LaGrange has done it again.

Of the towns considered to be the best western suburbs of Chicago-Hinsdale, Western Springs, LaGrange, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Downers Grove and Elmhurst-LaGrange has the coolest, most vibrant downtown. As a result, it singularly attracts the coolest restaurants. Most recently, like as of 12/21/2009, Prasino’s Restaurant has opened it’s doors.

The concept is unique. Prasino’s is very green. Lots of organic. Lots of sustainable everything. A clear lack of processed and chemical-free whatever. Even the tables, chairs and flooring were reclaimed from Sportsman Park.

The menu, which is viewable via the Prasino’s Restaurant link posted above, is categorized as American. Hmmm. I don’t agree with the American categorization, but it is somewhat “eclectic American”.

I had organic pork tenderloin with peach chutney and sautéed spinach. While the dish as an “8″, my daughter’s dish got a “10″. It was a butternut squash with a twist. Even the flatbread pizza (perfect for a pre-teen) was delicious and fairly priced at $9 (definitely enough for two meals).

There is a full coffee and juice bar as well. While I did not try the coffee (wanted to have an excuse for coming back a second time), the Prasino’s blend smoothie was very good. It had a unique green color which was the result of the avocado, pear and agave ingredients.

The restaurant’s sanitation appeared to be excellent as well. Before I sit down in any restaurant, i visit the rest room. If the areas seen by the public are not clean, my presumption is that the hidden areas are worse. In this case, the place was spotless. And I am always a fan of the high speed “air blade” style dryers. It’s the little things that keep me going.

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