Dr. Dame Evangeline Gouletas
Evangeline, whose personal flair and style have gathered notice in society pages throughout the U.S. and Europe, makes that personal commitment to high style every day and demanded the same from her restaurant. Evangeline’s attention to detail began the day she first entered the restaurant. “The view was more stunning than any I had ever seen anywhere in the world… In order to make Cité Elegant Dinning the absolute best, I had to mentally ‘close the drapes’ and pretend there was no view at all.”
Without the dramatic skyline and lakefront views, she examined every facet of the restaurant’s operation and immediately began to add her signature of elegance and grace. Under her personal supervision, interior designer Norman de Hann redesigned the entire facility, starting with a revamp of the kitchen and including the banquet area, lounge, bar and dining rooms. Although the logistics of installing state-of-the-art equipment in a kitchen 70 stories above street level was daunting, it transformed the facility into a totally equipped full-service kitchen capable of handling both private groups and individual diners.
Executive Chef Oscar Ornelas
Executive Chef Oscar Ornelas has been with Cité over 33 years. During his illustrious career has has worked alongside some of the most famous chef’s in the world including Chef Claude Bernard of France. Oscar has traveled over his years to destinations like France, New York, to San Francisco and Miami to experience dining at other well-known Chef’s restaurants. In additional, to traveling Oscar has also attended classes at Kendall College in Chicago for Pastry.
Cite Receives 2012 Best of Chicago Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
NEW YORK, NY, March 15, 2012 — Cite has been selected for the 2012 Best of Chicago Award in the Eating Places category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
“Cité Elegant Dining at The Top of Lake Point Tower is one The World’s Best 17 Restaurants And Bars With Amazing Views.” Delish.com
“Cité Elegant Dining at The Top of Lake Point Tower is one The 10 Best Places To Watch The Chicago Air And Water Show.” ChicagoNow.com
Air and Water Show – 50 things to do before summer ends
“Expert tip Avoid the great unwashed from the comfort of Lake Point Tower’s panoramic restaurant, Cité ”
…Time Out Chicago Magazine
“Chicago’s Hot Spot”
…Today’s Chicago Woman
“Best Caesar Salad”
…Chicago Sun-Times
“Dean’s List”
…Dean Richards, WGN-Radio
“Best Sunday Brunch in Chicago”
…Chicago Sun-Times
“Most Romantic Setting”
…Elite Magazine
“Best Sunday Brunch”
…Today’s Chicago Women
“Best View, Editors Choice”
…WHERE magazine
“Royalty dines at Cité”
…Chicago Tribune
“Best Sunday Brunch in Chicago”
…Chicago Life
“Great for groups”
…Successful Meetings
“City’s best views” “Restaurant to impress client” “Well prepared continental cuisine”
…Mike Michaelson, Savvy Business Traveler
“The Ultimate Restaurant” “Cité est un beau restaurant avec une belle vue” “Most unique private events …in Chicago” “World class establishment …distinctive style” “Most stunning, panoramic views of the city skyline” “Impeccable service, exceptional cuisine, great hospitality”
…Restaurant Talk
