It’s no wonder Bon Appétit named Elske the second best new restaurant in America 2017. Married couple David and Anna Posey—he, the longtime chef de cuisine at Blackbird, and she, the former executive pastry chef at The Publican—opened the West Loop restaurant at the end of last year. David’s family is Danish, and their spot is cozy and warm from an outdoor fireplace. They serve things like gjetost (a thick goat cheese) and the Greek-inspired purée, walnut skordalia. Despite its Scandinavian namesake—Elske translates to “love”—it’s also influenced by local ingredients. Serviceberries, for their cocktails, grow onsite, and seasonal vegetables arrive from local farmers.
Today in the Culture: March 19, 2021 | Arts fight against zoning ordinance grows | Restaurant Week starts DESIGN Culture killer Add Terrain Exhibitions and its Biennial to the list of things threatened by Ald. Sophia King's rezoning ordinance that would limit the use of houses as cultural institutions; they're encouraging supporters to write letters. (Preservation Chicago is collecting signatures on a petition.) DINING AND DRINKING Indulge yourself and save a job and maybe a business Chicago…
