Trotter's To Go
Permanently Closed
Iconic fine dining, popularized tasting menus & sustainability
Iconic fine dining, popularized tasting menus & sustainability
"A series of pop-up dinners featuring a star-studded lineup of chefs to honor the legacy of Charlie Trotter. The event is organized by Dylan Trotter, Charlie Trotter's son, and includes collaboration with notable chefs and a focus on non-alcoholic drinks." - Ashok Selvam
"A precursor to modern gourmet carryout spots, offering high-quality food with the pedigree of Charlie Trotter's restaurant. It operated in a strip mall near DePaul University." - Ashok Selvam
"An iconic restaurant that popularized the tasting menu, vegetarian menu, fusion cuisine, sustainability, wine pairings, and non-alcoholic options in American fine dining." - Michael He
"Trotter’s Lincoln Park restaurant was a culinary destination from 1987 to 2012." - Ashok Selvam
"The celebrity chef dominated the city’s fine dining scene as his two-Michelin-starred restaurant operated from 1987 to 2012 in Lincoln Park." - Samantha Nelson