07/25/2007

Chris LaMorte
Red Eye

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Tavern at the Park

Looks like the Park Grill is getting some competition for Millennium Park visitors. While the vibe of this 300-seat space strives for upscale casual, executive chef John Hogan's classical French training means this isn't going to be average bar food. The menu will include Tavern Teasers, four Slider-sized sandwiches with options like filet mignon with a blue cheese crust ($13), crab cakes ($12) and sirloin ($8). Entrees also offer comfort food with flair: double-cut pork chop with a cherry-cola barbecue sauce ($19), for example. We can't wait to try the fried banana split ($7) for dessert. The two-story glass facade promises impressive views of Millennium Park.

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