Windy City Wednesday #5: Ruxbin

After reading GQ’s article, Ten Best New Restaurants in America, I was taken back that somehow this Chicago restaurant called, Ruxbin, escaped my radar. It went straight to the top of my list and just so happened my birthday was right around the corner. So this past Sunday, with the p’s and boo in tow, it was over the river and through the woods to Ruxbin restaurant we go!

{the line started thirty minutes prior to opening at 5:30!}

{a popcorn snack-a-roo}

{an old dark room turned into bathroom}

{hop in and spin the door} {model for us Cindy. that’s Cindy, my mom!}

{from the outside}

{from the inside…coolest, secret bathroom ever!}

{BYOB…beer for the boys}

{vino for the ladies}

{garlic fries…}

{…with chipotle aioli}

{calamari appetizer}

{two amish chicken entrees}

{the hanger steak}

{the mushroom etouffe}

{happy birthday to me!}

{and a doggie bag to go}

Every. Single. Dish. Was amazing. One of the best restaurants I have been to in a long time. GQ don’t lie kids! Off the beaten path, Ruxbin is well worth the journey and the wait. Just be sure to get there early, as they do not accept reservations.

• Tonight, Wednesday, February 29th: Top Chef Finale Viewing Party at Spiaggia – in honor of their very own Executive Chef, Sarah Grueneberg, see if she wins the Top Chef title. Only $20 for drinks and snacks!
• Friday, March 2nd: First Fridays at the Museum of Contemporary Art – includes museum admission, Wolfgang Puck apps and live entertainment. $14 tickets
• Thursday, March 1st: The Pre-Wedding Wedding Party at Bloomingdales – enjoy sips and sweets and savory hors d’oeurves, all while receiving tips for your wedding, creating your dream registry and of course…a swag bag!