The Ultimate Evanston Dining Guide—Thrillist

From swanky chophouses to heavenly pies, the North Shore has you covered.

The Alcove’s only secret menu item: the soufflé.

Clear your schedule for a trip to this fine dining fixture, where chef Elio Romero puts forth seasonal, locally sourced plates. Case in point? Salads studded with baby kale or roasted beets, pan-seared Foie Gras with caramelized Michigan peaches, or beef tenderloin with Nichols Farm baby carrots and Chanterelle mushrooms (consider them all in that order, and you’re looking at a night well spent). Do save room for dessert, and make it the soufflé—the team here serves them by request on weekdays only, helping to (majorly) ease those back-to-work blues.

This article was written courtesy of Thrillest Chicago.