Subscribe EL Ideas EL Ideas is a micro restaurant located on a back alley street in downtown Chicago. The brainchild of Chef Phillip Foss, EL Ideas offers contemporary cuisine in a laid back setting unlike any other. Other Dress code Come as you are Upscale casual Business casual Parking Free street Payment Cash Discover MasterCard Visa American Express Private Dining Cocktail parties Private wine dinners Sit-down dinners Reservations Credit card required to secure Required every night Smoking Outdoors only Online Press Kit: EL Ideas - Other Other (10% complete) Awards, operations, service, promotions, outdoor dining and lodging View all Topics »