The Rabbit Hole
It’s a secret!, Chicago, IL‎
Neighborhood: It’s a secret!

Our dining environment for The Rabbit Hole’s July 24th event.

Before you continue reading our review, please visit The Rabbit Hole’s website and read the “What is the Rabbit Hole?” section to bring yourself up to speed on this fantastic dining experience.  Done?  Okay, let’s continue.  You may recall that Rob and I posted about The Rabbit Hole back in March when we first found out about it, hoping one of our readers would have a connection and we could use their name to obtain a reservation.  Thankfully, one of our readers came through and we made a reservation several months ago for July 24th’s dinner.  Due to their secretive nature, I’m not going to mention anything about the location or give away any identifying details about The Cheshire Chef or The Queen of Tarts, and really, it’s the food that is most important.  The meal consisted of five courses, each paired with a different wine.  While Rob and I both enjoyed each course—yes, even the alligator crepenette—our favorite dish had to be the hand-made bleu cheese tortelloni, topped off with blood sausage and a peach and sweet onion confit.  Knowing that The Cheshire Chef never repeats a course also made each dish taste even more unique.  Besides the amazing meal, the ambiance also adds to The Rabbit Hole experience.  Dining with strangers in a communal setting, candlelight, and the sincerity of The Queen of Tarts and The Cheshire Chef all make The Rabbit Hole not only worth the money, but worth the effort it takes to get a reservation.  If you can find a way in, don’t pass up on the opportunity.  The Rabbit Hole is a wonderful addition to the Chicago foodie community and hopefully something that will catch on in other major cities.

-Anna

The fabulous menu.

Alligator crepenette.

Bleu cheese tortelloni.

Pork belly sous vide.

Pain perdue.

The guestbook.