![]() At sunset, the sky melts through watercolor tones into an endless black sky that makes the perfect path for passing planes. Still, sightlines all the way to downtown skyscrapers hint at your true location. The patio is surrounded by tall greenery and generously decorated with brilliantly colored flora. The seasonal outdoor restaurant could not be more hidden it’s found next to a dead-end behind the Berger Park Cultural Center, with no signage to offer clues.īut once discovered, the Waterfront feels like a tropical destination far away from the shores of Chicago. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Ĭompared with the apex of romantic fine dining that was Everest, the Waterfront Cafe in Edgewater is much more grounded - but no less lovely or off the beaten path (literally). And who wouldn’t want to prove their love by climbing a modern-day mountain with such sweet rewards?Įverest closed at the end of 2020, but its legacy of exquisite cuisine and warm atmosphere is set in stone.Ī woman sits on a bench behind the Berger Park Cultural Center in the Edgewater neighborhood in Chicago on Dec. For this, Everest often earned the distinction of being among the most romantic spots in the city. With stunning sunset views, candlelight, fresh flowers and attentive service, it was easy for lovers to feel as if they were basking on cloud nine. There, the climb’s payoff was evident - particularly for romance. To experience the four-star French fare, diners had to first ascend 39 floors, then reach the peak via a private elevator to the restaurant. The selection of over 1,600 Alsatian wines, paired perfectly with each meal, was an added chef’s kiss. If food is a language of love, then Joho was surely fluent. ![]() Rightfully, his Alsatian-inspired, farm-to-table dishes became renowned not only here, but around the world. Head chef Jean Joho opened the Michelin-starred Everest in 1986 and laid his claim to the 40th floor of the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill-designed building, which also houses the Chicago Stock Exchange. ![]() ![]() (Carolyn Van Houten / Chicago Tribune)įor nearly 35 years, one of Chicago’s most romantic fine-dining restaurants could be found at the summit of 425 S. A table is set at Everest, a fine French restaurant with a view 40 floors up, in Chicago in July 2013. ![]()
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