FSR July 2023

The Graceful Ordinary ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS Opened: 2021 Cuisine Type: Upscale American Owners: Chef Chris Curren, Megan Curren SERVING UP ELEGANT FOOD to a sold out crowd every night since opening in November 2021, this riverfront con cept marks the turning of fine-din ing tides in suburbia. The Graceful Ordinary was created by Chicago husband-wife duo, Megan and Chris Curren. Chris utilizes his classic fine dining expertise to present a menu of elevated, yet approachable tavern fare focused around the restaurant’s wood-burning hearth, like Octopus Carpaccio with lemon puree, chili oil, and pickled mustard seed; and Short Rib Caramelle, featuring stuffed beet pasta, braising jus, pistachio pesto, crispy artichoke.

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