

Koko Niįusing together cuisine from more than one continent is Koko Ni (meaning "here" in Japanese), which found a fitting landing spot in the eclectic River North Art District (RiNo). Don’t force yourself to choose between a dinner of exquisitely prepared duck and monkfish or a breakfast of quiche and croissants this is a destination worthy of your day and night. Husband and wife team Tim and Lillian Lu are creating some of the most nuanced, delicious French food in town, evident in both the fancier dining room and in the attached casual bakery.

What may not be as obvious-at least until you take your first bite-is the insane level of skill in the kitchen.

Where your foie gras and Dover sole arrive on antique floral plates and your sauvignon blanc in cut glassware. Noisette is a stunningly beautiful restaurant, where brass candelabras hang from a circled ceiling and crushed velvet chairs pop against white walls.
