Back to Bib Gourmand

Life got complicated but back to blogging about Bib Gourmand.  Kicked off Chicago Restaurant Week with dinner for four at Gemini Bistro in Lincoln Park.  Husband and I got the $44 dinner and our friends got the $33 dinner.  We both had short ribs with sort of scalloped potatoes with squash:  excellent and perfectly cooked.  I started with a mushroom risotto that was delicious but a bit too filling for a starter.  Other starter were beet salad and tomato soup:  all enjoyed. Our friends had roasted salmon with cabbage and bacon and short rib ravioli: both were decreed great. Of the desserts, the creme brulee got the rave reviews.  Wine was good with nice selections by the glass.  It's a pretty young crowd at Gemini Bistro but we felt comfortable there.  They do have valet parking but no sign for it because they are on a corner.  We have three more restaurant week reservations at Bib Gourmand restaurants, so stay tuned.  I will also try to catch up on other restaurants we tried while I went dark