Paul Kahan's glorious, whiskey-focused taqueria opens in Wicker Park. Its rock-out "roadstyle" atmosphere should appeal to the casual neighborhood crowd as well as his hardcore foodie fans.
Menu
Cuisine
Mexican Tapas - Small Plates
Location
Wicker Park Bucktown
Features Type
Celebrity Chef Late Night Menu Meet for a Drink Natural/Organic Ingredients People Watching Senior Appeal Memorable Experience Celebrity Hangout DJ/Dance After Work Neighborhood Hangout Budget Dining
The room is warm and inviting, much like chef/partner Paul Kahan’s other establishments Avec and The Publican. Lots of pale blond wood and a gentle, embracing ambiance. Big Star, first and foremost, is a bar, featuring a veritable who’s who of bourbons, whiskeys and tequilas. I’m not much of a drinker, but felt it right and proper to order something alcoholic. So I set my sights on a Sarsaparilla Springs, featuring Buffalo Trace bourbon and AJ Stephans root beer. To my tastes, it was a sharp and bitter swallow, but ultimately mellowed out. I’m a light-weight when it comes to drinking, so if you’re an imbiber, don’t let this deter you from checking out the place. For God’s sake, they’ve got $1 Schlitz beer! I mean, you can’t beat $1 beer, you just can’t.
read the full review here:
http://rocknrollghost.com/2010/01/28/restaurant-review-big-star-chicago
