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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Steak Still the Signature, But Chicago Firehouse Has a New Menu

Dining at the Chicago Firehouse (1401 S. Michigan) was always a treat for us. Whether it was the classic decor within the old firehouse or the traditional big steak, it always was enjoyable. But from the sounds of an article we just read on Chicago Magazine, somethings are changing at the upscale spot in the Sloop:
For ten years, the place (Chicago Firehouse) has successfully carried on Chicago’s macho, beefy steak-house tradition, its menu packed with wet- and dry-aged prime steaks. Much to our surprise, O’Malley decided to shake things up “to modernize how we currently do the steak house.” Enter Kendal Duque, a chef with impeccable credentials that stretch from classic (Everest) to contemporary (Sepia).

We're definitely eager to try out the new menu! Has anyone else tried it out?

6 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Firehouse is one of the most pretentious restaurants around.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Any word on Groupons?

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  3. AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    I like the place and the patio; also a good party space upstairs. However, when they first opened in 1997 or 1998, they used to carry a great pub menu that was quite reasonable. For example, in the bar area, you could get meat-loaf, string beans, and mashed potatoes for something like $12-$14. I would eat there at least one a week.

    After 2-3 years, they eliminated the separate pub menu, and that did it for me on the frequency I visited and I now only go 2-3 times per year. The pub menu drew you in so you could then pick on the main menu more frequently. Wish they would re-evaluate that again.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Couldn't agree more. It is frustrating that many of the options around fall into the fine dining price point. Firehouse is terrific but it is hard to justify going there and spending a hundred dollars for two people to eat on some random weeknight. Also, news that a new restaurant that is going in around 16th and Wabash is great news but really? This place needs to be 60-70 dollars per person. Don't get it. Places like Cuatro and Viva Ventuni are both closed and at a high price point. My take is that the rent is so damn high that is the only way to make your profit.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 13, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    this place has the worst service, from the front door to the table

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  6. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    The food quality at this place is not worth the price. Almost as bad as O'Malley's dive bar across the street (Grace O'Malley's). I say almost because it is next to impossible to be as bad as Grace O'Malley's.

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