Chicago Michelin-Starred North Pond — Summer Visit ☀️

It’s been a year since my last visit to North Pond. Back then, construction equipment was parked right by the lake 🚧. This time, the lakeshore has been restored — just the city skyline reflected peacefully on the water 🌆💧. Here’s the view from the outdoor dining area. Even with the air quality a bit hazy that day, the scenery was still lovely. Brunch hours are especially charming — lots of people walking their dogs, basically a parade of cute pups 🐕✨! Complimentary lemon & pumpkin seed cake (skip the frosting if you prefer less sweet). 🐰 Rabbit Sausage Eggs Benedict The egg was slightly overcooked — more like hard-boiled than poached 🥚. But the rabbit sausage was amazing, especially with a touch of ketchup! 🥗 Summer Squash Salad Fried green tomatoes, tender squash, assorted greens, and a tangy Green Goddess dressing — bright and appetizing! 🥩 New York Strip Steak (medium-well) Served with roasted potatoes, a sunny-side-up egg, pickled fennel, and sautéed mushrooms. For best texture, medium-rare is recommended — we went medium-well for my mom’s preference. 🐟 Striped Bass With pickled strawberries, young asparagus, and roasted bok choy. The bok choy was sweet, asparagus tangy, and the miso-basil sauce underneath tasted more like a vibrant pesto. 🍧 Raspberry Semifreddo Rich on its own, but balanced by the pandan leaf cake on top — made with real pandan juice, not artificial flavoring 🌿💚. 🍮 Bread Pudding Caramel sauce with yuzu was still quite sweet, but the pickled rhubarb added a nice tart contrast. A Michelin-starred brunch with lakeside views for just $54 per person — such a worthwhile experience! ✅ North Pond: 2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614 📍 #SummerFoodieCat #ChicagoLife #ExploreChicago #ChicagoTravel #ChicagoFood #MichelinStar