Chicago Dining Spotlight | Amaru 🇵🇪🔥

Cuisine: Latin American Price Range: $50-$100 Chicago Restaurant Week is ending soon! Today I'm recommending Amaru in Wicker Park, offering $60 (4-course) and $45 (3-course) prix-fixe menus . We went with the $45 option (appetizer, main, dessert à la carte). We also ordered two standout dishes à la carte: 🍌 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Piononos – Sweet plantains wrapped around Spanish chorizo, with crispy bacon on the outside. Absolute perfection! 🍚 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Coconut Fried Rice – Malaysian-inspired , fragrant coconut flavor with wok hei. My favorite dish! 1st Course (Pick 1): 🐟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ceviche del Dia – Classic Latin ceviche with seasonal fish. Fresh, bright, flawless! 🥔 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ecuadorian Llapingacho – Sweet potato cake, almost dessert-like. Rich but balanced. 🥗 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ensalada Invierno – Beautiful plating but basic flavors . 2nd Course (Pick 1): 🐂 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Cuban Oxtail – Fall-off-the-bone tender , though sauce was salty. Goat cheese dumplings = bold & delicious! 🐖 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Boliche – Puerto Rican-style pork loin. Well-seasoned but slightly dry. 🍰 🌟🌟🌟 Jollof Lentil Cake – Too crumbly , and the amaranth curry lacked depth. 3rd Course (Pick 1): 🌽 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Pastel de Elote – Sweet corn cake (like Chinese huangmi gao). Not too heavy, just right! 🍮 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Crema Catalana – Crème brûlée vibes but overly sweet. 💸 Note: 20% auto-gratuity included (skip the extra tip prompt!). 📸 Vibes: Cozy, artsy, great for dates! #ChicagoEats #ChicagoFood #RestaurantWeek #GlobalBites #HiddenGems #FoodieAdventure