FOOD VENTURE: THE PURPLE PIG CHICAGO

THE PURPLE PIG CHICAGO CHEESE, SWINE AND WINE
500 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-464-1-PIG (744)

* Mediterranean inspired dishes.
       -We like the food. I highly recommend the Pig's Ears with Crispy Kale and the Razor Clams with Oregano, Lemon and Olive Oil. For the dessert i liked the Bread Pudding with Marsala and citrus with caramel sauce. Yum!
     
* Small Plates - Tapas style so you can share...good for two per plate.

* Communal Tables - I didn't like the set up. Place is too small, i hope they will soon expand their floor area.

* Service - It took us more than an hour before we got seated. Wait staff were not friendly at all, it seems like they were just doing their job sans compassion.


*I will definitely be coming back when i'm in Chicago but this time i will make sure to come earlier.  And hope the wait staff will be friendly and accommodating next time.

Potato and Speck Croquette with Calabrian Chili Aioli

These were good.

Prosciutto Bread Balls

It was okay but will not order these again. I will try something else

Lingua Agrodolce

Wow...oh by the way Lingua means tongue Agrodolce is a type of sauce, agro (sour/acidic) often balsamic mixed with dolce (sweet) sugar.

Testa, in Italian means head...self explanatory right? ;)
It was surprisingly delicious...not fatty at all.

Milk Braised Pork Shoulder with Mashed Potatoes

Melts in your mouth goodness.

Pig's Tails Braised in Balsamic
I like this too.

Razor Clams with Oregano, Lemon and Olive Oil

One of our favorite dish. I will definitely order this again.

Scallop Spiedini with Chickpea Aioli

Yum!!!! but didn't get the idea of the bay leaf skewered in between the scallops.

Pig's ear with Crispy Kale, Pickled Cherry Peppers and Fried Egg

My no. 1 favorite I liked this so much i had to make this at home well my own version tho' ;)
Crispy Pig's Ears with Crispy Kale and Hot Peppers

I love their water vessel

Affogato

(Espresso over Toasted Cinnamon Soft Serve)

Bread Pudding with Marsala and Citrus

(Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream)

My favorite among the desserts we ordered.

Panino con Nutella

(A Sweet Sandwich Filled with a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Marshmallow Cream & Bananas)

This was my least... this is so easy to make at home.

Sicilian Iris
(Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Filled Fried Brioche)