Chicago - October 07, 2009

Born to Run

LM Restaurant Opens

You never believed in reincarnation.

Then your Chihuahua started growling like (late) great Aunt Mildred.

Everyone deserves a second chance. Which is why Stephan Outrequin Quaisser (The Drake) revamped Lincoln Square eatery Tallulah. Tomorrow it’ll be reborn as LM Restaurant. Named after Quaisser’s kids (Luke and Mary), LM will serve contemporary French fare with a neighborhoody vibe.

The man behind the grub is chef Bradford Phillips (Blackbird), whose seasonal menu includes braised veal cheeks with garlic panisse, foie gras with fig jam, pumpkin risotto, herbed crepes with house-made ricotta, and roasted pork loin with caramelized baby turnips. The ever-tasty Vanille Patisserie supplies the desserts.

Everything’s so delicious, even your pooch would dig it.

Unfortunately, her bark’s bigger than her bite.

LM Restaurant, 4539 North Lincoln Avenue, at Wilson Avenue (773-942-7585 or lmrestaurant.com).

Photo: Courtesy of LM Le Restaurant