Sommeliers
Where I Go Out
Mish mash soup
$$, Bakery, Bagels, Breakfast, Diner, Lake View East
"Can't go wrong with this. It's like an all-you-can-eat soup buffet in one serving, with all the good things: matzoh ball, kreplach, egg noodles and kasha. And rice too. I think it can cure just about anything."
Roasted chicken
$$$, Outdoor Seating, American, Full Bar, New American, Old Town
"The roasted chicken at Boka? Not one thing wrong with it: boudin, prune, maitake mushroom and a little cabbage. Lee Wolen is the master of roast chicken. Simplicity at its best."
Trippa
$$, Italian, Breakfast, Palmer Square
"This is probably my favorite place in Chicago. The beauty is in simplicity. The braised tripe isn't for everyone, but I'd encourage any hesitant eater to order it—such a great new take on a classic dish. Another great dish: the Plin. Handmade ravioli with a little butter and cheese? Nothing better. Except, maybe the trippa, haha."
Crispy duck and fried rice
Breakfast, Modern, Chinese, Cantonese, Two Bridges
"So fantastic. Delicious food and particularly amazing hospitality."
Barolo wine
$$, Reservations, Happy Hour, French, Wine Bar, Modern, Little Italy
"Old school kool. @ganzer_wein @liu.icy @compagnienyc"
At My Venues
Bucatini with tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese
$$, Wine Bar, Modern, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Downtown Champaign
"Bucatini, golden tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, globe basil , parm. #bacarolunch #summer"
Marinated artichoke hearts on multigrain ciabatta
$$, Wine Bar, Modern, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Downtown Champaign
"Marinated artichoke hearts, house made ricotta with black olives, sun dried tomatoes, blue moon arugula, on multigrain ciabatta. #bacarolunch"
Reuben with truffle mustard chips
$$, Wine Bar, Modern, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Downtown Champaign
"Tomorrow for lunch. Reuben and truffle mustard chips. #bacarolunch"
Smoked salmon with goat cheese cream on multigrain ciabatta
$$, Wine Bar, Modern, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Downtown Champaign
"Smoked salmon, goat cheese cream, chives, cucumber, shaved red onion on multigrain ciabatta. Tomato basil rice salad #bacarolunch"
Pavlova with strawberry buttermilk sherbet and gooseberries
$$, Wine Bar, Modern, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Downtown Champaign
"Pavlova. Strawberry buttermilk sherbet, gooseberries #bacaro #bacarodinner"
Goose Soppressata with mozzarella cheese
$$, Wine Bar, Modern, American, Italian, Mediterranean, Downtown Champaign
"Smoking Goose Soppressata, fresh mozzarella , giardiniera, ciabatta and insalata di riso. #bacarolunch"