"Phil Vettel visits two fine dining spots in the Chicagoland area and deems them both excellent. Up north in Winnetka, the Tribune critic believes that chef Michael Lachowicz provides one of the region’s finest French experiences at recently-reopened fine-dining destination George Trois. The “brilliant” restaurant, which “arguably deserves a Michelin star,” offers a 12-course menu that starts off with a “heavenly” bite of osetra caviar over a dome-shaped potato panier. Foie gras torchon is bound in gelee, served alongside a hot seared foie medallion, and topped with Burgundy truffle shavings that add “even more luxury,” while lamb loin sits atop choux confit and a “lovely” rosemary jus. The meal finishes with a “picture-perfect” miniature soufflé and a variety of autumn-themed sweets." - Jeffy Mai
