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“Tastes of the seasons, preserved,” is the quote of the kitchen staff here at Vie. Chef Virant’s philosophy of using fresh, seasonal ingredients is represented in his contemporary American cuisine. He supports many of the local farmers and artisan

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Parking and Directions

  • Parking: street
  • Public transit: Metra Burlington Northern
Last updated: Jul 8 2011

Pricing

  • Dinner average price: $65.00
  • Dessert Plate: $10.00 to $10.00
  • Five course tasting
    Price: $70.00
    Wine Supplement: $30.00
  • Eight course tasting
    Price: $100.00
    Wine Supplement: $40.00
  • Wine by the Glass count: 35
  • Wine by the Glass: $9.00 to $21.00
  • Wine by the Bottle: $35.00 to $550.00
Last updated: Jul 8 2011

Hours

  • Sunday
  • Monday
    • Dinner Only from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Tuesday
    • Dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Wednesday
    • Dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Thursday
    • Dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Friday
    • Dinner from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Saturday
    • Dinner from 5:00pm to 11:00pm

Closed

  • Days closed: Sunday
  • Holidays closed: Christmas Eve and Day, First Week of January yearly, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day
Last updated: Jul 15 2011

Guest Relations

  • Reservations: recommended
  • Payment methods: All Credit card and Cash
  • Byob allowed: true
  • Corkage fee: $25, Free if botlle is 10+ years
  • Dress code: Business Casual
  • Delivery: Not availbale
Last updated: Jul 15 2011

Design

  • China: Villeroy & Boch
  • Square footage: 4200 sq. ft.
Last updated: Jul 29 2011

Other Information

  • Wheelchair access: Yes
  • Smoking: outdoors only
  • Concept: chef driven
Last updated: Jul 8 2011

Restaurant Staff

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Paul Virant

Executive Chef/Owner

Jimmy

Jimmy Mcfarland

General Manager

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Jonathan Buckingham

Manager

Erin

Erin McElhinney

Assistant Manager

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amber blatt

Sous Chef

Accolades

  • Top 40 Restaurants in the USA, Gayot Restaurant Guide January 2013 (National press)

  • Best Overall Restaurant, Chicagoland June 2011 (National press)

  • A Michelin Star Restaurant January 2011 (National press)

  • Three and a half stars, Chicago Magazine November 2010 (National press)

  • Top Ten Chicago Area Wine Lists, Gayot Restaurant Guide July 2010 (National press)

  • Top 25 Farm to Table Restaurants, Best Life Magazine July 2009 (National press)

  • Best New Chef, Food and Wine Magazine June 2007 (National press)

  • Best New Chef, Chicago Magazine June 2005 (National press)

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Dreadnaught IPA from Three Floyds Brewing. The call it a "hophead's dream," we agree! (11/12/12)
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The newest wine we are excited about is view archive
NV Villa Di Corlo, Lambrusco Grasparosa di Castelvelro, Italy: Sparkling and dry red wine, awesome! (09/20/12)
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BBQ Week, September 10- Spetember 15. 3 course BBQ Menu with choices for $45, optional beverage pairings available. (09/07/12)
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Today’s menu specials are view archive
turkey boudin blanc, creamed green garlic, kumquats, fried sage (03/24/12)
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During prep, the kitchen was listening to view archive
death metal (03/24/12)
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Chefs' Week! 3 courses, $39, optional wine pairing for $18! March 19- 23. (03/19/12)
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Seasonal Ingredients: This just in view archive
house made nolan salami, named after my son. flavors of orange, anise seed and chili flakes. (03/12/12)
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Our current inspiration — be it ingredient, weather, song or whatever — is view archive
the most incredible parsley I have ever seen. (03/12/12)
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Journeyman Distillery Bilberry Black Hearts Gin, handmade, organic gin from Three Oaks, MI. We love supporting our friend Nick Gurniewicz! High quality, yet still simplistic with a unique almost creaminess. (03/12/12)
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Get here early: The item we've been selling out of the fastest is view archive
tempura fried smelts, anson mills brown rice, mandarinquats, wood-grilled fennel, mint, pistachios (03/12/12)
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oregon black trumpets (03/09/12)
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