We had a delicious lunch at Kitchen by Mike. It is not an easy spot to get to without a car, but it is worth the trek, and made we wish Chicago would get with the program and think outside the box when setting up new and interesting restaurants. This one is in a warehouse that hosts many functions: eatery; furniture store; art gallery; and I hear they cater events too [read more here]. The lines were long, but they moved quickly towards the buffet lunch menu that was frequently replenished as food was flying out the door. Inventive salads [watermelon & heirloom tomato / another with nectarines], perfectly seasoned fish & chicken dishes, and excellent pizza too. Value for money with something for everyone.
Oh! And the bathrooms are worth checking out too, great use of recycled / industrial materials & fittings.
Thanks for your great review! Glad you were able to come in and enjoy it. We have some staff around here with ties to Chicago and we agree – every city would be lucky to have a Kitchen by Mike!
very cool place!
It looks Ottolenghi-ish! At the Ottolenghi in Islington I used to, um, live at, they had this gorgeous buffet and at lunch you would just tell the servers what you wanted and they would bring you everything. HEAVEN. **weeps**
Cool place!! And great pics!