Hillary's Urban Eatery (closed)

1500 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
Premiered

Hillary's Urban Eatery has closed.

Kathryn Farley
Professor,

Kathryn loves the homey urban vibe

Kathryn recommends:
Improv Kitchen (closed)

Keith Rollins
Account Executive,

And Keith says he'll go back just for the apple pie.

Keith recommends:
Courtright's (closed)

Manny Flores
Alderman,

Manny recommends it and says it's his good karma oasis.

Manny recommends:
Hillary's Urban Eatery (closed)

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A La Turka (closed)

3134 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-6101
Premiered

A La Turka strives to provide the visitor with a cozy, engaging dining experience while delivering some of the finest in Turkish kitchen selections. In addition to normal tables, they have a number of tables with traditional floor cushion seating. To extend your experience, stop by the Hookah Bar on the 2nd floor for an after dinner drink while enjoying hookah. (Since A La Turka was reviewed, it is now Sofra Turkish Kitchen and under new management.)

Pip Lilly
Actor,

Pip recommends A La Turka for its combination of great meal and entertainment.

Pip recommends:
A La Turka (closed)

Susan Rakis
Girl Scouts Director,

Susan loved everything about it, including the wait staff and the decor.

Susan recommends:
Palermo's 95th

Neda Nabavi
Technology Manager,

Neda says from the belly dancers to the hookah lounge, it's all about the ambience.

Neda recommends:
Le Lan (closed)

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Le Lan (closed)

749 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Premiered

Le Lan seats 90 & features a unique French/Vietnamese cuisine fusing the talents of 3 of Chicago's most renowned four star chef's Roland Liccioni, Bill Kim, and Arun Sampanthavivat.

Neda Nabavi
Technology Manager,

Neda recommends it and says the food is something to be talked about.

Neda recommends:
Le Lan (closed)

Pip Lilly
Actor,

Pip says it's great for special occasions and the strawberry souffle is to die for.

Pip recommends:
A La Turka (closed)

Susan Rakis
Girl Scouts Director,

Susan wasn't won over by the entrees, but will be back for appetizers and drinks.

Susan recommends:
Palermo's 95th

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Palermo's 95th

4849 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-6262
Premiered

This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone.

Susan Rakis
Girl Scouts Director,

Susan thinks her pick is perfect for any occasion.

Susan recommends:
Palermo's 95th

Pip Lilly
Actor,

Pip says pass on the perch and stick with the pizza

Pip recommends:
A La Turka (closed)

Neda Nabavi
Technology Manager,

And Neda says no matter how much you eat, you'll still have leftovers!

Neda recommends:
Le Lan (closed)

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Open for lunch and dinner every day of the week except Tuesday.
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Terragusto (closed)

1851 W. Addison
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 248-2777
Premiered

A small Italian eatery backed by a chef Theo Gilbert, who uses fresh, organic and local ingredients for his flavors.

Victorija Todorovska
Instructional Designer,

Victoria recommends Terragusto and says it has the best pasta this side of Italy.

Victorija recommends:
Terragusto (closed)

Alan Holman
Engineering Technician,

Alan didn't like brunch, but he'll be back to try dinner.

Alan recommends:
Cuatro (closed)

Craig Goldwyn
Writer,

Craig says this is the place to go if you love pasta.

Craig recommends:
Honey 1 BBQ

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Cuatro (closed)

2030 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60616
Premiered

Cuatro strives to bring the traditional flavors of Latin America and Caribbean cuisines in a modern, yet down-to-earth fashion. Their approach is one of simplicity and boldness of flavors with an emphasis on popular mexican cooking.

Alan Holman
Engineering Technician,

Alan thinks Cuatro is the perfect place for good food and good friends.

Alan recommends:
Cuatro (closed)

Victorija Todorovska
Instructional Designer,

Victoria enjoyed the combination of flavors, but says the service could be improved.

Victorija recommends:
Terragusto (closed)

Craig Goldwyn
Writer,

Craig says it's a melange of unusual flavors, and don't miss the salmon ceviche.

Craig recommends:
Honey 1 BBQ

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Honey 1 BBQ

2241 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227-5130
Premiered

A family run rib joint with a firey secret sauce. The location is much bigger than where they first opened, so expect to enjoy your food and classic sides while admiring their custom made 8-foot smoker.

Craig Goldwyn
Writer,

Craig recommends Honey 1 BBQ and says if you don't get sauce on you, you're doing something wrong.

Craig recommends:
Honey 1 BBQ

Victorija Todorovska
Instructional Designer,

Victoria says you can't miss the pulled pork sandwich, but make sure to get extra sauce

Victorija recommends:
Terragusto (closed)

Alan Holman
Engineering Technician,

Alan says skip everything else and go straight for the ribs.

Alan recommends:
Cuatro (closed)

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Open for lunch and dinner every day of the week except Monday.
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Cafe Trinidad (closed)

557 E. 75th Street
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 846-8081
Premiered

Trinidadian food is unique in that it contains influences from several different countries, and therefore can't just be categorized as "Caribbean" or "Jamaican" cuisine. Owner Darrel Hicks describes his food by saying, "If you're looking for that cross between Indian and African and a creole base - you're gonna get a great tasting food".

Karen Lewis
Chemistry Teacher,

Karen recommends Cafe Trinidad and says it's pure Trinidadian comfort food.

Karen recommends:
Cafe Trinidad (closed)

Jeff Fisher
Sports Producer, Chicago

Jeff says you're not going to find anything like this anywhere else in the city.

Jeff recommends:
Papillon (closed)

Voula Callas
Staffing Professional,

Voula says it was mediocre at best and many of the items were sold out.

Voula recommends:
Santorini

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Santorini

800 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 829-8820
Premiered

On Santorini with its turquoise blue seas and black sandy beaches, the people have been forever dependent upon locally grown produce, fish and seafood to satisfy their palates. These delicacies are adopted at Santorini Restaurant as well. The menu contains more than 20 seafood options flown in fresh daily. Hallmark entrees include Greek Style Whole Red Snapper and Whole Black Sea Bass, filleted by tableside at your request.

Voula Callas
Staffing Professional,

Voula thinks Santorini is the perfect place to try great seafood with a Greek flare.

Voula recommends:
Santorini

Jeff Fisher
Sports Producer, Chicago

Jeff says the service and atmosphere were excellent, but the food left him wanting a little more.

Jeff recommends:
Papillon (closed)

Karen Lewis
Chemistry Teacher,

Karen loves the easy accessibility and said you're sure to get a bang for your buck.

Karen recommends:
Cafe Trinidad (closed)

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Papillon (closed)

5111 Brown Street
Skokie, IL 60077
Premiered

A nice romantic French restaurant north of the city. The soft shell crab dish is often suggested.

Jeff Fisher
Sports Producer, Chicago

Jeff recommends Papillon and says that Chef Danny is a four star chef who needs to be discovered.

Jeff recommends:
Papillon (closed)

Voula Callas
Staffing Professional,

Voula says it's an intimate setting, and perfect for proposals.

Voula recommends:
Santorini

Karen Lewis
Chemistry Teacher,

Karen was a little under whelmed by the fine dining, but will be back for the pre-fixe menu.

Karen recommends:
Cafe Trinidad (closed)

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