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Lauren D.

Chicago, IL

About

My dad is a chef and we own SeaGrille in West Bloomfield MI. After college, I moved to Chicago and managed Scoozi! (Lettuce Entertain You) for a couple years. Now I am not actively in the business (though I make decisions regarding SeaGrille as a consultant), but I am known for my restaurant reviews and recommendations among my work colleagues and friends.

Menu:Recent Reviews

Haven't had one bad thing...

Restaurant: Perennial Virant
I have been to Perennial Virant a handful (well a large handful) of times since it opened. The menu is ever changing and I have had the entire menu for the past month or so and I can't find one dish that disappoints. Paul Virant came in and really created a special combination of elegance and neighborhood feel. It is a place to go to celebrate as well as meet some friends and sit on the patio for a casual night.

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herb parisienne gnocchi, crispy carnaroli rice, smoked dietzler farm short ribs, pan-roasted walleye pike, carrots with lemon balm

A definite must...

Restaurant: GT Fish and Oyster
I was at the soft opening and then back again during opening week. I currently have resos for 3 more nights in the next 2 months to take friends. That's how highly I think of this new hot spot. Giuseppe always does an amzing job with his food, but this menu is something special. I have tried everything except three menu items. My recommendations are as follows (though you can't really go wrong): house smoked salmon, lobster roll, oysters, crab agnolotti, black gnocchi. For those of you who remember the Tizi Melloul space, it is a complete 180. It is airy and bright with a real upscale seaside feel. Talkiong with Chef Tentori, there will soon be an outdoor seating area to look forward to this summer!

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house smoked salmon, lobster roll, oysters, crab agnolotti, black gnocchi

hand crafted cocktails

Restaurant: Sable Kitchen & Bar
A fabulous place to have drinks. Their cocktail list is massive and there is originality and care put into each creation.

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hand crafted cocktails

Restaurant: Sable Kitchen & Bar
A fabulous place to have drinks. Their cocktail list is massive and there is originality and care put into each creation.

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Booze filled cupcakes...what MORE do you want?

Restaurant: More Cupcakes
In my opinion, MORE has better cupcakes than Sprinkles. Not only in moistness, but also in creativity of flavors. I have tried almost all of their menu and my favorite that I always go back to are the booze flavored cupcakes. White Russian, Marghertia, Gin & Juice, Chocolate/Champagne...

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