Justin B.
Yelp
Cure is more evidence that even in smaller cities, there's great food everywhere. Cure is also helping make the case that dining out is a real extravagance.
Came in for lunch last week and almost everything I tried was great. The cocktails, in particular, were fantastic; between the Blinker, Like a Shark, and the classic Gin & Tonic, I left very satisfied with the drinks.
Food and service were also strong. The beef tartare, the brandade (although, as usual at restaurants, these were served with not nearly enough bread!!), and the fried gnocchi were all great and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the creme brulee dessert. (The chocolates sampler was good too, just not a surprise.)
I was expecting prices to be a little lower than what I see regularly in Chicago, but that was not the case. COVID, staffing, supply chain, you name it...prices are going up. $49 for a steak frites order (easily the highest I have seen in any city I've visited this year; I've bought steaks at other high-end places for just above that, but Cure does serve a 16-oz. steak with their version) is ridiculous...or, it's the new normal. Prices are a ding for me right now, and it's making me rethink how often I can afford to eat out in 2022.
Otherwise, a great experience. I'll be back for future visits when I come to town!