Chicago Food｜Eden — Instant California Farm-to-Table Vibes 🌿

Just visited Eden, a super understated yet stunning farm-to-table restaurant in Chicago with the largest private vegetable garden in the city. All ingredients come from local small farms, and the menu changes with the seasons. Tucked away at the end of a quiet street, stepping inside feels like wandering into a cozy wine estate backyard in California 🍴 The vibe is relaxed, comfortable, and effortlessly chic 😌 Every dish lets the ingredients shine — the chef’s restraint and care are clear. Nothing is overly salty or heavy, just honest flavors that highlight freshness in the best way 👍 Highlights below ‼️ 1️⃣ Squash Blossom Crab Rangoons Recommended ‼️ Crispy fried squash blossoms stuffed with creamy crab and cheese filling, paired with a sweet-sour-spicy strawberry and Southeast Asian-inspired sauce. Bursting with flavor — perfect with wine! 2️⃣ Roasted Beet Salad 🥗 Well-balanced with roasted beets and tangy vinaigrette — even beet skeptics will enjoy. Sweet, tender, no earthy bitterness at all. 3️⃣ Wood-Grilled Barramundi 🐟 Fish is split into two tender fillets — crispy skin, flaky flesh, grilled just right. Served with blueberry-grilled corn and cucumber in a bright, layered sauce 💯 4️⃣ Chestnut Mushroom Stracci 🍝 Recommended ‼️ Wavy pasta coated in tangy-sweet tomato sauce with bursts of fresh cherry tomato flavor. Plump chestnut mushrooms add earthiness, and crispy breadcrumbs add a nice texture contrast. 5️⃣ Wood-Grilled Skirt Steak 🥩 Steak itself is solid, but the berry-plum sauce on top steals the show — tart, juicy cranberries complement the beef beautifully and keep each bite exciting. 6️⃣ Strawberry Pie 🍓 Like a deconstructed Napoleon — layers of texture without being overly sweet. The strawberry sorbet in the middle is the star — just tart enough to balance everything. Only note: maybe fresh strawberries instead of candied ones at the base. Still — a must-try! 【Eden】 📍 2734 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 **#ChicagoEats #ChicagoFoodie #FarmToTable #HiddenGemChicago #ChicagoDining