Showing posts with label Contemporary American. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contemporary American. Show all posts

Monday, September 19, 2011

Sustainable fine dining in Lakeview: Browntrout, Labor Day Weekend Part I


Cuisine: Contemporary American/ Seafood
Location: 4111 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
Price: $$ - $$$
Food: ****
Service: 3.5*
Overall: ****

The father was in town recently to help me move into my new digs in Lakeview (conveniently located within walking distance of DMK Burger Bar!), and as per the norm I was given the task of planning all our meals for the weekend. The full weekend lineup was as follows:

Friday Dinner: Browntrout in Lakeview
Saturday Dinner: Fogo de Chao in River North (Brazilian steakhouse for my inner glutton)
Sunday Brunch: Publican in Fulton Market (Paul Kahan’s casual-dining locale known best for its pork, shellfish, and beer selection)
Sunday Dinner: Riccardo Trattoria in Lincoln Park (Italian, a must for my dad’s Chicago visits every time)

Let’s just say I finished the weekend very full and sated, with a promise to myself to eat a steady diet of greens for the next few weeks to compensate for the gastronomic whirlwind I had just been through.

Onwards to my review of Browntrout: