Pier 5736 (closed)

Jefferson Park
5736 N. Elston
Chicago, IL 60646
Website
Premiered

Fresh fish and an unpretentious attitude have given this little restaurant a great deal of press and praise.

Ania Garratt
Marketing Coordinator,

Ania says it's the place for White Sox fans and seafood lovers.

Ania recommends:
Friendship Chinese

Anjali Harsh
Grad Student,

Anjali says it's friendly and welcoming with great appetizers and deserts.

Anjali recommends:
David Burke's Primehouse (closed)

George Triantafill
Bodyguard,

George recommends it for its local flavor and amazing seafood.

George recommends:
Pier 5736 (closed)

details

Hours
<span class='closedAlert'>Pier 5736 is closed.</span>
Cuisine
Seafood
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Attire
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

David Burke's Primehouse (closed)

River North
616 N Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312)660-6000
Website
Premiered

David Burke's Primehouse has become the quintessential Modern Classic American steakhouse with meats dry-aged on the premise in a salt-tiled aging room.

Ania Garratt
Marketing Coordinator,

Ania says if you like steaks and don't mind dropping a little money- then go for it!

Ania recommends:
Friendship Chinese

Anjali Harsh
Grad Student,

Anjali thinks her pick is the perfect spot for succulent steaks.

Anjali recommends:
David Burke's Primehouse (closed)

George Triantafill
Bodyguard,

George loved the food, but thought it was a little on the pricy side.

George recommends:
Pier 5736 (closed)

details

Hours
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Cuisine
Steakhouse
Menu
http://www.davidburkesprimehouse.com/Menus.aspx
Price Range
$$$$ ($26 - $30)
Reservations
Accepted
Reservations Link
http://www.opentable.com/david-burkes-primehouse-in-the-james-hotel-reservation…
Attire
Business Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Xni-Pec de Yucatan (closed)

Brookfield
3755 Grand Blvd.
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 290-0082
Website
Premiered

Pronounced "shnee pek", this restaurant, which features cuisine from Mexico's Yucatan region can best be described as serving a menu that Combines Mexican and Euoprean elements.

Peter Pawinski
Wedding Photojournalist,

Peter recommends it for true food from the heart at affordable prices.

Peter recommends:
Xni-Pec de Yucatan (closed)

Sarah Traan
Small business Owner,

Sarah says the chef's passion for food is evident in every bite.

Sarah recommends:
Tanoshii

Ces Lopez
Bakery Manager, Chicago

Ces says he'd go back in a heartbeat for the great food and unpretentious atmosphere.

Ces recommends:
Timo (closed)

details

Hours
Open for dinner Tuesday through Friday and brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Cuisine
Mexican/Southwestern
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Accepted. For parties of 6 or more.
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Tanoshii

Andersonville
5547 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-6886
Website
Premiered

New inventive sushi creations daily by "Sushi Mike" (Mike Ham). Not sure what you want, tell Sushi Mike what ingredients or type of ingredients (vegetarian, spicy tuna, etc.) and let him make something up just for you.

Sarah Traan
Small business Owner,

Tanoshii was Sarah's choice for a different sushi experience with artful creations.

Sarah recommends:
Tanoshii

Ces Lopez
Bakery Manager, Chicago

Ces says after his disastrous experience, he probably won't be going back.

Ces recommends:
Timo (closed)

Peter Pawinski
Wedding Photojournalist,

Peter says if you leave Sushi Mike in charge, he'll take care of you.

Peter recommends:
Xni-Pec de Yucatan (closed)

details

Hours
Open for dinner every day except Tuesday
Cuisine
Sushi
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/tanoshii/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Silver Seafood

Uptown
4829 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-0668
Website
Premiered

A small and casual Chinese restaurant that serves Szechwan and Cantonese fare. With such an extensive menu there is something for everyone.

Eliza Shin
Radiologist, Chicago

Eliza recommends Silver Seafood and calls it a piece of Chinatown on the north side.

Eliza recommends:
Silver Seafood

Chris Broyles
Litigation Consultant,

Chris says it's the best Chinese food he's had in Chicago.

Chris recommends:
Il Mulino (closed)

Herb Jackson
Writer,

And Herb says it was a delicious and unique experience.

Herb recommends:
Flavor

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.
Cuisine
Chinese
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Reservations accepted.
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/silver-seafood-restaurant/menu
Attire
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Il Mulino (closed)

Near North Side
1150 N Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 440-8888
Website
Premiered

A swank New York based eatery that serves Italian classics.

Chris Broyles
Litigation Consultant,

Chris recommends it and he says it's the place to go for a VIP experience.

Chris recommends:
Il Mulino (closed)

Eliza Shin
Radiologist, Chicago

Eliza says the food is phenomenal, but it's way too loud.

Eliza recommends:
Silver Seafood

Herb Jackson
Writer,

Herb calls it a special place to take someone special.

Herb recommends:
Flavor

details

Hours
Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Dinner only Saturday and Sunday.
Cuisine
Italian
Price Range
$$$$$ ($31 & up)
Reservations
Recommended
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/il-mulino/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Flavor

Flossmoor
3315 Vollmer Road
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708)798-3220
Website
Premiered

The food is great and "flavor-ful", the service is considered by many to be a cut above the rest, and the award winning jazz is a treat not common to the south suburbs.

Herb Jackson
Writer,

Herb recommends Flavor and says it's an upscale version of grandma's house.

Herb recommends:
Flavor

Eliza Shin
Radiologist, Chicago

Eliza thinks it's a great place to be to hear some really good music and hang out.

Eliza recommends:
Silver Seafood

Chris Broyles
Litigation Consultant,

Chris says it was a warm and friendly experience.

Chris recommends:
Il Mulino (closed)

details

Hours
Open Wednesday and Thursday for dinner only and Friday through Sunday for brunch and dinner.
Cuisine
American
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Recommended
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Lou Mitchell's

Loop
565 W. Jackson
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 939-3111
Website
Premiered

You haven't had breakfast in Chicago until you've eaten at Lou's! Enough fresh eggs have been cracked, made into omelettes, cooked in skillets and sold at Lou Mitchell's to go side-by-side more than a few times around the world. Today Lou Mitchell's is a Chicago institution.

Diana Hamann
Wine consultant,

Diana says she loves everything about it and can't believe she's never been there before.

Diana recommends:
Coco Pazzo

Elizabeth Lindau
Violinist,

And Elizabeth says she's not sure it lives up to the hype.

Elizabeth recommends:
Mitsuwa Marketplace

Frank Creamer
Engineer,

Frank recommends it and says he can't imagine a trip to Chicago without a stop a Lou's.

Frank recommends:
Lou Mitchell's

details

Hours
Open for breakfast and lunch every day.
Cuisine
Breakfast
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Not Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/lou-mitchells/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Mitsuwa Marketplace

Arlington Heights
100 E. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 956-6699
Website
Premiered

Mitsuwa Marketplace Chicago was established in 1991, in Arlington Heights, a suburb of Chicago. To this date, Mitsuwa is the largest Japanese grocery store in the Midwest and also known as "The Mall of Japan". Open 365 days a year! This allows them to serve everyone who is interested in high quality Japanese grocery.

Diana Hamann
Wine consultant,

Diana says the retail side is fun, but the food is just OK.

Diana recommends:
Coco Pazzo

Elizabeth Lindau
Violinist,

Elizabeth recommends the amazing asian cuisine and the cool market.

Elizabeth recommends:
Mitsuwa Marketplace

Frank Creamer
Engineer,

Frank says the shopping was the real treasure.

Frank recommends:
Lou Mitchell's

details

Hours
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
Cuisine
Japanese
Price Range
$ (Under $10)
Reservations
Not Accepted
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Coco Pazzo

River North
300 W. Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 836-0900
Website
Premiered

Elegant yet rustic, Coco Pazzo presents authentic Tuscan Italian cuisine brought to life with the finest local and organic ingredients the season has to offer. Executive Chef Chris Macchia is a master of flavorful creations using the simple ingredients of the Tuscan tradition.

Diana Hamann
Wine consultant,

Diana recommends it for seamless service and fantastic food.

Diana recommends:
Coco Pazzo

Elizabeth Lindau
Violinist,

Elizabeth says go for the pasta, but pass on dessert.

Elizabeth recommends:
Mitsuwa Marketplace

Frank Creamer
Engineer,

Frank says he's looking forward to going back soon.

Frank recommends:
Lou Mitchell's

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday and for dinner only Friday through Sunday.
Cuisine
Italian
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Recommended
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/coco-pazzo/menu
Attire
Business Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No
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