Made ByRestaurant
Virtue
In Residence
Erick Williams
Chef
- 01CuisineModern Southern Soul Food
- 02CityChicago, United States
- 03RecognitionJames Beard Award
From the people index
Recommended by
3 trusted voices point here.
- Michelin Bib Gourmand · Michelin Guide
- James Beard Winner · James Beard Foundation
- Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended · 2026
- Food & Wine Global Tastemakers Top Restaurants #14 · 2025
- Michelin Bib Gourmand · 2025
- Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #766 · 2025
- Michelin Bib Gourmand · 2024
- James Beard Award Emerging Chef · 2023
- James Beard Award Best Chef: Great Lakes · 2022
- Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century #41
Questions
Frequently asked
What recognition does Virtue hold?
Virtue holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a James Beard award.
Who works at Virtue?
Made By profiles Erick Williams (Chef) at Virtue.
How expensive is Virtue?
Virtue is listed at a price level of $$$.
Where is Virtue and what does it serve?
Virtue is in Hyde Park, Chicago, serving Modern Southern Soul Food.
The field
How it compares
| Place | Awards | Cuisine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtue | James Beard | Modern Southern Soul Food | Hyde Park, $$$ |
| Alinea | Michelin 3 Stars, World's 50 Best | Avant-Garde Molecular Gastronomy | Chicago |
| Asador Bastian | · | Basque-Inspired Steakhouse | Chicago |
| Ever | Michelin 2 Stars | Modern American Fine Dining | Chicago |
| Kumiko | · | Japanese Dining Bar | Chicago |
| Oriole | Michelin 2 Stars | Modern French-Japanese Tasting Menu | Chicago |
| Smyth | Michelin 3 Stars, World's 50 Best | Modern American Tasting Menu | Chicago |
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