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Le Colonial
by Diane Bobis
LE COLONIAL
937 N. Rush St., 60611, 312-555-0088
Where do Sandra Bullock, Harrison Ford, Billy Joel and Will Ferrell go for first-class cuisine in Chicago? This charming vintage row house that beautifully recreates the exotic world of 1920s French Indochina. Designed by Greg Jordan, the restaurant’s first floor lulls guests into an entirely cozy dining experience with rattan chairs, delicate ceiling fans and swaying potted palms and banana trees. Upstairs, sexy cocktails are served at a large mahogany bar while guests float amidst the soft music, candlelight, and over-stuffed sofas. The exceptionally authentic Vietnamese menu offers such signature entrees as Suon Nuong (grilled marinated rack of lamb with saffron rice), Cari Tom (sautéed jumbo shrimp with eggplant in curried coconut sauce) and Lau Do Bien (Vietnamese bouillabaisse in lemongrass saffron broth).