I was very excited to be invited to the friends and family opening of a brand-new restaurant in Chicago called Fame Supper Club.
This is a beautiful, high-end restaurant with live music, awesome cocktails, and exquisite food. The ambiance was glitzy with a dash of romance.
We were greeted with a welcome cocktail. It was the Fame 75 that is found on the menu. It was a blend of gin, champagne, simple syrup, and lemon juice. I am not a fan of gin but the way this cocktail was prepared, the flavor of the gin was minimized. It was a refreshing drink and a great was to relax and look over the menu.
I started off ordering the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. This was fresh ahi tuna that was blended up to a smooth spread and placed on top of fried crispy rice. This acted almost like a cracker. The sprinkled the tuna with sesame seeds and then drizzled with sriracha aioli and serrano chili hoisin sauce. The tuna was soft and with the sauces the tuna had a big kick. The heat did not last too long, it was the right amount to keep me going back for more. These were the perfect bite size portions that made them easy to eat and quite addicting.
I ordered another cocktail from the very attentive bartender. This time I got a classic Dirty Martini with bleu cheese olives. The martini itself was strong but smooth. The bleu cheese that was stuffed in the olives was creamy and a great snack.
Out next was the Lobster Bisque. The creamy bisque was loaded with tender lobster meat and lump crab meat. I was so surprised to get both. They also had corn, sweet peppers, and scallions throughout. They finished it off with a lobster oil drizzled on top. There was nice sweetness to this bisque. There was a generous amount of lobster and crab, which is not normally found in other bisques. The lobster oil gave the bisque a richer taste than the traditional sherry that is drizzled over lobster bisque. I really enjoyed the chef’s interpretation.
The last thing that came out was the Truffle Parmesan Fries. These were hand cut fries that were tossed in white truffle oil and parmesan cheese. They served a confit garlic aioli on the side for dipping. The fries were nice and crispy. The truffle oil gave the fries an earthy taste. The garlic aioli was a great dipping sauce that added a slight tanginess. This paired well wit the saltiness of the fries and parmesan cheese.
There was one last cocktail that I had to try before the end of the evening, No Flash Photography. The base of this drink was tequila along with ancho chile liqueur, passionfruit puree, agave, and fresh lime juice. Then for an added treat, the bartender lit the drink on fire. He sprinkled cinnamon on top of the flame, and it created sparks. It was one of the coolest drinks I have ever seen getting made.
The cinnamon even left a ring on the bar.
This was a very strong drink because of the tequila. The passionfruit shined through and added a sweet and sour taste. The hint of cinnamon flavor helped make this cocktail almost like a dessert.
Fame was a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was fun and lively. It is the perfect place to go on a date or hang out with friends. They also have a club upstairs that I did not get a chance to check out but I definitely will next time. I cannot wait to go back and visit again.
Check them out at www.fameinchicago.com
Enjoy!
T
