Everest Restaurant Review:
Everest has maintained its perch above Chicago's skyline for more than 25 years; the spectacular view from the 40th floor never gets old. Evolved décor brought sleek silver fixtures and contemporary artwork on the walls. The changes made sense, the easier feel analogous to chef-proprietor Jean Joho's personal vision. Chef Joho's Alsatian roots dot the menu. One night, slow-poached farm egg,...
George purchased a three-room cottage for his mother in 1772 for £225, renovated it, and more than doubled its size with additions. She spent the last 17 years of her life here, tending the garden where her original boxwoods still flourish today, and where many a bride and groom now exchange their vows. The home has been a museum since 1930. Inside, displays include Mrs. Washington's "best...
It's Spring: Where to Find Fiddlehead Ferns in Chicago:
Despite a return to winter temps, a sign that spring is here is the appearance of fiddlehead ferns on Chicago menus. The elusive spring green is a chef favorite that's often harvested in early May, thus many of the restaurants that have them now are among the trendiest and priciest in town. Check out the map to see where fiddleheads are already sprouting in the city.
"Incredible" views of the city are just one of the draws at this "high-class", high-elevation Loop dining room atop the Chicago Stock Exchange, where chef Jean Joho prepares "sublime" Alsatian-influenced French prix fixe menus augmented by a "wine list that includes wonderful offerings not found elsewhere"; the "gorgeous" room is matched by top service – no surprise it's a "favorite for...