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[Eat & Drink ArtPrize 2010] Bloom

Whitefish cake with the slightest hint of tarragon, egg perched atop

Whitefish cake with the slightest hint of tarragon, egg perched atop /Lisa Rose Starner

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Hours: Monday closed

Tuesday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Wednesday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Thursday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Friday - lunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., dinner 4:30 p.m. - close

Saturday - 11 a.m. - close, brunch served until 2 p.m., lunch served until 4 p.m.

Sunday brunch -10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Price: $$-$$$

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Apps are delightful. Go with several small plates in lieu of a main entree.

Apps are delightful. Go with several small plates in lieu of a main entree.

Restaurant Bloom is centrally located on Monroe Center and Division; and with it's fresh menu, it serves as a perfect stopover during your ArtPrize walkabout.

Bloom is reminiscent of a small-plates restaurant one would find in San Francisco – it's snacks and starters menu is unique; and if you're just in for a small meal, a few selections from here make a nice alternative to a main entree. Many of the foods have a traditional french undertone – sweetbreads, seared foie gras, duck confit. All excellent.

Take a look at the wine list – by the glass offerings as well as the bottle offerings pair well with the menu. The Domaine de la Tourade muscat (Beaumes de Venise, FR) pairs perfectly with the pork belly sandwich, a point worthy noting. They also serve local MadCap Coffee, for those interested in supporting direct trade coffee endeavors.

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