Volo GNR Presentation Dinner [Pictures]

LTH,

It may have been cold and snowy outside, but Volo was warm as freshly made brioche and hitting on all 8-cylinders as MAG and TPA's charming son Thor presented the LTHForum GNR Award

Thor, Stephen Dunne, Erik (SushiGaijin), Danica, Katie, Shawn


We had a convivial group of LTHers

(From bottom L) G Wiv, Thor, TPA, MsWiv, Peter Daane, EDC/Nelson, MAG, Chef Dunne


Volo was spot-on last evening. A few highlights.

Scallop w/quail egg and American sturgeon caviar


Steak tartar


Roasted bone marrow w/three types of salt. (This dish rocks)


Duck confit


White bean soup w/escarole and truffle oil. (Which my wife loved)


Warm porcini w/chestnut puree and bacon


Desserts by Pastry Chef Suzi Beu


Cheese plate


And a wow of a "You have to Try this' from Chef Dunne of Saint Marcellin.


Volo's staff could not have been more efficient or friendlier.

Katie, Shawn


Danica, Erik


Chef Stephen Dunne


Peter's friend Ms. Sammon stopped by to say hello.


And as is typically the case, Thor charmed everyone in sight.

Katie, Thor


The only discordant note of the evening was when we did not quite enough to cover the bill they put Thor to work cleaning the baseboards.



Erik (SushiGaijin) kindly posed for a picture with the Anti-Cruelty Society's Dog Days Calendar, of which he and his Chihuahua are February



A very nice evening and well deserving LTHForum Great Neighborhood Restaurant recipient.

Additional pictures may be found here

Enjoy,
Gary

Volo Restaurant Wine Bar
2008 W Roscoe
Chicago, IL
773-348-4600

fantastic pictures, and now I will assuredly be back to Volo soon - the bone marrow is one of the single best dishes in the city. Simplicity is beautiful. I've ordered the Bone Marrow and Duck Confit each time I've been.

Well earned GNR for Volo.

Thanks Gary!!

also, you left your glass of makers when you departed. Hope you don't mind that I found a willing home for it. I guess I'll get the next one

Erik.