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Adventure Fridays
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1. Lula Café
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-9554
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Logan Square
3 suburban women walk into a hip restaurant...and they are treated great and love the place!
My sister, daughter and I have "Adventure Fridays" where we try fun places to eat in the city. Sometimes they are not so good, sometimes we are treated like…More »
2. XOCO
Xoco was cool, in fact it was Xocoool.
I have wanted to go to a Rick Bayless restaurant forever - when I retired my family told me we had reservations to go to Frontera and that's how they got me all dressed up and over at my daughter's house.
Finally…More »
3. Hot Doug's
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9550
Hot damn, that Hot Doug's is delicious!
I loved my fancy schmantzy dogs, the duck fat fries, the coke and even the freaking visit to the bathroom. It was just a great meal at a fair price and worth every penny.
My favorite part was how welcome I felt…More »
4. Bergstein's NY Delicatessen
Oy vey! There is finally a decent deli in the Southern Suburbs.
This place filled a void in my heart that was created when Al's Deli in Homewood went out of business.
I went a little crazy when I ordered - 1/2 corned beef sandwhich, chicken motza ball…More »
5. Mindy's Hot Chocolate
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-1747
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
This restaurant had me at the word chocolate in their name.
My sister and daughter suggested we come here for lunch. I am lucky to be related to such smart people.
Lamb sandwich was luscious - probably the best sandwich I have ever had! And the…More »
6. Egg Harbor Cafe
I have an unreasonable crush on this restaurant - I mean, it's just breakfast, right? How can I be so head over heels in love with it?
How - because it's just fabulous, that's why. The mini skillet combo and I are going steady now but I have dated…More »
7. The Bleeding Heart Bakery - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 327-6934
Categories:
Bakeries,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Roscoe Village
What a disappointment. We came into the city to try Hot Doug's and had searched for a bakery close by for dessert. We were in super good moods and when we came through the door, everything looked great.
Unfortunately the excitement and good vibes…More »
8. Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-4846
Pie Flight Friday = I am their slave for life.
It's cute, it's friendly and the pie is amazingly delicious. We shared 2 flights and then took pie home.
I wish we had gotten more.
You should try it and don't worry if it's not Friday; one slice is…More »
9. Fontano Subs
Adventure Fridays continue with a Suburban approach and an attempt at frugality.
My sister gave me a groupon for here for St. Patrick's day, yum! I had the Blockbuster and it was really good - my favorite part was the bread. Really fresh and good.…More »
10. Kirschbaum's Bakery
I have been eating baked goods from Kirschbaum's for 25+ years but today is the first time I have visited the bakery. My sister should own part of the place by now as she has been serving birthday cakes and St. Patrick's day cookies from here on a…More »
11. DMK Burger Bar
Lamb burger? Baaaa, DMK I am so yours!
This was today's destination in our Adventure Fridays quest. We arrived about 11:45 on a Friday and snagged one of the last open tables. We got waited on right away and amused ourselves by trying to figure out…More »
12. Sensational Bites
Have I ever mentioned that I am partial to sweets? Especially baked sweets?
We went here today and already I am trying to figure out when I can go back!
We split the S'mores bar right there - campfire left out but all the flavor included. We also…More »
13. Chicago French Market
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 575-0306
Categories:
Farmers Market,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Near West Side
Sacre bleu, I wanted to really LOVE this place.
I adore the concept, I liked the look of it and the visual is great. It was clean and nice, well organized with clean restrooms. The sun was shining on the tables and chairs outside - I even got a…More »
14. Cafecito
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 922-2233
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cuban
Neighbourhood: South Loop
If only the people in power would eat a Cubano sandwich from Cafecito they would quickly establish diplomatic relations with Castro and Company just to have access to the original.
The pork, ham, cheese, pickle, mustard plus bread equals perfectísimo.…More »
15. Blackbird
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 715-0708
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Near West Side
We decided to up our game for Adventure Fridays so we ramped it up a notch and went to Blackbird. Visually very cool, minimalist and it makes it seem more spacious than it is. Because in reality, there are lots of little tables in there.
Our friend…More »
16. The Depot American Diner
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-8422
Categories:
Diners,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Austin
This is the perfect diner - you get fresh, homemade diner food in a friendly little restaurant. You will feel like you went back in time!
My sister had the pot roast sandwich which was probably the best of what we ordered but everything was great. I…More »
17. m.henry
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-1600
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New),
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater
Friday Adventure the breakfast version was pure BLISS! We got here a bit before 11:00 and got a table right away. Very fun vibe to the place, good hum and feeling. Our waitress was friendly without telling us her life story, just the right…More »
18. Todd & Holland Tea Merchants
I love tea, tea equipment and tea places but that is not why I gave this place 5 stars - it is just a great store with friendly staff, wonderful merchandise and such a pleasant atmosphere.
I bought some tea, a lovely tea towel and a super cute card.…More »
19. Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
My only complaint? Way too many fabulous and delicious things on the menu!
I even told the guy, feel free to tweet about the annoying customers who can't make up their minds! I felt like someone who had never seen Christmas before waking up and…More »
20. Skrine Chops - CLOSED
Adventure Fridays + Trib article on the 30 best sandwiches in Chicago = visit to Skrine Chops.
The ambiance is pretty much like every family room in Wisconsin - lots of dead animals on the walls. I could pretty much ignore them. We got there when…More »
21. Henri
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 578-0763
Categories:
American (New),
French
Neighbourhood: The Loop
So glad my sister wants to try every sandwich on the Trib's 30 best sandwich list. The Croque Monsieur got us here but the service and menu will get us back!
How many times have I been to the Art Institute and not know this great oasis of calm was…More »
22. Sweet Mandy B's
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-1174
I learned today that you cannot judge a bakery's prowess by its facade...or the interior...or even its targeted customers.
My sister has raved about Sweet Mandy B's so we made a stop here as the P.S. on our Adventure Friday. I was having guests for…More »
23. Saigon Sisters
My daughter just finished teaching summer school so our Adventure Fridays continue only this one was super sized and started at Saigon Sisters. What a great beginning to a fabulous day.
My sister wants to try all 30 sandwiches from the Trib's…More »
24. Molly's Cupcakes
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 883-7220
Good golly, Miss Molly, I love you and your cupcakes.
In complete disclosure, you had me before I even came through the door. Your sign "Unattended children will be given espresso and a free puppy" made me want to hug you. And then the theme is…More »
25. Pastoral
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-4781
Categories:
Cheese Shops,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
Going to this store made me want to be cheese just so I could be loved and appreciated like these friendly folks do. Just walking in was a sensory delight - the displays, the smells and the molecules of happiness that live here with the cheese.
Then…More »
26. The Bagel Restaurant & Deli
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 477-0300
It's a deli, so in comparison with other delis I'm a fan.
Plus they were super flexible with our group arriving at various times and falling slightly short of the number I thought we would be.
The menu has all kinds of stuff on it, from good to goofy!…More »
27. The Music Box Theatre
Summer lovin' at the Music Box Theatre!
We culminated our super sized Adventure Friday with a sing along viewing of Grease. We definitely went together!
As you entered they handed you a goody bag with props to use during the movie, there was an organ…More »
28. Wishbone
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 850-2663
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Southern
Neighbourhoods: Near West Side, West Loop
Wishbone, I wish I had liked you four stars worth, I really do. I came with great expectations. My sister loves it and chose it for the perfect place to bring my 89 year old father after his doctor appointment at Northwestern. Maybe food wise but…More »
29. Grady's Grille
My sister, daughter and I like to have "Adventure Fridays" where we generally head downtown to try a new lunch spot. Due to work schedules, we haven't been able to go every week (pesky jobs!) but finally we had another one. This time, we wanted to…More »
30. The Brown Sack
Adventure Fridays are back and we are trying to help my sister finish her 30 Best Sandwich quest from the Tribune. Our goal: 3 sandwich places today. So we had to pace ourselves.
We had a great start by choosing this as the Lunch part 1. We…More »
31. La Unica Food Market
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 274-7788
Categories:
Grocery,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Edgewater
I loved this place - it was stop number two on our Adventure Friday times 3 in pursuit of finishing the Trib's list.
I bought a People magazine in Spanish, picked up a free copy of La Raza and tried to eavesdrop as much as I could. One of the clerks…More »
32. Nhu Lan
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 878-9898
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Bakeries,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
For those of you who are counting (that would be just me) this was our third sandwich stop of the day. When you do your meal this way you have to pace yourself, order the sought after sandwich and split it three ways. Next time, I want to just let…More »
33. Hellas Pastry Shop
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 271-7500
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood
What a lucky find!
While pursuing the sandwich list, I glanced across the street and thought, hmmm, that places looks interesting. I pretended I wanted to get a picture of the sandwich place and scampered across.
The owner was super friendly and I…More »
34. Angel Food Bakery
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 728-1512
Categories:
Bakeries,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Ravenswood
What an angelic way to end a terrific Adventure Friday!
We loved the easy bake ovens and the recycled tower of metal by the comfy cosy outdoor seating. The weather was perfect and the people watching divine as the school across the street was letting…More »
35. Big Star
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-4039
Adventure Fridays continue, yee haw.
Our experience here started off just great when the hostess asked my 30 year old daughter for an I.D. She was thrilled so I quipped, will you need to see mine? I immediately realized that, ouch, the Host might…More »
36. Lovely: A Bake Shop
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 572-4766
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Noble Square
A friend is having her wedding reception here so we came to check it out. Lovely indeed and perfect for her. It will be fun to see how it is transformed for that event.
I adore ginger - ginger ale, ginger tea, fresh ginger and most of all, ginger…More »
37. National Museum of Mexican Art
I taught school for 35 years and as I taught Spanish for 16 years of that time, I would bring school groups here.
Today, I got to go without a busload of adolescents. ¡Olé!
I love the whole museum but especially during this season when they have the…More »
38. Nuevo Leon Restaurant
Today we had Aventura de viernes for our Adventure Friday outing. I had been here before with a school groups of up to 85 students so I thought a more intimate visit might be fun.
We got a delicious nibble to start and 3 kinds of salsa plus chips.…More »
39. Panaderia Del Refugio
What a terrific find - a tiny bakery right where we parked our car. It smelled so good that we had to go in.
My daughter and I filled our trays and I paid for both bulging bags AND got to practice my Spanish all for 5.00. (Cash only)
FIVE dollars! I…More »
40. Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique
Cupcake Crawl was our theme for today's Adventure Friday. This was hands down the winner proclaimed by all three of us.
The shop is darn cute, the salesclerks very friendly but most of all the pure chocolate cupcake was the stuff that dreams are made…More »
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