"Riley, our server, and Kara (hope I have your name correct), who was manning the host position, were on top of everything; accommodating and thoughtful. From Riley’s knowledge of the menu and kitchen to Kara maneuvering our reservation (we were driving, our ETA in flux), they made our evening! Along with…original drinks, I had the Garden Variety, a smooth celery tequila, mezcal and Cointreau concoction, which was perfection with my dinner of scrumptious starters. Order the Smoked Trout, if you love labneh…yum! Billy’s entree, a mouth-watering Pan Fried Walleye Pike with Merlot beans, rice cakes and braised collard greens left little room for dessert. Yet…we ordered the Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta with Rhubarb glaze and dollop of Chantilly cream, melt-on-your-tongue tangy, sweet and light, with no regrets. 40 North, with your cozy bookshop backdrop, sparkly bar (and bartenders, shout out to Josh you know how to mesmerize and sate both eye and appetite. Besides, you had us at (hello your whimsical retro salt and pepper shakers. First time, surely not our last!"
