Housed in the former Checker Taxi building, El Che Bar is chef John Manion’s Argentine-American restaurant, a love letter to his time traveling throughout the country.
The vibe: A live-fire cooking restaurant from chef John Manion.
The food: Locally sourced vegetables, grilled meats, and whole seafood are cooked on custom-built grills and chapas in an open hearth. Menu standouts include the Wagyu picanha, steak frites and lobster tail with diavola butter, pickled shallot and scallions.
The drinks: The beverage program centers on spirits of the Americas and the dessert offerings trades in your average chocolate lava cake for the playful flavors of fire cakes, melting pionono and smoking affogato.
Time Out tip: El Che offers a chef's counter experience, where diners can enjoy a tasting menu with an up-close look at the firey cooking process.