ZED451 - Chicago

Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Food: Imagine going to a Fogo De Chao with a much broader variety of meat options. read more Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Food: Imagine going to a Fogo De Chao with a much broader variety of meat options.

A beautiful Sunday of girlfriends, brunch and great Chicago weatherOH and a side of the Chicago Marathon. read more A beautiful Sunday of girlfriends, brunch and great Chicago weatherOH and a side of the Chicago Marathon.

Always good food with a nice presentation. We ate outside on a cozy early summer evening. We started by ordering mussels (not as spicy as shown and very good) a... read more Always good food with a nice presentation. We ate outside on a cozy early summer evening. We started by ordering mussels (not as spicy as shown and very good) and the spinach salad with fried oysters - all excellent. The main courses of pork chop and duck were well prepared. The chard with tiny pieces of bacon with the duck was a nice change. The cherry compote was a bit overwhelming. Tried the Bonarda red wine (usually matured in stainless steel so it lacked the soft, fruity taste) but returned to a reliable Malbec. Had a server in training that did a good job; Her mentor didn't smile much, which was disappointing. Overall, a pleasant meal.

The restaurant was very nice and the food was phenomenal. Some of the red meat options could have been cooked a little longer because sometimes it was just too... read more The restaurant was very nice and the food was phenomenal. Some of the red meat options could have been cooked a little longer because sometimes it was just too pink on the inside for my taste. Nina, who was our server was very knowledgeable and very attentive the entire time that we dined. She may be experience fantastic.

They food was good..the people were great read more They food was good..the people were great