The same week the New York Times erroneously identified him as the chef-owner of Owen & Engine (he is neither), Martial Noguier, formerly of Cafe des Architectes and One SixtyBlue, opened his new restaurant—the less than felicitously named Bistronomic (840 N. Wabash, 312-944-8400)—in the Gold Coast space that used to house Eve. He and owners John Ward and Matt Fisher have redecorated, replacing Eve’s pale, silvery tones with dark woods and deep reds. Charcuterie, cheese, and small plates will be available at the expanded, double-sided bar, but the dinner menu focuses on traditional French fare such as whitefish with green-lentil vinaigrette, flatiron steak with shallot puree, and lamb shank with couscous. Bistronomic is currently open for dinner only, with plans to start lunch and brunch in about a month.
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Chef Iliana Regan hosts a 14-course meal with pairings for Valentine’s Day through her natural foods company One Sister Inc., which specializes in underground dining. An avid gardener and forager who sells her handmade pierogi at farmers’ markets and stores around town, Regan has worked at Trio and informally interned at Schwa. Recently she’s been hosting regular underground dinners in her Andersonville home, seating up to 12 diners at a communal table and serving ten or more courses with pairings for $90 a head. “I’ve only so far gotten good response and no hate mail, so I think I’m on the right track,” she said via e-mail.
