HomeMade Pizza Company
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1953 W. Wabansia
Chicago, IL 60647

Nik M. writes: What a stupid F*%*in idea this is.. you order a pizza to bring it home and cook it? How dumb is that? Not even as clever as that episode of Seinfeld where you go to bake your own pie... what type of idiot would even go here? --?????

Okay so those…

Ola's Liquor
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

947 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

molly c. writes: i am unsure about this place. that being said, i am totally willing to check it out again.

dan and i decided, during dinner, that we wanted to go and get some more booze (because apparently the beers and drinks at smoke daddy weren't enough) so, since…

Katy's Dumpling House

665 N Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559

Lizzi C. writes: This is by far the most authentic and delicious Chinese food I have ever eaten.  Don't miss the unbelievable crab rangoon (BEST EVER), and the "onion pancake" which has amazingly irresistible doughy noodles and veggies and perfectly cooked pork.  The…

sola
Neighborhood: North Center

3868 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613

Brett D. writes: I'm glad I get to jump the gun and review the Sola Prix Fixe 3-course meal featuring Bacon before the big Yelp group heads out to get their fix tonight.

I went to Sola for the first time last night with 3 girlfriends. We were tempted by the $30 Bacon…

Michael's Chicago Style Red Hots

1879 2nd St
Highland Park, IL 60035

Lynn S. writes: This was the Northshore location for traditional Chicago hot dogs and fries, but although they are still served daily, things have changed. Michael's has expanded its menu and is featuring the new ice cream sensation dispensed in colorful little…

Elite Truck Rental
Neighborhood: Near West Side

265 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

Paige S. writes: I used elite truck rental this weekend with my move of horror.

Why was it so horrible?  Oh, cause my lovely elite truck got towed from a lot, after I had paid for parking.  They towed it, full of all of my worldly belongings, and then I had to pay…

The Left Bank Jewelry & Wedding Shoes
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1155 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Kate H. writes: I love shiny and sparkly objects, and that could be why I love this store.  Or it could be the fact that, whenever I come to this store, I'm greeted by the owner's chunky little pug, Sushi.  It's also fun just to browse her selection of trinkets and…

Galter Life Center
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

5157 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Dave T. writes: Galter is the Wellness Center that is attached to the Swedish Covenant Hospital at the corner of California and Foster.  An old girlfriend told me about the place when I moved into the area and I became a member shortly thereafter.

The best thing…

Solga

5828 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60686

John C. writes: My mom comes in from Michigan and always wants to go to Solga.  Partly because she knows my wife really likes galbi and partly because this place just has some very solid Korean food.  So the galbi...I think it is the best in the city that I've tried…

Hala Kahiki

2834 River Rd
River Grove, IL 60171

carolynne r. writes: Hala Kahiki:

Great place to go if you ever wondered what it would feel like if Hawaii was populated entirely by Eastern Europeans while drinking huge, weak drinks in the middle of the night.

Flight 001
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Gold Coast

1133 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

Audrey J. writes: Thank god I'm leaving Chicago soon because otherwise I'd be broke just from repeat visits to this store. What?? They have a store in NYC, too??? DAMMIT!!

You may be thinking "How useful is a store that is devoted solely to travel?" Well, buster,…

Goldyburgers

7316 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130

jason t. writes: that was indeed a tasty burger (although the fries were kinda subpar), but i can't for the life of me figure out how two people managed to spend fifty bucks on two burgers and two rounds of beer.

Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe

5557 W 79th St
Burbank, IL 60459

Dave S. writes: Chuck's has amazing BBQ! Unfortunately they are closed for remodeling.  They are currently scheduled to re-open on 4/24.  Chuck's is more than worth the drive down to the SW burbs. All of their meat is Hickory slow smoked  My personal favorite is the…

All The News That's Fit To Email

Chicago, IL 60686

J.R. A. writes: Picture it, you're bored at work, you've pretended to do just about all you can pretend to do so you wander one more time onto your personal email, looking over your shoulder to make sure no one is watching, well no one is watching because they are…

Dominick's
Neighborhood: Near North Side

255 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Michelle B. writes: While standing outside of the locked doors a little after midnight my frozen brain made the following discovery: This is not a 24/7 grocery store.

Vie Restaurant

4471 Lawn Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558

Nancy K. writes: Food & Wine named the wood-grilled shrimp at Vie one of the best restaurant dishes of 2006 in their December issue.  It was also recently featured on Check Please! and all guests gave it high marks.  (Alpana worked with him at Everest)

from site:

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Tio Luis Tacos
Neighborhood: Brighton Park

3856 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632

Ted o. writes: i quote the Comic-Book-Guy......"BEST TACOS EVER!".......this place has the best tacos in the City...plus this gem is only 5 minutes away from the casa...one of my secrets to get my fix is to accidentally "forget" to put out something to defrost for…

Scylla
Neighborhood: Bucktown

1952 N. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Nancy K. writes: After two and a half years here,  Stephanie Izard will be closing Scylla at the end of August.  We wish all of you the very best in your future endeavors.

Takashi Yagihashi's will be taking over here.

Redstone American Grill

13 Lincoln Court
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Ellen M. writes: I highly recommend lunch at the bar on the back patio on a sunny day.  I enjoy their salads and highly recommend the shrimp/sweet corn chowder - damn, it's good.

But the best part - there's a perpetual "dress like you're in the cast of Miami Vice"…

Harold's Chicken Shack
Neighborhood: Washington Park

307 E 51st St
Chicago, IL 60615

Tony c. writes: This chicken shack is so romantic to take that lady of your dreams. The fried chicken is to die for. It was all cat fish nuggest and fried chicken dreams for me and my special lady down at h.c.s. You leave smelling like you where all over dat chicken

Sal & Carvao Churrascaria

Butterfield Rd Finle
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Justin W. writes: I love the meat-festival, despite the meat coma that ensues.  I cannot, for the life of me, remember our server's name, but he (and his minions/helpers) provided some of the best service I've ever had at a restaurant in my life, hands down.

Garlic…

Sidebar Grille
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

221 N LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60601

Katie H. writes: One of the many reason I love my husband is that we can have conversations like the following:

Me: Want another beer?

Dan: No, I mean, I'm not done drinking but I want to get out of here. We're 2 smurfs away from each other and I can barely hear you.…

Joe's On Broadway
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3563 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657

Jelena Z. writes: It's funny, I passed this bar so many times without a second glance until I saw a friend leaving Joe's one night. It's legitimately 'around the corner' from me, so finally caved and pushed my way through the notorious screen door!

As far as 'dive'…

Crunch Fitness
Neighborhood: Near North Side

939 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Kimberly C. writes: I agreed to meet a friend for a yoga class on Sunday to rid myself of the remains of St. Patty's day. When she told me that we would be going to Crunch, my yoga-snob voice screamed, "NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not GYM YOGA! NONONO!"

Well little yoga-snob voice…

Transtastic
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3717 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Lacie G. writes: Transtastic is fantastic.  
Shortly after I moved to Chicago, I hit a bump and my oil light came on.  My car was towed to some place in gold coast and I was given an estimate that was higher than my car was worth.  I knew I was probably being taken…

MacArthur's
Neighborhood: Austin

5412 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644

Hal B K. writes: I think that most people who read Barack Obama's "The Audacity of Hope" take away some very important lessons on how to make themselves better people and make the world a better place. I took away the name of a restaurant. Don't get me wrong, I…

Megabus
Neighborhood: Near West Side

225 S Canal St
Chicago, IL 60606

Kris W. writes: I did it!  I rode the Megabus!  This travel-cheaply fad from the UK has finally arrived in the States and Chicago is right at the center of its US takeover.

With other enterprising transport options like Ryan Air and Easy Jet, Megabus has been…

Brown Elephant Resale Shops
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3651 N Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Nancy K. writes: Very good resale shop, an extra star for the cause.  As with most resale stores, it's hit or miss.  

The revenue generated by donations and purchases at the Brown Elephants goes directly to help fund the more than 50% of our clients who are uninsured…

Kevin
Neighborhood: Near North Side

9 W Hubbard St
Chicago, IL 60610

K B. writes: I was very surprised to read the review posted by James K. - I always found the service here to be excellent (if only a bit stuffy).  The food however, is really the main reason to come here - although the decor is very nice too, minimalism Asian…

T-shirt Benefit for Kristina R.'s Kindergarten Class

Not Normal Yes Normal
Chicago, IL 60686

Ellen M. writes: This is fashion with a purpose.  Our fellow yelper Kristina R. has been spending an arm and a leg (non reimbursed) on supplies for the kindergarten class she teaches, supplies not provided by the school.

Mick Frederick pointed out the awesome art…

Vanille Patisserie
Neighborhood: DePaul

2229 N Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Natalie S. writes: Macarons from heaven. Caramel Fleur de Sel from someplace even better than heaven. Co-owner Keli Fayeard told me it was her mission to bring beautiful, delicious French pastries to people on a personal and accessible level and I believe that's…

Custom House
Neighborhood: Printer's Row, South Loop

500 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60686

Penny S. writes: Firstly, thank you to friends Jeff and Nicole for sponsoring the best meal of my life. Second, thanks to server Margo for the little extras. You will be missed.

Because good food should first be visceral, I shall now transcribe for you two pages of…

Marty's
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Edgewater

1511 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Matthew S. writes: This was my second date with the Dr.  Note: I said date, not appointment.  

I arrived at 8:45 pm, and immediately I loved the bar.

I kind of lied to the bar tender and told him I was an escort.  Mostly to embarrass my date - however, I must have been…

Bikram Yoga College of India Chicago
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2736-A N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Katie H. writes: I started Bikram last night. I was really nervous, especially when I saw people coming out of the previous class in tiny outfits, drenched in sweat. A lot of the girls were really toned and skinny.  It was intimidating but I also figured, if Bikram…

Plaza Market Bistro
Neighborhood: The Loop

10 S Dearborn St
Chase Tower
Chicago, IL 60603

MsAnthro P. writes: Would I give this place four stars if if weren't downtown smack in the middle of fast-food giants and overpriced diners? Probably not. But anyplace I can meet people for a speedy lunch and spend less than $10 on relatively healthful food wins.…

Solomon's Gourmet Cookies
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2238 Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614

Nancy K. writes: The cookies are good but, expensive.


Solomon's Kitchen & Gifts is a couple of doors down.  

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Newport Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1344 W Newport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Emily D. writes: The Newport is a pretty funny place.  It's my local laundromat, and it's a bar.  Try to top drunk laundry!  They have tons of board games to pass the time on laundry day or anytime.  Each day there's a different beer special, even on weekends.  The…

Culver's

2751 Rose Street
Franklin Park, IL 60131

Nancy K. writes: For a fast food chain this is very good.  They are known for their butter burger, they also have the variations of toppings for burgers and melts (grilled reuben, Wisconsin swiss & sourdough).  Very friendly and fast.  Salads, chicken, fish…

Culver's

1501 Dempster St
Mt Prospect, IL 60056

Kathy R. writes: My sympathy to lactose intolerant people - b/c you are missing out on some of the finest fast food to be had at any chain in Illinois. Or beyond.

For example, you're probably not eating Culver's famed butter-burger (the butter is actually on the bun),…