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Sweets & Savories

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4.4 rating over 2 reviews

1534 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL
(773) 281-6778 View the Menu
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Description: Sweets & Savories is a Romantic, Contemporary French, and American restaurant where most Menuism users came for a romantic date, paid between $25 and $50, and tipped more than 18%.  Tags: , , and
   
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"a best bet anytime" - Jeff Ruby, Chicago Magazine. Sweets & Savories' warm pink chandeliers and chocolate brown interior set the tone for the finest French and American cuisine in Chicago. Frequently named the best value in the city, fine dining in a casual setting makes Sweets & Savories perfect for a light dinner, the famous American Kobe hamburger or an elegant seven course chef's tasting menu. Sweets & Savories' service staff is knowledgeable without pretension. The wine list is first class, well priced and food friendly. Celebrity Chef David Richards' use of the finest ingredients coupled with flawless execution and presentation establishes Sweets & Savories as a destination for the savviest "foodie". " *** " - Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun Times.

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February 3, 2007

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charming french/american fine dining

sweets & savories offers an intimate yet charming dining experience. granted i’ve only been here once, i left w/no inhibitions about returning for another fine meal.

i chose the prixe fix 7-course tasting menu, and although not all the dishes were to my liking, i enjoyed the unique mix of dishes and the different flavors & presentation. (the cuisine here is contemporary american meets foo-foo french.)

the service was attentive & friendly yet very professional.

if you’re looking for a romantic dinner date spot or craving a fine-dining experience, check this place out.

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Pork and Rabbit Tenderloin

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by this dish of the tasting menu, i was already feeling full so i don’t think i fully appreciated the yumminess of this meat. no complaints from me though.

Greens over Oranges

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for orange slices and a few greens, very refreshing and flavorful (my table was in awe).

Gorgonzola, fig and fig chutney over crackers

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another light dish of our tasting menu. go fig chutney! sweet, jelly-like – i ate it all up!

Chocolate Sorbet

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my mouth waters just thinking about it. a bit grainy (from the cocoa?), giving it a homemade quality. not for the faint of hearts. 5+ stars if i could.

STICKY TOFFEE BREAD PUDDING

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another dessert winner! sweet (but not too sweet), unique in flavor, and cooked w/love (or so it seemed). i love bread pudding!

Complimentary truffles

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just when you thought you were all done, they bring out chocolate truffles for the table! absolutely decadent & delicious. strong on the chocolate cocoa – how can you go wrong?

BRANDADE

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a different kind of spread. creamy, pasty, heavy on the garlic, with fish chunks. unique taste. i’d order this as an appetizer again.

SAFFRON TOMATO FONDANT

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3.5 stars – definitely different. i’ve never had something quite like this. for a tomato puree, suprisingly not too tomatoey (acidic), but rather sweet, light, and refreshing. i don’t think i’d order this dish a la carte, but as part of the tasting menu, a nice way to start a meal.

SEARED SCALLOPS

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fabulous! although our tasting menu offered one scallop, it was so tender, warm, and delicious. just a hint of ‘sea salt flavor’ to give it that fresh feeling, but not so overpowering to turn you away from it. the mango coulis underneath was heaven!

MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD STEW

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this dish was just ok for me. probably my least favorite dish on our tasting menu. i’m not big on tomato-based foods (upsets my stomach), so it was a miss for me. the mussels i enjoyed, but the fish was a bit more on the tougher side (nature of the fish).

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March 2, 2008

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Great intimate restaurant with Friendly Staff

My wife and I went there on v-day really enjoyed the experience. The food was great and the desserts were fantastic. Small restaurant with unique dishes and innovative flavors. The staff was helpful in choosing a good wine and enjoyable meal.

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