Kiki's Bistro - A fine French Bistro in Chicago

There are about ten fine French restaurants in Chicago. One of the most most authentically French and cozy of them is Kiki's. Pascal showed us to a table on the patio so we could enjoy the beautiful late summer Chicago evening.

This place takes its food and French roots seriously. The traditional pate was wonderful. The dinner menu serves up such delights as grilled king salmon, sauteed asparagus and pommes vapeur with pineapple relish. Or try the grilled pork tenderloin or the lavender roasted Cornish hen. For dessert, we enjoyed "the best Creme Brulee I ever tasted," according to Ashley. I agree. Amazing!

The extensive wine list will satisfy any discriminating palate. As this is also a BYOB restaurant, I brought a 2004 Chateau des Jaubertes for Veronica, Hilde, and Ashley to savor.

The Jaubertes is a Grand Vin de Graves, Bordeaux. Dark ruby colour; floral bouquet of violets with fruity elements of blueberry and blackcurrant. A whisper of leather. Flavors enter the mouth slowly and with a roundness. The dark fruity notes dominate the light oak treatment. Tannins are supple and ample. A long and fruity finish. Drinkable now.