So I shared my birthday dinner with all of you, but you know there was a birthday lunch!
The Mister and I managed to find one of the few non-touristy spots tucked away off of the Mag Mile, Bistro 110.
Just steps from the Magnificent Mile, Bistro 110 is a legendary Chicago favorite that lures locals, visitors (and oftentimes celebrities) with its chic style and neighborhood charm. Our fashionable, friendly atmosphere buzzes with the energy and flair of an authentic French bistro as it has been for the past 20 years. Accented with gleaming copper and contemporary murals by renowned artists, it’s a fantastic place for casual meals or special occasions.
You can sip cocktails in our Vavro lounge and savor a delicious meal straight from Chef Dominique’s wood-burning oven. Our signature oven-roasted whole garlic served with warm, crusty French bread is just a prelude to the culinary delights that await you!
Your eyes bugged out a bit when you read of the roasted garlic and crusty bread, didn’t they? Well, imagine mine when it came to the table!
An excerpt from our lunch conversation:
The Mister: You are so happy right now, aren’t you?
Me: lfgy.shkjdfbhvsjhgvyfkjfummmmmmmmmsfgliuf,mmmmmm (stuffed mouth mumbling)
The Mister: Does this alone make this worth it?
Me: YES, this is all I need for the whole trip!
The Mister: I meant, at this restaurant, you dolt. But knowing you, that doesn’t surprise me.
Seriously I could eat bread and butter all the live long day. Throw in the roasted garlic and I’m on freeway express to a food coma.
Luckily I managed to pace myself so that I could still enjoy some of restaurant’s other offerings. The moment I read pumpkin soup, I knew that’s what I wanted. Um, hello??? Pumpkin soup on Halloween. I mean, can you think of anything more fitting? I think not. Knowing that the soup would most likely be pretty rich, the Mister and I decided to share a salad (he ordered french onion soup).
Let me paint the picture for you: You all know how seriously I take birthdays, so I’m sure at this point the Mister was thankful that I hadn’t yet pulled out a birthday hat and noise blower. After the garlic and butter euphoria, my excitement was verging on hysteria. Once this delightful autumnal dish came out (in a SQUASH!), the Mister shot me a look that is normally reserved for a toddler — for he knew that squealing would ensue (I’m sure the frantic photo session also put him over the edge!) — thanks for being patient with me, Mister!
The soup paired with the crisp, flavorful salad was the perfect birthday lunch!
Next time you are in Chicago and looking for a quaint, romantic spot to have a delicious meal, (or even a cup of tea/coffee!) Be sure to check out Bistro 110.
