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Terragusto (on Armitage)

livechicago wrote 2 weeks ago: 340 W Armitage 773-281-7200   “We are proud to use the freshest local and sustainably grown ing … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Lincoln Park, Restaurant, Neighborhood, house, Dinner, Wine List, Old Town

The Bristol - Bucktown - by Sarah Lawrence

livechicago wrote 9 months ago: The Bristol 2152 N. Damen 773.862.5555 www.thebristolchicago.com This is a new Bucktown gastropub is … more →

Tags: Blogroll, Chicago, Condo, Loft, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, house, Music

Hot Chocolate - Bucktown - by Sarah Lawrence

livechicago wrote 10 months ago: Hot Chocolate - 1747 N. Damen 773.489.1747 www.hotchocolatechicago.com Don’t be fooled by the name! … more →

Tags: Bucktown, Chicago, Dinner, house, Loft, Lunch Spot, Neighborhood, Restaurant, Wicker Park

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar (Roscoe Village)

livechicago wrote 1 year ago: 3358 N Paulina St (773) 248-5222 www.frascapizzeria.com   One Word: Staple – This wonderfully decora … more →

Tags: www.jameson.com, Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, house, Dinner, Wine List

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro (North Center)

livechicago wrote 1 year ago: 3905 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-248-3905 Mrs. Murphy and Sons is simply okay.  If you are looking for Irish … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, house, Dinner

Terragusto: 1851 W Addison (Roscoe Village)

livechicago wrote 1 year ago: Terragusto is amazing.  Unfortunately for me, it took three people mentioning it to me before I gave … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, Neighborhood, house, Dinner, North Center, Real Estate, Roscoe Village

La Madia 59 W Grand (Near North) www.dinelamadia.com

livechicago wrote 1 year ago: Good experience!  Please keep in mind that I had been to Zanies in Old Town prior to visiting La Mad … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, Neighborhood, house, River North, High Rise, Dinner, Streeterville

The Globe Pub 1934 W Irving Park

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this place.  Saturday we were looking for a quick bite … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, house, breakfast, Irving Park, Dinner

Bourgeois Pig Cafe 738 W Fullerton (Lincoln Park)2 comments

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: This cafe and sandwich shop is raved about by those that know of it.  I may have passed by over 200 … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Lincoln Park, Restaurant, Neighborhood, house, Coffee House, Lunch Spot, breakfast

Amphora 1 comment

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: As of 1/7/08 I can no longer recommend this restaurant.  Saturday’s dinner was one of the wors … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, Neighborhood, rogers park, Dinner, Wine List

Chicago Chop House 60 W. Ontario

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: (312) 787-7100 Almost 10 years living in and visiting Chicago and finally decided to check it out.  … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, River North, High Rise, Dinner

The Chopping Block - Lincoln Square - 4747 N. Lincoln

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: 773.472.6700Two weeks ago my wife and I participated in a Couple’s Cooking Class at this great … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Neighborhood, house, Dinner, Lincoln Square

Uncommon Ground - 3800 N. Clark St.

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: 773-929-3680 Located at the corner of Clark and Grace, this unique concept far exceeded my expectati … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Loft, lakeview, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, house, Coffee House

Pops for Champagne 601 N. State Street

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: For those of you who haven’t been here, it is a great experience.  Of course, it helps if you … more →

Tags: Chicago, bar, Neighborhood, Lunch Spot, River North, Music

Joey's Brickhouse 1258 West Belmont (773) 296-1300

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: This was a great visit.  Granted, we were there when they weren’t busy so we got great service … more →

Tags: Chicago, lakeview, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, breakfast, Dinner

Socca - 3301 N. Clark - Lakeview (Wrigleyville)

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: 773-248-1155 This French/Italian Bistro is a great addition to the Lakeview area on Clark.  Over the … more →

Tags: Chicago, lakeview

Fiddlehead Cafe (Lincoln Square) (Ryan)

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: 4600 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-751-1500 First of all, I have been spending more time in Lincoln Square rec … more →

Tags: Chicago, Dinner, Lincoln Square, Wine List

The Abbey Pub (Ryan)

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: 3420 W. Grace 773-478-4408 The Abbey Pub has been a regular stop for me for almost 8 years.  Many Ch … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, bar, Neighborhood, Irving Park, Music

Charmer's Cafe 1500 W. Jarvis Ave. (Rogers Park)

livechicago wrote 2 years ago: This privately owned (Dan Sullivan) cafe is a great little corner spot in the center of the growing … more →

Tags: Chicago, Condo, Restaurant, Neighborhood, rogers park, Coffee House, Lunch Spot, breakfast


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