Check out the exciting new details coming from Chef Michael Lachowicz’s famed Winnetka kitchen at George Trois.
Beginning Friday, June 30th, Lachowicz will unveil his summer tasting menu at George Trois, but with an important and meaningful twist.
He will pay homage to an historic restaurant that provided much of the inspiration, excellence, and experience that led him to form the George Trois Group.
While it may have shuttered back in 2007, the impact that Le Francais in Wheeling had on the fine dining and French culinary scene here in Chicagoland meant the world to many notable chefs, including Lachowicz – So much so, that the enduring legacy of the restaurant continues to influence and impact Chefs like Lachowicz, and will continue to do so for years to come.
At 16, the young cook (Lachowicz) did as many in the industry did in that time – Saved his wages week after week until he was able to afford a visit to the restaurant that every Chef in Chicago was talking about. And that he did.
In his nearly 4 decade-long career, Michael spent a short period of time working under the famed Jean Banchet at Le Francais, and then another several years under the new ownership of Mary Beth and Roland Liccioni and the culinary leadership of Chef Patrick Chabert.
Through is tenure at Le Francais – A restaurant known for pushing the boundaries of French cuisine – Lachowicz confirmed a significant part of his culinary identity and says that his employment there was a true “master class”.
Through this new menu rotation at George Trois, Lachowicz will take an opportunity he’s always wanted to take and honor Le Francais’ culinary approach in tandem with his signature style.
The seven-course menu highlighting interpretations of dishes – Several of which that Lachowicz has not prepared in-restaurant for over 20 years – will flow through George Trois’ intimate 14-seat dining room through September.
The Tribute to Le Francais seven-course tasting menu is priced based on demand at a graduated rate (Friday @ $145, Saturday and $185, and Sunday at $135), and includes Lachowicz’s interpretations of signature Le Francais dishes like Champignon Royale, Lyon en Brioche, and Souffle Grande Marnier.
I’m including the full menu below.
Expert wine pairings from George Trois Group’s noted Wine Director Brian Duncan are available for an additional cost that varies depending on the diner’s preference.
Reservations are available here.
A TRIBUTE TO LE FRANCAIS AT GEORGE TROIS
SUMMER 2023
- Champignon Royale (a soft and creamy wild mushroom custard)
- Golden Osetra Caviar & Smoked Salmon “Cigar”
- Saucisson de Lyon En Brioche, Sauce Periguex (garlic duck sausage with pistachios in brioche)
- The Le Francais “Farm Plate” Trio of Stuffed Rabbit Saddle, Roast Squab & Grilled Quail in Three Presentations.
- Intermezzo of Lemongrass-Ginger “Shooters”
- Classic Souffle Grande Marnier
- Warm Lemon Madeleines & Chocolates