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We had the pleasure of meeting Soud Chef Paul Morrison and trying out some of his newest creations!

Zed is a REALLY cool space and if you are lucky enough to have a warm night, do not pass up the opportunity to hit up the rooftop deck.
There is so much to choose from at Zed and I highly recommend the Harvest Tables and Chef's Selections of meats. The Harvest tables are overflowing with a selection of salad, meats, cheese, soups and veggies. You pick what you want to try and fill up your plate. I spent a good amount of time at the charcuterie area selecting house cured duck and prosciutto to my hearts delight. We also loved the burrata and tomato salad and the brussel sprouts.

Don't fill up TOO much...once you are ready you will be served tableside with a selection of meats. I LOVE that they offer you a sauce to compliment each selection. A few of my personal favroites were the moroccan chicken, the pork belly and the sirloin and the duck breast.

In addition to the delicious foor, Zed has an extensive list of wines and drinks.

Loved our experience at Zed and cannot wait to go back and enjoy again and again!

Special Dishes:

Carving meats, harvest table

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EXCELLENT!
Do not miss your opportunity to go to Goosefoot. There is a reason there is a long wait to get a reservation....The food is absolutely amazing and the service is excellent minus the stuffiness of other fine dining locations.
I am not a seafood eater and they catered to my dietary requests with NO problems. I really appreciate this and it says a lot about their customer service.
We did the 8 course menu and I can honestly say that I loved each and every course. The ingredents are so fresh, beautiful presentation and bursting with flavor.

A few of my favorites were the roated quail and the sunchoke soup. DEVINE!

Chef Chris Nugent and his wife Nina have outdone themselves and I look forward to coming back again and again!

Special Dishes:

8 course tasting menu

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Taking advantage of the gorgeous weather and decided on Erie Cafe for lunch. They have a separate outdoor patio across from the restarant with amazing views and the PERFECT lunch spot. Great spot for a work lunch or to just enjoy the warm sunshine.

Big portions and something for everyone on the menu from salads and seadfood to steaks. I am a huge fan of their lemon chicken and also LOVE their garbage salad.

Staple for me during the work week!

Special Dishes:

Steak salad, steak sandwich, garbage salad, lemon chicken

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Loved RPM and cannot wait to go back! The place has a separate dining area and a large bar area with tables that are first come. Really cool vibe and this place is going to be the new "place to go." great for a date or group of friends. The menu covers just about everything you could want and it was hard to choose between all the delicious choices. Our waiter was fantastic and recommended some of his favorite dishes and wines and they did NOT disappoint.
The truffle farfalle was recommeded by 3 people and it MELT in our mouths. It is a truffle cream sauce with tender beef mizxed in. As G would say "it was amazeballs!" I will go back and order that as soon as I can.
The duck pasta was also a mix of both sweet and salty and the duck was done to perfection tucked inside a pasta puff.

The dishes are small and good to share and try a bunch of things. I will NOT be sharing the farfalle next time. All for my belly.

Amazing job to the RPM team and I will be back again and again!

Special Dishes:

Truffle Farfalle, Burrata, Duck pasta dish

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We love red meat, so this place had a lot to live up to with some of our favorite steak houses in Chicago. It did not disappoint! They have a piano bar on the main level where we grabbed a cocktail to start. I chose a delicious berry martini and it was sweet, but not overkill. Really good!
The wait staff was informative, fun and attentive and gave some great recommendations.
You can customize your own seafood platter, which is really nice to be able to try some different things. I also had the Mastos salad, which is like a ceasar salad with a kick. Delicious.
I had the petite filet topped with bleu cheese and my husband had the bone in filet. Each was done to perfection and was so tender you barely needed a steak knife. We also had the garlic mashed potatoes and the AMAZING king crab truffle gnocchi. I am not a seafood fan and I had a 3rd helping of this delightful pasta side. YUM!
DO NOT miss the warm butter cake. One of the best desserts I have ever had and I would eat it every day if I had a personal trainer attached to my hip. MOUTH watering.
Overall, we loved our experience at Mastros and will certainly be back. Great service, great food and happy bellies.

Special Dishes:

bone in ribeye, king crab gnocchi, butter cake, filet, garlic mashed