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    The dining room sits quietly above a working brewery, which tells you something about priorities here. Moody Tongue is a Michelin-starred tasting menu spot on the South Side where the beer pairing is treated as seriously as the food, not as an afterthought for people who skipped the wine list. The room is dim and close, the kind of place where a weeknight feels like an occasion whether you planned it that way or not.

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    • Hokkaido scallop

      “Indulge in such creations as Hokkaido scallop and a tempura-fried squash blossom filled with Iberico pork, as well as Australian wagyu with sweet corn bread filled with braised oxtail.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Tempura-fried squash blossom

      “Indulge in such creations as Hokkaido scallop and a tempura-fried squash blossom filled with Iberico pork, as well as Australian wagyu with sweet corn bread filled with braised oxtail.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Australian wagyu

      “Indulge in such creations as Hokkaido scallop and a tempura-fried squash blossom filled with Iberico pork, as well as Australian wagyu with sweet corn bread filled with braised oxtail.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Hazelnut financier

      “A hazelnut financier with hibiscus ice cream followed by dulcey crémeux with hoja santa meringues and chocolate sorbet are a nice end to the meal.”

      Michelin Guide

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