Offering a farm-to-table, seasonal bistro experience. Our close collaboration with local farmers ensures that we serve the freshest and most flavorful dishes. Embracing global culinary influences, our menu features a delightful fusion of flavors, where you can savor anything from farm-fresh salads to delectable seafood.

A brief glimpse into the inspiration behind Pixca:

 

Chef Fernando's passion for cooking goes all the way back to his childhood days in Oaxaca, Mexico. He takes direct inspiration from helping his mom on the family farm and this wood-grilling history has shaped his technique today. The fond memories are near and dear to his heart to the extent that he draws on his upbringing to inspire his seasonal creations with a domain around delicious farm-to-table cuisine with a vegetable conscious palate.

 

Rooted in community:

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Chef Fernando understands and appreciates the daily grind that most chefs endure. When Chef Fernando arrived to Chicago, he worked his way up to Executive Chef at Glencoe's local Guildhall. This journey shaped his disciplined love for the kitchen and all manners of business acumen that a chef-owner must possess. Soon after, he conceived and launched his restaurant, Pixca. 

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Differentiating factor: 

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His love for changing people's perception of what vegetables could be is the genesis for opening his own restaurant. His passion for pickling, wood-grilling, natural fermentation and a vast use of spices comes alive throughout his menu. His ongoing effort to forge relationships with local farms also influences his culinary creations. He is committed to always experimenting , respecting traditions while avoiding reinventions and making his mark. 

 

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