The Study — A Disappointing “Group Study” 🍽️😕

I previously enjoyed breakfast and happy hour at Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar, so I was eager to try their omakase-style dinner, The Study. It used to require 4–6 people, but recently opened for two — so my foodie friend and I went. ✅ Pros: ▪️ Located in the basement, separate from the main dining area — quiet and private (only one seating per night). ▪️ Chef prepares dishes in front of you, and a dedicated bartender crafts custom alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. ▪️ As a seafood-focused spot, there were standouts like baby eel (never seen in Chicago before) and uni egg tart with caviar. ▪️ They offer rare albino sturgeon caviar not included in the set).😂😍 ❌ Cons were hard to ignore: ▪️ Poor ventilation — smoke filled the basement after a few cooked courses.😁💕 ▪️ Overly salty — even for my salt-tolerant palate. ▪️ Overcooking — dishes like monkfish (lost their delicate texture, and fried squid was tough and chewy. Overall, I’d recommend sticking to their breakfast and happy hour. The dinner experience fell short. Heritage Restaurant: 2700 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 #ChicagoEats #TheStudy #Omakase #ChicagoFoodie #HeritageRestaurant #HumboldtPark