Sarima, Lilac Tiger and Mirra in Chicago

Mirra, Lilac Tiger and Sarima Cafe in Chicago draw on historic and mythic cultural threads to create a stunning Indian Mexican restaurant, a convivial South Asian cocktail bar and an ambitious Filipino Indian coffeeshop. Chef Zubair Mohajir connects all three culinary enterprises. He may be best known now as a contestant on “Top Chef” this past year. You might know him from the Coach House, his pioneering South Indian-inspired tasting menu restaurant in the city. Sarima Cafe Mohajir opened his newest business with Coach House chef Jacob Dela Cruz as co-owner. Sarima Cafe debuted in Wicker Park in July. The…