Chef
Perry Hendrix

Chicago

My Venues

Accolades

Three Stars (Custom House Tavern)
Chicago magazine
Three Stars (Custom House Tavern)
Chicago Tribune

Bib Gourmand (avec)
Michelin Guide
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in CHI

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Where I Go Out

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."

$, Thai, Ravenswood

"I love that they call this a salad. It's mostly comprised of chicken and shrimp that are dressed in a lime-coconut milk-chile dressing with some bits of banana blossom thrown in. It's totally exceptional and filling."

$$, Burgers, Wine Bar, American, Bar, North Center

"This is Chicago’s hidden burger gem. Pat Lafrieda's famed meat is always cooked properly and you get a plethora of choices, from the bizarre (peanut butter and bacon) to the haute (foie gras mousse). Pair it with a brew from the extensive list."

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Breakfast, New American, Gastropub, Fulton Market

"Paul Kahan's pork temple also serves the best mussels in town. They’re bathed in beer with bay leaves, garlic, butter, and celery. You can eat an entire loaf of bread when soaking up the sauce."

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

$$, Pizza, Italian, Ravenswood

"Everybody loves pizza, and this is one of the best around. Simple preparation of great ingredients wields excellent results. Their cheese cannot be beat, too."

$$$$, Sushi, Japanese, Reservations, Full Bar, East Village

"There are a number of great sushi places in Chicago that serve fresh fish, but what sets Arami apart is the rice. It’s sticky, slightly sweet, and always cooked to utter perfection."

Chef

Perry Hendrix

avec, Blackbird

At My Venues

Mezcal, muddled cucumber, rhubarb, dill. 😍

Blackbird

$$$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, New American, West Loop Gate

"On the sweeter side, but perfectly in season."

Chef

Quincy Randolph

Squid ink pasta alla chitarra

Avec

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Wine Bar, Full Bar, New American, West Loop Gate

"Perfectly oceanic and satisfying with a delicate touch of heat. So amazing. It comes with steamed mussels, chili, basil, and sea urchin butter."

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Wine Bar, Full Bar, New American, West Loop Gate

"This dish is not always on the menu, but when it is, get it! It's always filled with some deliciously gooey, melted cheese, bitter greens, and pickled hot peppers. The mass goes into the wood-burning oven, so it's got a great crust with a touch of smoke. Then, they guild the sh-t out of it with a fried egg on top. Hello, delicious."