Table, Donkey and Stick

Table, Donkey and Stick is an intriguing restaurant in Wicker Park where I enjoyed a delicious spread of colorful, European-inspired dishes. While I hadn’t heard too much about the restaurant before visiting, I did know they served fresh and unique dishes, so I was excited to give it a try.

We started with the Sungold Tomato & Red Plums, served with whipped feta, rhubarb vinaigrette, and sourdough crouton. This was one of my favorite dishes of the night because of the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The fresh tomatoes and plums paired so well with the creamy whipped feta, making every bite flavorful without feeling too heavy.

Next up was the Smoked Trout & Cucumbers, served with trout roe, dill caper ranch, and crispy sunchokes. I thought this dish complemented the tomato and plum dish really well, and I thought the trout was incredible. The combination of the smoky trout, fresh cucumber, and crispy sunchokes gave the dish a lot of different textures and flavors.

We also tried the Scallop Crudo with tomato, melon, and pepper. This dish was beautiful, and the flavor was light and fresh. I loved the combination of the sweet melon and tomato with the delicate scallop.

One of my favorite dishes of the night was the Pork Schnitzel, which was probably the most surprising dish of the night for me. The schnitzel was perfectly crispy, and I loved the light lemon flavor squeezed over the top. It was simple but really flavorful and ended up being one of my favorites.

We also ordered the Mushroom & Corn Risotto, which was a great addition alongside the schnitzel. The creamy risotto paired nicely with the crispy pork and added a heartier dish to the table.

For dessert, we ordered the Sticky Toffee Cake. I loved how rich and sweet this was, and the berry flavor on top was perfection. It was the perfect way to end the meal.

Table, Donkey and Stick was a delicious restaurant to dine at for a Saturday summer dinner in Chicago. I especially enjoyed sitting on the patio, and all of the food was truly phenomenal. Between the fresh crudo and vegetables, smoked trout, crispy schnitzel, and rich dessert, this was a meal with so many unique flavors and combinations.

Table, Donkey and Stick: 2728 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL