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Restaurant Name: | ATWOOD CAFE |
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Address: | One West Washington Street Chicago, IL |
Phone Number: | (312) 368-1900 |
Type of Food: | Classic American Dishes |
Hours: | 7 days dinner and lunch (brunch on Sundays) |
Dress: | Adult |
Price Range: | Main dish/dinner $14.50-$24.00 average |
Reservations: | Recommended |
Description of Restaurant: | |
Housed in a true historic building -- the Reliance Building -- the interior of the restaurant is contemporary with 18 ft. ceilings and lush appointments. European china sits on tables surrounded by blue velvet sofas and cream velvet chairs. The handsome mahogany art deco bar sits below an enormous mirror for a full view of dining room activities. |
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The Food |
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Appetizers: | |
I wanted to eat this as my main course again and again -- a
Roast Duck and Manchengo Cheese Quesadilla with Anchovy Chili Salsa @ $9.00. |
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Main Courses: | |
Atwood's Bowl of Mussels with a fragrant broth of tomato and garlic @ $16.50 -- reminded me of a trip last year to the "mussel city" of Antwerp, Belgium. |
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Desserts: | |
Yes, yes, make room for desserts. Triple citrus cheese cake with blood orange coulis and candied orange peel; or Roasted banana white chocolate/bread pudding with banana caramel. Toasted coconut cream tartlet with warm chocolate sauce. Dark Chocolate soufflé cake with malted milk ball ice cream and fudge sauce. All priced @ $7.00 to name a few, plus yes, ice creams and sorbets @ $6.00. |
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Bar with wine and specialty drinks, and several good wines by the
glass. |
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