After going somewhere else last year, Andy and I were back at Frontera Grill for our anniversary dinner. We took advantage of a gorgeous summer night in Chicago to go out a week early to celebrate. We didn't have to wait for a table at all and were offered seats at the chef's table by the kitchen.
I wasn't too sure I wanted to sit at the chef's table but it was fascinating watching them turn out so much food. And we saw Rick Bayless going in and out of the kitchen several times. In past years, I usually see him when Andy's away from the table.
Celebrating with margaritas!
We had the Summer Queso Fundido dip as an appetizer - creamy cheddar with smoked chicken, caramelized onion, huitlacoche and serrano chile.
Andy's entree was the Oaxacan Carne Asada - red chile-marinated prime ribeye with black beans, sweet plantains, homemade crema, fresh cheese and guacamole.
I had the Saturday night special, Costillas - chipotle-glazed pork back ribs, spicy-tangy slaw and cheddar grits.
It's hard to leave without dessert. Andy tried the Cafe Playa - Kahlúa, tequila, steaming Americano (espresso, hot water), whipped cream with a dusting of Mexican chocolate. That's quite a nightcap. We shared a slice of pecan pie with Kahlua whipped cream.
After dinner, we walked along the Chicago Riverwalk for a while and sat to watch people and boats go by. It was the perfect night to be there, but I wasn't wearing the perfect shoes to be walking all over Chicago.
A picture L took of us before we left for dinner.
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