Oriole

The experience begins upon arrival. You’re transported into a different place - which is as elegant and understated as it is unexpected. That basic tasting wine paring menu is extraordinary and I can’t wait to taste their special wine paring menu. The food is outstanding and the service staff is well trained and obviously loves what they do. Outstanding and very worthwhile!

Here is my one-sentence review: Oriole is one of, if not the top, culinary experiences money can buy in Chicago. I recommend going in fresh and enjoying the sensory spectacle! For the rest that want more details, I will try my best to convey my experience, however impossible. You need to experience yourself. When first escorted into the dining space by our waiter, we saw the magnificent kitchen, designed by chef Noah Sandoval himself (we learned that from our knowledgeable and excellent waiter). The ceiling immediately caught my eye, a colorful collage of print media. It was a tribute to the history of the building (it once was a printing press, another fact we learned). After we finally finished gazing at everything and settled in, the first few bites arrived. The first bite, a Miyazaki Tartare, played on duality: it was crispy and chewy, fatty and fresh. It was a tiny view of things to come, earning the gold medal from me of the three initial bites. The other two were great also, but

From beginning to end, atmosphere, drink, service, presentation and especially food was exceptional. Every bite unique and explosive with flavors. Wines paired up to complete each taste