PRESS & REVIEWS
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James Beard Foundation Awards 2026 Semi-Finalist Emerging Chef
Lately, Every Chicago Restaurant Seems to Have a Sibling Speakeasy
Executive Chef Nicolai Mlodinow Named Forbes 30 Under 30
Restaurants embrace the return of communal tables as diners look for deeper connections when eating out
Class Act in Chicago's Bucktown unveils new menu
Black is White. Up is Down. Ice Cream is Savory.
Table for 16?
8 Underrated Sparkling Wines To Drink On New Year’s Eve
The Top Dining Trends of the Year
A Leap of Faith in the Restaurant World
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
This Chicago restaurant blurs the lines between fine dining and a dinner party
Sarima Cafe Opens In Bucktown, Semicolon Books Reopens With Coffee And Other Food News
Explore This New Bucktown Tasting Menu Restaurant With a Secret Bar
Chicago’s New Restaurant Openings
SAVOR Class Act opens, Bastille Day items, Ravenswood on Tap
Blackened Shrimp
Q&A: Northwestern alum Shreena Amin talks starting her own restaurant in Chicago
Today In Culture, Tuesday, April 15, 2025: South Side Community Art Center’s Big Future | More Art Near Public Transit
South Side Weekly
Class Act Bringing Unique Tasting Menu and Speakeasy Experience to Bucktown this Summer
New fine-dining restaurant and speakeasy coming to Bucktown
The 12 Most Anticipated Chicago Restaurant Openings Of 2025
4.9 STARS ON GOOGLE
What Our Guests Say
“There are any number of restaurants now that offer tasting menus, but what differentiates Class Act is that all of it comes from their hearts and with their own unique signatures. ”
— Joan S.“A superb experience. Each course was a burst of joy to the senses. It was loads of fun too.”
— Donna S. “Every bite was surprising, creative, and delicious. Flavors and textures and combinations that sounded wild and tasted exquisite.”
— Kristen D.To call this just a meal is an understatement - the food was exceptional, but the unique cocktails and hospitality made it a night to remember.
— Sarah S.Class Act is a unique and special experience. It's a new, refreshing take on the meaning of breaking bread with people… The experience is heightened by incredible white-glove service and attention the entire Class Act team devotes to each diner.
— Tommy C. “The combination of concept, personality, and friendliness isn't something that really exists in the fine dining world. I genuinely felt like I was hanging out with new friends at Chef Nicolai's place.”
— Jeremy S.