‘The Bear’: Real restaurants that appear in the series

IN Bearfood is everything. From the way Carmi (Jeremy Allen White) expresses her pain, grief, and even achieves redemption, to Richie’s (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) spiritual growth, the truth is that the frenetic activity of the kitchen is the center and refuge of the production’s disparate group of protagonists. But more than that, it’s a symbol of how seemingly mundane circumstances like cooking, It can become a language that allows us to talk in a simple way about things that concern human nature.

So far, the center of this scenario has been the Original Chicago Beef, which became Carmi’s big project at the end of the second season. And although it is a fictional restaurant, much of its operation and organization is based on a real one. Mr Beef, also located in Chicago, specializes in meat sandwiches and all kinds of fast food based on sausage. Which made it one of the most emblematic in the city. Now much more, thanks to the quick fame that Bear left after.

But this is not the only real establishment that Bear included in his argument. We leave you with six locations that have become part of the series’ history. From the place that inspired one of the most memorable locations in the plot to the home of Chicago’s best pizza, which also made history. This is a tour of the series’ gastronomic map and everything it can contribute to fiction. The most interesting moment of all.

The French Laundry

In the third episode of the first season Bearentitled BrigadeCarmi says he worked at one of the best restaurants in North America. Also one who learned the discipline he’s trying to translate to a family restaurant. And he mentions a name: The French Laundry. To be more specific, that is.He also says he worked alongside chef Thomas Keller. Likewise, he mentions it again in the first episode of the third part: Tomorrow.

This place is real, and it has three Michelin stars under its belt. Founded in 2007, it specializes in high-quality French cuisine, prepared daily and on request. But it has also gained recognition for its experimentation with dishes and, above all, for its long and distinguished career inviting up-and-coming chefs into its kitchen. This adds an interestingly realistic twist to Carmi’s comment and the way he Bear analyzes the global gastronomic world.

Always

forksthe seventh episode of the second season of the series Bearone of the best in the series. Especially for allowing Cousin Richie a redemption that brilliantly rounded out his character arc. But in the midst of all the character training and new skills, there’s a script that shines with its own sense. That’s Ever, in fiction one of the most unique to Chicago and a place of great significance to Carmi.

Outside the plot of the series Always — a two-Michelin-starred restaurant owned by chefs Curtis Duffy and Michael Mueser. The tasting-based menu is one of the most renowned in North America, offering eight to 10 courses per service, creating a gastronomic experience with a performative atmosphere. This gives this place a special significance in the city’s gastronomic scene.

Elske

Although not named directly, ElskeChef David Posey’s restaurant was part of the plot Bear since it began. Not only to inspire analysis of the relationships between chefs and other kitchen staff. Also, since some scenes The most symbolic of the series were engraved inside the premises.

Founded in 2016 and awarded a Michelin star, the establishment is designed for tasting mixed dishes. At the same time, it promotes the idea of ​​an unpredictable menu, allowing visitors to be surprised by tastes and gastronomic combinations. What can be seen in the third, sixth and seventh chapters of the first season Bear.

No, mom.

One of the most memorable moments of the second season was how Marcus (Lionel Boyce) grew as a pastry chef. But even more so, his trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, became a life-changing experience that completely changed the way he looked at food and its preparation. And all this in a luxurious restaurant that allowed him to understand the meaning of cooking as an art form.

Although its name is not mentioned directly, many fans of the show have acknowledged the luxury restaurant’s capabilities. No, mom.Renowned in Denmark for her variety of dishes and ability to experiment with food, she had a long and lucrative career spanning twenty years. It was recently reported that the location will close its doors in winter 2024.

Lao Peng Yu

Although it is not among the restaurants named in BearLao Peng Yu is responsible for the menu the characters eat during the famous sixth episode of season two. Fishtells of a meeting with Berzatto at a Christmas dinner that escalated into a confrontation between members. It’s also a way to explore the family’s strange family dynamics.

Some of what is consumed at the table comes from an establishment located in Chicago’s West Towne, which also provided food for several scenes in the show’s second and third seasons. which you can now enjoy on Disney+ if you are in Latin America.

Wolf pizza

If the pizza that Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) enjoys in the first episodes of season two Bearyou can eat them too. A delicious dish in all its variations from the Pizza Lobo restaurant. Known in Chicago for its delicious variations on the popular pizza.

Since 2019, this place has been considered one of the classic fast food restaurants in Chicago. And its menu also includes the city’s famous French fries and set of salads.