Category Archives: loop

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Moe’s Cantina

Matt Review! he hates this place. and i’m not a fan either. the lowdown: ★★ Not for daylight hours or eating. $$ (for lunch – $10-15 a plate, $8-12 a drink) casual good for groups amazing cocktail list/book neighborhood: river north,

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Moe’s Cantina

Matt Review! he hates this place. and i’m not a fan either. the lowdown: ★★ Not for daylight hours or eating. $$ (for lunch – $10-15 a plate, $8-12 a drink) casual good for groups amazing cocktail list/book neighborhood: river north,

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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

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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

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ROOF at the Wit

rooftops and drinking does wonders for my mental health, similarly to patio dining. the lowdown: ★★★★ a nice little treat that reminds you what a gorgeous city this is $$ (~$10-15 a drink) casual, trendy neighborhood: loop red line –

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ROOF at the Wit

rooftops and drinking does wonders for my mental health, similarly to patio dining. the lowdown: ★★★★ a nice little treat that reminds you what a gorgeous city this is $$ (~$10-15 a drink) casual, trendy neighborhood: loop red line –

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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,

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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,

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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

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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

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Giordano’s

guests! the lowdown: ★★★★ i’m coming back $$ (~$25 for a stuffed pizza) casual good for groups go for dinner neighborhood: multiple locations (we usually go to the one in the loop – good to stop in after sight seeing, close to

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Giordano’s

guests! the lowdown: ★★★★ i’m coming back $$ (~$25 for a stuffed pizza) casual good for groups go for dinner neighborhood: multiple locations (we usually go to the one in the loop – good to stop in after sight seeing, close to

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M Burger

Secret Menu. the lowdown: ★★★★ i’m coming back $ (<$10) casual go for lunch, sit on the patio neighborhood: streeterville seat yourself, no waiter service – we stopped by here st pattys day afternoon, stumbling in after viewing the river. not

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M Burger

Secret Menu. the lowdown: ★★★★ i’m coming back $ (<$10) casual go for lunch, sit on the patio neighborhood: streeterville seat yourself, no waiter service – we stopped by here st pattys day afternoon, stumbling in after viewing the river. not

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Public House

depends. the lowdown: ★★★ i would go back, but not out of my way $$ (~$25-30/couple) casual good for groups great beer list, taps in booth neighborhood: loop/river north – depends. all on your mood, crowd, budget. this is not a

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Public House

depends. the lowdown: ★★★ i would go back, but not out of my way $$ (~$25-30/couple) casual good for groups great beer list, taps in booth neighborhood: loop/river north – depends. all on your mood, crowd, budget. this is not a

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Midtown Kitchen & Bar

Happy Hour. the lowdown: ★★★  i would go back, but not out of my way $$ (~$40 for a couple drinks and apps for three-four) casual good for groups specials every day on food & drink go for happy hour

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Midtown Kitchen & Bar

Happy Hour. the lowdown: ★★★  i would go back, but not out of my way $$ (~$40 for a couple drinks and apps for three-four) casual good for groups specials every day on food & drink go for happy hour

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David Burke’s Primehouse

Delightful. the lowdown: ★★★★1/2 i’d run back here if money grew on trees. lollipop trees. $$$$ (~$200-300/couple) dressy/casual good for groups, date night wine and bar go for dinner, but serves brunch & lunch neighborhood: streeterville/river north parking would be tough

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David Burke’s Primehouse

Delightful. the lowdown: ★★★★1/2 i’d run back here if money grew on trees. lollipop trees. $$$$ (~$200-300/couple) dressy/casual good for groups, date night wine and bar go for dinner, but serves brunch & lunch neighborhood: streeterville/river north parking would be tough