Chicago Restaurant Week｜Fine Dining Corn Dumplings

Cariño 📍 4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 Heard great things about the chef here — previously at Brass Heart and The Aviary — so we jumped on their Restaurant Week 7-course menu. Top favorites: 🌽 Corn “Ravioli” — Filled with Mexican truffle (corn fungus), surrounded by fried corn silk, popcorn, and sweet corn mousse — a delicious corn family reunion! 🍫 Dessert — Pepperleaf ice cream with chocolate. First time tasting pepperleaf — like a minty herb, paired perfectly with soft chocolate. 🦪 Oyster — Topped with beer foam and spicy salsa — layers of flavor. 🍣 Ceviche-style fish — With green pepper and chive sauce (a bit spicy for me 🌶️). 🦐 Shrimp with chorizo crumbles — A tad salty but super aromatic. 🐑 Lamb Chop — Not the most tender, but the sweet glaze cut through the richness nicely. 🥭 Mango purée + sour orange — Honestly too tangy for my taste. Overall, really enjoyed this spot! Service was excellent — detailed dish introductions and they even folded my napkin when I stepped away 🧺. Would love to try their Mexican-focused drink menu next time. #ChicagoFood #WeekendVibes #HiddenGem #CariñoChicago #RestaurantWeek #FineDining