Prasino in Chicago

Though there is a thread on Prasino in LaGrange, a new location has opened up in the Wicker Park neighborhood.



Enjoyed a tequila breakfast this last Saturday at Prasino. Unfortunately, my enjoyment came from the tequila, which made the food a bit more palatable.

This was an event sponsored by Tanteo Taquila that provided pairings for my 3-course breakfast meal


Meal started at 10:00 am with a very nice shot of espresso and Tanteo Cocoa


First Course:

Jalapeno Corn Biscuit cilantro, honey




Paired with:

Corazon de Prasino Tanteo tropical, pomegranate, elderflower foam



As was the theme of the morning, I enjoyed the drink more than I did the food. Not to say the biscuit was bad (corn bread with a kick), but I felt more thought went into the cocktail.

Second Course (Friend's Dish):

El Guapo Scrambler guajillo pork, charred tomato salsa, cilantro, avocado, crispy tortilla, queso fresco






Second Course (My Dish):

Achiote Chicken Chilaquiles scrambled eggs, charred tomato salsa, avocado, crispy tortilla, cotija, sour cream




Paired with:

"Lively" Cocktail Tanteo jalapeno, blood orange, fresh carrot


These dishes looked alike and tasted the same. That taste being mush. Crispy tortilla was actually quite mushy, and both dishes tasted quite soupy. Blech.

Third Course:

Churro Crepes cinnamon, sugar and lime cream


Paired with:

Prasino Wake-Up Shot


Tanteo cocoa, coffee liqueur


demi sec chaser


drizzle was an overpowering coconut-milk cream that left an odd taste in my mouth

Looking around, patrons not taking part in this event seemed to enjoy themselves. Perhaps I just made a mistake going with this event, but I didn't exit with a desire to come back.

1846 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 878-1212

incite wrote:Enjoyed a tequila breakfast this last Saturday at Prasino.

So they're open again after last Thursday's incident. That's good (and quick!).