Dine In

In-restaurant reviews

ALPANA

Italian-Inspired Bistro – Gold Coast. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.6 My friend and I decided to catch up over brunch at this beautiful restaurant in the Gold Coast neighborhood and the place didn’t disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, with a touch of elegance that made it perfect for […]

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THE BRUNCHERY

American – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.4 It was a sunny and warm Saturday (finally Spring is showing up), and some friends and I decided to try this brunch spot on Clark Street. Picture this: lots of open windows, light blue walls, and benches – giving off major beachy vibes. The place was bustling

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AVLI

Greek – River North. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.2 What a nice brunch experience! The atmosphere was captivating; the blend of indoor and outdoor space decorated with windows, white walls, and cascading fuchsia flowers created a charming ambiance making it feel like a Mediterranean getaway. We kicked things off with the Spread Sampler—Tzatziki, Hummus, and that

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KURIMU

Ice Cream Shop – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 Attention all soft-serve enthusiasts, listen up! Kurimu is the ultimate Asian ice cream haven, serving up hand-crafted ice cream, soft-serve, and boba tea. This chain never disappoints! Now, their soft-serve flavors? They switch them up regularly, keeping things fresh and exciting. When we stopped by,

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DEL SEOUL

Korean – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.8 Without a doubt, Del Seoul is one of my favorite spots! It’s a laid-back eatery ideal for casual hangs, offering a variety of boldly flavored dishes spanning from Korean tacos to Korean Banh Mi sandwiches. In the past, I’ve tried their tacos (sesame-chili shrimp, kalbi, and fish

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LONESOME ROSE

Tex-Mex – Andersonville Flavor Scale (1-5): 2.5 My friend and I tried this Tex-Mex all-day bar and restaurant, with high hopes. The restaurant had great vibes and the staff were very friendly. Diving into the menu, I ordered the Rodrigoʼs Al Pastor taco with marinated pork shoulder, pineapple, onion, pineapple habanero salsa, and cilantro. They

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MINGHIN CUISINE

Chinese – Streeterville. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.75 I personally consider this one of the best Chinese restaurants in Chicago. I’ve eaten here on several occasions and have yet to be disappointed. There are a couple locations in the city which is nice. The two locations I’ve been to (Streeterville and South Loop) have an upscale

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GEMINI

American – Lincoln Park. Flavor Scale (1-5): 3.5 I tried this restaurant out with a friend who had been here several times. We went for brunch and I really liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. They had nice outdoor seating but it was a random hot day in late February so there was a

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