Zarella in River North is pretty dope.

Been checking out a few spots over the last few months.

Mister Tiger

New-ish fancy Korean spot on Grand. It's FANTASTIC. Everything we ate was nothing short of phenomenal. Don't sleep on the galbi jjim.

Mano a Mano

Pasta spot in Logan that's constantly playing 70s hard rock classics (last visit, 2 Bob Seger songs, 2 Led Zeppelin songs, 1 Van Halen song.) Generally good and low-key (especially after Daisies in Logan dropped the ball big time last year.) I'll say that the "Spaghetti Sunday" option may appear enticing, but it's not worth the price. Pasta is great though.

Kurumaya

Okay, not IN Chicago (Elk Grove Village), but this is consistently the best Japanese food I've had in the area. Ask for the off-menu katsukarē - you won't regret it.

Dammit.

Because of the risk at the border we’ve cancelled any future travel to the States.

This thread was something I was salivating over. We had a New York then Chicago trip planned next summer. Now going to Japan.

four_oclocker_2.2 wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2025 12:50 pm

rsmurphy wrote: Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:29 am
Still looking forward to both Virtue and Daisy's Po-Boy.

Still haven't been to Virtue, but I really enjoyed Daisy's!

Man, Virtue is goooooood. I'm not sure I've had a more enjoyable meal in Chicago which is saying a lot. Great atmosphere also. Can't wait to go back.

Another vote for Virtue here. Place is great without being fussy.

Gramsci wrote: Tue Jun 03, 2025 4:11 pm Dammit.

Because of the risk at the border we’ve cancelled any future travel to the States.

This thread was something I was salivating over. We had a New York then Chicago trip planned next summer. Now going to Japan.

You can eat your to eat through Japan and have an amazing culinary experience you won't find in NY or Chicago.

Dear Margaret and Void have been good for me lately

four_oclocker_2.2 wrote: Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:42 pm Kurumaya

Okay, not IN Chicago (Elk Grove Village), but this is consistently the best Japanese food I've had in the area. Ask for the off-menu katsukarē - you won't regret it.

I am taking the wife here tonight per this suggestion. Since being back from Japan none of the spots have been hitting, this looks like it could turn the tide.