ENO Restaurant Review:
Even before you enter ENO, the cozy boîte on the ground floor of the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, its aim becomes clear. The glass multi-tiered cases filled with specialty cheeses and chocolates near the entrance are a definite clue, as are the shelves of wine bottles and decanters. Choose from 30-plus imported and domestic cheeses, available in single servings or in flights, as...
"Wine, cheese and chocolate" are the lure at this "classy" duo in the Mag Mile's InterContinental and Loop's Fairmont Chicago, fine places to "hang with a special person" and share "small bites"; though service varies and the hotel vibe isn't for everyone, supporters savor the "people-watching" and dub the prices "not outrageous for the quality"; P.S. tasting classes are offered too.
The Inter-Continental Hotel has struggled for years to create an identity with its dining/bar projects, but with the stellar wine-bar concept Eno, they've got a surefire hit on their hands. They're keeping it simple by focusing on boutique wines, 35 different cheeses and a mouth-watering selection of handmade chocolates. Splashed in shades of mocha, ochre, and oxblood red, the wine...