bandera.

every so often, i'll hear people talking about the great food (often, burgers) at bandera, a restaurant located right on michigan avenue ... in the middle of all the shopping hubbub.

so one saturday afternoon, josh & i decided to join the tourists on the mag mile for a little eating & shopping.

bandera is self-described as a place of "casual sophistication & quality service." great. let's go.

here's what i had ...

macho salad :

avocado, tomatoes, dates, almonds & corn w/ champagne vinaigrette. 

(no chicken, goat cheese or croutons.)
for me, when shopping -- i prefer to eat light. no food babies. so a salad was just what i needed. this one has tons of delicious & fresh ingredients ... even some avocado & almonds for a smidge of protein. perfection. oh, and the champagne vinaigrette it comes with? already vegan.

so ... chicagoans & chicago tourists ... shopping on michigan? stop in at bandera for lunch. no buyer's remorse here.

--
bandera
535 n. michigan avenue
chicago, il 60611