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THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS CLOSED Saltaus

1350 W. Randolph St. (Ogden Ave.) Send to Phone
ChicagoIL 60607
312-455-1919
Inviting and swank Mediterranean fare for the sleek, dining-savvy set.

Cuisine

Open

Dinner nightly

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The atmosphere is stark (some would say severe) with a bamboo-encased dining room punctuated by mod white seating. Chef Brad Phillips’ (ex-NoMI, Blackbird) cuisine is anything but. Great attention is paid to detail, so texture and flavor become an intricate affair. Start with the aptly named crunch salad, a blend of Fuji apples, radishes and golden raisins in bold tahini-sherry vinaigrette. Follow-ups like the spaghettini with artichokes and Ligurian olives in smoky tomato broth and fall-apart braised lamb shoulder with flageolet beans and roasted quince in spiced lamb broth, fare nearly as well. The wine list is a nice one with a handful of tough-to-find bottles.

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