We waited 1 month for @monteverdechi… 📍Monteverde For some fine dining, Monteverde definitely knows what they’re doing. This place has been hyped up to me for quite some time (michelin recommended & @chefsarahjayne duh) and I definitely understand why. The ambiance inside is well-established and the service is impeccable- the waiters were amazingly attentive and knew what they were talking about. In terms of the food, it was delicious but also in my opinion, on par with some other places I’ve been to in chicago such as Formento’s that don’t require a 1 month wait for rsvp. I would highly recommend a checkout for good food on a special occasion or if you just want a nice dinner location. 😋: 9.5/10 📸-worthy: 8/10 💸: $20-100 per person Things we got: • Burrata e Ham* • Chitarra Alla Boscaiola • Cacio Whey Pepe * (The burrata is a must get- the Jam was definitely the star of the platter and meshed so well with the burrata and prosciutto)

📍Au Cheval Have heard SO much about @auchevaldiner but I had the worst palate up until like 2 years ago and finally opened up to the idea of eating a burger this past year. Embarrassing- I know. Given this progression, Au Cheval was an experience in in itself and I recommend a check out just for the loud, upbeat, & crowded energy you would only get at a diner this popular/famous. Things we got: • Single Cheeseburger • Matzah Ball Soup 😋: 8.5/10 💸: $$ READ ON for more info on food 🍔: While the burger was good, I will say it didn’t blow my mind. Although, it may have been a fault on my part as I did only add egg in☠️ Next time I’ll add in the extra bacon in and see if there’s more moisture in each bite! Honestly for me the real winner was the Matzah Ball soup. The balls were so soft and the taste of dill in the chicken broth warmed me up perfectly after walking around west loop for a couple of hours.