Category Archives: ★★★

Sprout

frog n snail is top chef dale’s other restaurant in the neighborhood, and it’s one of my faves. so naturally, we couldn’t wait to try sprout. sprout was featured on gilt city for a tasting menu, so naturally we jumped

Sprout

frog n snail is top chef dale’s other restaurant in the neighborhood, and it’s one of my faves. so naturally, we couldn’t wait to try sprout. sprout was featured on gilt city for a tasting menu, so naturally we jumped

Two Brothers Tap House

we are beernuts, matthew & i. more him, but still. i’m in charge of food, he’s in charge of booze. so you’ll likely see a lot of craft, local beer on here. if you’re a big fan of beer, you

Two Brothers Tap House

we are beernuts, matthew & i. more him, but still. i’m in charge of food, he’s in charge of booze. so you’ll likely see a lot of craft, local beer on here. if you’re a big fan of beer, you

Melanthios Greek Char House

the lowdown: ★★★ i’d go back $$ (~$15-2o/plate) casual good for date night or girls night go for dinner neighborhood: lakeview street parking, broadway bus drawn in by the cute patio, stayed by the even cuter inside! cozy, romantic, open, fun.

Melanthios Greek Char House

the lowdown: ★★★ i’d go back $$ (~$15-2o/plate) casual good for date night or girls night go for dinner neighborhood: lakeview street parking, broadway bus drawn in by the cute patio, stayed by the even cuter inside! cozy, romantic, open, fun.

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

the lowdown: ★★★ okay, with potential. $ (~$5/sandwich) casual dine in, takeout, or delivery neighborhood: lakeview (i haven’t been to the lincoln square location) street parking // clark/belmont — i’m gonna go three stars, but on the upswing with potential. sidenote:

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

the lowdown: ★★★ okay, with potential. $ (~$5/sandwich) casual dine in, takeout, or delivery neighborhood: lakeview (i haven’t been to the lincoln square location) street parking // clark/belmont — i’m gonna go three stars, but on the upswing with potential. sidenote:

Pars Cove

the lowdown: ★★★1/2 intimate dining. i’d come back, just not sure when. $$ (~$2o/person) casual good for date night or girls night go for dinner neighborhood: lincoln park street parking — this place is a 3.5 for me, but i would

Pars Cove

the lowdown: ★★★1/2 intimate dining. i’d come back, just not sure when. $$ (~$2o/person) casual good for date night or girls night go for dinner neighborhood: lincoln park street parking — this place is a 3.5 for me, but i would

Crisp

GUEST POST: ERIC aka foodie friend. the lowdown: ★★★ would definitely go back, but only for the wings $ (~$10/person) casual good for twos & fours – picnic style neighborhood: lakeview — I’m typically not a fan of chicken wings.  For

Crisp

GUEST POST: ERIC aka foodie friend. the lowdown: ★★★ would definitely go back, but only for the wings $ (~$10/person) casual good for twos & fours – picnic style neighborhood: lakeview — I’m typically not a fan of chicken wings.  For

West Egg Cafe

not too shabby. the lowdown: ★★★ i’d go back, but not out of my way. $ (~$10-15/plate) casual go for brunch neighborhood: streeterville street parking // red line grand — just a normal diner! what keeps me coming back? consistent service

West Egg Cafe

not too shabby. the lowdown: ★★★ i’d go back, but not out of my way. $ (~$10-15/plate) casual go for brunch neighborhood: streeterville street parking // red line grand — just a normal diner! what keeps me coming back? consistent service

McCormick & Schmick’s

not a bad pick if you’re looking for a food happy hour more than a drinking one the lowdown: ★★★ solid happy hour if in the area. $ (<$5 food specials, drinks ~$7) good for small groups go for happy hour,

McCormick & Schmick’s

not a bad pick if you’re looking for a food happy hour more than a drinking one the lowdown: ★★★ solid happy hour if in the area. $ (<$5 food specials, drinks ~$7) good for small groups go for happy hour,

Barn & Co.

meh. the lowdown: ★★★ i would go back…but let’s not. $$ ($25 combo platter for 2, drinks ~$7) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park — let’s get this straight – if you’re looking for a few beers and some game-watching

Barn & Co.

meh. the lowdown: ★★★ i would go back…but let’s not. $$ ($25 combo platter for 2, drinks ~$7) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park — let’s get this straight – if you’re looking for a few beers and some game-watching

Volare

disappointment. the lowdown: ★★★ hmph. $$ (~$25-30/couple) casual small – twos or fours go for dinner neighborhood: streeterville valet // red line grand — ambiance is romantic, small..dim, old school ambiance.during busy times, they really squeeze people in here. they’re doing

Volare

disappointment. the lowdown: ★★★ hmph. $$ (~$25-30/couple) casual small – twos or fours go for dinner neighborhood: streeterville valet // red line grand — ambiance is romantic, small..dim, old school ambiance.during busy times, they really squeeze people in here. they’re doing