Tavern on Rush

Gold Coast
1031 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 664-9600
Website
Premiered

Tavern on Rush is a classic American Steakhouse that specializes in only the finest grade meat. The Tavern also specializes in fresh seafood, pasta and chicken.

Nick Ilievski
Casino Host,

Nick says his pick is the perfect place to grab a martini and do some people watching.

Nick recommends:
Tavern on Rush

Jenny Choi
Musician,

Jenny thinks it's a fine steakhouse, but felt a little out of place.

Jenny recommends:
Milk and Honey

Matt Dollinger
Real Estate Manager,

Matt says he'll pass - there are plenty of other steakhouses in Chicago.

Matt recommends:
May Street Cafe

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.
Cuisine
Seafood
Price Range
$$$$ ($26 - $30)
Reservations
Recommended
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/tavern-on-rush/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Tre Kronor

Albany Park
3258 W. Foster
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 267-9888
Website
Premiered

Scandinavian restaurants offer an intimate and warm dining environment, almost as though a family is inviting you into their home as a guest. Surrounded by wooden floors and tables and warmly lit chandeliers, Tre Kronor offers an authentic European smorgasbord of flavors.

Francis Limoncelli
Marketing Director,

Francis says her pick has food that feels like it's made by someone who cares.

Francis recommends:
Tre Kronor

Lucio Guerrero
Journalist,

Lucio thinks it's the kind of place that you want to bring people back to.

Lucio recommends:
SushiSamba Rio (closed)

Monte Roach
General Manager,

Monte says it was like eating at the home of a Swedish grandmother.

Monte recommends:
Cafe Lucci

details

Hours
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and for breakfast and lunch on Sunday.
Cuisine
Scandinavian
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Accepted. Evenings only, not accepted for Saturday or Sunday days.
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/tre-kronor/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

SushiSamba Rio (closed)

River North
504 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 595-2300
Website
Premiered

SushiSamba rio celebrates the cuisine and culture of Japan, Brazil and Peru. With "Carnival-in-Rio" inspired decor, "Sex-in-the-City" cocktails, Brazilian grilled meats, Peruvian seviches and a full sushi menu, SushiSamba marches to its own distinct Samba

Francis Limoncelli
Marketing Director,

Francis says the food was an entertaining mix of flavors, but the service needs a little work.

Francis recommends:
Tre Kronor

Lucio Guerrero
Journalist,

Lucio recommends it and says go for the atmosphere and stay for the food.

Lucio recommends:
SushiSamba Rio (closed)

Monte Roach
General Manager,

Monte was blown away by the bathroom, but wouldn't make the trip in from the suburbs.

Monte recommends:
Cafe Lucci

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.
Cuisine
Peruvian
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Required
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/sushisamba-rio/menu
Attire
Formal
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Cafe Lucci

Glenview
609 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 729-2268
Website
Premiered

Cafe Lucci is a fine dining restaurant known for innovative Italian cuisine, as well as prime beef, fresh fish and housemade desserts. Its award-winning wine list and regular Wine Maker Dinners have contributed to its distinction on the North Shore and as a destination restaurant. Above all, Cafe Lucci's warm, welcoming ambiance has its customers returning again and again.

Francis Limoncelli
Marketing Director,

And Francis says the decor could use an update, but the food was terrific.

Francis recommends:
Tre Kronor

Lucio Guerrero
Journalist,

Lucio says it's well worth the drive to the 'burbs.

Lucio recommends:
SushiSamba Rio (closed)

Monte Roach
General Manager,

Monte recommends it for its outstanding Italian food and terrific wine list.

Monte recommends:
Cafe Lucci

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and for dinner only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Cuisine
Italian
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Recommended
Reservations Link
http://www.opentable.com/cafe-lucci
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Taste of Peru

Rogers Park
6545 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 381-4540
Website
Premiered

The strip-mall location might be a bit off-putting, but once inside, the Peruvian art-clad walls transport patrons to a land where they can feast on paella and other Peruvian treats.

Rob Kleiner
Songwriter,

Rob says this place opens your eyes to flavors you won't find in the suburbs.

Rob recommends:
Taste of Peru

Amy Cox
Consultant,

Amy thinks Taste of Peru was both festive and fun.

Amy recommends:
Vie

Huzefa Photowala
Biomedical Researcher,

Huzefa says they have great seafood, but make sure you bring Peruvian Pisco.

Huzefa recommends:
Bhabi's Kitchen (closed)

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner every day of the week.
Cuisine
Peruvian
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/taste-of-peru/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No

Vie

Western Springs
4471 Lawn Ave.
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-2082
Website
Premiered

With a dining room that is reminiscent of a more glamorous time, Vie uses local products to create fragrant flavors and drinks and wines.

Amy Cox
Consultant,

Amy says her pick is passion on a plate.

Amy recommends:
Vie

Huzefa Photowala
Biomedical Researcher,

Huzefa says the quality French food is worth the drive.

Huzefa recommends:
Bhabi's Kitchen (closed)

Rob Kleiner
Songwriter,

Rob loves the restaurant's use of locally grown fresh foods.

Rob recommends:
Taste of Peru

details

Hours
Open for dinner Monday through Saturday.
Cuisine
American
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Recommended
Reservations Link
http://www.opentable.com/vie
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Bhabi's Kitchen (closed)

Rogers Park
6352 N. Oakley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
Website
Premiered

Bhabi's Kitchen is owned and run by Mr. Syed, his wife and sister do all the cooking. As soon as you sit down in this tiny restaurant, you feel as though you are guests in the Syed's home.

Amy Cox
Consultant,

Amy says if you can't stand the heat, stay out of Bhabi's Kitchen.

Amy recommends:
Vie

Huzefa Photowala
Biomedical Researcher,

Huzefa recommends it and says you won't be disappointed with this unique Indian experience.

Huzefa recommends:
Bhabi's Kitchen (closed)

Rob Kleiner
Songwriter,

Rob says Syed makes everyone comfortable, from first-timers to regulars.

Rob recommends:
Taste of Peru

details

Hours
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Cuisine
Indian
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Attire
Takeout
No
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
No

Carnivale

Fulton Market District
702 W. Fulton
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 850-5005
Website
Premiered

Carnivale's authentic, soulful cusine allows you to explore the dishes of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Columbia, Peru, Argentina, El Salvador and Mexico as often prepared in simple kitchens over Latin America by abuelitas (grandmothers). The kaleidoscope of bright colors, salsa music, and playful decor ignites the sense of being in a Latin house party, all in a unique Kleineresque setting.

PJ Powers
Artistic Director,

PJ recommends Carnivale and says it's a great place to celebrate and let your hair down.

PJ recommends:
Carnivale

Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Writer,

Rosalind says it stimulates all your senses

Rosalind recommends:
Yassa African Restaurant

Jen Bakija
Graphic Designer,

Jen thinks it's a fun place, but wasn't wowed by the food or drinks.

Jen recommends:
Magnolia Cafe (closed)

details

Hours
Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sundays for dinner only.
Cuisine
South American
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Accepted
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/carnivale/menu
Attire
Business Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes

Yassa African Restaurant

Chatham / Avalon Park
3511 S. King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 488-5599
Website
Premiered

Senegalese cuisine is similar to that of other Western African cultures. Fish, lamb and beef are incorporated into most dishes, often stewed or combined with fresh juices. Consider the historical background of Senegal (Woolof, Islam, and French) and the flavors become apparent.

Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Writer,

Rosalind recommends Yassa and says it's a great slice of Senegalese culture.

Rosalind recommends:
Yassa African Restaurant

PJ Powers
Artistic Director,

PJ says people should seek it out for the wonderful food and warm atmosphere.

PJ recommends:
Carnivale

Jen Bakija
Graphic Designer,

Jen says she loved the feeling of being in someone's house.

Jen recommends:
Magnolia Cafe (closed)

details

Hours
Open for lunch and dinner every day.
Cuisine
Senegalese
Price Range
$$ ($10 - $15)
Reservations
Accepted
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No

Magnolia Cafe (closed)

Uptown
1224 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 728-8785
Website
Premiered

An American bistro featuring Sunday brunch - lovely exposed brick surrounds you as you enjoy your experience! Magnolia Cafe is located north of downtown Chicago in the newly revitalized neighborhood of Uptown. The menu incorporates seasonal French American ingredients and other techniques.

Jen Bakija
Graphic Designer,

Jen recommends it and says it's outstanding food in a romantic setting.

Jen recommends:
Magnolia Cafe (closed)

PJ Powers
Artistic Director,

And PJ says it's a great place to take a date and to try the black cherry martini.

PJ recommends:
Carnivale

Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
Writer,

Rosalind says it was nice but she wasn't blown away

Rosalind recommends:
Yassa African Restaurant

details

Hours
Open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, and for brunch on Sunday.
Cuisine
American
Price Range
$$$ ($16 - $25)
Reservations
Accepted. For parties of six or more.
Reservations Link
http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/magnolia-cafe/menu
Attire
Casual
Takeout
Yes
Delivery
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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