Foie gras & shrimp terrine
$$$, Seafood, Happy Hour, Near North Side
"Giuseppe Tentori has created an amazing flavor combination: apricot chutney, pickled onion, and Szechuan peppercorn. It’s truly delicious."
OwnerKevin Boehm
Chicago
About Kevin Boehm
After opening 26 restaurants over the last 25 years, James Beard-nominated restaurateur Kevin Boehm has become one of the nations most successful owner/operators. Kevin, along with his partner Rob Katz have not only built a thriving restaurant group (Boka Restaurant Group), but have established a culture built on great chefs, inspired design, and enlightened hospitality. The Groups many accolades & accomplishments include 12 James Beard Finalist nominations, two Food & Wines Best New Chefs, 8 consecutive Michelin Stars for Boka, 6 Boka Group restaurants in Chicago Tribunes Top 50 list, and a James Beard Win and Iron Chef designation for Stephanie Izard.
My Venues
At My Venues
Old Pal one of my favorite classic cocktails done with a special house red bitters.
$$$, Cocktail, Fulton Market
"It is a great cocktail and you never see it on menus, let alone given this kind of care and attention."
Fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail and crab claws!
$$$, Seafood, Happy Hour, Near North Side
"Fresh, shucked and plated at the bar."
Squash Blossom Crab Rangoon
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Modern, New American, Gastropub, West Loop
"The tempura batter is light and airy and there are sweet morsels of limp crab."
Chocolate Pavlova
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Modern, New American, Gastropub, West Loop
"The most amazing dessert, it reminded me of coco puff cereal. You get the crunch from the shell but then it’s nice and airy in the middle. It’s filled with chocolate cream and topped with black sesame ice cream. I was stuffed but couldn’t resist."
Risotto, Truffles, Parmesan.
$$$$, Modern, New American, West Loop Gate
"Seasonal. Simple. Delicious."
