Cafe Matou occupies two storefronts and is cozy and inviting. Rooms have rustic brick walls, warm woods, high ceilings, comfy green leather chairs, colorful, original artwork by local artists, and full-length windows that overlook the street and open in fair weather.
Enjoy traditional Mexican fare and over fifty tequilas in an intimate setting. Often on weekends there is live music in the back room.
Sticky, sweet and fun! Dessert all day long! Open since 1921, Margie's offers the finest in homemade ice cream creations, and candy handmade daily in the store.
Acclaimed chef, Shawn McClain presents his interpretation of New-American cooking to Bucktown. Fresh, light and innovative, Spring's menu delicately weaves the flavors of Asia and Europe to represent the embodiment of what is now New-American cuisine.
The heavy curtains over the entrance, the tasteful decor and the open kitchen give Cafe Absinthe an easy elegance. The food is contemporary American with Mediterranean influences; the menu features seasonal specials.
The atmosphere of this contemporary Wicker Park breakfast joint will draw you back as a regular.
Omar Rodriguez spent close to a decade cooking for the Carlucci restaurant group - Carlucci, Vinni's, Strega Nona - before opening his own place. His first effort was a Loop sandwich shop; his second is the charming Bucktown storefront THINK , where he seems to have hit his stride. THINK is simple but welcoming, with blond wood floors and chairs, white linen tablecloths topped with butcher paper, and attractive silk flower arrangements for a splash of color. Dinner appetizers and entrees hark back to Rodriguez's days with Carlucci.
Mirai Sushi's sleek & lively setting combines modern elegance with a twinge of funk while introducing a modern approval to Japanese cuisine. The menu juxtaposes traditional Japanese selections with a variety of ingredients from other cultures to create a diverse experience.
We and another couple had dinner at Taxim last night, a restaurant in the vibrant Wicker Park area. The restaurant is a single storefront space with only a blackboard on the sidewalk and a small sign next to the door to announce its presence. You walk in by a small bar area, and the restaurant space itself is a series of copper topped tables with wooden benches on the wall sides decorated with a variety of throw pillows of different designs and colors. The ceilings are very high, giving the room a pleasant sense of openness.
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