Everest (restaurant)

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Everest
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Everest was located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange
Everest (restaurant)
Restaurant information
Established1986;38 years ago (1986)
ClosedDecember 31, 2020 (2020-12-31)
Head chef Jean Joho
ChefJean Joho
Food type French cuisine
Rating Etoile Michelin-1.svg (Michelin Guide)
Street address425 South Financial Place
City Chicago
County Cook County
State Illinois
Postal/ZIP Code60605
CountryUnited States
Website www.everestrestaurant.com

Everest was a French restaurant run by Jean Joho in Chicago for over 30 years. [1] First opened in October 1986, [1] it was located on the 40th floor of 425 South Financial Place, and served Alsatian cuisine. [2] The restaurant had earned one Michelin star. [3]

It closed at the end of 2020; the COVID-19 pandemic was a cause of its closing. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 Vettel, Phil. "Review: Even at 30, Everest still among the city's best". Chicago Tribune .
  2. "Everest - Chicago Restaurants - Chicago, United States". Forbes Travel Guide. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  3. "Chicago: Everest". Michelin Guide . Archived from the original on January 29, 2018.
  4. Vettel, Phil (October 16, 2020). "After nearly 35 years on Chicago's fine-dining summit, Everest restaurant is closing". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 14, 2021.

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