Midtown Kitchen + Bar
To Open In Chicago's Downtown Loop Area
CHICAGO (September 15, 2006) - Roger Greenfield and Ted Kasemir of Restaurants-America continue to expand their creative and swank restaurant portfolio downtown Chicago with their latest addition, Midtown Kitchen + Bar. This bi-level restaurant offering two unique dining and lounging experiences will open Monday, September 18th in Chicago's loop area.
Midtown has named Chef Nick Zarzecki as the Executive Chef. Chef Nick trained at Restaurant Christian Etienne and Ler Mas du Soleil in France. His work experience involves many years with several successful restaurants including; Carmichael's (Chicago), Gibson's (Michigan), and Bistro Zinc (Chicago). He brings over 15 years of classic experience and creative talent to Midtown Kitchen + Bar.
Midtown's atmosphere promotes a sensual and urban feel with big round booths and oversized lamp shades surrounded in mahogany wood. The upstairs kitchen entices savvy Chicago consumers with many sophisticated and simple culinary options. Begin with the starters which include; Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Shrimp in a sweet chili sauce and bell pepper salad ($12) and Barbecue Chicken Stack with polenta cakes ($8). A large selection of appetizing salads is available to choose from including; a Baby Spinach Salad with bacon, mushrooms, almonds, oranges, apples and poppy seed dressing ($9) and Nicoise Salad with tomatoes, potatoes, haricot vert, caper berry, olives and lemon vinaigrette ($9).
Sandwiches are unique and tasty and are served with seasoned french fries. The entrées include a variety of mouth watering selections including; Wasabi Tempura Tuna Roll with sushi rice salad, soy and orange glaze ($19), Mustard Molasses Glazed Steak with asiago polenta and a demi-glace ($20) and Cavatappi Turkey Bolognese with basil and asiago ($14). An offering of sides and sinful desserts complete this creative menu.
Downstairs at Midtown, Chicagoans will find a swank lounge with big booths, bar tables and flat screen TV's providing the ideal location for lunch, after work cocktails, and dinner with friends and co-workers. The bar menu offers something for everyone beginning with salads and starters including; Sweet & Spicy Tempura Shrimp with spicy-sweet sauce ($10) and Asian Salad with wontons, lettuce, napa cabbage, carrots, radishes, cucumbers, onions, almonds served with honey lime dressing ($9).
For those with a larger appetite, choose from signature Sliders, Paninis, Sandwiches and Burgersoffering over fifteen mouth-watering selections including; Philly Steak with onions, mushrooms and provolone ($10), Hot and Blue Burger with blue cheese, bacon, spinach and buffalo sauce ($10) and the Chicken Pesto Panini with peppers, onions and provolone ($10).
This 9,800 square foot Contemporary American restaurant brings the urban swank lounge-feel together with credible fining dining. Tucked in the middle of several surrounding Chicago theatres, Midtown is the ideal destination for pre and post theatre performances. Midtown is currently open for Café-to-go breakfast and lunch; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. until mid-October when the liquor license is secured. In mid-October, full hours will extend until 10 p.m. allowing for dinner and cocktails Monday through Friday. Midtown accommodates 170 in the upstairs restaurant and 65 in the downstairs bar. Reservations are recommended but not required. Valet parking is offered. Midtown is conveniently located next to the Chicago "L" trains. The restaurant is handicapped accessible. All major credit cards are accepted. For more information, call 312-379-5086.
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