Page 157 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Chicago

WHERE T O EA T AND DRINK  155

La Scarola $$
Italian Map 1 A5
721 W Grand Ave., 60654
Tel 312-243-1740
A textbook cozy Italian-American
restaurant, with a classic comfort-
food menu. Expect stuffed clams
and chicken vesuvio, followed by
a choice of gelato, tiramisu, and
cannoli for dessert.
Vinci $$
Italian
1732 N Halsted St., Lincoln
Park, 60614
Tel 312-266-1199 Closed Mon
Located close to the Lincoln
Park theater district, this casually
upscale Italian resturant is a
neighborhood standby for
delicious, home-made pastas
Enjoy your meal on one of the communal-style tables at the Publican that can be ordered in family-
sized portions.
Hopleaf $$ comforting French standards
Belgian such as onion soup and steak Alinea $$$
5148 N Clark St., Andersonville, frites. Over 80 boutique French Fine Dining
60640 wines are served from the 1723 N Halsted St., Lincoln
Tel 773-334-9851 restaurant’s signature rolling Park, 60614
Specializing in Belgian fare wine cart.The location, across Tel 312-867-0110 Closed Mon
(think moules frites), Hopleaf has the street from Lincoln Park, & Tue
an extensive beer selection and makes for pleasant alfresco With three Michelin stars,
serves wine on tap. The dining dining in warm weather. Grant Achatz’s Alinea is widely
area on the third floor is quieter recognized as one of the top
and less boisterous, and also DK Choice culinary destinations in the
has its own bar. country. A theatrical ambience
Publican $$ combines with sophisticated
Longman & Eagle $$ Pub flavor combinations to create
Pub 837 W Fulton Market, West Loop, a scrumptious experience from
2657 N Kedzie Blvd., Logan Square, 60607 start to finish.
60647 Tel 312-733-9555
Tel 773-276-7110 With this gastropub, Paul Arun’s $$$
Gastropub grub in a trendy, Kahan, the chef and owner Thai
bustling atmosphere. The of Blackbird and avec, presents 4156 N Kedzie Ave., Northwest
ambitious upscale menu ranges brasserie fare like fresh oysters Side, 60618
from bar snacks like venison and house-made charcuterie Tel 773-539-1909 Closed Mon
pâté and buffalo frog legs to in a handsome space This Michelin-starred foodie
small plates (roasted marrow dominated by enormous destination offers 12 courses of
bones, octopus confit). The communal-style tables beautifully presented and
wild boar sloppy joes with reminiscent of a European flavorful Thai cuisine in a dining
beef-fat fries are worth a try. beer hall. Guests can enjoy space filled with Thai silks and
There is also a small inn located views of the partially open exquisite paintings.
on the premises. kitchen as they dine. Heartier
meals include beef short ribs DK Choice
Lula Café $$ and suckling pig. An extensive
Café local and international beer Bistro Campagne $$$
2537 N Kedzie Blvd., Logan Square, list rounds out the menu. French
60647 4518 N Lincoln Ave., Lincoln
Tel 773-489-9554 Closed Tue Square, 60625
Airy cafe popular with young, The Rosebud $$ Tel 773-271-6100
arty types, serving creative fare Italian Expect warm service and
with an emphasis on unusual 1500 W Taylor St., Near West well-executed classic French
and locally sourced ingredients. Side, 60607 bistro fare such as steak frites,
On Mondays, the popular farm Tel 312-942-1117 roasted chicken, and crème
dinner special offers three Located in the heart of brûlée at this charming
original courses for good value. Little Italy, this Chicago bungalow restaurant in the
Reservations not accepted. institution is known for its well- quaint Lincoln Square
done Italian-American classics, neighborhood. Filled nightly
Mon Ami Gabi $$ from minestrone and baked with loyal regulars and special-
French clams to eggplant parmesan occasion diners, the space
2300 N Lincoln Park W, 60614 and veal marsala. The expansive expands to a pretty, private
Tel 773-348-8886 portions are reasonably priced patio for alfresco dining when
Mon Ami Gabi is a classic Paris- and service is friendly. Popular the weather permits.
style bistro that offers a menu of with tourists and locals alike.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 147
148-157_EW_Chicago.indd 155 13/07/16 2:56 pm