THE PLACE
Aigre Doux
230 W Kinzie St, 312-329-9400
THE DEAL
This River North swank spot is breaking out of its tablecloth status by offering a new bar-bites menu of Euro-style small plates for $10 each, available anytime.
THE STEAL
A massive portion of deliciously plump mussels steamed in a buttery, white-wine-shallot broth comes with enough perfectly crispy frites to make a meal for one. Add the creamy bacalao (whipped salt cod) if ordering for two.
THE RUB
With one bartender to handle servers’ requests while also waiting on bar patrons, service is a bit wobbly. Ditto for the kitchen’s execution, which, one night, resulted in undercooked sausage and burnt sweetbreads.