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Chicagoland's Hottest New Authentic Spanish Restaurant, El Tapeo, Opens This Summer

Enjoy the finest in Spanish cuisine, breathtaking views of Downtown

Chicago and live entertainment at Oak Brook's trendy new dining

destination

Chicago--The high energy, sleek restaurant and lounge

El Tapeo, its name originating from the local Spanish term "Vamos de

tapeo", will open July 31st at Chicagoland's newest luxury hotel, Le

Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center, a Rockbridge portfolio property,

located at 2100 Spring Road in Oak Brook.  The 58-seat restaurant will

feature authentic Spanish cuisine created by culinary artist and Chicago

native Chef Franco Diaz (St. Regis Bal Harbour Florida, St. Regis Aspen

Colorado, St. Regis Princeville Kauai, The Drake Hotel, Peninsula Hotel

Chicago). Located on the 9th floor of the hotel, El Tapeo boasts

breathtaking views of the city with floor-to-ceiling, wrap around

windows.  In the refined 25-seat lounge and intimate 12-seat bar, guests

can enjoy freshly made handcrafted cocktails and light tapas style

appetizers.

One of Chef Diaz's passions is to respect the

quality of ingredients, understanding and using the best products

available in his dishes.  The menu provides a taste of the uncommon as

Chef infuses the exploration of new cultures into his art.  "My hope is

to transform the traditional dining experience," says Chef Diaz, "I

strive to evoke the guest's senses with my contemporary cuisine."

El

Tapeo's menu will consist of tapas style dishes and main course dishes

including Croquetas de Marisco- crispy shellfish fritters and piquillo

aioli, Paella de Langosta- bomba rice, maine lobster, spicy chorizo,

mushroom, mussels, lemon and garlic aioli, Chuletero Ibérico- grilled

Ibérico pork chops and mojo verde, and Carne Asada- waygu skirt steak,

arugula, manchego and piquillo pepper; and a selection of desserts.  The

master mixologist will also shake things up with a selection of fine

Spanish wines and champagnes by the glass; and a selection of local,

domestic and international beers by the bottle.

El Tapeo

Restaurant is located at Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center, 2100

Spring Road * Oak Brook, Illinois. Hours for the restaurant are 6 p.m.

to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and

Saturday. The bar is open from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

The lounge will feature a diverse lineup of talented artists performing

from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.  A reduced food menu will

be available beginning at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more

information, visit eltapeorestaurant.com.

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