Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago
photo: Steven Johnson
Philly's own chef Jose Garces (Amada and Tinto) is serving classic Catalan tapas and a la planxa (grilled-to-order) seafood and steaks from an open kitchen at Mercat a la Planxa in Chicago's renovated Blackstone Hotel; the hip setting channels Barcelona with a winding central staircase, Gaudí-esque tile mosaics and views of Lake Michigan – a mood further fueled by seasonal sangrias and 40 wines by the bottle or glass.
638 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago; 312-765-0524