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WINDY CITY TIMES
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SAVOR Presidio
DISH: Weekly Dining Guide in Windy City Times
by Andrew Davis, Windy City Times 2016-11-16
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This article shared 390 times since Wed Nov 16, 2016
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Presidio ( 1749 N. Damen Ave.; PresidioChicago.com ) is pretty much a perfect fit for an increasingly trendy Wicker Park neighborhood.
The space itself is pretty intriguing, with a huge lounge area in the front of the restaurant, and dining tables in the back. I can definitely see a group of friends hanging out here, knocking back various cocktails in decor influenced by Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area ( and, yes, there's a pic of the Golden Gate Bridge ).
However, that particular geographical influence extends to the drinks as well. Presidio classics include Pisco Punch No. 1 ( with Thai chili-infused pisco ), Flash in the an ( gin, grapefruit, lime, tart cherry, black pepper and mint ) and the Presidio Old-Fashioned ( with Sotol, rye whiskey, tamarind, mole bitters, angostura bitters and dried orange ). Moreover, Presidio serves multiple versions of fernet, an Italian type of amaro that's very popular in the Bay Area.
What might intrigue others regarding the drinks, however, is a current line of cocktails inspired by urban legends and myths. For example, there are The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs, Mad Henry and the Wickerman's Punch ( which I savored )a delicious blend of aged rum, bonded apple brandy, black tea and lemon topped with a butternut squash garnish.
The cuisine isn't necessary influenced by the Bay Areabut don't be dissuaded by that; in fact, a few of the items are the best I've had in a while. The pierogis were simply fun, while the polenta ( with mushroom ragout and ricotta salata ) was solidly savory. I actually could've consumed the crispy broccoli ( with pickled blueberry ) all nightit was that good. Another appetizer, Hokkaido scallops with chestnut, fried sage, parsnip and applehad a nice mix of flavors and textures.
As for entrees, I thoroughly enjoyed the pappardelle with pork belly as well as the royale with cheese ( a fancy name for a cheeseburger that had me recalling Pulp Fiction ), which proves that simple can be wonderful. Regarding dessert, definitely try the pumpkin cheesecake mousse.
So definitely check out Presidiothat is, after you're done shopping at the trendy stores nearby. |
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