Proxi

Proxi ranks 6th in the list of best restaurants in Chicago. The handsome, architectural Proxi, located in a former printing press, is divided into three spaces: With low-slung, midcentury-style furniture, the lounge has a Mad Men living room vibe; the open-plan dining room has a chef's counter that looks directly into the kitchen; and colorful tile and white stone make the bar feel spacious and inviting. A vibrant, global soundtrack sets the tone for the international street food concept throughout.

Chef Andrew Zimmerman's Mad Men-style outfit complements Sepia, his popular upscale restaurant next door. The menu reads like an Asian hawker market, showcasing Zimmerman's global street food influences, such as hamachi crudo with blood orange nahm jim, smoked pumpkin tamales with goat cheese and pasilla piloncillo, and Vietnamese beef stew with lemongrass and Thai chili. The flavors and preparations range from Indian to Mediterranean to Thai to Mexican. And, whereas Sepia is known for its wine list, Proxi is known for its inventive cocktails—ingredients such as compressed pineapple, toasted cashew orgeat, and chamomile-infused Lillet Blanc provide flavorful surprises.

Google Rating: 4.6/5.0
Address: 565 W. Randolph St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661United States
Phone: (312) 466-1950
Website: proxichicago.com