March 25, 2010
RestoRomance: Mercat a la Planxa
[caption id="attachment_28" align="alignright" width="200" caption="courtesy of Timeout Chicago"][/caption] This hot spot isn't the kind of place for hidden-corner canoodling, but Mercat a la Planxa makes my "Romantic Dining Destination" list any day. Iron Chef Jose Garces has laid out a tempting array and the only thing sexier than your new foodie spouse is Garces' dessert menu. There are dozens of opportunities to impress your date with the sexy sounds of that high school Spanish you dusted off for just such an occasion. Order dishes you'll both love, and play some Tapas...