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...
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Perfect for celebrations, date night or a delicious meal you want to share with a friend,
our chef’s counter is a...
If you are interested in booking for New Year's Eve please do so in events below.
Our Chef's Counter is a front-row seat (for two) to all the action. Giving a nod to the traditions of Argentina...
If you are interested in booking for New Year's Eve please do so in events
Located just a few feet from the beautiful, custom-designed grill, the Hearth Table experience evokes Argentina’s...
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...
Cozy up to our Chef's Counter this New Year's Eve and toast to another year. Giving a nod to the traditions of Argentina, Chef John Manion prepares a meal featuring meats, vegetables, and seafood...
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...
Cozy up to our Chef's Counter this New Year's Eve and toast to another year. Giving a nod to the traditions of Argentina, Chef John Manion prepares a meal featuring meats, vegetables, and seafood...
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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