Chef
Jimmy Bannos Jr.

Chicago

My Venues

The Purple Pig
500 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL

Accolades

Nominee for Rising Star Chef
James Beard Foundation
Best New Restaurants
Bon Appétit

Bib Gourmand
Michelin Guide
100 Best Things We Ate
Time Out Chicago
Best Things We Ate
Chicagoist
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in Chicago

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Where I Go Out

Zuppa di cozze

Agostino's Ristorante

$$$$, Italian, Montclare

"Open since 1985 and family owned (these guys are straight from Italy). These are the best mussels ever. I swear."

$$, 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."

Anmol Barbecue Restaurant

$$, Indian, Pakistani, 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."

$$$$, 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."

$$$, 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."

$$, Greek, Greektown

"This dish consists of fish roe and smoked paprika, and its consistency is creamy and perfect on a slice of warm bread just out of the oven. So good, I could eat it every day."

Chef

Jimmy Bannos Jr.

The Purple Pig

At My Venues

The Purple Pig

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side

"Went with a few friends and we had an great time! The food was delicious and great wine selection. I can tell a lot by how thoughtful a vegetable dish is composed and I loved their broccoli dish as well as the bone marrow"

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side

"Fantastically smoked and spicy. Great texture and all around perfection."

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side

"If you know me, you know I'm a pork centric chef... Right down to my pig tattoo. Went here for the swine and fell in love with the razor clams dressed with oregano, lemon and olive oil. Just perfect!"

Chef

Dave Danhi

The Grilled Cheese Truck

Fava bean antipasti

The Purple Pig

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Tapas, Near North Side

"A place that prides itself on meat serves some of the best vegetables in the city. Jimmy Bannos Jr. is a master in this department, regardless of what you order. You’ll get favas in spring and salt-roasted beets in fall and winter."