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TOPOLOBAMPO
Topolobampo is a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for "Outstanding Service" - one of only 5 restaurants nationally to be nominated in this category. This was the second nomination for Topolobampo - honored with a nomination for "Outstanding Restaurant" in 2002. Information about The James Beard Foundation, the awards and lists of nominees and winners is available online at www.jamesbeard.org.
James Beard Foundation —
Nominated for the Outstanding Restaurant Service Award in 2011-13, (Finalist 2013) at Times Square—the "Oscars" of the food world.
Playboy Restaurant Survey —
The country's top 25.
Condé NastTraveler —
Topolo among America's top 50. — Mimi Sheraton
Esquire Magazine —
One of America's top new restaurants, 1999
Chicago Magazine —
4 stars, the first ever to an ethnic restaurant.
Restaurants & Institutions —
Ivy Award, 1999.
Wine Spectator —
Award of Excellence for the wine list since 1990.
The New York Times —
"... The most elegant and serious Mexican restaurant in the country." — Florence Fabricant
International Herald Tribune —
"Rarely have I seen a chef who can create such harmony of flavors and textures." — Patricia Wells
The Michelin Guide —
Michelin Star.
Green Restaurant Association —
3-star Green Certification.
The San Francisco Chronicle —
"The best Mexican restaurant in America." — Patricia Unterman
FRONTERA GRILL
Frontera Grill was the winner of the 2007 "Outstanding Restaurant" award at the James Beard Foundation Awards. Information about The James Beard Foundation, the awards and lists of nominees and winners is available online at www.jamesbeard.org.
James Beard Foundation —
Finalist for the Outstanding Restaurant Service Award at the glittery 2001 James Beard Awards on Times Square—the "Oscars" of the food world.
International Herald Tribune —
"The world's third best casual restaurant" — Patricia Wells
The New York Times —
"There's nothing even remotely similar to the Frontera Grill or Topolobampo anywhere else in America." — Molly O'Neil
Playboy Restaurant Survey —
Frontera Grill/Topolobampo is "the best Mexican restaurant in the world." — Gerry Dawes
Condé Nast Traveler —
One of America's top 50 restaurants, offering "the best Mexican food I've had outside Mexico." —Mimi Sheraton
Wine Spectator —
Award of Excellence since 1990 for wine list.
Restaurants & Institutions —
Ivy Award, 1991
The Michelin Guide —
Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Zagat —
Most Popular Chicago Restaurant, 2010.
Green Restaurant Association —
3-star Green Certification.
The San Francisco Chronicle —
"The best Mexican restaurant in America." — Patricia Unterman
XOCO
TimeOut Chicago Eat Out Awards —
Best New Restaurant 2010.
U.S. Green Building Council —
LEED Gold Certification.
Green Restaurant Association —
3-star Green Certification
FRONTERA FRESCO
TimeOut Chicago Eat Out Awards —
Best New Mexican Restaurant 2007.
Travel & Leisure —
Best New Mexican Restaurant 2007.
TORTAS FRONTERA
TimeOut Chicago Eat Out Awards —
Critic’s Choice Best Reason to Fly Again 2011.
Frommer’s —
Top 10 Best Airport Restaurants 2011.
