Welcome to a different thrilling version of our month-to-month Champagne Metropolis Information, the place we discover the world’s best locations to savor the bubbling class of champagne. This month, we’re delving into the colourful metropolis of Chicago, guided by none aside from Philippe André, a real luminary on this planet of wine and hospitality.
Philippe André’s journey as a second-generation Sommelier and restaurateur has spanned practically twenty years, making him a useful determine within the trade. He not solely serves because the U.S. Ambassador for Charles Heidsieck Champagne but additionally holds the esteemed place of Non-public Consumer Director at FOLIO Superb Wine Companions.
He shares his insider information of the Windy Metropolis’s greatest wine lists, from upscale lounges to hidden gems. Philippe’s suggestions are positive to please each champagne aficionados and newcomers alike.
RPM Steak
Located inside Chicago’s vibrant River North neighborhood, RPM Steak affords a up to date interpretation of the standard steakhouse idea, showcasing a powerful collection of practically twenty distinct beef cuts rigorously sourced from famend butchers worldwide.
Philippe’s tip: Solely place within the US to attempt the legendary 1983 classic of Champagne Charlie, a unicorn champagne and one of many biggest wines ever made!
Don’t overlook to pair it with Japanese Snow Beef A5 Wagyu
Handle: 66 W Kinzie St, Chicago
Oceanique
Opened in 1989, Oceanique is family-owned restaurant catering to a large spectrum beautiful seafood and prime meat dishes ready within the French custom. their wine program was penned by Philippe and boasts a collection of over 300 wines, together with 24 obtainable by the glass by way of the modern Coravin system and is taken into account one of many high 750 wine listing on this planet in response to Wine Spectator.
Philippe’s tip: The very best bouillabaisse exterior of Provance, and the perfect classic champagne listing in Chicago is definitely in Evanston!
Handle: 505 Major St, Evanston
Valhalla
Valhalla, Chef Stephen Gillanders’ formidable restaurant, is positioned on the 2nd ground of Time Out Market in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, providing an elegant full-service eating expertise with an 11-course tasting and a la carte menu reflecting his world culinary journey.
Philippe’s tip: Go for my favourite wine pairing of the 12 months: Uncommon Champagne 2008 & Rohan Duck Confit, unreal!!!!
Handle: Time Out Market: 2nd Flooring, 916 W Fulton Market, Chicago
Web site: www.valhallachicago.com
Rose Mary
An industrial-chic restaurant with a bar providing Italian-Croatian delicacies, positioned within the historic Fulton Market district. The champagne choice contains the likes of Rene Geoffroy’s Rose de Saignee in half bottles to Domaine de Marzilly Ullens.
Philippe’s tip: Distinctive and considerate delicacies, good pairing is Rose by Charles Heidsieck!
Handle: 932 W Fulton St, Chicago
Web site: www.rosemarychicago.com
Advantage
Savor strong Southern delicacies together with a collection of wines and cocktails in a trendy, eclectic setting that includes an open kitchen in Hyde Park. Philippe believes they made the greatest gumbo exterior of New Orleans!
Philippe’s tip: don’t overlook to share a bottle of Champagne with Chef!
Handle: 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago
As a second-generation Sommelier and restaurateur, Philippe André has been a frontrunner within the wine and hospitality trade for nearly twenty years. Philippe is the U.S. Ambassador at Charles Heidsieck Champagne and Non-public Consumer Director at FOLIO Superb Wine Companions. Along with his Champagne travels Philippe serves as Communications Director for the Ferrari Membership of America in addition to Treasurer on the board of the United Sommeliers Basis and was just lately celebrated on the quilt of Wine Fanatic’s as the highest 40 Beneath 40 Tastemakers. You possibly can comply with Philippe and his love of Ferrari V12s, Champagne and Cuban cigars on Instagram at @niquesomm
