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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Zurich-Barrington by IHG
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Restaurants nearby
- Atelier★ Michelin This Lincoln Square boîte has always blended in with its humble surrounds, but enthusiasts know that it’s the inside that counts and where culinary excellence has long thrived. In full view of the dining room, Chef Bradyn Kawcak and his team work quietly and seamlessly. This kitchen delivers a carefully calibrated tasting menu supported by nearby farms and packed with flavor and originality. The meal may begin with a globally inspired set of refined comforting classic like pupusas with blue corn and cochinita pibil and curtido, smoked white fish dip and carrot-miso dumplings made with rutabaga43.4km
- Kasama★★ Michelin Drawing its name, fittingly, from the Tagalog word for “together,” Kasama unites the culinary talents (and fine dining pedigrees) of husband-and-wife team Tim Flores and Genie Kwon. Flores's background provides inspiration for this modern interpretation of Filipino cuisine, while Kwon’s pastry training elevates the sweet side of things. In a simple space, the two cook with striking originality. Homey traditional preparations are reimagined in elegant, inventive ways, as in an “adobo” of mussels and wild mushrooms that balances tangy, sweet and savory. Bold, original sauces like peanut with shr48.8km
- Cariño★ Michelin In a cozy corner of Uptown where the train rumbles overhead, Chef Norman Fenton mines his history and his travels to celebrate Mexican cuisine in a distinct, ambitious manner. He lists out ingredients like an auctioneer, and his pace is energetic. Quickly, the courses compound: A stunning huitlacoche ravioli with fried corn silk, then a queso truffle quesadilla, and at some point, a lamb tartare tostada seasoned in the style of al pastor. Indeed, this tasting menu features boldness and creativity in spades, starting with “chips and salsa” in the form of salsa verde jelly and a tortilla crumble45.3km
- Alinea★★ Michelin Not shying away from performance and theatrics, Chef Grant Achatz’s flagship restaurant continues to be one of the city’s most immersive experiences. Combining scented vapors, hidden ingredients and tableside service, dinner is a constant mix of whimsy and surprise. Signatures like the black truffle explosion or bourbon-maple cured Arctic char are woven in with a series of small, at times diminutive, courses that involve a number of unexpected ingredients and preparations. Dessert offers pure, childlike delight, starting with an edible helium balloon and ending with a nitro-fueled, Pollock-esq49.5km
- Galit★ Michelin Its exterior is unassuming, but one step inside the hot spot and you'll be smitten by its lively vibe, warm hospitality and seductive aromas. Chef Zach Engel brings his experience to bear on this personal brand of modern Middle Eastern cuisine. His prix-fixe allows diners to make their own selections from a range of options. A generous first course kicks things off: Creamy hummus with brisket and salatim (spreads and pickles) accompanied by just-cooked, flame-kissed pita. Even familiar favorites like crackling-crisp falafel with mango labneh offer surprising depth. The team’s impressive intent48.6km
- Schwa★ Michelin Schwa is like a punky teenager who refuses to grow up. Year after year, the restaurant sticks to its guns with no servers, rap music booming overhead, and wildly imaginative, over-the-top cooking. Its divisiveness and fiercely independent spirit are memorable. As for what might come out of this kitchen, it’s anybody’s guess. How about gumbo but serve it chilled, aerated, and with a blue crab chip dotted with hoja santa aioli? A flaky, buttery cinnamon tart shell could arrive filled with foie gras ice cream and apples. Medallions of quail might be dusted in jerk seasoning and plated with onion 48.6km
- Feld★ Michelin It may be in the city—Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, to be specific—but Feld is focused on the farm, sourcing most products from within a four-hour radius. Their passion is clear, and all eyes are trained on the kitchen team as they work in the center of the room. Chicago native Chef Jacob Potashnick highlights in-season products, and the same ingredient may be highlighted in different forms, like raw asparagus with a cured lemon emulsion, tempura fried or as a juice accompanying fresh cheese, or in main dishes like poached Maine halibut with a maitake mushroom purée, maitake mushro49.0km
- Boka★ Michelin After more than a decade of excellence, Chef/owner Lee Wolen’s flagship shines as bright as ever. The relaxed dining room fitted with banquettes and mirrored light bulbs exudes elegance with a bit of romance and quirk. All the while, an appealing modern menu celebrates seasonal ingredients with bold preparations and exceptional clarity. Brown butter-toasted Hokkaido scallops accompanied by green garlic puree, green strawberry, buckwheat, and an aerated sabayon sauce is particularly skillful. Don't sleep on the pasta, especially the house-made ricotta gnocchetti bathed in a rich and creamy sauc49.5km
- Esmé★ Michelin Together with his co-owner and wife, Katrina Bravo, Chef Jenner Tomaska lays bare lofty ambitions at this airy atelier. The minimalist, well-lit space evokes an art gallery, complete with a high concept tasting that's aimed at blurring the boundaries between art and dining. The show begins with intriguing bites served at standing tables just inside. The multicourse meal that follows features a variety of dishes, each offered on custom pieces made by local artists. Flavorful compositions showcase unexpected combinations, as in "tomahawk" style Dover sole in a vin jaune sauce with spiced compres49.6km
- Sol de MexicoBib Far more authentic than the average chips-and-salsa joint, Sol de Mexico brightens the scene and palate with a lively atmosphere (cue the mariachi music) and delectable house specialties. Walls painted in tropical pinks, blues and oranges are a cheerful canvas for Dia de los Muertos artifacts. To sample the kitchen’s skill, start with sopes surtidos “xilonen”—four molded masa cups with a variety of fillings like caramelized plantains doused in sour cream, or tender black beans topped with crumbly house-made chorizo. Then, move on to the pollo en mole manchamanteles, which translates to “tablec41.8km
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Attractions nearby
- Chicago Botanic Garden botanical garden located in Illinois, USA27.1km
- Wrigley Field baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, USA; home venue of the Chicago Cubs46.7km
- Lincoln Park large park along the lakefront of Chicago, Illinois' North Side48.6km
- Basilica of St. Hyacinth church in Chicago, USA43.6km
- Unity Temple church in Oak Park, Illinois43.0km
- Graceland Cemetery cemetery in Chicago, Illinois45.8km
- Brookfield Zoo zoo in Cook County, Illinois46.4km
- Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica Catholic church in Chicago48.9km
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