1st, it's located in a historic like hotel. Renais...

1st, it's located in a historic like hotel. Renaissance Blackstone on Michigan ave. I made the mistake of entering on the lower level and I thought...is th is it? The bartender was kind enough to let me know the main dining was upstairs main area. Went up the spiral stair aside the front of bar. Going upstairs was a whole different view. Needless to say Dante, our waiter, was the main reason for the enjoyable evening. He was well versed on the entire menu and the whole Catalonia experienxe. He even spoke some as well. He explained everything in detail. We tried so many things, and actually lingered on the Mesa a la Mercat charcuterie and cheese boards. Wow, they were so good. Then afterwards, so many things cane out including the gambas, which were so juicy. It was a smorgasbord of flavors and textures. I would be remiss if I did not mention the host. I don't know his name but he came back a few times to check on us. What a great guy and he is a connoisseur of Bourbons!!! Almost the last people to exit, Dante had us try the Catalonia dessert. We thought we were so full, but in the end, nothing was left of the dessert! What a great experience dining at Mercat!