Elske
New American restaurant · West Town ·
Creative American fare with Danish influences and tasting menus
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Creative American fare with Danish influences and tasting menus
"Year after year, Chefs David and Anna Posey hit their marks with this Danish oasis. A marvelous patio seamlessly flows into an airy dining room that fills up quickly — and for good reason. In choosing between the set tasting and the a la carte, there is no wrong answer. Both journeys capture the spirit of what makes this restaurant special by showing a respect for the seasons, delightful originality, and a stylish flair that never comes at the cost of flavor. Past highlights include lamb tartare on rye, duck liver tart with salted tamp, and yeasted chickpea pancakes with smoked trout. The signature dessert is a sunflower seed parfait with sour honey and licorice. Juice pairings and esoteric wines round out the evening." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Known for consistent excellence, it has received a Michelin one-star rating every year since 2017." - Jeffy Mai
"We love this multi-faceted Scandinavian restaurant in the West Loop. With the option of either a $140 nine-course menu or ordering a la carte, this bright and airy spot works well for both a special occasion or something a bit more low-key. It doesn’t matter whether you’re kicking off the tasting menu with “tea of lightly smoked fruits and vegetables," sharing small plates of housemade pasta or cured fluke, or on a solo mission to eat sunflower seed parfait with bee pollen—coming here is always a great choice. Plus, they have an outdoor area with afireplacethat’s great for drinks before or after dinner." - Team Infatuation
"Elske’s is a multi-faceted contender as a special occasion spot. You can order a la carte, but Elske also has a lovely nine-course tasting menu. It’s reasonably priced ($140), especially compared to the other tasting menus in the West Loop, and it’s the best way to try this spot’s Scandinavian cuisine. Without the tasting menu, we might not have started our meal with a “tea of lightly smoked fruits and vegetables,” and we’re really glad we did. The space is bright and airy, and they have an outdoor area with a fireplace that’s great for drinks before or after dinner." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
"Hardcore heavy metal burger joint. Albeit very tasty, it's notoriously loud as hell, and the hell-yes-yum-to-dollar-dollar-bill factor is high—think $13 for basic up to $18 for "The Death Sentence Burger." Tuesdays are half price burger day, but expect a long wait. Mac and cheese is worth traveling for." - Firebelly Design