Smyth
Illinois
Smyth brings an ingredient-led tasting menu to Chicago's West Loop, with John Shields leading the kitchen and Karen Urie Shields shaping its pastry work. An open kitchen connects diners to the preparation, while the warm, understated room keeps attention on the meal. Seasonal produce, carefully sourced ingredients and foraged elements shape a sequence that changes with what is available. The approach gives individual products room to express their character, through inventive combinations and precise cooking. Wine selections provide another route through the tasting menu, and the pastry courses form a substantial part of the experience.