Cooper's Hawk Flies Into the City

In food news this week, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants finally arrives in Chicago after taking over the previous Del Frisco's Restaurant Group space at 58 E. Oak Street.

Cooper's Hawk grew from humble beginnings in Illinois to eventually launch stores nationwide with over 30 locations. The chain has a central location for wine production in Woodridge, Illinois.

The Chicago location is stacked vertically with elevators, escalators and stairs to manage in the process. Beautiful chandeliers and a modern decor have elevated an establishment in a space that is simply breathtaking.

While the space won't have room to produce wines, there are other advantages such as a three story wine tower and open kitchen. That kitchen offers a massive menu to diners including ahi tuna tacos, a variety of flatbreads, grilled chicken caesar salads and churrascho grilled steak. This paired with LVE Wines presented by John Legend will make you sing, thanks to a smooth finish.

Start making a reservation at CHWinery.com before the place fills up for the holidays.

A joint promotional campaign called the Icons of European Taste was hosted at a recent dinner at Nico Osteria prepared by Chef Tim Graham.

Prosciutto di San Daniele is an italian product made from pigs that has a variety of uses as cuisine including those on a low calory diet.

The Prosciutto di Parma is from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy and has more of sweet flavor.

The Grana Padano was also on hand and dates back to the Middle Ages. It has a unique taste and pairs with red wine like a dream.

Visit their individual websites to learn more about these products today!