Food & Drink

After such a great dinner at Gene & Georgetti's, I was under the assumption that dinner in Chicago could not get any better. I was under the assumption that steak could not get better. I thank the concierge from the Hyatt Regency in Chicago for showing me the light. She essentially talked me out of a reservation at a different steakhouse in Chicago as she told me of her personal favorite: Keefer's (20 West Kinzie). This is a more modern/contemporary restaurant, dress is more business casual to professional. I have never known a more informed wait staff. Our server knew his menu so well that he was able to detail the exact preparation steps for the items. If you have ever looked at an item description written on a menu and found yourself suddenly hungry, imagine a more interactive version of the same where an individual actually describes it for you. He had us at hello. The only thing I would have asked for differently would have been chunks of lobster in the bisque instead of the "seafood dumpling," my steak was out of this world. I think it is safe to say that the steak I had at Keefer's was the best steak I have ever had. For that I thank Chef John Hogan.

Visit Keefer's website HERE.