ChefJill Barron
Chicago
My Venues
- Mana Food Bar
- 1742 W Division St
- Chicago, IL
Accolades
- Bib GourmandMichelin Guide
- Best New RestaurantsChicago magazine
- Dish of the Year: Taco PlatterChicago magazine
- Best Vegetarian RestaurantTime Out Chicago
Where I Go Out
Carpaccio
$$, Italian, Logan Square
"The carpaccio from Buena Terra is amazing. The combination of thin sliced beef, raw portobellos, good Grana Padano, and truffle oil is the bomb."
Charcuterie platter
$$, Wine Bar, American, New American, Humboldt Park
"The nicest way to start a night out is with this tiny wine bar's selection of cheeses, charcuterie, and of course, wine. Make sure to try the pig's ear terrine, rabbit rillette, and tangy Sofia goat cheese."
Char dog
$, American, Hot Dogs, Fast Food, Park West
"This is a great Chicago treat and can't be beat as a late-night snack. Dogs charred on the grill and crispy fries groaning with cheese are one of my favorite combos in Chicago."
Kani-su
$$, Sushi, Logan Square
"This is a giant portion of tender king crab served on seasoned cucumbers. It's so gorgeous and tasty that I keep a picture of it on my phone."
Organic veal skirt steak
$$, Wine Bar, Italian, Pizza, Near North Side
"I have never seen this dish served anywhere else. It is perfectly seasoned and cooked, accompanied by roasted grape tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Plates here are meant to be shared, but I like to keep this one for myself."
At My Venues
Potato and goat cheese gnocchi with fern, mushroom, and garlic
$$, Happy Hour, Vegetarian / Vegan, Reservations, Full Bar, Wicker Park
"Potato and goat cheese gnocchi with fiddlehead ferns, roasted mushrooms, garlic and olive oil! Come and get it! #wickerpark"
Brussels sprouts with miso mustard
$$, Happy Hour, Vegetarian / Vegan, Reservations, Full Bar, Wicker Park
"Get 'em while you can! Our Brussels sprouts with miso mustard won't be around after this weekend. Book for the weekend before we fill up! www.manafoodbar.com #chicagofoodscene"
Green bean and potato vindaloo curry with black eyed peas and grilled shishito peppers
$$, Happy Hour, Vegetarian / Vegan, Reservations, Full Bar, Wicker Park
"New dish on the menu this weekend.....green bean and potato vindaloo curry over black eyed peas with grilled shishito peppers! #indianinspired"
California Malbec with notes of blackberry jam and vanilla
$$, Happy Hour, Vegetarian / Vegan, Reservations, Full Bar, Wicker Park
"We've brought back an old favorite to our wine list! Sawbuck is a delicious California Malbec with notes of blackberry jam and vanilla. It finishes with soft tannin, spice and a hint of leather. It's a perfect pairing with our Mana sliders and mushroom saute!
#chicagowine"
Apple Danish with cranberry and cinnamon
$$, Happy Hour, Vegetarian / Vegan, Reservations, Full Bar, Wicker Park
"Today's lunch special is a house made apple danish with cranberry and cinnamon. Serving till we run out!
#vegetarian"
