Category Archives: lincoln park

butcher & the burger

Butcher and the Burger

man i love burgers. sometimes i like to make my own, sometimes i like to have it picked out for me. when i’m feeling creative or want some control, i head over to butcher & the burger for exactly what

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butcher & the burger

Butcher and the Burger

man i love burgers. sometimes i like to make my own, sometimes i like to have it picked out for me. when i’m feeling creative or want some control, i head over to butcher & the burger for exactly what

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sprout chicago

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 chicago

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

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Zapatista

NO. the lowdown: ★★ don’t. do. it. $$ ($15-25/plate) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park (one in south loop too) street parking, bus, train – let’s talk about crap mexican food here for one second. isn’t it supposed to be

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Zapatista

NO. the lowdown: ★★ don’t. do. it. $$ ($15-25/plate) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park (one in south loop too) street parking, bus, train – let’s talk about crap mexican food here for one second. isn’t it supposed to be

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The Peasantry

UPDATED with some new pics and thoughts on brunching. the lowdown: who: you and some friends. you’ll want to try a few dishes and steal some bites off of someone’s plate. what: a cute little neighborhood spot featuring some unique

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The Peasantry

UPDATED with some new pics and thoughts on brunching. the lowdown: who: you and some friends. you’ll want to try a few dishes and steal some bites off of someone’s plate. what: a cute little neighborhood spot featuring some unique

mexican benedict

Jam N Honey

amazing brunch. the lowdown: ★★★★ so great for brunch! $$ (~$15 a plate) casual good for groups BYOB, patio neighborhood: lincoln park – jam and nutella, tabasco and ketchup on the tables. my kind of breakfast joint. pretty crowded brunch crowd now

mexican benedict

Jam N Honey

amazing brunch. the lowdown: ★★★★ so great for brunch! $$ (~$15 a plate) casual good for groups BYOB, patio neighborhood: lincoln park – jam and nutella, tabasco and ketchup on the tables. my kind of breakfast joint. pretty crowded brunch crowd now

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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

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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

the burger in question.
but the sweet potato fries were good.

Dunlay’s on Clark

this place used to be solid! and the last few visits have been disappointing, in the least. the lowdown: ★★ it’s gonna take some convincing to come back. $$ (~$10-15/person) casual good for groups nice patio neighborhood: lincoln park – oh

the burger in question.
but the sweet potato fries were good.

Dunlay’s on Clark

this place used to be solid! and the last few visits have been disappointing, in the least. the lowdown: ★★ it’s gonna take some convincing to come back. $$ (~$10-15/person) casual good for groups nice patio neighborhood: lincoln park – oh

drunken noodles

Noodles in the Pot

i love thai food, and i love discovering chicago thai options. especially since they’re byo! the lowdown: ★★1/2 thanks but let’s go somewhere else. $ (~$10/person) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park – i’ll make this short and sweet for you. why

drunken noodles

Noodles in the Pot

i love thai food, and i love discovering chicago thai options. especially since they’re byo! the lowdown: ★★1/2 thanks but let’s go somewhere else. $ (~$10/person) casual good for groups neighborhood: lincoln park – i’ll make this short and sweet for you. why

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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

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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

oysters, shrimp

Half Shell

seafood and beer. the lowdown: ★★★★ i won’t say no. $$ (~$25/beer and plate) casual good for small groups, couples CASH ONLY go for lunch or dinner neighborhood: lincoln park brown line diversey/clark or broadway buses – i grew up

oysters, shrimp

Half Shell

seafood and beer. the lowdown: ★★★★ i won’t say no. $$ (~$25/beer and plate) casual good for small groups, couples CASH ONLY go for lunch or dinner neighborhood: lincoln park brown line diversey/clark or broadway buses – i grew up