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A stop in the kitchen
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Caviar, olives, black pepper
[View fullsize ![Char]()](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1746520017560-3NRIRKEHOC5JT75WKJS2/IMG_1549.jpeg)
Jello, char roe, carrots
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Ravioli, truffle, parmesan
[View fullsize ![Potato, cheese, truffle]()](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1746520362592-HEK1JP8Y7J6LGI8VYAKM/IMG_1595.jpeg)
Wagyu shortrib, eggplant, sesame
[View fullsize ![Eggplant, mushroom, radish]()](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1746520456715-H9WVQNBSI2K3A83XLIKJ/IMG_1608.jpeg)
Robiola cheese, dates, pine nuts
[View fullsize ![Bartlett pear juice, brandy, nitrogen]()](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1746520684416-Z9IS9KC53O3HMGAEGLT1/IMG_1630.jpeg)
"Painted" dessert
[View fullsize ![Green apple taffy, helium]()](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6260a0f4f2a1571c44b03c6e/1746520823160-9IRELGGJPV1UORBDEDN3/IMG_1658.jpeg)
Menu as captured Aug 27, 2026 · source ↗
Tied with 17 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 129 venues in Chicago, IL and could score 64 of them. Positions are counted against those 64.
v1.7.4 8.8/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 8.8/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Book on Tock ↗link checked Aug 27, 2026
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Two Stars ↗
MICHELIN Guide
Award
Coverage
- The 38 Best Restaurants in Chicago ↗
Eater Chicago
Press - Top 25: The Best Restaurants In Chicago ↗
The Infatuation
Press