Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Travelle, 330 N. Wabash Ave. Near North Side (Chicago) BDYW




You have arrived!  This is an amazing spot, located on the second floor of the new and fabulous "Langham Hotel".  Get ready for a 5 star experience before you enter this gorgeous hotel, with views of the river at Wabash and State.


The hotel and the restaurant have a decor of "Mid-Century Modern & Classic". The architecture and design are breathtaking, matched only by the true Mediterranean cooking  in command of the amazing chef "Tim Graham".

And once again, the ambiance is elegant and really luxurious, but the atmosphere and the people are friendly and welcoming.





There are so many things that are fab and unique about "Travelle". When they say, Mediterranean influences, they are referring to the wonderful flavors found in Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and all the spice markets of all the countries that border the sea.
As you can imagine, the menu varies with the seasons and the local products that are available. The menu also changes often to allow the chef to create dishes from this vast array of cultures and flavors.


Here are just a few of the delectable dishes we savored at "Travelle".




Of course we started with a celebratory champagne, just because we were there!  It was the only thing to do.




I ordered the Cumin Beets with Goat Cheese and tangerine.  It was, by far, one of the best things I've ever eaten and the presentation was gorgeous!

Absolutely delish!!!!!!!!







My dining partner ordered the the leek & potato soup with pistachio.
Another fabdelish selection!


We shared this special open-faced Watermelon Radish and cucumber sandwich on grilled crusty Italian bread.  The mix of flavors was indescribable.  Chef Graham is a genius!




Flat breads of sausage & olive and onion & leeks were the grand finale of our absolutely fabdelish meal!









"Travelle" also features it's glass encased kitchen.  It creates a stage for the fab kitchen and a theater for the restaurant as you watch the flames and the shimmering reflections as the chefs prepare your dishes.  This is chef Graham's stage and he is the star!


délicieux! νόστιμα!  delizioso!  lezzetl!


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