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- American (New)
- Pilsen
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Stats
- 96%
- Liked it
- # of Reviews:
- 17
- American (New) Rank:
- 2 of 229
- Pilsen Rank:
- 1 of 4
- Members Been Here:
- 6
- Member Favorites:
- 7
Member Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
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Tucked away on the corner of absolutely nowhere and the ghetto is a restaurant where imagination has no limitations and rules are meant to be broken. The dead end road leads to an eclectic space with 18 seats. When our first course was served, we were instructed to pick up our plates and lick them. No silverware was to be provided and using your fingers would be frowned upon. Amazing. Thank you for making fine dining fun and playful!
Published March 25, 2013 -
The reataurant is way too amateur, and definitly no fine resturant like Next. The chefs made a good effort and explained enthusiastically on their concept behind each dish. We were, however, disapointed at the quality of food. Hot plates are cold at times. Portion runs a bit small but ok for us. We brought a bottle of white wine and was surprised to find that we need to share a bucket with the next table. Too expensive by this standard.
Published January 4, 2013 -
We went to this restaurant with great expectations, and sadly they were not met. We thought we would get between 12-15 courses in the tasting menu, but only received 11. The food was creative and well prepared, however, the portions were miniscule. Each course took 30 seconds to eat, and there was approx 20 minutes between each course. The restaurant is BYO. We didn't realize sparkling water was also BYO.
Published November 17, 2012 -
- Foodie
- Premium Member
I went with 20 foodies who have eaten at many of the best restaurants on 5 continents. All were blown away by the concept & execution at El. Neither stuffy nor pretentious, this both made for a fun and innovative evening. And it is not all show - if you were blind and did not see the presentation, you'll would marvel at the melding flavors. It rivals any place I have been, and is a superior value especially with the byob. Kudos! Run there!
Published November 15, 2012 -
So much fun; don't book anything else for the evening; 14 courses, 3 hours
Published May 27, 2012
Good to Know
- Atmosphere
- Offbeat
- Features
- BYO
Private Room Available
- Meals
- Dinner Served
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