What's one thing that humans love more than anything? Food. You could even say it's essential. Chicago is entrenched in riveting food culture. River North's own “Topolobampo” has received a Michelin Star rating 7 consecutive years. Chef Rick Bayless and wife Deann Bayless opened restaurant doors in 1989. The restaurant has received many awards including “Best New Restaurant” from “Esquire” in 1991. Rick Bayless is notorious for featuring traditional Mexican style cuisine with a modern interpretation. This particular restaurant currently hosts a Yucatan inspired menu. “Topolobampo” is a two block walk from “Best Western.” “Topolobampo's” dishes are organized under three different tasting menus. Two five-course options — Classic and Seasonal. The Perfect Seven, showcases a seven-course tasting menu. Don't wait to make a reservation, because 8-10 weeks is suggested. One starter item dubs the name “the Bayless greens”. Which is understandable. Gotta get that name recognition out there. The vast menu showcases some diverse items such as charred Mexican field-riped pineapple. nasturtium flowers, black truffle, wood-grilled quesadillas, and chilaqueles Yucatecos all housed under the Yucatan menu. Bayless has become a master chef with his unique style of presenting traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist. “Topolobampo” features four course means and wine pairing. “New York Times” describes “Topolobampo” as “possibly the most elegant and serious Mexican restaurant in the country. “Chicago Tribune” simply says “Astonishing.” If you want a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience featuring artisanally crafted Mexican food constructed by a critically acclaimed chef, look no further. Reserve a table at “Topolobampo” and see what all the buzz is about!
