This Argentinian-influenced steakhouse, located just beyond the West Loop’s famed “restaurant row,” has built a reputation as Chicago's go-to destination for beef, wine and live-fire cooking. A 12-foot custom-built grill serves as the inspiration for El Che’s menu, which includes South American-tinged meats, seasonal vegetables, seafood and novel barrio-inflected snacks. Its heat — both figuratively and literally — can be felt throughout the restaurant, especially at the Chef’s Counter and...
Perfect for celebrations, date night or a delicious meal you want to share with a friend,
our chef’s counter is a front row seat to all the action. Seated as close as you can get to our 12 ft...
Our Chef's Counter is a front row seat (for two) to all the action. Giving a nod to the traditions of Argentina, Chef John Manion prepares a meal featuring meats, vegetables, and seafood cooked on...
Located just a few feet from the beautiful, custom-designed grill, the Hearth Table experience evokes Argentina’s traditional Sunday suppers, where family and friends gather around the table for a...
How to Win Turkey Day. Manion is a big fan of Thanksgiving beyond the fact that it’s the anniversary of his engagement. He’s a big fan of the food, too. Really. Learn how to cook the Thanksgiving...
It takes a certain kind of lunatic to want to grill outside in the winter in Chicago. Those folks, says Manion, are his kind of people. Join our own beloved lunatic as he cooks a holiday dinner...
Let’s Grill Some Seafood. Manion is the first to admit that as the chef for a meat-focused restaurant he doesn’t get to cook as much seafood as he would like. That won’t be a problem in this class...
The intimate Saturday classes start with the lighting of the 12ft hearth and end with a family-style meal surround by new friends and delicious food. In between, insider tips on cooking with an...
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