"Bistro Monadnock's entrance is on a tiny, easy-to-miss street that feels more like an alley. But it's worth seeking out (especially if you're in the Loop) since their French food is some of the best in the city, let alone in a neighborhood filled with fast-casual chains. The charming wooden space isn't too crowded, so spontaneously popping in for rich bouillabaisse by the open kitchen or escargot at the bar is very easy. And with a friendly chef who might show you what he just put in the dry-ager, plus servers happy to give a brief history lesson about the historic Monadnock building, every meal here makes being in the Loop an actually pleasant experience." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen
Bistro Monadnock
