chant

the happy hour specials leave something to be desired but the martinis are reasonably priced $8 and good. the food is asian fusion which i'm never a fan of because it always seems to mean americanized version of something really awesome but their food is ok. the lobster ragoons, crab cakes and short rib sandwich are all solid menu choices. the best part aboutchantis the live jazz band that plays on the weekends!

overall, my brunch was a great experience and i enjoyed meeting chef hora and some of the other integral members of thechantteam. i look forward to see what else is to come forchantand my own journey through the food blogosphere.

i was thrilled when i received an email from chef chris hora , the executive chef atchantin hyde park. it was an invitation to a blogger brunch event last sunday :: blogger bloody mary bowie birthday bash brunch ~ i have to say to the name is quite the mouthful. from what i've gathered: o1 |chantfocuses on asian fusion cuisine. o2 | chef hora has been recently appointed as the executive chef atchantjust last september, arriving from la. o3 | that chris hora starred in a food network show called chef hunter . i watch food network almost religiously! and to be invited to an event by someone who was on a food network show...i mean, how exciting is that?!

i've been back tochanta few times and the food was good (not the best thai i've ever had, but still very good.) not sure why the one reviewer thought food was bad. have been w/ did people and we all had good dishes. pad thai is good, as are staple thai dishes. salads are big, best value. wait staff gas always been professional, solid each time i've been there. decent decor--which is sorely needed in hyde park. tired of homely looking, rag tag (other) restaurants in hp. so this place is refreshing. a bit pricier than other hydepark thai spots. but it's nice not to eat in a place that looks like a dive. good for lunch.


-----30 apr, 2009-----

friendly wait staff. good thai/ asian food. nice adult décor. tasteful. live music. drinks are $$. good spot for lunch & dinner. hyde park location