My meal at Schwa was extraordinary. Despite being served a short rib main course that was not my favorite (sweetmonger and I are the only people in America who don't like short ribs), Schwa at the time was the best meal of my life. It remains probably the second best meal I have ever had, second only to my February 2008 meal at Town House.
I still think about many of the dishes I had there. There was a cauliflower soup that was so rich and decadent. I had no idea cauliflower could taste like that. There was a panzanella with tripe which utilized the absolute most flavorful tomatoes imaginable. As I ate this dish, tears came to my eyes. The raw quail egg ravioli was a bold display of talent that is never far from my mind. And the pad Thai jellyfish. This dish is just amazing, perfect in every way.
Michael Carlson and his staff serve food that is, I don't want to say unparalleled, but certainly uncommon in its attention to detail and its ability to create crazy yet perfect flavor combinations. It is easily one of the best restaurants in America. I have not eaten at Alinea, Charlie Trotter's or Curtis Duffy's Avenues but if I was given the chance to eat only one more Chicago meal in my life, I probably would choose Schwa.
Schwa
1466 N. Ashland
Chicago, IL 60662
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