WITH DR. TARUN MULLICK | PHOTO BY MATT REEVES
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was looking for something out of the ordinary, so I went to the new hot spot in St. Charles: The Graceful Ordinary.
With an elevated ceiling, the ambiance in this place is elegant with modern lighting and table decor. You can feel the vibe right when you enter. I was greeted with some warm bread which has some cheese bites within. I sampled some but curbed it a bit to keep that waistline intact. I have found slicing small reasonable portions works to control how much I take and consume. To start, our table ordered the grilled bloomy rined cheese, which is already heavenly when not grilled — but here, it’s melty warm with a sensation of comfort. Now, who doesn’t like a little acid and
fruit with their cheese? The chef pairs this dish with a blueberry beet jam that kicks up our taste buds in an extraordinary manner! The salmon was the star today. This wonderful portion of salmon with the crispy skin still intact (salted and seasoned) is wood roasted. Presented in an appealing way with a puree at the base, you get a smooth texture of delectable flavor to match. As if that was not enough, the crispy okra pieces adorned with some spices give you that crunch better than a french fry. It is certainly far healthier! And drizzled with lemon browned butter sauce, the dish is robust with flavor. Check out this wonderful new addition to our community. Once again there is nothing ordinary about The Graceful Ordinary!
Dr. Tarun Mullick is a specialist trained at Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy based in Geneva. Connect with him at www.mullickmd.com or by phone at 630-232-2025.
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