"Blackbird [CLOSED] When it opened doors in 1998, this West Loop destination helped pave the way for Restaurant Row and all of the gastronomic glory that would follow. Ever since, Blackbird's been filling seats (intimate banquette seating, thank you) with diners eager for refined New American fare, like ahi tuna poke with lamb bacon and sorrel, roasted Rohan duck with new potatoes and grilled gem lettuce, Slagel Farm beef striploin with eggplant and dandelion, everythingas enjoyable to look at as it is to eat. Try the tasting menu, a 10-course meal showcasing of some of the season’s best finds. For shared plates in a more casual setting, head next door to Avec, the restaurant’s sister spot specializing in Mediterranean-inspired fare."
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