Slated to open in early 2023, Fonda will take a departure from the George Trois Group’s French cuisine – that of the fine dining restaurant George Trois and French brasserie Aboyer. To be located downtown Evanston at 1735 Benson Avenue in the space formerly known as The Stained-Glass bistro, Fonda will script a memoir of Mexico, taking diners through a journey of the country’s regional cuisine.
The new concept will serve up Mexican preparations to patrons and has been a long time coming for Michael, who worked closely with his core George Trois Group team members to bring this meaningful vision to life. Michael tasked his long-time managing partners of The George Trois Group, Miguel Escobar (Chef) and Sergio Angel (Wine Director, Manager) with lending their guidance to the concept’s realization, and Aboyer Sous Chef Carlos Cahue with commanding the new kitchen. Industry veteran Emlyn Thomas will join as the team's General Manager.
Regional dishes from Carlos and Miguel's hometowns of Huandacareo (in Michoacan) and Huitzuco (in Guerrero) in Mexico will be on the menu, most dishes are inspired by their childhood and cooking with their families, such as Aguachile Verde and Albóndigas al Chipotle.
Slated to open in early 2023, Fonda will take a departure from the George Trois Group’s French cuisine – that of the fine dining restaurant George Trois and French brasserie Aboyer. To be located downtown Evanston at 1735 Benson Avenue in the space formerly known as The Stained-Glass bistro, Fonda will script a memoir of Mexico, taking diners through a journey of the country’s regional cuisine.
The new concept will serve up Mexican preparations to patrons and has been a long time coming for Michael, who worked closely with his core George Trois Group team members to bring this meaningful vision to life. Michael tasked his long-time managing partners of The George Trois Group, Miguel Escobar (Chef) and Sergio Angel (Wine Director, Manager) with lending their guidance to the concept’s realization, and Aboyer Sous Chef Carlos Cahue with commanding the new kitchen. Industry veteran Emlyn Thomas will join as the team's General Manager.
Regional dishes from Carlos and Miguel's hometowns of Huandacareo (in Michoacan) and Huitzuco (in Guerrero) in Mexico will be on the menu, most dishes are inspired by their childhood and cooking with their families, such as Aguachile Verde and Albóndigas al Chipotle.
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