Mercat a la Planxa

"Inside the Blackstone Hotel, this Catalan-inspired restaurant offers a stylish respite from Michigan Avenue." Full review

"Just off Michigan Avenue, Mercat a la Planxa offers diners a taste of Barcelona with its authentic Catalan cuisine." Full review

"Chef Jose Garces' "flavors meld beautifully" at this South Loop Catalan in the Blackstone Hotel where his "true Barcelona-style tapas" make for an "excellent" meal." Full review

"It is, like most of the food here, not just fine, and not just good—it is very, very good." Full review

"Sit back and let executive Chef Jose Garces take you on a culinary tour of Barcelona by way of this operation in the Renaissance Blackstone Hotel."

"Mercat a la Planxa is a trendy ode to Barcelona that serves up Catalan inspired food and cocktails." Full review

"Precious Catalan tapas or a whole suckling pig (with 48 hour notice)."

"At this South Loop Spanish hot spot in the historic Blackstone Hotel, signature plates include paella and roasted suckling pig." Full review

"Mercat creates dishes that burst with flavor, like the ham and chorizo croquetas, bacon-wrapped dates, and paellas. You’ll also find a variety of meats and cured meats, cheeses, veggies, seafood." Full review

"This Barcelona-style tapas and seafood restaurant buzzes in an enormous, convivial room where light streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review