Petite Vie, the newest restaurant by award-winning chef Paul Virant, who’s made Western Springs a culinary destination for 21 years, dares to offer market priced potatoes on a simple yet inventive menu that explores France by way of the Midwest. Virant, also the chef and owner of Gaijin okonomiyaki shop in the West Loop and Vistro Prime steakhouse in suburban Hinsdale, describes his latest establishment as a brasserie. “It’s a gathering place that’s got good energy, and food that’s well prepared,” he said. “Not super complicated, a lot of which is based on traditional French food.” Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Pithivier at Petite Vie (@petiteviebrasserie). Photo 2: Beef bourguignon. Photo 3: Petite Vie at 909 Burlington Ave in Western Springs. Photo 4: Quiche at Petite Vie. Photo 5: Nougat Glacé. ? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune ? E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune / @ejwamb

Petite Vie, the newest restaurant by award-winning chef Paul Virant, who’s made Western Springs a culinary destination for 21 years, dares to offer market priced potatoes on a simple yet inventive menu that explores France by way of the Midwest.

Virant, also the chef and owner of Gaijin okonomiyaki shop in the West Loop and Vistro Prime steakhouse in suburban Hinsdale, describes his latest establishment as a brasserie.

“It’s a gathering place that’s got good energy, and food that’s well prepared,” he said. “Not super complicated, a lot of which is based on traditional French food.”

Tap on our bio link to read more.

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Photo 1: Pithivier at Petite Vie (@petiteviebrasserie).

Photo 2: Beef bourguignon.

Photo 3: Petite Vie at 909 Burlington Ave in Western Springs.

Photo 4: Quiche at Petite Vie.

Photo 5: Nougat Glacé.

? Louisa Kung Liu Chu / Chicago Tribune
? E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune / @ejwamb