Chicago - March 01, 2005

The Epicure-all

Gourmet 47

Making dinner can be a major drag. Especially when it means dressing up droopy produce and squishy plastic-wrapped chicken breasts seven nights a week.

Sounds like someone’s cooking routine could use a little boost.

Time to head for Gourmet 47, which will expand your meat-and-potato horizons. The Dean & Deluca-esque grocer in the West Loop is housed in an expansive loft that pairs family business charm (the Pavlis brothers run the joint, and mom helps out) with gourmet offerings.

The store is stocked with prepared — and inspired — options: duck a l’orange, Prince Edward Isand mussels, and macadamia-encrusted mahi-mahi. Or add some sizzle to your chicken special with luxe condiments like Beluga caviar, La Rustichella truffle oils, and high-end Manicardi balsamic vinegar.

Just the lift your breasts needed.

Gourmet 47, 112 North May Street between West Washington Boulevard and Randolph Street (312-239-2873).