Chicago’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants
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Lula Cafe
Our first stop is Lula Cafe, and it might have something to do with the fact that chef Jason Hammel has a thing for being first. He’s known to be the earliest attendee to the market each week, and his Logan Square restaurant was the city’s foremost farm-to-table spot when it opened its doors in 1999. Creative plates inspired by the smallest moments of the season have always been the team’s MO, and today it shows up in dishes like lobster salad with tomatoes (from Leaning Shed Farm) and challah French toast with peaches (from Mick Klug Farm). Come on Mondays for the Farm Dinner series, when the team features three never-before-made dishes showcasing uber-seasonal ingredients.
When it comes to Chicago dining, it pays to know thy farmer.