Half chicken meal
$, American, Modern, Lake View East
"I order the half chicken meal with mashed potatoes and gravy from Chicken Hut. The food is easy, not fussed over and delicious."
ChefDavid Posey
Chicago
About David Posey
Elske means love in Danish, a nod to both David Posey’s Danish mother and the fact that the couple got engaged in Copenhagen. “Our travels in Denmark have really influenced us,” Chef Posey said. “We like that clean, simple aesthetic.” The dining room — all crisp lines, minimalist décor and soft lighting — is anchored by a wide open kitchen on one side and a small patio with a working fireplace on the other. Combined with the friendly service, it creates the impression that you’re eating in a supremely tasteful Scandinavian friend’s weekend home.
My Venues
Accolades
- Nominee for Rising Star ChefJames Beard Foundation
- AAA Four Diamond AwardAmerican Automobile Association
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in CHI
Where I Go Out
Mortadella pizza
$$, Reservations, Pizza, West Loop
"I order the mortadella pizza at Coalfire. They use Publican Quality Meats sausage and the crust is perfectly chewy."
Phở
$, Vietnamese, Uptown
"Get the phở with all the fixings, also known as "phở đặc biệt." I love the broth. It is clean and flavorful but light."
Anything on the menu
$$, Modern, American, Breakfast, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Café, Logan Square
"Lula Cafe's ever-rotating menu features hyper-seasonal produce and interesting technique."
Taco de pescado
$, Full Bar, Tacos, Whisky Bar, Wrigleyville
"The fish taco at Big Star is fresh, crispy, and hot. It reminds me of California."
Honey butter fried chicken
$$, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Modern, Fried Chicken, Avondale
"Honey Butter Fried Chicken's sides are phenomenal. Their chicken is juicy and crispy, and the honey butter adds a surprising layer of sweetness."
At My Venues
Sunflower Parfait with Sour Honey & Bee Pollen
$$$, Reservations, Modern, New American, West Loop
"thank you @elskerestaurant for such a great dinner. 😍🙌"
Dessert plates
$$$, Reservations, Modern, New American, West Loop
"Second dinner : @elskerestaurant. Beautiful food and wonderful desserts. #EuroGillis #whatatreat"
Sunflower Parfait with Sour Honey & Bee Pollen
$$$, Reservations, Modern, New American, West Loop
"Speaking of desserts, this sunflower seed parfait we had at @elskerestaurant last night, the work of @nna_posey, is the best dessert we have ever had. Truly insane. If we were you we'd book a flight to Illinois just to eat it, ok?"
Porcelet, potatoes, garlic miso, and caramel pork jus
$$$, Reservations, Modern, New American, West Loop
"epic dinner @elskerestaurant with the @kismetlosangeles family. big thanks to @davidtposey @nna_posey 🔦🔦🔦"
Porcelet, potatoes, garlic miso, and caramel pork jus
$$$, Reservations, Modern, New American, West Loop
"Still looking for an amazing addition to it kitchen team! Email me at david@elskerestaurant.com This is roasted porcelet with fennel sausage, chewy sunchokes tossed in garlic miso, and a caramelized pork jus 📷: @asphotonyc"
Porcelet, potatoes, garlic miso, and caramel pork jus
$$$, Reservations, Modern, New American, West Loop
"our first dinner in Chicago at @elskerestaurant. such beautiful delicious food, and so unique as well. thank you @davidtposey @nna_posey for this great dinner and for doing what you do!!! can’t wait to work in your kitchen tomorrow."
