10 Recent Chicago Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know in August
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Private members club Astor Club in Gold Coast opened The Chef's Table, a 10-seat communal tasting menu by Trevor Teich featuring seasonal ingredients and French technique, priced at $325 per person. Shō in Old Town is a 12-seat omakase by Mari Katsumura with a 10-course menu including nigiri, hot and cold dishes, pressed hand rolls, and fruit-forward desserts, accompanied by sakes, grand cru Champagne, rare Japanese whiskies, and creative cocktails. Trino in West Loop is a Latin steakhouse by Stephen Sandoval emphasizing Argentine plancha-seared steaks and sauces alongside non-beef options. Ballyhoo Hospitality opened Jackman & Co. in Glenview, an elevated British gastropub serving fish and chips, red curry prawns, vindaloo mussels, and Sunday roasts.
Private members club Astor Club has introduced a new dining experience led by a prominent Chicago chef. Trevor Teich, who earned a Michelin star at his Bucktown fine dining restaurant Claudia, now leads the club's culinary program. At The Chef's Table, he presents a tasting menu that showcases seasonal ingredients and French technique. The exclusive 10-seat communal experience is priced at $325 per person. 24 E. Goethe Street.
A new omakase experience helmed by Mari Katsumura ( Yūgen, Entente) has opened. Shō is a 12-seat restaurant that marries Japanese tradition with global influences. The 10-course menu features more than just nigiri - there are hot and cold dishes, pressed hand rolls, and fruit-forward desserts. The beverage program highlights sakes, grand cru Champagne, rare Japanese whiskies, and creative cocktails. 1531 N. Wells Street.
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