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Discover Everyday French Cuisine by Highly Acclaimed Chef Joho
In a world where even ethnic restaurants sometimes bill themselves as "brasserie," it's reassuring to know you can still find the real thing ? in the heart of Chicago!When chef-owner J. Joho from Everest opened Brasserie Jo, the demanding James Beard House proclaimed it the "Best New Restaurant in the U.S." GQ magazine judged it has "one of the top bars" in the country. And to thousands of Chicagoans, it's the city's only authentic French brasserie. Break into a loaf of crusty baguette, taste the classic Tartes Flamb?, Steak Frites, saut?ed Skate Wing and world-renowned Profiteroles.Whether partying with friends in the Paris-designed all season Winter Garden, relaxing in the summer on the sidewalk cafe, the genuine French fare, wine and beer collections, and joie de vivre make it clear: This is the real thing. Vive le Brasserie!
With high ceilings, a lively crowd and pleasant staff, sleek Brasserie Jo is bigger, louder and friendlier than most Parisian brasseries. White tablecloths, cherry-wood banquettes and a zinc bar give the airy space a '40s feel. Chef Jean Joho's menu boasts French classics, simply presented and impeccably executed. Dig into garlicky, bubbling-hot escargots en cocotte or a steaming pot of dark, heady onion soup gratinee. Tender steak with crispy frites is a reliable entree choice. Although the desserts are immense, you still won't want to share the profiteroles, two huge mounds of vanilla ice cream between pastry, drowned in rich chocolate sauce poured by your server.