![]() ![]() When I brought my mom here on her last visit they accommodated her crazy Atkinsish diet needs- basically meat and vegetables without a hint of seasoning, and created a delicious off-menu meal to suit her needs without so much as an eye roll. Although they are now (quite deservedly) Michelin star rated, they seem to lack a Michelin Star ego. But as nice and upscale as this restaurant is- it lacks the annoying pretentiousness that so many of its peers seem to feel they must employ. Two years later Boka is more like a second home, a really fancy one that serves delicious food. Boka: Lincoln Park Pete and I stumbled upon Boka when we first moved here and were busy trying all of the “must see” Chicago restaurants.Achatz has since opened Next and Aviary which I don’t think we are going to get the chance to visit before we leave, but I have heard they are amazing as well. If you are into food and want to say you tried one of the best restaurants in the world, it is worth the hype. Super fancy, like crazy wait for a reservation, 12 or 24 course tasting meal of molecular gastronomy madness. Alinea: Lincoln Park Celebrity/Rockstar Chef Grant Achatz original Chicago restaurant.These are, to me, the best of the fancy for a special night out. Top 3 Fancy Pants: The cool thing about Chicago dining to me is that the best restaurants aren’t strictly the fanciest. Other favorite dishes include: Clam Chowdah, Fish Tacos, and Lobster Mac n’ Cheese. And if you want to experience joy in your life the key lime pie dessert situation rules. It has a great atmosphere, casual but not scrubby- it would be a great spot for a first date. Mostly because Pete has serious manlove for Chef and his food, but also because it is delicious. This spot was recently opened by Chef Giuseppe Tentori of Boka and Pete and I went 3 times in the first 4 days of opening. GT Fish & Oyster: River North Ok so I know I said I can’t handle fish right now.The restaurant group also recently opened Fish Bar next door, which I have not tried yet because 7 months into my pregnancy fish makes me want to vom- but I have heard it is good and has a fun atmosphere. In the battle of Chicago burger spots (Kuma’s, Urban Burger, Burger Bar) DMK reigns supreme for me. I have contemplated at length what makes them so good, and I think it starts and ends with the bun. In the end it is just a burger bar- but the burgers are unreal. Pete is making me tell you that it’s not that I think this is one of the Top 3 restaurants in Chicago-I don’t- but it is one of my favorite go-tos. DMK: Wrigleyville Although I have been in a Twitter battle (where they refuse to engage with me) about them taking my favorite burger, the old Italian #5 off the menu!!! with this burger spot in Wrigleyville, it is still one of my ultimate favorites Chicago.My favorite tacos are the Poblano-which are now off the menu but still available if you request them, and the pork belly. The margaritas rule, or they did last I could remember, their guacamole is superior. You can’t make a reservation, it is basically a bar that serves food and if you are squirrly like me it is never too hard to find a spot or two at the bar. Which also means that there is usually a wait. This place is just cool and I feel cool when I am there. Which is silly because part of the reason I love it so much is because it REMINDS me of Austin-where we are moving- but nonetheless. Big Star: Bucktown/Wicker Park Probably the dining experience I will miss the most.Top 3…Period: These are the ones we will mourn when we leave. And it’s not that I don’t agree that a lot of those places are great, but its not my list per se. Of the 14 restaurants she recommended I have been to 8. While I agreed with a bunch of her picks it was kind of…meh…well, expected at least. If you subscribe to the Goop, and I do, you know her last newsletter was on Chicago restaurants. Guys!! I finally found something I do better than Gwyneth!!!
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