(reposted May 9, 2008)
Dining at a Top 50: Charlie Trotter's in Chicago
I prefer WD-50 and Nobu over this one. I was not impressed by the food or the service. They probably were just having a bad night... But then again it was "supposed" to be great, again, can't always rely on the hype one comes across. It's cool to dine at a place where the median age of the patrons is at least 15 years older. It screams, "I've arrived!" But then the $$$ that was spent on this meal could pay someone's rent for the month. LoL.
Chicago is a lovely town.
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Saturday, September 2, 2006Grand Menu
Amuse Gueule
Japanese Hamachi with Roasted Bell Pepper, Kalamata Olive Sorbet, Spanish Paprika & Basil Oil
Alaskan King Salmon with Bok Choy, Sweet and Sour Duck Gizzards & Yellow Curry Sauce
Whole Roasted Squab with marcona Almonds, Kinome Seeds, Sweet Onions & Morel Mushrooms
Colorado Lamb Loin & Rach with Quinoa, Black Cardamom Mole & Ash Baked Eggplant
Cantaloupe with Preserved Melon Rind & Lavender Cured Pork Belly Michigan Raspberries with Riccotta & Fennel
Mignardises
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Some pictures from the meal, some may be a little blurry (apologies).
Wine does taste better in a Riedel glass...
