The Purple Pig

"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

"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

"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

"This small, warm restaurant is a wine-filled oasis on the Magnificent Mile, with lusty Mediterranean dishes, mostly of Italian and Greek origin." Full review