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Boka

1729 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614

312-337-6070

www.bokachicago.com/

Giuseppe Tentori continues to offer one of the most striking and richly satisfying contemporary American menus in town. He has an affinity for working with underutilized ingredients and transforming potentially bitter offerings into cool and subdued flavors. Think radicchio risotto with juniper-laced veal breast, venison loin with a duo of mole mustard jus and apple bacon sauce, and short-rib ravioli with a roasted cauliflower purée and grilled beef tongue. The Asian options seem a touch out of place, but Sarah Jordan’s desserts, including a smooth rooibos (red tea) sherbet, prove to be ideal foils. Dynamic wine list and expert service.

Additional Information

Rating: 3 stars

Price: $50-plus

Cuisine: Progressive American

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Noteworthy:
child friendly
outdoor dining
wheelchair accessible

Dishes We Liked:

Veal breast with braised radicchio risotto, poached persimmon, aged balsamic, juniper, and sweetbread croutons ($14); field greens with rosemary-cranberry vinaigrette, granola clusters, yogurt meringue, and stewed cranberries ($9); short- rib ravioli with roasted cauliflower purée, red-wine-braised cabbage, maitake mushroom, Bartlett pears, and grilled beef tongue ($28); rooibos (red tea) yogurt sherbet with fresh plums, almond crisp, and basil ($12)

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