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The PublicanvsThe Purple Pig
The Publican and The Purple Pig are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Publican scores marginally better than The Purple Pig. The Publican ranks #8 in Chicago with positive reviews from 14 sources including Not For Tourists, Zagat and Where.
The Publican
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837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
From $25/night
"This Fulton Market District newcomer taps into the prevailing fashion for down-home dining and restaurant patrons' hunger for blue-ribbon meat."
"The Publican’s huge list of global microbrews is complimented by such devilishly clever noshes as a pair of boudin sausages accompanied by a cluster of salamander-crisped grapes." Full review
""Try everything" say fans of Paul Kahan's "inspired" West Loop New American, where the pork-centric menu allows for a "superb pigtastic experience"." Full review
15.0
"From its large selection of oysters, to its grand, three-tiered seafood tower and aged ham with goat butter and peasant bread, there's munching of all kinds." Full review
"I was sucked in by the effortless elegance; the beerhall-like communal tables; the old-world flatware; the gingham platters; the bulbous lights; and, of course, the food." Full review
7.6
"The Publican is a self-proclaimed homage to European beer halls where you can gather and share food with your friends, and there’s no doubt about that fact upon entering the room." Full review
"Much buzzed Kahan joint is meat and beer lover's nirvana."
"Don't call this beer-focused hot spot a gastropub—chef Paul Kahan (of Blackbird fame) prefers "beer hall" (though wine is available, too)." Full review
"Simple farmhouse fare." Full review
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This isn’t actually on the menu, but if you ask for it, they don’t flinch and they will bring out a medley of whatever vegetables they have that day from roasted to salads.
"From the team behind Blackbird and Avec, this Fulton Market District newcomer taps into the prevailing fashion for down-home dining and restaurant patrons' hunger for blue-ribbon meat." Full review
The Purple Pig
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500 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
From $10/night
"The Magnificient Mile is known for many things—stunning architecture, historical landmarks, world-class shopping—but dining isn't usually one of them." Full review
"The slogan at this open-kitchen restaurant/wine bar is "Cheese, Swine, and Wine." Chef Jimmy Bannos, Jr., takes all three very seriously." Full review
"The "interesting" Mediterranean menu is a "foodie adventure", full of "delicious", "mind-blowing" small plates." Full review
14.0
"As the name suggests, there's plenty of pork-centric items on the menu at this Michigan Avenue wine bar." Full review
"The fanatics of Chicago have been tweeting about the Purple Pig since the day it opened, and so far there hasn’t been a critical word among them." Full review
"There are many small-plate Italian enotecas in town. But only one features the tagline “cheese, wine, and swine.”" Full review
"Cheese, wine, and swine served on a river front patio."
"Featuring American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist, dinner at The Pig is served a la plancha along with a special cheese and cured meat selection." Full review
"It has the look and feel of a wine bar, but there's also a large food menu full of small plates. It's perfect for date night, catching up with a couple friends, or hitting the town with visitors." Full review
"The menu includes a variety of antipasti, “smears” like taramasalata ("Greek caviar") and pork-liver pâté, plus artisanal cheeses, paninis and cured meats." Full review