American Restaurant – Northalsted/Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.8 Went to a friend’s favorite spot for her birthday—she’s a regular there, and now we get why. The food, the drinks, the service… FANTASTIC. Every bite was packed with flavor. I was honestly blown away. We started with the steak tartare (chef’s kiss) and for mains: Wood’s […]
Chinese Restaurant – West Town. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.9 Tried another restaurant featured in The Bear—this time for Sunday dinner. We lucked out and got there just in time, so no wait (pro tip: the place is tiny, so definitely go during off-hours if you can). We ordered Pork & Dill and Beef & Green
Spanish Restaurant – River West. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 Spent Easter brunch at this Spanish tapas spot with a group of friends. The place had a dark, cozy vibe with the coolest mix of lights on the ceiling—a great atmosphere. We intended to share everything, but hunger won. The portions were tiny (as tapas go),
Filipino Restaurant – Ukrainian Village. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.1 With all the hype from The Bear, I finally made it to Kasama. The line didn’t look too bad at first glance… but yep, ended up being a solid 2-hour wait. It was honestly worth it though. The Longanisa breakfast sandwich—with a hashbrown tucked in there—was
Mexican Restaurant – West Town. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.3 Some friends and I stumbled into a Mexican restaurant recently, and it turned out to be a fun little surprise. The indoor-outdoor setup was perfect for our group, and the space was super colorful and lively—definitely a vibe. We kicked things off with the salsa trio,
Middle Eastern Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.2 One of my absolute favorite brunch spots in the city is a place I always take friends from out of town—specifically for their incredible Kurdish Breakfast. It’s an experience that feels both comforting and exciting every time. You start by picking a type of scrambled egg
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Italian Restaurant – West Loop. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.2 A friend and I were looking for a Sunday lunch spot in Fulton Market, but most places were fully booked—luckily, this one had an opening. We ordered the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe and the Baked Lasagna, and both were exactly what we needed. The lasagna, especially,
Latin American Restaurant – West Town. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.0 Some friends and I finally made it to a spot I’d been eyeing for a while—drawn in by strong reviews and the Restaurant Week menu. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to the hype. We tried the warm stuffed dates with goat cheese, the Puerto Rican
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Chinese Restaurant – Avondale. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.8 Tucked away in Avondale, this Chinese restaurant is easy to miss—but worth finding. A friend had ordered from here before, so we decided to check it out while in the neighborhood. Don’t let the exterior fool you—the space inside is beautiful and welcoming. The owners were incredibly
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Korean Restaurant – Chinatown. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 This Korean spot in Chinatown was minimalistic in design with bold, flavorful dishes. Ordering was done through tablets—quick and easy—and the staff were very friendly and attentive. My friend and I tried the Soondubu Jjigae (a rich, spicy stew) and the beef bulgogi bento box. As expected,