I absolutely loved Kadeau Bornhom but the stunning setting certainly adds to the overall experience. So I was a bit skeptical about how the city version would compare. It is equally lovely and certainly feels the same yet different. The menu is in danish and I am a bit too lazy to translate so I will let the photos speak for themselves.
Now one of my favorite places in Chicago. If you haven’t been, what are you waiting for?
eggplant – miso, lots of herbs and rice crackers
steam buns, berkshire pork belly, spicy pickles and an herb bouquet
tempura prawn – head mayonnaise, yuzu and mint
short rib – braised with pickled plum, puffed beef tendon and beef fat hollandaise
Loup de mer – grilled with bok choy, furikake and ponzu
japanese milk bread – fermented honey ice cream and perigord truffle
gianduja – crémeux with genmaicha, coconut and lime
Oh Alinea it has been far too long. Still one of my absolute favorite places.
Always the first stop when I come to Copenhagen,
beef tartare
beets, apple, skyr
warm grains & herbs
I love all things Momofuku!!
bigeye tuna crudo
cucumber salad
roasted carrots, scallion, pumpkin seed
spicy oxtail, rice cakes, daikon, buttered rice
caramelized shiitake buns, hoisin, cucumber
Horribly I did not take a photo of the menu and months later my recollection of all ingredients of these dishes is sketchy, They were all delicious and we loved everything about Leonti. If I lived in this neighborhood you would find me at the bar at least once a week.
I wish that I had come to El Chato more than once on this trip. Absolutely loved every dish and the atmosphere. If I lived in this neighborhood I would be a regular.
I am still a bit conflicted about Leo. This is a very interesting and educational experience and I would never otherwise have a chance to experience most of these ingredients and the beverages that were a part of the pairing. There was a table next to me that did not want to even try some of the more exotic ingredients and they missed out. However I didn’t find any of these dishes to be delicious and there was not one that I would choose to have again. And there was more than one that I really struggled with which rarely had happened to me. Perhaps go for the experience because it is one that you won’t otherwise have.
A surprisingly completely excellent meal in Bogota. Forget Leo and go here.
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