![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_tArw_2d4xwsIdsiEZVV-FeqOqjO136-7PXc7rg4Vkv_RzK5DpDNwbUnyhcbrP1y8kJO6hE79NOjyjzhdoWbSjBTFbmm-0Q5bTOR7zKTkLKhbsU9QIOBAb8DiGYylsLDJ1YImI=s0-d)
Sunday night arrival in Chicago, and late dinner in need, our concierge at the Radisson Blu Aqua recommended this restaurant. "Tavernita, a sexy, spirited, modern restaurant that offers a diverse mix of dishes inspired in Spain and Latin American flavors. Designed to encourage sampling and sharing, the small-plate menu will offer something for every taste." It was a nice surprise to find out it's Chicago Restaurant Week. The decor and the ambiance is very chic. Music was a little loud, but we could still have a conversation and enjoy it.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_t_Bd63qYazJ-de47Xmb35NUb_9wfcE-rWZHcU70DG2_c10OT_pccUPTh76PbKu1rzKh9sZpn_SSbh-GGW2atKYiaAgEWxgWTDsHMnk0lrv8C4URBXPYKTt_pybVDmth5mZ=s0-d)
We went with Restaurant Week Menu, of course. Great options, even for my vegetarian friend. Our meal started with tasting of kegged cocktails, and two starters.
the turista - hornitos tequila blanco, preserved cherries, grapefruit, black pepper syrup, lime, bbq bitter
booty collins - green tea-infused absolut vodka, passion fruit, lemon, cayenne, yohimbe
pork belly bocadillos - apple jam, pickled red onions, brioche
escalivada - eggplant, red peppers, hazelnut romesco, goat cheese
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_t8jzfzgbChso56iEexs6v360ywjc_3Le7ukOOZunvOkZve1X4fTWiL0780p3TJo96wLd1mXm-ycbvXZvne0KymbgmK7iLWAS9FWpMCsKvX2HC5lthsQBlydx0rk4Z8PTqB=s0-d)
Small Plates
artichoke salad - roasted beets, arugula, valdeon blue cheese, artichoke chips
brussels sprouts - chestnuts, val d'aosta fontina cheese
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_vvIXqsE9XiPB6gVSGL3MX6qn0IHDkhSn33tORbeM-PGq5xOEkgCR2u-0O-PXpFyENFtkAFJi3M01OaqLaojqpqciP3AMfommfNsbOcAHq-PdaQHTcn03zIebxJhW3RNJgLOE8=s0-d)
Our large plate was house-made pappardelle, with mushroom ragout and manchego cheese, it was so good!
No comments:
Post a Comment