Michelin Star Restaurants in Chicago

By Cassanda Tidwell

Visiting Chicago anytime soon?  Check out their exquisite restaurant Avenues.  Avenues ranges from $50 and up, but the price is worth it.  They were rewarded four stars and AAA five diamonds, and the chef de Cuisine Curtis Duffy, spices up this restaurant with his amazing dishes.  His experience working for other top named restaurants, such as Charlie Trotter’s and Trio, really puts Avenues above and beyond.  Contemporary American food is served here, including a variety of salads, from Pierrot field greens to Chicago steak salad; French sandwiches, from shrimp croissant to grandma’s cage-free egg sandwich; French style flat breads, from Swiss to wild mushroom, and large dishes including lamb Sheppard pie and chicken pot pie.  They have a different soup for each day of the week, ranging from French onion to lobster bisque.  This restaurant is definitely worth the price!  For more information on the restaurant Avenues, please visit their website www.peninsula.com/Chicago/en/Dining/Avenues/default.aspx. 

Another great place to stop in for a bite to eat in Chicago is the restaurant Blackbird.  Blackbird is a gourmet restaurant with an urban chic atmosphere, and prices ranging from $30-$50.  This restaurant is perfect for the average city person or anyone who loves the city.  They offer private dining and gourmet cuisine.  Events are constantly being held at Blackbird, ensuring the guests are entertained and happy at all times.  Upcoming events include the following: 'Young Lions’ Friends of Beard Dinner; Sunday, October 16, 2011, Blackbird to Offer an Exclusive Wedding-in-a-Box, and Fly to Blackbird on April 27.  These are only a few of many events provided by Blackbird.  For more information on this restaurant, visit their website www.blackbirdrestaurant.com. Whether a person is willing to spend a lot on dinner, or maybe just splurge a little, these two restaurants are perfect for anyone planning a trip to Chicago!