Erwin

Nestled between Chicago's historic Wrigley Field and the residential pockets of the Lake View Neighborhood, sits Erwin at 2925 North Halsted. In the large front window whimsical birds seem to fly in and out of their colorful wooden birdhouses, suggesting that no matter what season it is, nature is omnipresent, even in the city.Chef Erwin Drechsler, whose restaurant was quickly acclaimed by Bon Appetit as one of the top 10 in the country to open in 1994, never planned to name the restaurant after himself. It was one of his best customers who suggested its name. "Call it Erwin, it's you."In the Midwest, life revolves around the seasons and Chef Erwin Drechsler believes that our personal energy levels should be connected to the kinds of foods we eat and the wines we drink in order to achieve a complete harmonious balance. "We have something for everyone here, " says Erwin, who takes a "less is more" approach to his cooking style today."We care if you have a good time here, " say Cathy and Erwin. "People don't come here because they are hungry. They can always get something to eat at home. People dine out because they want to be taken care of. They want to treat themselves, friends, family or business associates. When you dine out you are looking for a total experience and that experience begins when you walk in the door."