BEST HAUTE CUISINE in IL
Alinea
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Alinea was established in 2005 by Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. It is one of only 13 restaurants in the U.S. to earn the coveted Michelin 3-Star rating. Alinea is known for its innovative approach to modernist cuisine with a multi-course tasting menu that showcases the chefs’ creativity and culinary expertise. The restaurant offers three distinct dining experiences: the Kitchen Table, the Gallery, and the Salon. Each dining experience at Alinea promises a unique and unforgettable gastronomic journey that pushes the boundaries of traditional dining.
Oriole
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661
Oriole aims to provide guests with a thought-provoking and interactive experience, where the diner is the true focus of the meal. Executive Chef & Owner Noah Sandoval and Pastry Chef & Partner Genie Kwon are known for their innovative and creative approach, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and flavor combinations. Alinea's menu offerings are not influenced by industry trends, ensuring a truly distinctive dining experience that has garnered Michelin stars and accolades such as the Jean Banchet Award.
Kasama
1001 N Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Tim Flores is a Chicago native, and Genie Kwon is a Korean pastry chef. They are a match made in food heaven and the couple behind the acclaimed Filipino restaurant called Kasama. It is a unique dining experience that allows you to explore the flavors and textures of Filipino cuisine in a fine dining setting. Kasama offers a tasting menu that showcases the best of Filipino cuisine. The tasting menu features dishes such as kare-kare, pancit, and lumpia, along with ingredients like foie gras and A5 wagyu.
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
798 W Algonquin Rd Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants was inspired by the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America. The restaurant was founded with the vision of combining a Napa-style tasting room with an upscale, modern, casual restaurant. At Cooper's Hawk, every dish is paired with a wine, as suggested by the winemaker, making the dining experience unique. Chef Matt McMillin has been charged with leading this culinary innovation.
Luminary Kitchen & Provisions
3121 Hedley Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
Luminary Kitchen & Provisions is the result of the outpouring of support from the Springfield community for its predecessor, American Harvest. This spacious and modern restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience, with a thoughtfully crafted menu. Founded by Springfield natives and passionate chefs, Jordan and Aurora Coffey, the menu showcases seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and producers, crafted into dishes that beautifully combine flavors, textures, and creative techniques.
