NoMi at Park Hyatt

I've been wanting to try NoMi for the longest time.  So when some of my friends told me they wanted to try something Japanese, NoMi was the first thing that came to my mind.

Located at the 7th floor of the Park Hyatt in Chicago, this is considered a pricey place so prepare your wallets.

For starters, we had Roasted Salmon and Barley.  The salmon was roasted to perfection and the barley complimented so well!  For the sushi and sashimi platter, we loved the fact that you could actually savor the freshness of the fish.  This is always a plus factor for raw dishes.  Though, it would have been better if they have more maki options.

Ambiance wise, this place is on the chic and posh side.  It's a perk if you'll be seated at the window area, because it overlooks Michigan Avenue.

Giving this place 4 stars.

All of our orders were served in one platter:
Signature Sushi and Sashimi, Katsura Platter and some Tiger Rolls

Website: http://hyatt.com/gallery/nomi/

Address: Park Hyatt - 7th floor, 800 North Michigan

Bistro Zinc

One of our teams in the office decided to give our visitor Kathe a dinner while she's here in Chicago.  They let me decide on where to eat, so I thought of a place we haven't had a team dinner yet.  While surfing the net, I saw that Bistro Zinc got rave reviews so I booked a reservation.

First and foremost, service wise, the staff deserves a big thank you from us.  Something came up that made us really really really late for our reservation... and yet they still found a way to accommodate us. 

When we got there, one of my friends first reaction was that the place was so French.  It has this feel that is perfect for group dinner.  We started off with appetizers: escargot and foie gras. Loved them both!  I loved the chutney that went with the foie gras, as it really complimented the flavor and richness of the liver.  

For the main course, Kathe and I decided to share our entrees so we could get to try both.  We got the La Crepe au Poulet (Chicken Crepe) and the Grilled Salmon.  We enjoyed both :)  They were so good!  Our other colleagues seemed to enjoy their entrees, too.

And as I mentioned awhile ago, the place is conducive for a fun group dinner.  It has been so busy for the past few weeks at work, but we all had a chance to bond that night at Bistro Zinc.

I'm giving this place 5 out of 5 stars. 

Website: http://bistrotzinc.com/

Address:  1131 N State Chicago

Phone No.: 312-337-1131