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09/13/2005 patrick "tricksy" g. says:

I am beginning to suspect that no 'destination' restaurant is open on Sundays in Chicago. I will be in town for business on Sunday, October 30th and was looking forward to Trotter's or Frontera Grill but no dice.

Any suggestions for a great Chicago meal on a Sunday night?
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09/13/2005 Dee "List-meister Food photographer" W. says:

Where are you staying and what kind of food are you craving?
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09/13/2005 patrick "tricksy" g. says:

We are staying somewhere south of Chicago and would be just coming in for dinner before checking in at the hotel. Any suggestion in Chicago proper or to the south a bit would be welcome.

As far as the food is concerned, my workmates were initially shooting for fine dining but at this point I think we are open. Something that to open the eyes of jaded San Franciscan food lovers.
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09/13/2005 Ellen "more runnish than runner" M. says:

Arun's is on or nearly on par with Trotter's in terms of inventiveness, and offers a ten or twelve-course tasting menu.  An award-winning place.  Go to: www.arunsthai.com.

I assume you also tried for a table at Topolobampo if you contacted Frontera?

Sunday evenings can be a tall order, but there's got to be something.  Also, if you're accustomed to fine dining in SF, I hope we can satisfy!

Which hotel?  South side of Chicago, or a town south of Chicago?
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09/13/2005 Ellen "more runnish than runner" M. says:

Forgot another possibility - Blackbird, in the West Loop: http://www.blackbirdre...
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09/13/2005 Ellen "more runnish than runner" M. says:

This is absolutely my last suggestion for the night: Tru.  http://trurestaurant.com/

They are known for great imaginative food, and a rockin' art gallery with Warhols and others.  I haven't been there yet but several of my very fussy friends have been impressed.
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09/14/2005 patrick "tricksy" g. says:

Ellen, thanks so much for the suggestions. We are staying in someplace called Matteson. We figure we are too far out to dine Monday, so we intend a nice meal on Sunday before we head south.

And, yep, Topolobampo is also closed on Sundays. Anything else you think of please don't hesitate.
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09/14/2005 Ellen "more runnish than runner" M. says:

Oh my, you are staying pretty far south indeed.  I'll work on it, I do know a few people who live in the far south suburbs.
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10/09/2005 David L. says:

Tallgrass in Lockport, IL (west of Matteson) is one of the best of Chicagoland - I'd call it a destination restaurant.  If you're looking for something closer to Matteson, consider Burgundy Bistro in Olympia Fields.
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10/10/2005 patrick "tricksy" g. says:

David, thanks for the clues. I'll check for availability on both those.
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10/28/2005 Sarah F. says:

I really enjoy the Berhoff located in downtown.  I don't know the southern burbs too well to offer any more nearby suggestions.

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