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- Cuisines: American, French
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NileGuide Expert Says:
Outstanding dining experience for special occasions and romantic evenings.
NileGuide Expert tip:
Great for friends, but also for a business dinner. The ambiance allows for easy conversation.
Description:
Even though foodies rank it one of the top American restaurants in the city, mk doesn't flaunt its pedigree. The loftlike dining room is as understated as the lowercase initials that give the restaurant its name. Chef Michael Kornick keeps the menu focused on a fairly straightforward seasonal mix of meat and seafood: Menu selections might range from hearty (roasted duck breast with baby turnips and fava beans; rack of lamb with lamb-stuffed cannelloni and fig jam) to lighter offerings, such as grilled salmon with a Chinese mustard glaze and ginger-soy vinaigrette. The presentations are tasteful rather than dazzling; Kornick wants you to concentrate on the food, and that's just what the chic, mixed-age crowd does. Service is disciplined yet agreeable, and fine table appointments signal this restaurant's commitment to quality. As for dessert, the Peanut Gallery (peanut butter mousse, crispy milk chocolate, warm brownies, pretzels, hot fudge and caramel) is worth the calories.
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User Reviews for MK the Restaurant
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Great service, in a nice ambience with good food!
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Loved the place, very nice ambience, decor and building. The service service was nice too. The food was very good and well presented. The wine list a bit confusing. I had a tartar...
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- posted on 05.20.12
- by RMSilva
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Hooray MK
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Cool room. Great food - had the Hamachi with thin sliced kumquat. Yum. The main was a fettucine and that too was yum. Strong wine list - especially for us new worlders. If you're...
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- posted on 05.03.12
- by CCbostonma
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Recent dinner with colleagues
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MK's was highly recommended by a close friend. It was a great dinning experience. The wine list was very extensive, but as expected it was pricey. We were able to make a good selection...
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- posted on 04.27.12
- by Opusone1
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 312/482-9179
- fax: +1 312 482 9171
Address:
- 868 N. Franklin St
- 1 block north of Chicago Ave
- Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood:
Near North Side/River NorthPayments:
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Hours:
- Sun-Thurs 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-11pm
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