Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz. Chef Ala brings to Oak Park over 25 years of professional cooking experience. He is a certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation and has competed in numerous culinary salons around the world. In 1999, Ala was the opening Executive Chef of the Historic Allerton Hotel in Chicago after their 80 million dollar renovation. Ala has also ran Le Meriden Hotel and Chez Paul Restuarant in Chicago. In Boston, Ala was the Chef of The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo. In Florida, he was at Boca Raton Resort and Club and spent seven years in the Caribbean working at resorts in Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz. Chef Ala brings to Oak Park over 25 years of professional cooking experience. He is a certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation and has competed in numerous culinary salons around the world. In 1999, Ala was the opening Executive Chef of the Historic Allerton Hotel in Chicago after their 80 million dollar renovation. Ala has also ran Le Meriden Hotel and Chez Paul Restuarant in Chicago. In Boston, Ala was the Chef of The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo. In Florida, he was at Boca Raton Resort and Club and spent seven years in the Caribbean working at resorts in Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
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09/27/2008

Good Food & Intimate

Small and private, but freash and relaxing.

More Business Info

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sat:
Sun:
Extra Phones

Phone: 206-954-1002

Fax: 708-383-4875

Fax: 708-524-1143

Payment method
cash, discover, master card, visa, amex, all major credit cards, diners club
Price Range
$$$
Location
Write Inn
AKA

Hemmingsway Bistro

Categories
French Restaurants, American Restaurants, Continental Restaurants, Restaurants, Seafood Restaurants
Other Information

Parking: Street, Valet

Wi-Fi: Free

Bike Parking: Yes

Attire: Casual

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Cuisines: American, French, European, Seafood, Continental

Alcohol: Full Bar

Takes Reservations: Yes

Outdoor Seating: No

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