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Elate

Inside The Hotel Felix
111 West Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654

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Elate is one of Chicago’s newest restaurants. Located on one of River North's hottest new corners, Elate offers an affordable approach to high-quality American cuisine. Concepted by owner Anthony Fiore with Luke Johnson and LA design firm Marshal and Agriam, Elate hopes to create a comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere including floor-to-ceiling windows and a zigzagged bar which offers patrons easy access. In addition, they have brought on Chef Randal Jacobs, whose extensive 12-year experience has helped him create an outstanding American Market Fare menu with a European flare. Dishes combine simple pleasures with bold flavors using the best local and organic ingredients available. In addition to the 52 outdoor seats, Elate offers 80 seats inside where diners can comfortably enjoy the fabulous cuisine and rustic decor. Elate, located within the Hotel Felix, is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails .

good morning breakfast::
Braised Pork and Egg Tostada  12
Salsa verde, black beans, and avocado
Crème Brûlée Pancakes  12
Vanilla, caramelized sugar, and seasonal fruit
Classic French Omelette  12
Fines herbes, fresh chèvre, and house potato
Elate's Take on Steak and Eggs  13
Short rib, potato cake, and béarnaise
Thick-Cut French Toast  9
Brown butter anglaise, spiced peaches, and peanuts

lunch::
Elate Burger  12
Creamed leeks and Applewood bacon
Turkey Breast Sannie  12
Herbed focaccia, parsley aïoli, and red onion marmalade
Italian Pork  11
House-made giardinera and horseradish Cheddar
Braised Skirt Steak Baguette  13
Mozzarella and smoked tomato compote
Whole Wheat Penne Pasta  10
Artichoke, pine nuts, and basil cream
Charred Hearts of Romaine  9
Cheesy focaccia and garlic and Parmesan dressing
Quiche Elate  12
Garden vegetables, melon, and herb salad

dinner::
Market Fresh Oysters  15
1/2 dozen oysters; traditional or not so traditional (chef's choice)
Roasted Beets, Fennel, and Ricotta Salata Flatbread  11
Fried Dough  5
With pesto
"Ruffles" and Truffles  6
Hibachi Chicken Wings  7
Beijing-style
Lobster Mushroom and Brussels  8
Grapefruit, almonds, and hollandaise
Salad of Pickled Pears  9
Walnuts, Maytag blue cheese, and phyllo
Octopus Pastrami  11
Rye consommé and mustard greens
Heirloom Tomatoes  12
Parmesan fondue and grilled baguette
Halibut  18
Chanterelle, favas, mussels, and bacon broth
Smoked Chicken  16
Corn fritters and pea tendrils
Grilled Short Rib  19
Smothered fries, parsley, and lemon
Skirt Steak  18
Cucumber, avocado, and peppercini
Slow-Baked Organic Salmon  16
Citrus, watercress, and pesto