Mon Ami Gabi

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Mon Ami Gabi Review

Although this restaurant's corporate owner, Chicago-based Lettuce Entertain You, has opened up satellite restaurants in the suburbs and in Las Vegas, the original has not lost its charm. This little piece of Paris re-creates a classic bistro with views of Lincoln Park that could pass—with the help of a couple of glasses of vin from the wine cart—for the Tuileries. Park-front windows let in ample natural light, warming the wood-trimmed interior. Best bites include several versions of steak frites, as well as bistro essentials such as steamed mussels and skate with crispy garlic chips. But chef Gabino Sotelino also serves a rotating list of specials, such as cassoulet and pan-seared sea bass.