Dining - Asian
200 N. Colombus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 aria restaurant engages a contemporary twist on conventional dining with a surprisingly experiential and engaging concept offering a bold menu of new world Asian cuisine, combined with a delectable selection of sushi variations and an extensive wine list. aria defies typical dining out, creating a distinctive and memorable experience. Guided by their culinary team and inspired by flavors and techniques found throughout the world, at aria you'll find a menu that transcends any one cultural tradition. 200 N. Colombus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 Connect: There's really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai and that's Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients – naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces. Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry – and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chiles. Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root – from scratch, of course. 6 E. Cedar Street, Chicago, IL 60610 Connect: There's really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai and that's Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients – naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces. Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry – and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chiles. Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root – from scratch, of course. 60 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611 Connect: Le Colonial, Chicago's noted upscale French Vietnamese restaurant, transports guests to another time and place, vividly recapturing the beauty, romance and spirit of 1920's French-colonial Southeast Asia. Adorned with rattan chairs, lush, potted palms, slow moving ceiling fans and nostalgic black and white photos of turn of the century life in Saigon, the Lounge area includes plush couches for enjoying martinis and light fare. The adjoining Terrace is open air in the warm months and enclosed in the cooler months, overlooking infamous Rush Street, all featuring savory, authentic Vietnamese cuisine. For Group Reservations contact Kerry Bowler, Le Colonial Events Coordinator, at kerry@lercolonialchicago.com. 937 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611 Connect: The Mafrici Family, owners of Pelago Ristorante, have continued their culinary and artistic journey to open Masaki, located in the heart of the Gold Coast, just steps away from Michigan Avenue. Only a block away from Pelago, Masaki was inspired by the need for fine Japanese dining in the neighborhood, the minimal size of the space available and the Mafrici's interest to explore an alternative culture with high level cuisine. 990 N. Mies van der Rohe Way, Chicago, IL 60611 Connect: Knowledgeable and helpful staff are happy to make recommendations and guide even those familiar with the intricacies of Shanghainese and Cantonese through this exceptional menu. Guests are guaranteed a memorable meal, whether seated indoors to enjoy the 1930s supper club decor, or outside on the terrace for cocktails all summer long, weather permitting. 108 E. Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611 Connect: Steamed Bao—a favorite portable snack throughout Asia—has quickly addicted Chicagoans within striking distance of a Wow Bao, which features these meat-and-vegetable-filled 'hot Asian buns.' Wow Bao's quick-service menu also offers fresh Pad Thai salad, soups and rice (or noodle) bowls topped with Teriyaki or Kung Pao chicken. Signature homemade ginger ale and Thai iced coffee is also available. Some locations offer potstickers and breakfast foods, and all have healthful and vegetarian options. 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611aria bar and sushi club
Aria engages a contemporary twist on conventional dining. A surprisingly experiential and engaging concept offering a bold menu of new world Asian cuisine, combined with a delectable selection of sushi variations, and extensive wine list...Aria defies typical dining out, creating a distinctive and memorable experience.
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