Fried chicken and cornbread
$$, Full Bar, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"My valentine knows chicken is better than flowers. Thank you for the @_jilljoyce_"
ChefCleetus Friedman
Chicago
About Cleetus Friedman
Chef Cleetus is the Executive Chef for the Events & Catering division of Caffe Baci; in addition to his line of goods-Crafted by Cleetus.
My Venues
- caffe baci
- 350 N Orleans St
- Chicago, IL
- Caffé Baci
- 225 W Wacker Dr
- Chicago, IL
- Caffè Baci
- 10 S Riverside Plz
- Chicago, IL
- Caffè Baci
- 2 N La Salle St
- Chicago, IL
- Caffè BACI
- 332 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL
Accolades
- Restaurant of the Year (City Provisions)Local Beet Chicago
- Certified Three Star Green RestaurantGreen Restaurant Association
- Best Farm Dinner SeriesCBS Chicago
- Best Things to Eat (City Provisions)Time Out Chicago
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Chicago
Where I Go Out
Bagel, lox, cream cheese and tomato platter
$, Café, Breakfast, Deli / Bodega, North Center
"Huge props to @steingoldsofchicago for serving us up some serious comida!"
Scallop crudo and Branzino
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar,
"Still waiting for the Three Ravioli. Scallop crudo and Branzino plus all kinds of awesome by @terhuneheather"
Tasting menu
$$, Full Bar, Restaurant, Fulton River
"All I can say is wow. Thank you @oriolechi for an all around amazing experience."
French Toast
$$, American, Breakfast, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Café, Logan Square
"When you want to see how brunch is done like a boss. Cheers to the crew at @lulacafe"
Brisket
$$, Bbq, Old Irving Park
"Nobody does brisket better in Chicago. I'm a huge fan of brisket, and they nail it here. I also like the slaw. Tip: Get it chopped, not sliced."
At My Venues
Menu testing: Burrata, arugula & frisée, gremolata, sourdough, balsamic
$, Outdoor Seating, Café, Breakfast, Italian, Chicago Loop
"Burrata, arugula & frisée, seeded gremolata, sourdough, balsamic @#dishesforJJ"
Recipe Testing: Bucatini cheese & pepper pasta
$, Outdoor Seating, Breakfast, Italian, West Loop Gate
"Bucatini cheese & pepper pasta with pecorino and ossau itraty #menutesting"
