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| Very dark. Strong truffle drink & divine bites |
953-955 W Fulton St
Chicago
(Cocktail lounge from the creative genius of Chef Grant Achatz)
WOW. How can you not be blown away at The Aviary?
I was delighted to get a reservation confirmation just hours after I submitted a table request and upon arriving at The Aviary (note the entrance is on Morgan, not Fulton) was greeted by a genial doorman and welcomed into the folds of the mysterious lounge. I was impressed how well executed everything turned out to be (though I'm not sure I should have been surprised) from arriving at the hostess desk, to the waitress taking orders on her iPhone, to the seamless removal of plates and the calling of a taxi after drinks. Excellent service is thriving!
Though I enjoyed my cocktail from the a la carte menu (a pricey $28 black truffle concoction) I was really impressed by the bites. These one bite treats were decadent and sumptuous. Typing this I'm basically drooling thinking about the exquisite three bites I enjoyed - foie gras, summer squash and duck. Unbelievable. Forget the drinks - I'd come back for the bites alone! Speaking of drinks...the a la carte options were all inventive and good, but I was having some serious cocktail envy when I saw the elaborate and creative concoctions being served on the 7 course tasting menu. All I could think was "hmm, maybe I too should be spending $125 for cocktails! I need that experience!"
This Food Girl will have to wait for the tasting cocktail menu (I've got to save up some drinking funds), but I will be back!
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Grant A. is the chef with the new book out about his battle with tongue cancer and running a top restaurant. I am up for going to the Aviary...are there birds?
ReplyDeleteSounds decadent and chic! Glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteMan, this place makes Velvet Tango Room sound cheap and like a deal!
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