Bistronomic

Another high energy location ( the table of girls and table of guys across from us were swapping phone numbers), but at least we weren't the only ones over 50 . We ate later at Bistronomic than usual since we went after a great rendition of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Midsummer's Night Dream.  Service was very attentive.  My husband was very tempted to order from the regular menu because it included a lot of his French favorites but we kept with the Restaurant Week menu since the offerings also sounded good and were only $33. The starters were lovely: parmesan gnocchi with rock shrimp in a lobster tarragon emulsion and the duck terrine with fig marmalade , mizuna salad and roasted hazelnut was especially good.  My coq au vin wasn't traditional but it was delicious.  The duck was fried separately and then added to this wonderful red wine reduction. My husband also loved his fish dish.  We paired it with a nice sparkling rose brut.  The desserts were fine, especially the Blanc Manger, but we intend to try one of their fantastic sounding cheese courses next time.  The good news is that they have extended their Restaurant Week menus through March 4, so there is still time to try these specials.  To learn what other restaurants have extended their deals check out the Chicago Tribune article.   We are off to another Restaurant Week dinner tonight.