Smyth Review: A Solid (But Not Mind-Blowing) 3-Star Experience ⭐⭐⭐
📍 Smyth 177 N Ada St, Chicago, IL As part of my Chicago Michelin star crawl, Smyth delivered some highs (lobster custard!!) and some "mehs" (avocado, really?). Worthy of 3 stars? Yes—but with caveats. 🌟 Top 3 Dishes (Worth the Hype) 🦞 Lobster Box: Custard + egg yolk + raspberry = savory-sweet perfection. Best bite ever. 🍩 Crab Donut: Sweet, fluffy, packed with fresh crab—divine. 🥚 Quail Egg: Explodes with runny yolk magic—simple but genius. 😐 The "Why Though?" Courses 🥑 Avocado: Literally just… avocado. At a 3-star? 😒 🌰 Caviar + Almonds: Fine, but forgettable. 🎋 Asparagus: Tasted like… asparagus. Where’s the wow? 🍖 Meat-Lover’s Gripes Too veggie-heavy for my taste (where’s the wagyu or duck?!). Quail + Lamb: Well-cooked but no fireworks. 🍭 Dessert Letdowns 🍌 Banana Pudding + Caviar: Weird combo (not bad, not great). 🍬 Petit Fours: Too sweet, too basic. 💡 Final Verdict Highs: Lobster box, crab donut, quail egg = Michelin-worthy. Lows: Avocado, asparagus, caviar almonds = head-scratchers. Vibes: Cozy, unfussy—no stuffy 3-star pretension. #MichelinGuide #SmythChicago #FineDining #HitOrMiss #FoodieReview