Off to Chicago

I am off to Chicago tomorrow (Monday) for the last of
the current round of trips...I have read the valuable
posts on this board and I am reasonably familiar with
the Chicago dining scene, but I am always on the
lookout for something new, unusual, or particularly
tasty.

Any recent developments that I should know about? I
will be downtown, but I will have a car.

Thanks.

Jim Zurer
Washington DC

hi Jim, check out scarola 741 grand , also arun's for thais, 773 539 1909. thx

Thanks Steven....La Scarola is at the top of my list.

I have been to Arun's and am not a fan. I found the
food okay, but the prices were ridiculous, even taking
into account the ambience. I know it has its
adherents, but I just don't get it.

I will report on my experiences.

Jim Zurer -- Washington DC

BRIO is a new "Spanish" style restaurant. I have not
been, but the chef, Michael Tsonton is a recent
transport from my town of Cleveland; wonderful and
sorely missed here from Tutto a Posto,(a neighborhood
restaurant which has never been the same since his
departure). I would expect great offerings from his
kitchen. Please post back if you go.

Thanks for the tip....but I am already back home. I
will file it for my next visit.

Jim Zurer - Washington DC