Guest Comments

"I first met Chef Alex at Chicago's Green City Market, where he is a devoted shopper and supporter of local family farmers. Over the past seasons, he provided a number of chef demonstrations at this market and always drew quite a crowd. He impressed me with his soft-spoken dedication to selecting the freshest ingredients for his kitchen. When I finally had the chance to dine at May Street Market, I was amazed by each dish and Chef/owner Alex's celebration of the wonderful flavors the Midwest has to offer."

Dennis Ryan,
Co-Owner and President,
Fraiche Kitchen

"May Street Market is distinctive because Chef Cheswick respects and expresses the natural essence of food. The purity of his preparations and the sensory qualities of smell, feel and taste his dishes deliver keep us coming back. The space, while contemporary, is very warm and comfortable making for a memorable dining experince. The gracious and welcoming, but unobtrusive, service adds to the experience making MSM an ideal place to entertain clients or enjoy with special friends."

Robert Scarola,
dining and wine author

Even a down-home, simple-is-better kind of cook like me occasionally wants elegant, show-offy food in a beautiful, somewhat formal and/or chic environment. At such times I look for extravagant, edge-pushing combinations, presentation, and technique, yet --- and this is always paramount --- full of flavor and, concomitantly, ultra-fresh. ? I am so glad that a fellow food person steered me to May Street Market for a special meal with my nephew while in Chicago.?
I especially loved an Asian-influenced soup, with a sparklingly fresh saute of vegetables and woodsy, earthy mushrooms on the side, to be stirred in as one wished, while my nephew flipped over the parsley spatzele which bedded his venison. He mentions "that dinner" every time we talk, and always with a tone of wonder.

Crescent Dragonwagon
James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and former chef.
The Cornbread Gospels

I have been thinking about the great party we had at May Street Market last Thursday. The food was outstanding and everybody had a wonderful time. We have all put May Street high on our list of favorite restaurants and I have spent all this week recommending the restaurant to our friends. (and trying to track down the wines). I know how much work it takes to have a great meal for 12 people and I appreciate all of your work, before and during the party. Our thanks to Jeff also. He was great.

Thanks again,
Rick Thies
Hamilton Thies Lorch & Hagnell LLP

As always, I had a stupendous meal at your lovely restaurant. My guests just loved the food.
I'm so glad we have May Street Market so close at hand..

I wish you a joyous holiday and we will certainly be seeing you in the new year!

Warm wishes,
Mary Lambert

I was in about ten days ago (Redeker party) and we had such a wonderful time. Food, atmosphere, presentation, gracious service (Jeff does an enthusiastic job of explaining the menu)- all perfect. Two days later I had tracked down the Little Darling cheese used in one of the salads at the Green City Market- yum! We will be back soon, since two out of two dining experiences have been the two best we've had in recent memory. Thank you.

Thanks again,
Vicki Bennett

"We have dined at your restaurant several times (including my birthday and our anniversary), and each time the food seems better than the last, and the service is always great."

Thank you,
Brian Thomas

"We enjoyed everything. In fact, we are struggling for superlatives!"

Joseph Sucoty

"I have already recommended May Street Market to many others who have loved their experiences here."

M. Greenberg

"It was a wonderful experience and we appreciation the recommendation by your return clients, the Konos."

Joe Loisi

"Everything was wonderful. We are from New York, so I do hope we'll get back here."

Thank you,
The Andersons

"I was delighted with the food and ambiance of May Street Market well before Alex selected four of my paintings for the bar and restaurant. I enjoy going to May Street Market with friends to be part of the excitement of great food, wine and conversation."

Thank you,
Bette Cerf-Hill

My husband and I enjoyed dinner at May Street Market so much that we  returned again five days later with my parents--true "foodies" who said that  this was the best restaurant experience they have had in years!
Thank you.

Anne Rousche

I was overwhelmed with your hospitality and generosity. Thank
you. It  was a memorable meal and evening and I would like to
confirm my next reservation for dinner with a very special
friend  from Boca Raton who will be visiting me.
Thank you so much. I look forward to  seeing you again.

Sarah Van Assche
Principal, Sarah Van Assche Interiors

Thank you for the hospitality you showed our family at a  recent
dinner visit.  It began with Ms. Randolph, who noticed us peering  at
the menu in the window.  We were debating whether or not our  kids
(ages 4 and 3) would go for it when Ms. Randolph stepped outside  and
offered to make child size portions.  That got us in the  door.

The hospitality continued with our waiter. He engaged the kids,
calling them by name and plying them with cherries and coloring  books. 
His kindness really kept them interested in sitting at the table. 
Finally, we were delighted that Chef Cheswick came out from a busy
kitchen to greet us.

All in all, your hospitality allowed us to  enjoy a 75 minute fine
dining experience -- with our kids!

Again,  thank you very much.  We look forward to dining at May Street
Market the next time we're in Chicago.

Sincerely,
Patrick and Ann Taylor
Crawfordsville, Indiana