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Balsan

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11 East Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Phone: 312-646-1400

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Neighborhood: Near North Side
Style: French
Head Chef:Danny Grant

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Description: Balsan website states:
Balsan is a neighborhood restaurant if your neighborhood happened to be tucked onto a lively cobblestone Parisian street in 1920.
Seasonal ingredients from 65 local farms drive the ever-changing menu and “hand-crafted” is actually a process, not a buzzword. House cured meats. Wood burning oven flatbreads. The crispy sweet scent of a fresh tarte flambée. Balsan’s simple elegance reflects the mastery of dishes created by a world-class kitchen served in the relaxed, social setting of a bistro moderne.

Hours: Breakfast Monday to Friday - 7:00am - 11am Saturday & Sunday - 7:00am - 10am Brunch Saturday & Sunday - 10am to 2pm Lunch Monday to Friday - 11am - 4pm Dinner 5pm - 10pm Late Night Friday & Saturday 10pm - Midnight

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AmandaPuck

"Balsan Bliss"

April 11, 2012

Food: Classic French Fare
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Cost: $$$
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Overview:

After fabulous Hennessey cocktails with HennyMo (Cognac King Maurice Hennessey) and KJ, we adjourned to Balsan at The Elysian for amazing dinner fare.

We were tucked away in the back corner at the community table which was a perfect hiding spot so we could discuss wedding crushes, our favorite wines, HennyMo and our business cards.

We also got to see Joan Cusack’s personal Garage Sale items, which was a highpoint of our night.

The confit could have fooled me into thinking I was in France. Duck leg confit with green lentils, smoked ham and mustard. That sauce was divine. Going back there very soon just for this. If duck confit isn’t perfect, it’s such a disappointment. This was rich yet crispy and full of flavor. Obsessed. This dish was a discussion point for days.

They also serve my childhood favorite--Fish Sticks, and they are all grown up. Fish Goujonettes with lemon, parsley and remoulade.