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
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
DELL’ ROOSTER RESTAURANT & BAR Read More »
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
FRIENDSHIP CHINESE RESTAURANT Read More »
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,
Ethiopian Restaurant – Uptown. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.7 I finally got to try Ethiopian food for the first time, and it was such an interesting experience! My friend and I ordered the Doro Tibs and the Vegetarian Messob, and let me tell you, the flavors were great. The stew was so rich and flavorful—you could
Filipino Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.7 I’ve had this Filipino restaurant on my list for a while, and I’m so glad I finally got to try it! From start to finish, everything was seasoned perfectly and packed with incredible flavor. We started with the Chicken Egg Rolls, which were crispy, flavorful, and a
Japanese Restaurant – South Loop. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.5 My friend and I randomly decided to try this restaurant near museum campus—and wow, we’re so glad we did! The restaurant is chic and cozy, with a minimalist design that made it feel really welcoming. We kicked things off with the Chashu Bun and Chicken Karaage
MIKAMI IZAKAYA & RAMEN Read More »
Vietnamese Restaurant – Lakeview. Flavor Scale (1-5): 4.7 If you’re ever in the city and craving some seriously good Pho, I’ve got the perfect spot for you. Every friend I’ve taken there agrees—it’s amazing! Their broth is always packed with so much flavor, I never even need to add sriracha or hoisin sauce. It’s just