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Published on 10/10/08
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When I hear the words Donald Trump, I think excellence. So it stands to reason that the newest, coolest building in Chicago would have the newest, coolest food in Chicago. Sixteen in the Trump International Hotel and Tower doesn’t fail to deliver on its promise of gourmet food in a luxury setting. From the moment you hear about this restaurant, you know it’s going to be good. The description on Sixteen’s website (trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/sixteen.asp) lets you know you’re in for something special. “A superbly crafted menu of eclectic cuisine and seasonal ingredients. With renowned Australian chef Frank Brunacci at the helm, Sixteen promises an exceptional dining experience matched by equally exceptional views.” Chicago hasn’t seen this kind of description of a restaurant in along time.
I definitely recommend starting with the Taylor Bay scallops with potato espuma, wild mushroom fricassee and curry oil. Just the picture of this dish on the website (trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/sixteen.asp) alone will make your mouth water. For your entrée, you absolutely must order the turbot served over a white-bean and red-pepper ragout in a saffron broth and a bed of chimichurri sauce. The website (trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/sixteen.asp) makes this dish look so good you’ll want to eat your computer screen!
Whatever you order, don’t forget to leave room for dessert. The Study of Strawberry at Sixteen is pastry chef Hichem Lahreche’s visually stunning, decadent ode to a berry. But don’t just take my word for it, check the website (trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/sixteen.asp)!
And these million-dollar views don’t fail to disappoint, either. It might take a little work to get there, but this critic thinks the views alone make a trip to the website (trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/sixteen.asp) worth your while.
Trust me, Chicago, you don’t see pictures like that every day.
Spend a special night out at this hip new River North stunner and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed. When I finally get around to visiting Sixteen in person, I can only imagine how delicious the food will be. Still, the website (trumpchicagohotel.com/Food_Wine/sixteen.asp) does offer a great opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind restaurant that I can only assume serves fantastic food.
Is this some kind of joke? Yes, actually. The above was part of TOC's 2008 April Fool's issue. Read more about it here. For our real review of Sixteen, click here.
matty
Thu, Mar 27, at 11:53am
quadruple post!
matty
Thu, Mar 27, at 11:52am
It's OK if you don't get it.
matty
Thu, Mar 27, at 11:52am
It's ok if you don't get it .
matty
Thu, Mar 27, at 09:53am
It's OK if you don't get it...though it's kind of sad if you don't.
Wise Guy
Thu, Mar 27, at 09:13am
Check the dates of the issue...
Diane Leib
Thu, Mar 27, at 08:29am
Oh Please, you are giving this restaurant 11 stars based on its website pictures!?? That's right up there with determining Dennys quality by its menu pictures. Go spent the bazillions of bucks and EAT and then telll us how good it is and what is its value for the doollar. dl
Chris Z
Thu, Mar 27, at 08:15am
Whether this is an April fool's joke or not, this article wasted my time and made me wonder why I should rely on any recommendations made by this magazine.
April fool's joke
Thu, Mar 27, at 06:13am
Can't you all see this is their attempt at an April Fol's joke? They even fooled Crain's Chicago- so don't feel too bad. Personaly, I thinnk it's a pretty weak joke, but hey- you have to give them credit for trying.
puzzled
Wed, Mar 26, at 10:49pm
sorry - i didn't get to finish my thought
http://www.timeout.com/chicago/articles/restaurants-bars/27494/sixteen
puzzled
Wed, Mar 26, at 10:48pm
why does trump suddenly deserve 11 stars? just two weeks ago you reviewed it and gave it 4 out of 6 stars. now it gets 11
SC
Wed, Mar 26, at 04:59pm
I have been a long time reader of TOC and love the straightforwardness of the articles. However when I saw the cover with your new Editor-In-Chief (The Donald) I couldnt help but think you guys are so unabashedly biased towards Sixteen. I have read terrible reviews, spoken to various people who have experienced the restaurant, AND have dined there myself. 11 stars!?!? Get real...like TOC used to be before it's "new boss" took over.
Donald Trump
Wed, Mar 26, at 04:56pm
SC> We would have given it 20 stars but there's only so much room on the page.
