Beef hind shank w/ five spice
$$, Chinese, Seafood, Dim Sum, Chinatown
"This dish is served slightly cold; the spice provides the heat you need, and an unctuousness balances everything out."
ChefMike Sheerin
Chicago
Accolades
- Best New ChefsFood & Wine
- Three StarsChicago Tribune
- Most Anticipated Summer Restaurant OpeningsEater Chicago
- Four StarsTime Out Chicago
- The 20 Very Finest Restaurants (Blackbird)Chicago magazine
Where I Go Out
Tenderloin steak tartare
$$$, Outdoor Seating, French, Full Bar, Cocktail, West Loop
"It's pristine beef cooked on low heat to tenderize the meat, with a slow-cooked egg yolk to achieve rich decadence."
Any burger
$$, Happy Hour, Burgers, Full Bar, American, Near North Side
"Whatever you order, it's always perfectly cooked. Build your own burger with customized, quality toppings like tarragon remoulade and Point Reyes blue cheese."
Smoked farmers cheese and tomato jam
$$, Outdoor Seating, Bar, Avondale
"Peak-of-the-season tomatoes with a sweet, salty, slightly acidic bite, topped with silky-smooth, smoky goodness and crisp, buttery grilled bread."
Fermented pork and rice sausage
$$, Thai, Wrigleyville
"Grilled with smoky pork round and served with fresh ginger for a little bit of bite. I love TAC Quick's sausage."
Red velvet cream cheese cupcake
$, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Wicker Park
"I love it for its sweet, soft Burgundian flesh slathered with sleekly opaque frosting that accentuates its deliciousness."