Perle - Chicago

Looks like food dish, but somehow raised. interesting selection of international cuisine. full bar in the middle. all the dishes we tried were very good, so dri... read more Looks like food dish, but somehow raised. interesting selection of international cuisine. full bar in the middle. all the dishes we tried were very good, so drink. music was too loud for my ears.

At Politan Row, we tried a variety of dishes including Chicago-style hot dogs, meatloaf, mac and cheese, salted caramel flan, fried chicken, tacos, baklava, and... read more At Politan Row, we tried a variety of dishes including Chicago-style hot dogs, meatloaf, mac and cheese, salted caramel flan, fried chicken, tacos, baklava, and seafood gumbo. But we were also delighted to discover more exotic dishes like sambal shrimp, ropa vieja, Korean bibimbap, Vietnamese bun cha, Singaporean chicken rice, pork belly bao, Katsu sandwiches, and udon noodles. Each vendor brings their own twist to traditional dishes, offering a diverse range of flavors and options. From Indian street food at Thattu to Israeli hummus at LaShuk Street Food, Cuban soul food at Clave, Indonesian and Cajun fare at Bumba Roux, Japanese comfort food at Mom's, and Korean, Vietnamese, and Singaporean cuisine at Piko Street Kitchen, there is no shortage of choices. To complement the delicious food, Politan Row also features Bar Politan with signature cocktails and Perle, a German-inspired beer garden. The food hall is open daily at 7 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 p.m. on Sunday. Overall, it was a truly memorable dining experience that we would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore a Taste of the Planet.

I am not a native in chicago, so I cannot compare this culinary experience with other Chicago facilities. a few comments to eat. the idea of international diver... read more I am not a native in chicago, so I cannot compare this culinary experience with other Chicago facilities. a few comments to eat. the idea of international diversity within a place was appealing and the attraction. old fashion drink was delicious, but expensive even too happy hour. on our table was the Cuban sandwich a disappointment. it was dry, without a spicy, and the cheese was too mild. the crab mini sandwich was delicious, although expensive for the size. the creole was good, but the only seafood in the creole was a lonely garnel. it was mostly broth. I can't remember the other sandwich of our table. I think it was a turkey sandwich from the Cuban kitchen. the diner didn't eat much of the sandwich. again, dry and not seasoned. the experience was okay. we would have tried more articles, but it was simply served too expensive for the amount of food. overall enjoyed the concept, but eating was not as exciting as expected. location was clean, beautiful outdoor dining area, full bar. if I could, I would rate as 3.5, good.

Clave... Absolutely Horrible customer service!! I have never been so insulted. The sous chef named Dwayne has no sense of customer service. When I came in with... read more Clave... Absolutely Horrible customer service!! I have never been so insulted. The sous chef named Dwayne has no sense of customer service. When I came in with my daughter and asked for Vaca Frita without bread, he questioned my request and refused to accommodate it. He even told me to leave. Despite trying to explain my dietary restriction, he still refused. When I brought up the issue with the Operational Manager, Paris, she stated that they were independent vendors and she had no control over their actions. This was a disappointing experience and I'm sure the owners of Clave, Lawrence Letrero and Raquel Quadreny, would not approve of the way their customers were treated. This type of behavior is unacceptable.

Clave... Absolutely Horrible customer service!! Never been so insulted. The sous chef is named Dwayne, and has no sense of customer service. I came in with my d... read more Clave... Absolutely Horrible customer service!! Never been so insulted. The sous chef is named Dwayne, and has no sense of customer service. I came in with my daughter and asked for Vaca Frita. I preferred not to have the bread. He asked me why and said my request didn't make any sense. I explained that I cannot eat bread, but that I would pay for it still. He said no and that he wouldn't do it, and then he said get out of my face I understand that he is a chef and may not have wanted to change the presentation of the food, but this was by far the worst of customer service. I responded by addressing his customer service, to which he denied and said it was not about customer service. At that point, I asked for what I later found out was the Operational Manager, Paris, who explained that they were independent vendors so she had no control over their actions and sayings. This is sad. I am sure the owners of Clave, Lawrence Letrero and Raquel Quadreny would not be happy that their customers were being spoken to in such a demeaning manner. This was absolutely not right.