Marche

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admin, 7-15-2016

Dress to fit into the fashionable, clubby scene.

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A painting on an outside planter of a fat little Pinnochio-masked man being led around by a domme gives a sly reference to the old wild days in this theatrically themed bistro with tall pillars and hanging umbrellas. Marche is one of the pioneers on Randolph Street, but these days the menu and clientele are tamer. Don't be surprised to see post-Mag Mile shoppers tucking into pomme frites with...

The Scene
A long-standing cornerstone of the West Loop dining scene, Marche still holds sway with its clubby, urban carnival atmosphere. The tripped-out decor is a visual feast, with... Pros + great bistrotrendy crowd Cons - loud

Is it a restaurant or is it a nightclub? Is it possible to be both? Marche certainly seems to think so, with its velvet-curtained entrance, designer columns and pulsing music. The clientele is hip, exuberant and well dressed, just like the restaurant itself, which is sort of a futuristic chic. The menu is classic French and features steaks, duck and lamb, along with a variety of creative...