Exit
Neighborhood: Noble Square

1315 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

dallas h. writes: I went to Exit one night because my friend was go-go dancing here. Yes, go-go dancing. And being paid for it. It was definitely an interesting assortment of people there. I had a decent time. The drinks were good and not terribly expensive and the…

Bite Cafe
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

1039 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Erica A. writes: Bite, how can you let me down like this?  How is it possible to mess up grilled cheese?  How?  HOW?!?!

After inspecting my grilled cheese, I believe this was the recipe they used:

-put two pieces of bread in toaster
-remove incredibly dry toast from…

Wishbone
Neighborhood: University Village

1001 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60607

Andrea R. writes: I've been missing out on this popular brunch spot for 2 reasons:
1) it's far from where I live- far meaning requires a cab
2) Southern food doesn't do it for me

Today I put aside my fears of Southern style and hopped in a cab to make my way to Wishbone.…

Gold Star Bar
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1755 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622

Mia S. writes: There were tadpoles in the toilet. Four stars.

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The Note
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1565 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Jenny R. writes: Wednesdays are 'I love House Music Wednesdays'. Weds. are very fun because there are many regulars who are extremely friendly and just looking to dance and have a good time. Its free before 11pm and after its $5. It doesn't start to get crowded until…

Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

5225 S Harper Ave Ste A
Chicago, IL 60615

Kara B. writes: This is a solidly acceptable restaurant, that could be good if you really like southern style cooking. The atmosphere inside is great. Very well designed, but as any one who has been to the south can attest -- its not that original of a concept.

The…

Building Blocks Toy Store
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3306 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Joe T. writes: I like board games, ok?

And the dude who works at this place REALLY likes board games.  His enthusiasm for Anti-Monopoly, in particular, convinced me to purchase the game.  The game is basically Monopoly, but with players alternately playing as…

Pure Beauty

556 W Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614

Jennifer F. writes: I had my highlights, cut & style done there by a hairstylist named Carrie. It was perfect!! She gave it all to me for only $85. She is running some awesome specials: FREE cut & style with a color service over $70 or 50% off your cut & style. A couple…

P F Chang's
Neighborhood: Near North Side

530 N. Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

carolynne r. writes: Only went here once.  Cant remember what I ate, cant remember the decor, cant remember the service.

I do, however, remember the bad-ass Mandarin Orange Martini's I ordered and how incredibly smooth, sweet and delicious they were.

I am so going here…

Star Bar
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2934 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Audrey J. writes: To celebrate being DONE (as in stick-a-fork-in-me, I' m-all-charred-and-r eady-to-come-outta-the-fi re DONE) with law school, a group of us went out to Star Bar last night to get our cham-pahn-yuh on. Well, scratch that, originally the plan was Pops…

Star of Siam
Neighborhood: Near North Side

11 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611

Caroline A. writes: I ordered Thai food from Star of Siam through GrubHub today, but have also dined at the restaurant a few times.  I rarely eat Thai food, so this really hit the spot.  

The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and friendly.  It's not romantic, but nice…

Wow Bao
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

845 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Jay W. writes: I've been there only once and tried the box of 6 and loved it.  The next time though I think I'll pass on the vegetable and try another kung pao or Mongolian beef.

Since they're steamed instead of being lathered in oil or cheese they're actually quite…

Ricobene's
Neighborhood: The Loop

60 E. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60601

Tom F. writes: Ricobene's is best known for its breaded steak sandwich.  I'll partake in one every so often, and they are quite tasty, but after eating one you will feel like you can wring the grease out of your face.  Sorry for the unpleasant visual.

But what I…

Hyde Park Records
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

1377 E 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615

Allison B. writes: My new favorite place to be in Chicago. I feel welcome in the store, in addition to having an easy time finding exactly what I need. They give away free pins...and the music is very affordably priced. Thank you Hyde Park Records!

Jack's on Halsted
Neighborhood: Bridgeport

3201 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60686

David R. writes: Nice and Easy atmosphere restaurant in BT.
My friends had Steak and Fried, It was great.   I had Linguine with seafood ,I found it was soo good.  The menu is small and a little bit pricey  but  the service is fast and professional.  We'll comeback for…

Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Soda Fountain
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

830 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

elizabeth n. writes: I am not picky when it comes to chocolate or desserts but Ghiradelli gets a solid 4 stars from me!  As soon as I was handed a piece of chocolate upon entering the shop, I was in heaven!  This chocolate shop has many types of chocolate candy to choose…

Samah
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3330 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Alexis L. writes: We came to Samah on a whim while walking down Clark St late night on a Monday. I had never been to a hookah bar because I'd incorrectly associated it with smoking. My boyfriend, who is a non smoker, assured me that if I could puff a cigar, I could…

Levi's
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Phillie P. writes: Wait  for the sales. You can score some of the higher end jeans at ridiculously cheap prices. They carry alot of the higher end Levis here, but honestly, if you want some regular Levis, go to Sears. A pair of straight leg jeans at the Levis store can…

Chicago White Sox
Neighborhood: Bridgeport

333 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616

Dave S. writes: Ozzie I love ya man you helped bring Chicago a World Series for the first time in too many years. But please just shut up and coach man!  But seriously folks, The Sox are 58-41 in games I have attended in my lifetime. Not a half bad record with me in…

Laredo's Embassy of Mexican Food

9797 West Higgins
Rosemont, IL 60018

Patty V. writes: I have passed this place many times and kept meaning to try it. It does not look like much from the street, just a simple store front in a nondiscript strip mall.
If you are in the area, stop by. They make one of my faves- fresh Guac, made to order,…

Carmen's

1012 Church St
Evanston, IL 60201

Lindsay K. writes: This New Yorker spent the weekend pulling a Sufjan Stevens in lovely Chicago.

I was told Carmen's was the place for the signature Chi-town deep dish, so I found myself entrenched in a few pies: cheese, spinach, and pesto.

Now, I was trying to judge…

aliveOne
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2683 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Jennifer B. writes: Back in my LP trixie days, I used to secretly love this place... mostly because it was such a different scene than the rest of bars on the Halstead Depaul strip.  It's been a few years since I've been here, but I was genuinely stoked when I came back…

Mama Thai

1112 Madison St
Oak Park, IL 60302

Clarissa J. writes: Mama, please forgive me.  

I've been an awful girl.  I ran away to chase greener pastures, to explore what other pleasures the world had to offer, but I know I've been too rebellious, too hasty.  You've always been good to me.  Not only have you…

Phoenix Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2131 S. Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616

Matthew S. writes: I am a Jew.

So what do I do on Christmas?  hmm. Eat Chinese food.

A friend of mine suggested this place - and I was game to eat in China Town, never having gone there before.

First, parking was HORRIBLE.  I ended up parking in a lot, that cost $9 for…

Lee Wing Wah Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2147 S. China Place
Chinatown Square
Chicago, IL 60616

Diana S. writes: This is my no fail go-to spot for good cheap Chinese food. Keep in mind, when I say cheap, I'm referring to lunch. The lunch portions are pretty much identical to the dinner portions, but for about 1/2 the price!
Getting take out around lunch time on…

Joy Yee's Noodle Shop
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2159 S. China Place
Chicago, IL 60616

Steph P. writes: 5 stars for their fresh fruit freeze drinks w/ boba! I used to frequent the JY's in Evanston just for these HUGE refreshing treats. Amazing selection of fruits - mango, jackfruit, lychee, avocado, pineapple. Unfortch, no durian.. I was disheartened…

Chicken Shack

1925 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Rocky B. writes: Yep, this place is definitely a shack and I agree with the other yelpers on it is definitely sketchy. Orginally we were going to eat our order there but in the end I decided to get it to go. We ordered the dark meat bucket and a bag of fries. Our…

Prairie Moon

1502 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Keiko S. writes: UPDATE: I'm adding another star after several more visits, because (1) I like the back room, and (2) the food, whatever dish, has been very satisfying. My current favorite: Blackened Tilapia Breaux Bridge!!

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Coco Pazzo
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

300 W. Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60686

Lisa V. writes: I love when you walk into an italian restaurant and they are speaking italian. Call me crazy.  But isn't that what you want when you go to a Japanese resturant and they call out a greeting to you in the language?  Same diff really in my mind.…

Tapas Barcelona

1615 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Shaun T. writes: This place is so good, our office food-snob considers it delicious.  The prices are pretty reasonable for Spanish Tapas, but I've eaten here so often, I almost fell into the trap of knocking off a star because it seems so common now!

I'm not kidding…

Peet's Coffee & Tea

1620 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Kv G. writes: Best. Coffee. In. Evanston.

Wow. Not even close. I believe I had a hazelnut blend, and I'd like to be dropped in a vat of this stuff so I could drink my way out. The atmosphere was very modern, and I like my coffee shops with more wood than metal,…

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2024 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Katarina X. writes: My boyfriend's mother is insane. I love my boyfriend. I've accepted that once a year, we have to take his mother out of the Kansas suburbs and take her out for a "fun" weekend in Chicago. Sigh.
Disclaimer aside, this Spanish Tapas place has THE BEST…

Agostino's Ristorante
Neighborhood: Montclare

2817 N Harlem Ave
Chicago, IL 60707

Diana M. writes: Talk about authentic Italian restaurant.... This place is it!!! The staff is fantastic and very friendly.  The food is to die for.  Every time I've been there my expectations are met.  We always start off with the grilled seafood as an appetizer…

Max and Benny's Restaurant & Deli

461 Waukegan Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062

Nancy K. writes: This review is for the deli only.  Meh, small selection and while the corned beef was very good, at $16/lb um, no and everything is expensive.

United Center
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1901 W Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60612

Maya C. writes: Hockey fans are a breed of people that I have yet to fully comprehend. What's up with fervent clapping throughout the singing of the national anthem? Devout sense of patriotism? Going to the Blackhawks game also exposed me to one of the strangest…

Hema's Kitchen

6406 N Oakley Ave
Chicago, IL 60645

Lorraine L. writes: I made my mom cry here.  No seriously, I did.  See, my mom is an old school Mexican mom, she's never really experimented with cuisines of different countries.  She's what you call a steak-and-tortilla kind of girl.  So one afternoon, I had nothing to…

Lulu's

804 Davis St
Evanston, IL 60201

Eric M. writes: Most Chinese people will tell you that they despise Americanized Chinese food. I however am not Chinese. I am an american-born Filipino hard-ass. So therefore i must insist that Lulu's is the shit.

DIM SUM AND THEN SUM!

They don't lie man....ALL…

Roong Petch Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Center, Lakeview, Ravenswood

1828 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

lola b. writes: I think I just ordered the wrong dish at this place because the Red Curry dish with tofu is abso-fucking out of this world! Why was my head up my suitcase? I don't know! All i know is that the lunch specials are a deal and the staff is super sweet…