Chizakaya opened last week.
It’s not Chicago’s first izakaya or “Japanese drinking establishment,” but right now Chizakaya is one of the only ones keeping the proud tradition alive. We were able to get a glimpse of the menu last week, but finally were lucky enough to get a look inside over the weekend to see how the restaurant’s mix of sake and whiskey was working with its massive menu. We also sampled some impressive dessert options, and got a chance to see chef and owner Harold Jurado smiling his way through service.
