Press

Entente joins the Michelin ranks with a Star!

2018 James Beard Awards: Semi Finalist for "Best chef: Great Lakes"

"Each year, the James Beard Foundation recognizes the culinary talent around the country with an awards ceremony, which is often referred to as the Oscars of food world. This year, 28 Chicago restaurants, chefs and beverage pros made the semifinalist list." - Nick Kindelsperger , Chicago Tribune: "Chicago scores 28 semifinalists for the 2018 James Beard Awards" Feb 2018

2018 Jean Banchet Awards: Nominated for "Rising Chef of the Year"

Chef Brian Fisher nominated as Rising Chef of the Year for the 2018 Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence

"The Jean Banchet Panel consists of Chicago's foremost food and beverage journalists, photographers, and elite gastronomes. The panel gathers throughout the year to discuss, compare, and contrast experiences at a variety of culinary establishments. They are required to dine and drink at as many different places as possible throughout the year -- from hot dogs to fine dining and everything in between. No members of the Jean Banchet Panel are affiliated with any of Chicagoland's restaurants or bars." For more information about the Banchet Awards, visit BanchetAwards.com.

High fives all around for the positive reviews and publicity our team is receiving!

Chicago Tribune

Phil Vettel gives three stars to the Chef Brian Fisher, Chef Mari Katsumura and the team at Entente, recommending every food lover to visit.

Reader

A former Schwa chef delivers audacious fine dining at Entente. Brian Fisher upends expectations in an unlikely spot: Lakeview.

Food Fanatics

“Don’t build a restaurant off of trends. Build it off of something that reflects who you are,” says Ty Fujimura of Fujimura Hospitality in Chicago

DNAInfo

Mari Katsumura Dazzles Lakeview Foodies, Just Like Her Dad Did For 30 Years.

Chicago Magazine

Trending: buttermilk biscuit, tartare, wedge salad, burger, pork belly. All with global twists.

Eater

Complete your meal with pastry chef Mari Katsumura's cheesecake, made with vanilla, orange and coconut.

Fodor's Travel

Chicago's Best New Restaurants of 2017.

Thrillist

Let Brian Fisher Cook Your Next Unforgettable Meal at Entente

Time Out Chicago

See how many of 2016’s 100 best dishes you tried with our checklist and share it with your friends.

Eater

Turning out food that one critic already terms Michelin-level in a part of the city you wouldn't expect it.

Fooditor

Is Lakeview Ready for an Entente with Fine Dining?

DiningOut Chicago

Intimate Lakeview spot from Ty Fujimura and Chef Brian Fisher.

The Infatuation

The Chicago Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In Chicago

Inside Hook

Brian Fisher, Executive Chef of Entente tells us where he likes to eat when not in his own restaurant.

Plate

Shiso Adds a Japanese Touch to Profiteroles at Chicago's Entente

Market Watch

The cheesecake is paired with the Hesperus Is Phosphorus.