• Cuisine: Carryout, Nuevo Latino, Spanish
  • Price: $$$
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Mood: Lively
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Nacional 27

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Modern Latin Restaurant, Ceviche Bar & Salsa Club

Take the sweeping universe of flavors, cooking styles, and ingredients from the 27 countries comprising Central and South America…put them in the capable hands of Chef Francisco Vilchez, whose menu has been called the best of its kind in America…add a Wine Spectator-award-winning wine list… and you still haven't adequately described this magical place.

To do that, you'll also need to mention the chic décor "with all the swank of a Ricky Ricardo nightclub," a master mixologist who combines fresh fruits, herbs, and exotic liquors into cocktails that lead to new worlds of delight, and myriad special treats, such as a five-course Chef's Tasting Menu, tapas nights, wine events, Latin jazz nights, and weekend dancing as late as 3 a.m. It's no wonder Nacional 27 has been named "Chicago's hottest Nuevo Latino restaurant."

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  • February 10, 2012

    "Be My Valentine" at Nacional 27

    Heat up your Valentine's Day at Nacional 27, where drinks, dining and dancing make for a great date night. On February 10, 11, 13 and 14, the River North restaurant and lounge will offer a special "Be My Valentine" menu (5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday). Chef Chico Vilchez's four course menu includes tapas, soup or salad, choice of entree and dessert for $49 per guest.
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In the News

  • November 28, 2010

    The Season’s Best Celebratory Restaurants

    Time Out Chicago selects a few of their favorite restaurants and bars they deem perfect for your holiday celebrations. Several of Lettuce's restaurants including Osteria Via Stato, Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!...
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  • September 8, 2010

    Farm to Table? Why Not Farm to Bar

    Now that we’re in late August and peak harvest season is upon us, farm-to-table cooking is hotter than ever. But what about drinks? Could the same buy-local philosophy also help operators sell...
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  • June 30, 2010

    Mix Like a Pro

    When Adam Seger, mixologist at Nacional 27, discovered the rhubarb from Wisconsin-based organic grower Harvest Moon Farms, he was blown away by its pristine color, intense flavor and delicate...
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  • June 30, 2010

    A New Mexican Import - Victoria Beer Makes her Debut in Chicago

    Corona with lime will always hold a special place in my heart, but the arrival of a new Mexican brew has left me intrigued. Victoria is Mexico’s oldest beer – and the second highest-selling...
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  • February 10, 2010

    Adam Seger Wins 2010 Good Eating Awards

    Adam Seger has raised the bar when it comes to Chicago's cocktail culture. The Nacional 27 mixologist/sommelier made his reputation crafting drinks noted for their flavorful flair, fresh ingredients...
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  • November 17, 2009

    10 great places to toast Bloody Mary's 75th

    Nacional 27 Adam Seger, an “off-the-wall bartender,” mixes up creative cocktails including the Cazuela, an “adult Gatorade” made with citrus, sugar-cane rum and Fresca, and the Orient...
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  • May 5, 2009

    USA Today

    Nacional 27 Today's cocktails have an abundance of fresh ingredients. With the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans celebrating World Cocktail Week from May 6-13, Kelly Carter for USA...
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  • May 1, 2009

    USA Today Names Nacional 27 Best Place for Margaritas

    USA TODAY (May 1, 2009) "Drink master Adam Seger makes super-fresh cocktails (both frozen and otherwise) at this Latin-inspired salsa club and restaurant," says Kate Krader, editor of FOOD...
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