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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