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DAS Will Snoot-ify German Food

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Though it seems as if every culture’s food is represented abundantly in our fair city, there’s a dearth of German-focused restaurants, and certainly a lack of upscale ones. The folks behind Vie have set out to change all that with their new concept, DAS, an upscale restaurant within casual dining spot Radler, both serving German grub. Expect Radler to be very German beer hall, with a medium-sized menu of bar snacks and entrees, a hefty German beer selection, and inexpensive to mid-range pricing. Radler will be replete with authentic decor and communal tables. DAS on the other hand, is an entirely separate thing, an exclusive chef’s table a la kitchen table at Tru, or New York’s Momofuku Ko, where the prices will range from $80 to $10,0 plus tax and gratuity. DAS, if you’re wondering, is an acronym for the philosophical term “ding an sich”, which means “thing in itself.” A special six-course menu will only seat 8-10 diners Thursday through Saturday. The team is aiming for a spring/summer 2013 opening, and it will probably be located somewhere in Logan Square. [Crain’s]

DAS Will Snoot-ify German Food