Mariano Aguirre

Avenue M

Location 695 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60622

Reservations 312.243.1133

Chef Mariano Aguirre has reinvented the original Avenue M menu, combining the classic steakhouse favorites and eclectic American cuisine with innovative, new dishes. Chef Aguirre’s new menu includes ten prime cuts cooked to perfection, as well as a variety of fresh seafood and pasta dishes. Avenue M features specials that reflect the season, as well as Aguirre’s inventive capabilities.

Merging fine dining and a chic lounge, Avenue M has succeeded in making a strong mark in Chicago’s competitive steakhouse environment. The restaurant is accented by an illuminating patio and a second floor lounge that boasts an exclusive bar and distinctive VIP balconies overlooking the main bar.

Warm Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

Salad:

3 Belgian endive leaves

handful of mesclun greens

1 oz. goat cheese

Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing:

1/4 cup sherry vinegar

3/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped shallot

1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Method

1) Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake until combined.
2) Place goat cheese in oven for two minutes to warm.

To Serve

Arrange endive on plate in a three point star. Add a handful of greens on top. Place warm goat cheese on top of the greens. Drizzle dressing over the entire dish.