Taureaux Tavern

"We’re not certain that the rich food at this upscale French-inspired spot is going to be great for your 2pm productivity. But if you don’t care, or don’t need to go back to work, Taureaux Tavern is reliably good. Come here for a light lunch of rigatoni a la vodka and lobster thermidor bites. Then make sure the volume on your phone alarm is set to high just in case you need to take an impromptu nap." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"If you want some very rich food to usher you into a trance-like state before you go listen to the musical stylings of the Transiberian Orchestra, hit up Taureaux Tavern. This upscale French spot has appetizers like an “oeuf mayonnaise caviar” (eight-minute egg, trout roe, and aioli), along with more reasonable-sounding heavy dishes like bone marrow and a filet topped with Roquefort sauce." - adrian kane, john ringor

"This upscale French spot in the Loop has a large patio, and appetizers like an “oeuf mayonnaise caviar” (eight-minute egg, trout roe, and aioli), along with other dishes like bone marrow and a filet topped with Roquefort sauce. It also has a large outdoor patio, and a bar with lots of TVs. If you want some very rich food before hitting up a show in the Loop, come here." - Adrian Kane

"This gilded French palace boasts some serious Great Gatsby vibes—down to the classic coupes filled with sparkling Grüner Veltliner and the glowing green lights above the restrooms. Self-made millionaires may splurge on a bone-in côte de boeuf, while the merely well-off content themselves with the exquisite beef tartare, served in a silver bowl atop crushed ice. The menu tilts heavily towards steak, but its pleasures are consistent across the board. Textbook-perfect roast chicken arrives in a piping-hot cast-iron dish, accompanied by crisped potatoes and a tiny pitcher of chicken jus." - The MICHELIN Guide

"This gilded French palace boasts some serious Great Gatsby vibes—down to the classic coupes filled with sparkling Grüner Veltliner and the glowing green lights above the restrooms. Textbook-perfect roast chicken arrives in a piping-hot cast-iron dish, accompanied by crisped potatoes and a tiny pitcher of chicken jus. An orange-inflected hazelnut torte, with a crunchy feuilletine base, is another must-try. In warmer months, the garden party-esque patio makes for a pretty perch." - Sophie Friedman