Review: Fulton Market Kitchen

We all know I'm a sucker for any new restaurant opening, but combine that and a West Loop location - SOLD. Gotta have it. I barely even knew Fulton Market Kitchen had opened, which only made it all the more enticing.  If you want to play a joke on someone, take them to this place without telling them anything about where you are going. They will think you are bringing them to a back ally to meet their maker. Fulton Market Kitchen is tucked away in the heart of the industrial buildings on Fulton Market. There is no way you are going to stumble upon this place on a nice, leisurely walk.

Upon approaching the front door, you already know this is going to be a unique spot. FMK is a mix of urban art gallery, restaurant and bar.

Cool vibe as soon as you walk in.

Each menu has different artwork on the cover and within the pages. We drank the "Beg. Borrow. Steal." with Cazadores Reposado Tequila, Thai Chili-infused Green Chartreuse, Pineapple, Lime, Cilantro and the "Eighth Ward" with Rittenhouse Rye, House Grenadine, Lemon, House Orange Bitters, Orange Peel (both pictured).

The more the merrier! We also tried the "Light from the Left" with Bourbon, Cynar, Blueberry, Lemon, Thai Basil.

There's something about fries when you're really hungry. You just NEED them. It's also hard for us to ever turn down Beef Tartare with Prime Angus, Housemade Steak Sauce, Quail Egg, Herb Oil, Grilled Bread. Both disappeared within minutes.

Both of these dishes were way better than I had anticipated. Grilled Cauliflower with Celery, Capers, Currants, Quinoa, Roasted Grape Tomatoes - I'll be honest, I ordered to pretend to be healthy. But it was SO good. The Grilled Octopus  with Bursted Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon, Frisee, Greek Vinaigrette was the best I've had. Seriously. So tender and the citrus was such a nice addition.

The "Two Tails" with  Crisped Pig, Glazed Lobster, Melted Leeks, Artichokes, Burgundy Sauce was pretty good, but very rich. We probably would have enjoyed it more if it wasn't the last plate of our feast. Starting with a bowl of fries probably wasn't the best idea (but at the time was 100% necessary).

Even the exit makes a statement. 

Looking forward to another visit to FMK, especially since it's now been awhile since I last went after it opened. Let me know if you have any menu favorites that I need to try for next time!