Jeff Katz

Review of Le Bouchon of Chicago

I forgot all about this tiny gem of a French bistr...

I forgot all about this tiny gem of a French bistro when I left town for a decade. Reconnected with it last week. Fantastic food with very large portions, we rolled out of dinner. The space is tiny, and can feel a bit cramped.

My companions split the beef for two; I tried a bite, it was excellent. The regular rabbit is "en croute" which is like a pot pie, we ordered the saddle of rabbit off the specials menu, which is served in medallions. The specials change regularly, but are usually excellent.

Unfortunately we didn't have room for cheese after dinner, but to my amazement they had my favorite "barnyardy" cheese, Epoisses.

Reservations strongly recommended.