Kitty O'Sheas at Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., is the Windy City's oldest Irish bar. To some that might seem dated, but by bringing in top chefs with sustainable ingredients found right on the roof things are kept fresh.
Executive chef Mario Garcia took guests on a tour of the new menu recently with some spectacular results.
After trying the candied bacon at Baconfest this year, it was a treat to sample it once again. The asparagus salad was served in mason jars bringing me back to my southern roots. The heirloom potatoes made the dish solid and good accompaniment to the hearty shephard's pie.