http://www.viewpoints.com/Bistro-Zinc-Chicago-IL-reviews Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:18:23 GMT Latest reviews about Bistro Zinc - Chicago, IL http://www.viewpoints.com/Bistro-Zinc-Chicago-IL-review-6244 <p>When I complained about my food, the manager told me he was sorry I came to his restaurant with my problems.</p>&#13; <p>Business must be good if they can afford to treat customers this way.</p>... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:18:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bistro-Zinc-Chicago-IL-review-6244 art7 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Bistro-Zinc-Chicago-IL-review-6fd61 <strong>Bistro Zinc</strong> seeks to create an authentic French bistro experience in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood.  Having recently dined there with my wife and another couple, I would say they have succeeded admirably.<br/><br/>The atmosphere is charming and distinctly European, with a long red leather bench down one side of the restaurant, bistro style tables and chairs, and an ornate bar along the other wall.  We went on a Tuesday night, so it wasn't particularly busy, but there was a nice hum of activity and conversation.<br/><br/>The service was particularly friendly and helpful.  As soon as my wife explained that she had a gluten intolerance, the waiter was able to knowledgeably work with her on what menu choices were safe and which could be modified by the chef to her needs.  <br/><br/>We all thought the food was excellent.  We started with steamed mussels, which came in a wonderful buttery cream sauce. I had a chicken entree (again in a cream sauce) with mashed potatoes and steamed carrots, while others...... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:10:25 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Bistro-Zinc-Chicago-IL-review-6fd61 kevin 4