🔥 Chicago Michelin-Starred ESMÉ
A Restaurant More Stunning Than Boka✨ ✨ First Course 🥗 ▫️ Braised Endive Salad The slight bitterness of endive is gently balanced by yuzu cheese! The fennel almond crisps add the perfect finishing touch—layers of flavor at their best 💯 Master-level seasoning! 🌟 ▫️ Flamin' Hot Cheeto Onion Dip 🔥 A devilishly addictive combo of spicy cheese balls and caramelized onions! Guilty but irresistible 🧀 (Though it’s a bit too similar to actual Cheetos 😂) ✨ Second Course 🍽️ ▫️ Foie Gras & Winter Squash 🦢 The foie gras mousse slides down like silk! The pumpkin puree and basil perfectly cut through the richness—definitely the MVP of the meal 🌟 ▫️ Burnt Maple Consommé 🥓 The broth has a unique smoky maple aroma, and the caramelized bacon bits are pure temptation~ ✨ Third Course 🐟🥩 ▫️ Sturgeon with Parsnip Chips The sturgeon is so fresh it’s mind-blowing! The Normandy sauce is rich and creamy, and the parsnip chips add a fun crunch~ 🐟✨ ▫️ Wagyu Short Rib Pithivier A twist on beef Wellington! Flaky pastry wrapped around tender short rib, with beetroot puree to balance the richness 🍠 (A bit salty though, so pair it with wine 🍷) 💡 Highlights ✔️ The service is so attentive, it’s like having a private guide 🍳 Every dish comes with a detailed explanation. ✔️ The plating is textbook Michelin aesthetics 📸 Every dish is a work of art. ✔️ The set menu offers unbeatable value! Totally outshines Boka (shh—) 😉 💰 Price per person : $120+ (Drinks make it even better!) #Michelin #RestaurantRecommendations #Chicago #DateNight