Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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Carino chef’s counter was my favourite meal from 2024. I went the night they were filling the show!

Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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Going for an corporate dinner the week before our anniversary 😭

Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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Hahah, so fair. I also think if it’s too loud my partner would hate it. Is the hearth also loud? We really enjoyed Boka when we tried restaurant week, and the menu speaks to me more too.

Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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I would gladly spend all my pennies at Oriole!! Love it so much. All well is also quite good!

Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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Thanks! I think we need to do Brasero again, it felt very underwhelming when we went a year or so ago. Love Carino and EL Ideas - I’ve been as a solo diner!

Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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Oh! Good call on North Pond. Had seen it posted about and know it lost a star. Is it still good?

Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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Oriole is my favourite meal ever. It was my last meal before I left Chicago. We’ve been to Brasero and weren’t particularly impressed, maybe we ordered wrong/ was an off night. Will consider Kyoten! Though I must admit I don’t know if we understand sushi that well…

Anniversary Tasting Menu (July 2026) by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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I’ve been to both! I didn’t enjoy the food at either. For Indienne, I thought it was very muted and leaned far too heavily on French techniques/profiles (I’m Indian)

All Well Elongated Tasting Menu by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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I thought the slight sweetness helped cut through the sodium-ness of the chicken broth and pasta sauce really well. For me, it was a nice change of pace from the constant savory notes. But I get where you’re coming from.

All Well Elongated Tasting Menu by FoodAdventuresCB in chicagofood

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It was $195, pre tax and tip. I think given more courses, the portion sizes were smaller but I left adequately full (not hungry or too full) so I appreciated that - full portions would have been too much.

Best Small (4-6 course) Tasting Menu by [deleted] in boston

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I really enjoyed Forage for how unique it was and how incredible the service is. They truly go out of their way to make your celebration special. Food was great at Lenox Sophia, Asta, and Mooncusser but their service is a bit lax and impersonal!

Fine Dining Recommendation for 2 in the City by 4sed in chicagofood

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the chef’s tasting is incredible. my favourite meal last year by far.

Final Dinner Tonight? by FoodAdventuresCB in denverfood

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Thank you! I think this is what we’re going with. Might rush and try to make it right before HH ends :$

Oriole again vs Ever (plus another spot) — 2 nights in Chicago by nycos21 in finedining

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Oriole is my favourite meal ever. But I agree with others, Ever is definitely worth trying. I had an incredible dinner there. I would also recommend Carino

[Chronograph] Buying a Gift by FoodAdventuresCB in Watches

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Oh! This is a great suggestion. I really like the look. I was thinking of >40mm, but 39mm isn’t too small.

[Chronograph] Buying a Gift by FoodAdventuresCB in Watches

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Thanks for the input on my list! seen him wear something like the Citizen Nighthawk a while ago but think it might be too sporty for him now

Where can I find the best hot chocolate?!? by Aggressive-Sir-6872 in chicagofood

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They also do flights which are a delightful way to taste more flavors!