Everest- Chicago, IL
The Everest is one of the finest French cuisine restaurants in Chicago, Illinois. It is well known all over the world for the excellence of the food that is served, as well as its wine list, which has won an award for its innovation and quality. You can find the Everest in the Chicago Stock Exchange on the 40th floor.
The Everest can boast membership with some of the most prestigious establishments to be found anywhere. These include, Academie Culinaire de France, Maitre Cuisiniers de France, Traditions & Qualité, and Relais & Chateaux/Relais Gourmand, among others.
As might be expected, Everest has received a number of awards and high ratings. Including among theses are the Five-Diamond Award granted by the AAA; the Mobil Dining Award; Maitre Cuisiniers de France as well as the Zagat Survey felt compelled to give the Everest top marks; Chicago Magazine, The Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune also awarded a rating of four-stars.
The dining room has a capacity of 75 seats and overlooks the western part of Chicago - a spectacular view because of its height above the city. The proprietor and head chef is Jean Joho, a Frenchman with a passion for fine French cuisine, tempered occasionally with local American ingredients. Chef Joho is always delighting and amazing guests with his signature dishes, which never fall into the category of mediocrity.
The casual, yet elegant surroundings that sometimes bubble over with quiet opulence start with a vaulted and draped ceiling. Polished gold railing decoration is evident throughout the spacious dining room. The interior walls are mirrored and have paintings by Adam Siegeland hanging on them. The outside walls have floor to ceiling windows, which provide unparalleled spectacular views of the city. Each table has a abstract bronze centerpiece that sets the mood perfectly.
Reservations at Everest are not a requirement, but due to its popularity it is recommended that guests do reserve a table beforehand. Everest does not impose a special dress code, though casual but smart dress at the very least is advised. Complementary valet car parking is available in the private underground parking space.
The restaurant also has several private dining rooms, which can be reserved for larger parties wishing to enjoy a special celebration in their own quiet space. Here, guests can sample their own customized menu, tailored to their won special requirements.
Guests to Everest in general have the chance to choose their own menu. There are three course, four course and eight course meals in a variety of choices. There is also a seven course vegetarian menu for those who prefer it. Even the entrees are special: hazelnut and brown butter served in the most innovative way might feature, or salmon poached slowly and served in excellent white wine, or perhaps lobster all the way from Maine.
Detractors of the Everest have noted that the place has a "corporate banquet" or "hotel wedding reception" feel to it. This may be partly so, but Everest has more admirers than detractors, which implies that it is doing something right.
The restaurant is favored by many for anniversaries or simply for romantic special occasions. Many also use it as a pre-theatre destination, and it even has a special pre-theatre menu to cater for this. Access to the restaurant is wheelchair friendly, and it has designated smoking areas.
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Everest- Chicago, IL - (Mar 14, 2007)
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