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The Gage Chicago
Near Theatres and Millennium Park!
www.thegagechicago.com
24 South Michigan
(btw. Monroe and Madison)
Chicago, IL 60603
312.372.4243
FAX:312.372.2979
Valet Pkg. at University Club
76 E Monroe
SUN. 10AM-10PM, bar until 12AM
MON. 11AM-10PM, bar until 12AM
TUES.-FRI. 11AM-2AM
SAT. 10AM-12AM, bar until 3AM
Dr. Roberta E. Zlokower
March 22, 2010
(See a 2004 Photo Essay of Chicago's Millennium Park)
I was recently in Chicago, late March, for my brother's birthday weekend. I stayed at Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile on North Michigan Avenue, and we took in all the local sights, in spite of a Friday night-Saturday mixture of snow. We were hardy revelers, and Saturday night's plan included Broadway in Chicago's Billy Elliot, the Musical at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, at 24 W. Randolph. The Gage Chicago, at 24 South Michigan, between Monroe and Madison (scouted out by my family in Chicago, as part of our detailed logistical preparation), could not have been more perfect.
The Gage décor was a mix of Oriental splendor (perfect for the evening plan at the Oriental Theatre) and Americana antique. Bottom line, this was the lush life, with a lively ambiance and warm, attentive staff. Billy Lawless, Proprietor at The Gage Chicago, even greeted us himself and took time to check on our orders, as we were on a theatre schedule. My pink Cosmo was perfect, as was Susan's Vodka Martini. My own entree was Seared Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna with Chestnut, Basil, White Beans, and Fried Chilies. A shared side dish, which was a meal in itself, was a pot of Brussel Sprouts and Hot Brie, with Applewood Bacon. Barry, the birthday guy, had a very man-sized Natural Aged American Rib-eye, with Sheep's Milk Blue and Port Poached Figs, with a side of Roasted Organic Potatoes. Jessie, my vegetarian niece, loved her custom-made, Risotto, with Winter Vegetables and Grana Padano. Susan, who, like me, loves fish, ordered the Door County Whitefish Rutabaga, with Walnuts, Celery, Spinach, and Cinnamon Butter Vinaigrette.
Jessie, a longtime chocolate fan, was delighted with her Flourless Chocolate Cake with Citrus and Vanilla Ice Cream. On our way out the door, Billy Lawless and Dirk Flanigan, The Gage Chicago Executive Chef, greeted us yet again. On your next trip to Chicago, or if you're lucky to live in the area, be sure to reserve a table at The Gage Chicago. Tell them you saw them on RobertaOnTheArts.com!
The Perfect Cosmopolitan
at The Gage Chicago
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
The Perfect Vodka Martini
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Seared Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna
Chestnut, Basil, White Beans, Fried Chilies
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Brussel Sprouts, Brie,
Applewood Bacon
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Natural Aged American Rib-eye,
Sheep's Milk Blue, Port Poached Figs,
Roasted Organic Potatoes
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Risotto with Winter Vegetables, Grana Padano
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Door County Whitefish Rutabaga,
Walnuts, Celery, Spinach,
Cinnamon Butter Vinaigrette
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Citrus
and Vanilla Ice Cream
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Billy Lawless, The Gage Chicago Proprietor
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Dirk Flanigan,
The Gage Chicago Executive Chef
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
Elegant Décor at The Gage Chicago
Courtesy of Roberta E. Zlokower
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