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Vernon Hills' Silk Asian Tavern weaves Oriental cuisines seamlessly

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In the background, chef/owner Cliff Ostrowski prepares fruit sushi rolls for dessert; his eel sushi rolls are in the foreground.

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Silk Asian Tavern brings a bit of big-city sophistication to Vernon Hills.

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Unagi Maki at Silk Asian Tavern in Vernon Hills.

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Thai green curry hot pot hits the spot at Silk Asian Tavern in Vernon Hills.

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Unagi Maki at Silk Asian Tavern in Vernon Hills.

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Fruit sushi is available for dessert at Silk Asian Tavern in Vernon Hills.

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Fish greet diners walking into Silk Asian Tavern in Vernon Hills.

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Fans of Asian cuisine can take an armchair trip to the Orient while visiting Silk Asian Tavern in Vernon Hills. New co-owners and executive chefs Cliff Ostrowski and Bo Wungwattana last fall redesigned and reconcepted the restaurant at 4 E. Phillip Road in the building that formerly housed Silk Mandarin. “We felt there was a need to bring a downtown experience to a suburban restaurant,” Ostrowski said.