Black Bull
Matthew Carr – Viceroy Chicago
Black Bull boasts a modern take on Spanish classics, Black Bull offers an elevated menu of seafood, pinxtos, meats and cheeses, and much more
Dish to try: Pulpo A La Gallega
Joe’s Imports Wine Bar
Julian Palmer – Cambria Hotel Theatre District
Inventive pub plates, pastas, and savory meats that complement the extensive wine list are what you can expect at Joe’s Imports Wine Bar
Dish to try: St. Louis Sticky Ribs
Quartino
Marcus Hollis – Omni Hotels
Family style authentic Italian cuisine that includes Neapolitan thin-crust pizzas, house-made pasta, artisanal salumi, and seasonal dishes
Dish to try: Cozze alla Siciliana
Nacional 27
Krystal Brown – Marriott Mag Mile
Modern Latin cuisine inspired by travels to Spain, Portugal, and Argentina focusing on authentic and seasonal ingredients in a lively environment
Dish to try: Roasted Chicken Arroz with Calasparra Rice
Avec
Mark Kraemer – Kimpton Palomar Chicago
Rustic Mediterranean shared plates that include greens, seafood, meats, and cheeses and a wine list with more than 130 bottles
Dish to try: Chorizo-stuffed Medjool Dates
Aba
Kyle Franscis – The Ritz-Carlton
Elevated Mediterranean fare and cocktails that include both raw and cooked protein plus a variety of traditional housemade spreads and mezze
Dish to try: Everything Jerusalem Bagel
Testimony from Miles Bertling – The Kimpton Gray Hotel
My favorite small plate is dim sum. Chinatown is the only way to go! Check out Evergreen Restaurant. Tucked away on Wentworth, this place is way under the radar for good eats!
