EL Ideas

One of America's most innovative fine-dining restaurants , where 13-15 courses can include "culinary cocaine," a solid "White Russian " topped with caviar , and more mind-blowing delights. Read more

Get interactive with the staff , since they encourage it! I enjoyed the familiar flavors of your childhood in a sophisticated dish. The fries and milkshake and the play on elote brought me me back.

Chef/owner Phillip Foss will go so far as to instruct diners to lick their plates clean (I did this once), but it’s all about breaking down walls and making seriously creative food fun to eat. Read more

After the nervous drive to this BYOB , you see Talbott, the relaxed, warm host/waiter/sommelier. He learns your name, attends to your wine and sets the tone that makes dining a one-of-a-kind experience Read more

It's BYOB with great service. Excellent multi-course meal in a very casual atmosphere . Make sure you drive or have transport scheduled as it's impossible to catch a cab along this stretch of Western.

This restaurant was absolutely amazing! If you are going to be in Chicago, try to get a table at the EL ideas. You will definitely not just like it, you will love it! Read more

This was for pick up. The orders were taken and received quickly and once reheated and assembled at home everything was great. The brownies were special.

Desserts tend to be fun and quite sweet; I'm thinking specifically of the old-fashioned cake doughnut , with applejack caramel and spiced-cider sorbet . Read more

It's more than the food. It's the experience. Take an Uber limo, dress casual but if it's cold out wear a few layers. BYOB (call Allison if you want recommendations). Relax and enjoy.

If you’ve bought in then you’re already in. The only tip is to sit back and enjoy.

BYOB . Hits from this conceptual kitchen include thrice-cooked potato , garlic roll , blackberry pâté , + mini-oreos. – Green Guide Editor

Elevated Ideas in Dining" as practiced by chef Phillip Foss , whose "question everything" mantra is a hint to the nontraditional food he creates. Read more

if you want to experience a truly different type of cuisine, make sure you come to EL Ideas

Interactive tasting menu is a blast with some inventive dishes. BYOB !

It's a four hour, 15-course excursion into creative dining. Like taking part in an episode of Top Chef . Come hungry and open minded. And BYOB .

Wonderful experience at the chef’s table ! ✨

Innovative food where the taste and smell of the food evokes fond memories.

Everything is always incredible!

Chef Phillip Foss was nominated for Best chef : Great Lakes 2017 James Beard Award.

Note: Chef Phillip Foss breezes in and out of the totally exposed kitchen and invites diners to help with prep.

Reservations required. Tasting menu only.

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Best Foodie experience in Chicago!

So much fun; don't book anything else for the evening; 14 courses, 3 hours

Great concept and fantastic food!

My tip: love your life for being here. AMAZING

@Uber_CHI is the best way to get home. Ask Bill for more information.

BYOB Prix fixe

Five stars *****

Amazing. BYOB

Good food, good people

Don’t. Be. Late.

One Michelin star

Excelente servicio y comida, pero lo mejor fue experiencia del equipo culinario!