638 South Michigan Avenue, ChicagoBy Neonu
Mercat a la Planxa (pronounced plahn-Cha), located in the Blackstone Hotel, is a new addition to the South Loop. Mercat serves tapas inspired by the cuisine of the Catalan region of Spain. The menu includes a nice selection of charcuterie and cheeses, traditional tapas, flatbreads, rice and pasta dishes, shellfish and meats served a la planxa, or grilled to order. There were so many great choices that I opted for the Chef's menu. I highly recommend you do the same. All of the selections were delicious and seemed to never stop coming to the table. My favorites were the raw cow's milk cheese with truffled apple and lavender jam, the Serrano ham and fig salad, the beef shortribs flatbread with horseradish, Parmesan, and bacon; and a cheese ravioli dish with brandied cherries. I was surprised and disappointed that dessert did not come with the Chef's menu. Overall, a great experience and a place I will return.
Things you should know if you plan to go:
$$$$
Make reservations, Valet Parking Available
Breakfast: Daily: 6:30am - 11:00am
Lunch: Daily: 11:00am -5:00pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
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