Start with Chioggia beets w/ cured Arctic char, then pork medallions w/ cherry gelée, or rabbit three ways. – Green Guide Editor
North Pond Cafe opened in 1998, serving low-country cuisine such as rabbit and grits. Now it is wildly successful and serves an appetizer-entree format or an elegant chef-driven fixed tasting menu. Read more.
Go here for Sunday Brunch. The 3-course Prix Fix is a good deal and you can hardly go wrong with any seafood choices here.
Very large specials menu highlighting the freshness of the food. All the pastas are delicious! Very lively and warm environment.
This neighborhood trattoria is known for its charming Italian staff and authentic Italian food. Be sure to try one of the nightly specials; they are always delicious. - Inspector
Dario is the man.
Red wine braised rabbit with tagliatelle mushrooms shaved ricotta salata and thyme.
Great cocktails and large beer selection. Menu has changed quite some bit from elevated street food to more comfort food. Still the same awesome vibe!
Fried food fans must get the duck wings. They come with buttermilk dressing and fiercely sour cherry mostarda for double-dipping: Read more.
Very impressive authentic sichuan food. Hot wok chicken, diced rabbit, beef wild chili.
Very authentic. Expect dishes to be spicy. The garlic sliced pork is a bit on the saltier side, however still delicious. The fish and soft tofu dish is classic and a must!
hot and sour soup and new mwxican roll are great!
The Strawberry cocktail is a treat, more citrusy than sugary. Try the spicy salami pizza with the special hot sauce and the mini-donuts and vanilla gelato for dessert.
We'd go back for the orecchiette alone. Breadcrumbs, kale, and lemon tuck. Yum.
Get. The. Tiramisu.
Surprisingly nice. Enjoyed the mix of outdoor & indoor exhibits. Both well kept.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more.
FREE and fabulous -- you'll find everything from gorillas and lions to penguins and polar bears.
Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods
Buy the cookbook before dinner and follow along and be courteous with your cameras, others are simply trying to enjoy their experience. - Inspector
Alinea is famous for their tasting menus and each are accompanied by a carefully paired wine-tasting progression. Start slowly and to avoid a food coma, stick with the sea bass as an entrée. - Soraya
Steak Frites are the way to go, along with a soup as starters.
Best French in the city so far
I saw a turtle!
Look for ducklings in the spring. The path by the pond is tranquil and relaxing, especially if you've been bumping elbows at the zoo or nature museum.
Veal meatballs are excellent. Seated upstairs you have a quieter dining experience and a cute view of the city. Make a reservation!
Where do I start? I have never had a bad meal here. Great pastas, fish, desserts... Read more.
Delicious food, fabulous staff. Say hi to Chef Anthony and maitre d' Ricardo. Read more.
Renovation looks good. Don't miss the octopus, the fluke and the chicken is surprisingly delicious.
Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
We feature Travel + Leisure, who says, "After starting with creative handcrafted cocktails, which can be customized...move on to seasonal specialties like the braised beef short rib ravioli." Read more.
Every Thursday, Neo hosts an '80’s themed dance party that celebrates the best of new wave music. Living on Video is about wearing all black and dancing grimly in the dark. Sometimes there's a theme. Read more.
"There's a place downtown where the freaks all come around. It's a hole in the wall, it's a dirty free for all." Welcome to Neo!! Remember to tip your bartenders!
Serving Chicago's underground since 197931 years and counting!
Good beer + good music. Just tried the bee's nuts...awesome spice and goes well with a Tuesday beer
Last Wed. of the month, be here. The Heard (back room)...rocks my world.
Funk/soul/boogie every Tues. In the back room - 10pm! $2 pints
Beautiful venue with great sound. There isn't a bad view in the place. If you want a booth you can reserve one ahead of time or attempt head up to the balcony. Just an amazing concert experience. 😍
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Worst beer selection of any Chicago venue.
I adore this cozy wine bar. Also make impressive craft cocktails.
No draft beer but tons of bottles. Order a cherry smash if you're feeling like something off menu. Brandy-soaked cherries. Mmmmm...
Went here tonight. Pretty chill place. The wines are a bit midpriced and the service is ok. The bar does not offer draft beers as per others reviews have stated. My wine was good and I enjoyed the mu
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