Everest (Chicago restaurant)

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Everest is an upscale New-French restaurant in Chicago, located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange building. Both nationally and internationally, it is regarded as one of the finest dining establishments in Chicago. Although it is owned by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, the executive chef Jean Joho has exclusive creative control. Everest is a Relais Gourmand-recognized restaurant, one of the most prestigious culinary recognitions in the world. (Only three restaurants in Chicago have this distinction; the others being Tru and Charlie Trotter's). Joho and Everest have both been recognized by the prestigious James Beard Foundation many times.

The decor is evocative of an aristocratic French club, circa the 1920s, with large tables adorned with white linen. Artful touches are in an art-deco style, further evoking the 1920s feel, enhanced by the pseudo-leopard print carpet.The restaurant's tables are decorated with bronze statues by acclaimed artist Ivo Soldini, while paintings by Adam Siegel and sculptures by Virginio Ferrari adorn the dining room. However, the visual standout is the impressive view of Chicago provided by the full-wall windows on the western side of the restaurant.

Alpana Singh, host of WTTW's Check Please is a former Everest Sommelier.

[edit] Recognition and awards

Everest is a member of Relais & Chateaux/Relais Gourmand, Le Grande Table du Monde, Traditions & Qualité, Academie Culinaire de France, and Maitre Cuisiniers de France. Further, Everest has garnered Five Diamonds from AAA as well as top ratings from Maîtres Cuisiniers de France.

The extensive wine list offers more than 1,700 selections, and it has won international acclaim from The New York Times, Saveur, USA Today, Wine Spectator and Decanter, among others, for its depth and the largest selection of Alsace wines in the world.

Chicago Magazine described Everest as, "the finest total dining experience". The New York Times stated, "the jovial Mr. Joho stands astride the culinary heap". In 2003 Gourmet Magazine named Everest as "The Best Restaurant for Business Dining".