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50 Best Restaurants in America 2022
Esmé,
Chicago,
IL
Esmé offers fine dining and support to community artists and philanthropic efforts through frequent collaborations. Each seasonal tasting menu is a joint effort with a local artist or other creative figure, and its proceeds benefit a charitable endeavor of their choice. The decor and even dinnerware changes each time, which makes for a playful and immersive experience. Tia Barrett, the beverage director, gives special attention to female and BIPOC winemakers as well as wineries with charitable missions. Drop into Bar Esmé for an à la carte menu.
