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1. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-4422
even on a tuesday night, you're gonna have to wait for a table.
that's totally fine, because after a pint of one of piece's original craft beers, this 5'2'' shawty can eat half of a medium pizza (which is saying something).
here's my philosophy -- thin…More »
2. Big Star
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-4039
i take back what i said before.
yes, i once had a not-so-great pot of cheese. yes, during a single dining experience, i once saw too many men in jean cut-offs. but about 4-5 times a week, i walk past big star on my way to a yoga class, to the train…More »
1 Previous Review:
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9/7/2010
tacos, beer = good
pot of cheese, service = bad
me = love jorts on men, will be back
3. Ruxbin
this weekend, i went to ruxbin for a special evening and had perhaps the best meal i've had in chicago.
tomato tarragon soup, korean chili calamari, mussels with crostini, berry and balsamic shortcake. every flavor was so well defined and distinct,…More »
4. The Exchange - CLOSED
any bar that inspires me to copy a drink i had there must have done its job well.
the thing is, i didn't even get to order the drink they named the violator. i ordered a different drink entitled "silver fawn." some... guy carelessly set it down in…More »
5. Cupcake Lady
the cupcake lady is the less well-known version of the tamale man. she carries a cardboard box of cupcakes ($2 each) and usually roams bars such as rainbo club, happy village, and innertown pub. it's much more rare to see her (compared to the…More »
6. The Bedford
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-8800
Categories:
Bars,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
granted, i went on opening weekend, so take this review with a grain of leniency. however, there were a few organizational errors regarding service and seating that the bedford could afford to sort out soon.
first, this place is going to be popular.…More »
7. The Tamale Guy
- a dollar you find in a pair of jeans out of the wash
- a piece of chocolate at the bottom of your purse
- a bird pooping on someone walking in front of you that you miss by a hair
- the tamale man showing up at the bar you're at
all things that you…More »
8. The Map Room
we came on a tuesday night for a beer and cheese tasting event. three beers were featured, and each beer was paired with three types of cheese. a great few hours were spent chomping on pretzel rods and sampling beers and cheese. note to yelpers:…More »
9. Mindy's Hot Chocolate
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-1747
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Desserts
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
i love almost everything i've ever put in my mouth at hot chocolate. my only complaint about the place is that EVERYONE wants to come ALL the time. unfortunately, this means that on a quiet saturday night when all i want to do is have a bit of…More »
10. Birchwood Kitchen
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-2100
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
birchwood kitchen is a kind of restaurant that i hope to open one day.
all menu offerings are heavy on fresh ingredients and simple preparations. instead of gimmicky flavor combinations (yeah, yeah, chocolate and bacon and balsamic reduction and…More »
11. Handlebar
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 384-9546
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Bars,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
ahh, labor day -- a three day weekend meant for pbrs, good company, and ... faux chicken? okaaaaay, so my friend messed up and brought us here inadvertently. due to his slight inability to read, what was supposed to be a meal of burgers and bbq…More »
12. Vintage Underground
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-4559
Categories:
Jewelry,
Bridal,
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
i bought a pair of kenneth cole oxfords here. i wore them today.
lots of jewelry and purses and some shoes. if you like 80s accessories like me, you'll be in luck here. prices are what you'd expect for a vintage store -- not expensive, but you can…More »
13. Easy Bar
the first rule of easy bar is that you don't come here when it's beyond 30% capacity. in my experience, on friday/saturday nights, this place is like any other place. it's a little bit of lincoln park in wicker park: it's flat-screen tvs meet…More »
14. Zen Noodles & Sushi
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-8300
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
1.5 stars for the food, but another 1.5 for delivering in 20 minutes during snowpocalypse 2011. from other reviews, it seems this type of speed seems to be business as usual for them. good for them. i can't be anything less than amazed as it took…More »
15. Sabor Saveur
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-7310
notes to self while dining at sabor saveur:
- cool! black and white decor. not my style but i can handle it for 2 hours.
- it's byob and the waiter fmgc (filled my glass constantly). i'm a lush, but it's not that kind of sunday night, ya hear?!…More »
16. Violet Hour
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-1500
Categories:
Lounges,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
the first time i came to violet hour, i was smitten. the lights! the chairs! the drinks! the mystery of the experience was intoxicating. after my first drink there, i had to have more. i started bringing all of my out of town friends. i'd…More »
17. Mana Food Bar
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-1742
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
it's al fresco dining season again!
mana food bar has an adorable set of outside tables -- perfect for eating light, vegetarian fare and watching the crowd on division rush by. the night i was there, i saw a tandem bicycle carrying four people, half…More »
18. Black Dog Gelato
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-3116
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Ukrainian Village
small gelato: $3.50
large gelato:m $4 something
pint: $7
flavors i love so far: goat cheese caramel cashew, three floyds milk stout, mexican hot chocolate, something yummy with bourbon and nuts.
i bought a small once, but now i'm sticking to pints. more…More »
19. Mariscos El Veneno
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-7200
if there's one thing that can unite people, it is large plates of messy food that you eat with your hands. meeting your significant other's parents? don't worry, there's no room for judgement or trick questions when everyone has bits of crab on…More »
20. Bangers & Lace
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-6499
the more i go, the more i like this place.
1. the open doors and windows provide an awesome atmosphere. on a summer night with just the right breeze, the wind will blow through, ruffle the curtains, and stir up some feelings of real luxury. in…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/2/2011
big bad beer selection, but just bad waitresses.
i don't want to be that annoying person who… Read more »
21. Gaudi Cafe
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 733-9528
Categories:
Latin American,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Ukrainian Village
thursday night, and the girlfriends are looking for a byob tapas restaurant. gaudi cafe charges you a flat fee for making your byob wine into delicious sangria, so we drink for almost gratis all night. not a bad deal!
though the drinks were great,…More »
22. Rainbo Club
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-5999
Category:
Dive Bars
Neighbourhood: Ukrainian Village
it's one of those places that really grows on you.
23. Via Carducci La Sorella
i walk in at 10 pm on a tuesday night, just out of work. starving. sit at the bar and ask for a to-go menu. i order, am offered bread. the bartender gives me a magazine to read by myself.
i somehow end up with a napkin on my lap, drinking a large…More »
24. Miko's Italian Ice
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-9664
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Bucktown
fruit, sugar, and ice has never tasted so good.
25. Feast
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-7100
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
lately, i've been finding myself eating take-out food at around 9 pm on the living room floor a lot more often than i would like to admit. at work, i am professional all day, so when i get a chance to eat away from my cube, my primordial instincts…More »
26. Forever Yogurt
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 770-6953
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
pay by the pound frozen yogurt always ends up being more than you expect. but once i saw a couple spend in total TWENTY DOLLARS on two OVERFLOWING CUPS OF FROZEN YOGURT.
long live gluttony in america. but next time, go to costco if you're going to…More »
27. Marrakech Cuisine
amazing food, wonderful ambiance, genuine people. every dish i've had here tastes heartfelt and homemade; every meal i've had here has been among good company.
the reason why the service is a little slower? the food is made in the back, y'all! and…More »
28. The Bongo Room
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-0690
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
cons:
- really, hostess? that much of an attitude?? sorry your restaurant is so popular. don't make me beg for a quote of how long i'll be waiting, when i've been loitering outside the door like an addict who just. NEEDS. some. RED VELVET.…More »
29. The Wormhole Coffee
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 661-2468
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
if wormhole and filter had a baby, that coffee shop would be the best coffee shop in the entire world. even as is, the wormhole is pretty darn awesome and difficult to beat.
1. they sell cereal. at 8:30 PM, i was hungry and got myself a bowl of…More »
30. Cipollina
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-6300
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Wicker Park
lovely, cutesy italian deli and coffeeshop right in the neighborhood. great for rainy days, when you want to read a newspaper and munch on a bagel. i'm not a huge fan of their house coffee, as the brew is a little lighter than what i prefer. i get…More »
31. Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-5687
Categories:
Latin American,
Vegetarian,
Caterers
Neighbourhood: Bucktown
palmito salad. rice and beans. green sauce. one of the best delivery dinners, ever! the palmito salad has beets, hearts of palm, cabbage salad that's dripping with vinegary, sweet sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocados. so good!
delivered to…More »
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San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceJune 2009
Things I Loveflavored coffee, balconies overlooking the city, food blogs, poetry, tequila shots
Find Me Inthe kitchen, or on a soapbox
My Hometownsmall town, iowa
My Last Meal On Earthmy mom's dumplings, champagne, foie gras, carrot cake
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...i'll judge you if you eat processed foods.