Class Act

Class Act

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Class Act seats guests at a communal table for an avant-garde tasting menu led by Executive Chef Nicolai Mlodinow. Each course pairs bold flavor with storytelling, and diners choose from cocktail, wine, or spirit-free pairings.

The tasting menu rotates seasonally — one iteration devotes every course to a single ingredient explored from multiple angles — alongside an a la carte "Off Script" menu of shareable plates or a personalized three-course chef's tasting.

A private-events program centers on the restaurant's chef's table, combining a multi-course tasting with a connected speakeasy nightcap. Mlodinow was named a 2026 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Emerging Chef.
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AWARDJames Beard Foundation Emerging Chef, semifinalist2026
CRITICCovered by The Infatuation
RATINGS4.9 stars across 75 reviews2 sources
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City

Chicago

Neighborhood

Bucktown

Price

$$$$

Cuisine

American

Chef

Nicolai Mlodinow

Owner

James Beard Semifinalist 2026
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