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May 30, 2017
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ChefJimmy Bannos Jr.
Chicago
My Venues
- The Purple Pig
- 500 N Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL
Accolades
- Nominee for Rising Star ChefJames Beard Foundation
- Best New RestaurantsBon Appétit
- Bib GourmandMichelin Guide
- 100 Best Things We AteTime Out Chicago
- Best Things We AteChicagoist
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Chicago
Featured Content
Where I Go Out
Zuppa di cozze
$$, Italian, Montclare
"Open since 1985 and family owned (these guys are straight from Italy). These are the best mussels ever. I swear."
Roasted duck
$$, Chinese, Reservations, Full Bar, Bbq, Uptown
"Three courses: first, breast with crispy skin on bao buns; second, soup; and third, bird in fried rice. Go there now."
Fried cheese curds
$$, Burgers, Wine Bar, American, Bar, North Center
"Wisconsin cheese curds. Beer batter. Nice long beer list. Game. Enjoy."
Chicken tikka
$$, Indian, Afghan, Pakistani, Bbq, West Rogers Park
"This juicy roast chicken has lots of heat and is always perfectly seasoned. It is harbored safely in brick oven-baked garlic naan. It’s like finding a treasure."
Gnocchi di patate
$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Italian, Streeterville
"Simply the best. Ever. Tender, hand-rolled, truffled perfection. You can taste that the gnocchi were made just that morning."
Apple salad
$$$, Full Bar, New American, Bucktown
"Classic flavors done this right will never disappoint. The dish is clean, bright, and offers just the right amount of crunch. It’s a menu staple for a reason."
At My Venues
House cured salt cod and potato croquettes with preserved orange aioli and fermented ramps.
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side
"***Special Alert*** House cured salt cod and potato croquettes with preserved orange aioli and fermented ramps. This is a temporary dish on our menu."
Raw, grilled and whey fermented cucumber. Tapioca pearls cooked in cucumber juice. Topped with blueberry/tamarind sauce.
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side
"Cool off tonight with this refreshing cucumber dish. Raw, grilled and whey fermented. Tapioca pearls cooked in cucumber juice. Topped with blueberry/tamarind sauce.
#endofsummer
#michelin#eater#bonappetit
#foodandwine#winebar#mediterranean#michiganavenue"
Giuseppe Quintarelli 2007 Amarone della Jalpolicella
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side
"We were lucky enough to get a couple of bottles of this in today. One of the all time greats!"
"Cool Rumings" with Appleton Estate Rum, Braulio amaro, lime juice, and Cruzan Blackstrap Rum
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side
"Just in time for the Olympics,our newest cocktail, Cool Rumings. Just like that iconic bobsled team, Jamaica goes to the mountains with Appleton Estate Signature Blend Rum, Braulio(an amaro from the Italian Alps), lime juice, and a float of Cruzan Blackstrap Rum. It can turn a blizzard into a beach! ☃️🏝"
Off Color Brewing's "Hell Broth" American wild ale
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side
"The newest addition to our Large Format list; Off Color Hell Broth. A Danish style American wild ale with cranberries, juniper berries, and lemon blossom honey. Tart and crisp with just a kiss of honey sweetness, it’s a perfect match for Jimmy’s Dry Aged Squab with Chanterelle Mushrooms."
Abalone, iberico and apple
$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side
"Sunday night vibes at The Purple Pig (but will reoccur, on the menu, other nights too) - Abalone, iberico and apple."