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28 E. Center Ave.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044


John des Rosiers injects originality and a touch of class into his lighthearted small-plate menu, often served with an amusing backstory. His very first cooking gig provided inspiration for his sublime Cognac-infused chicken liver pâté; the homey, mushroomy shepherd’s pie comes with a bow to des Rosiers’s mother, who had it waiting for him after school. And bless whoever or whatever motivated him to come up with wild sockeye salmon stew in coconut-shrimp broth with baby potatoes and squashes. A sharp, energetic staff and convivial atmosphere add to the enjoyment.

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Dishes We Liked

Brooklyn crust pizza with béchamel sauce and goat cheese ($13); braised pork with soy sauce, yuzu juice, and crispy potatoes ($15); cast-iron-skillet chocolate cookie with housemade toffee and brown butter walnut ice cream ($9)

Additional Information:

Price: $30-$39
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Neighborhood: Suburban North
Noteworthy: Child friendly
Outdoor dining
Wheelchair accessible
Will seat past 10:30 p.m.
Hours: L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat.
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