All Natural Chicago Food Philosophy
We are regional, traditional, seasonal, locally sourced, artisanal food, at your service!
We believe in food and what it does for your body. All Natural Chicago stands at the crossroads of good health and gastronomy, ethics and pleasure. This is in direct contrast with the standardized taste and culture in a fast food world. We believe in the fundamental right of each person to have wholesome, high quality food and consequently the added health benefits that come from doing right by your body. Our kitchen believes in the delicate connection between farm, plate, people and planet.
Our flavors are based on Italian, Spanish and French influences and steeped in culinary tradition.
We prefer time tested cooking techniques like slow roasting, smoking and braising over deep fat frying and our menu reflects this ideal by offering few fried choices. With a focus on flawless ingredients and a foot firmly rooted in culinary traditions, All Natural Chicago recipes include many of the following techniques:
- Braising is a compound cooking method using both moist and dry heat as well as a slight increase in pressure to seal in natural juices and flavor in a healthful way.
- Slow roasting involves cooking food low and slow to create a tender and flavorful alternative to greasy fast food.
- Smoking is a process of flavoring, cooking and preserving food by exposing it to smoke from smoldering fruit woods for a specified period of time, transforming what was merely a piece of meat into something transcendental.
