TÁMA is a votive (an offering or promise) for someone that requires help. A miracle. It is an act of love in its purest form – we believe that cooking for someone is another expression of this same love.
Our approach brings people together with shareable plates in a casual modern bistro with a union of Mediterranean, Asian, and South American traditions.
The menu will remain ingredient-curious; it will change often, according to components best sourced by seasonality, local markets, and our own imaginations.
The Lunch
• GRILLED CABBAGE CAESAR 18
Cabbage, caesar dressing, crispy chorizo.
• LONG BEANS 16
Lemon, parmesan, shaved truffle.
• BEEF CARPACCIO 24
Chive pesto, arugula, fresh truffle.
• BONE MARROW BRULEE 16
Bone marrow, herb cremolata, burnt sugar.
• THE BURGER 18
Chorizo mayo, caramelized onions.
• FRENCH FRIES 14
Garlic, parsley, parmesan.
• Empanadas 18
Chicken, vegetables and romesco.
• TONKOTSU RAMEN 20
48hr pork broth, soya, pork belly.
• Mussels 22
Saffron broth.
• EXTRA SOURDOUGH 4
DESSERTS
• BURNT BASQUE CHEESECAKE 14
• CHOCOLATE TART 14
Caramelized hazelnuts, house made vanilla ice cream.
The Dinner
• Turmeric & Herb Pita 16
Pita made with turmeric and herbs, with three dipping sauces: spicy feta, tzatziki, lentil hummus.
• seabass crudo 26
Seabass, watermelon, citrus.
• HORIATIKI 20
Strawberry infused rice vinegar, feta mousse.
• Tuna Tartare 20
Lightly seared tuna, herbs, and yuzu juice.
• Mussels 22
Saffron broth.
• Shrimp 22
Shrimp with bok choy, fennel, chili.
• Patatas Bravas 16
Fried potato with spicy yogurt sauce.
• Oyster mushrooms 20
Oyster mushrooms grilled with thyme & garlic, tossed in clarified butter and white wine.
• Octopus 24
Onion chutney, fava bean puree.
• Empanadas 18
Savory pastries filled with spinach, whipped feta, and herbs.
• Avgolemono Ramen 22
House ramen noodles in avgolemono soup, swiss chard "nori", chili, crispy garlic, and crispy chicken thighs.
• Beef Loin Skewers & truffle 22
Beef loin marinated in black truffle vinaigrette, grilled, with shaved black truffle.
• Short Rib Orzo 35
Seared and braised short ribs on a bed of orzo pasta.
• Lobster Bucatini 45
Lobster bisque, chilly.
• Sea Bass - MP
Grilled whole, wild caught, served with wild herbs.
• DESSERTS
TIRAMISU 14 - NAMELAKA 12
A charming intimate restaurant
Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez merge Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.
meet our chefs
Avgeria Stapaki
Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez are motivated to share the traditions of their cultures, committing to their love of seafood, produce, terroir, and the unpredictable way they combine their visions into a single, creative harmony.
Adalberto Olaez
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+1 (312) 955-0212
Monday - Tuesday closed
Wednesday -Saturday 11:30am - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm