Adalina Prime Opens in Chicago
Chicago's fine dining scene has a major new player with the opening of Adalina Prime, a luxury steakhouse. Behind-the-scenes features reveal a meticulous focus on "spatial storytelling," with a design that balances spectacle and intimacy to create a new benchmark for the city's power dining circuit, documented from its inception.
Adalina Prime is the latest venture from the creators of the acclaimed Gold Coast Italian restaurant, Adalina. The new establishment is situated at 360 N Green Street in the Fulton Market district, a neighborhood that has evolved from a historic meatpacking district into a hub for high-end dining and corporate headquarters. This location places it within a 24-story building developed by Sterling Bay, which also houses the Midwest headquarters of Boston Consulting Group. The culinary program is led by Chef Partner Soo Ahn, a Michelin-star recipient for his work at Band of Bohemia and an alum of *Top Chef*. He is joined by Executive Chef Nemanja Milunović, who brings experience from prominent Chicago restaurants such as Aba, Prime & Provisions, and Alinea. Their vision for Adalina Prime is to honor Chicago's steakhouse tradition while infusing it with fresh techniques and global flavors. The menu moves beyond the traditional steakhouse format with inventive offerings like a Wagyu Corn Dog, Baked Scallop-Cargot, and a Truffled Caesar salad. A unique feature is the "salt library," offering diners a selection of ten house-made salts with flavors like seaweed, citrus, vanilla, and smoked bourbon to accompany their steaks. The beverage program includes a two-story wine cellar with over 4,000 bottles. Designed by Dunne Kozlowski, the 10,500-square-foot space aims to contrast the typically dark, clubby steakhouse aesthetic with a light-filled, elegant atmosphere. The design incorporates organic wood, stone, metallic accents, and jewel-toned velvets. The venue offers a variety of private and semi-private dining spaces, including "The Atrium," which can seat up to 80 guests, and "The Eden," an alcove for up to 25.
