Portillo's Hot Dogs

155 S Il Route 83
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Patty V. writes: The chocolate cake is to die for-but have you tried the chocolate cake SHAKE???!!!So yummy-and you don't have to wear out your massiter muscles by chewing-just happily slurp it down. The food is good at Portillo's as well. My fave is the Chopped…

Cleise Brazilian Day Spa
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1841 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Andrea R. writes: I was in dire need of an eyebrow wax today and turned to Yelp for some help. After reading all of the raving reviews about Rhonda at Cleise Brazilian Day Spa I called and booked an appointment. I was shocked and very happy that I got an appointment…

Pritzker Pavillion
Neighborhood: The Loop

Millennium Park
Michigan Ave at Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60686

Kyle H. writes: A great place for concerts, especially free ones! Plenty of offerings of World music, pop, and the Grant Park Music Festival (classical). Even if you can't see the stage from the lawn, architect Frank Gehry has made sure you can hear perfectly by…

Equinox
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3401 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657

Rocky B. writes: Sooo I stared my X-mas shopping last month. Yes, I started in June. I swore to myself last year that this year I would start super early...well actually I swear that to myself every year but this time I took myself seriously.

Equinox has so many cool…

Al-Khaymeih
Neighborhood: Albany Park

4748 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Sarah L. writes: I have tried them all, the 3 middle eastern restaurants on the 46-4700 N. Kedzie stretch. They all have something special about them and I do love them all. If you haven't tried middle eastern food, you are are definitely missing out!

After I got home…

Gannon's Pub
Neighborhood: North Center

4264 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

Johnny B. writes: Spent a completely chill, laid-back New Years Eve at Gannons, and I couldn't have been happier.  While some of my friends spent $100+ per person for an open bar at some packed Lincoln Park location, I was able to easily find a table for the 4 of us…

Butterfly Sushi Bar and Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Noble Square

1156 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Zaid A. writes: I like fish, and the seaweed can come too.

Atmosphere:  Butterfly is the classic hipster joint where the lights are dim so you can't exactly tell what you are eating.  Joking aside, you enter in and there is about 8 seats where you can watch the Sushi…

Pita Inn

122 S Elmhurst Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090

Pat G. writes: GO HERE, NOW!!!

That is all.

Aldi
Neighborhood: North Center

2431 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Jami K. writes: Yay for Aldi's! This is THE place to go for staples. Things like canned vegetables and beans and frozen stuff of all kinds can be had here for much less than you would spend at Jewel, especially cereal! Get cornflakes here for a buck!

It's no frills,…

Black Rock Pub & Kitchen
Neighborhood: North Center

3614 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Michelle S. writes: I decided to hit up Black Rock on a weekend night for my second visit. Mostly I wanted to get far away from the Wrigley crawl, and I wanted to be able to have an actual conversation without yelling....BUT I also wanted to check out Black Rock on a…

Tensuke Market

3 S Arlington Heights Rd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Nancy K. writes: A great little Japanese grocery store that has a little of everything, including a small restaurant at the back of the store that serves sushi and sashimi.  Very clean and organized.


Store Hours
Monday thru Sunday: 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Sushi Bar Hours…

Hub's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

5540 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Barry J. writes: A major star in the constellation of north side Greek grills.

Nary a dud* on the whole menu. Gyros or chicken kabobs highly recommended. The fries are better than the rice.

Their tzatziki sauce uses that thick Greek yogurt base. Props.

Portions are…

Thai Spice Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

1320 W Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626

Joe T. writes: I love everything about Thai Spice! The service and management are friendly and generous! The atmosphere is great - if you go, try the window seats sitting crosslegged on the floor. It's a unique dining experience! Of course there are regular table…

Frasca
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3358 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60657

Kelly M. writes: Really a 3.5 - I was here for a little girls night out dinner and found it to be a pretty pleasant place for that sort of night.  We started off with a nice note- while our table was going to be a wait despite our reservation, they were throwing in a…

Sabon
Neighborhood: Near North Side

520 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Shannon C. writes: One of my favorite NY shopping stops has hit Chicago, and I'm thrilled. The dead sea scrubs are the most amazing skincare products I've ever encountered.  My skin feels so soft and the scents are delicious. The prices are very reasonable, and the…

Rex Italian Foods

4431 N Harlem Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

Sharin F. writes: Rex is the Pita Inn of Italian Delis!!!!!!!  IT'S SO GOOD HERE REALLY!

I think this is really such a neighborhood place that no one knows about it.  It's on Harlem right across the street from that icky Maurice Lenel cookie factory.  

This is a…

Susie's Drive-In
Neighborhood: Irving Park

4126 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

Rob L. writes: Oh Susie, you dirty dirty girl. Foul temptress. Throwing your massive amounts of cheese fries in a freshly made tortilla shells at me, your 61 flavors of milkshakes, your corn pols, your extensive menu of greasy, seductive foods. I can't eat you…

Palermo Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Neighborhood: West Lawn

3751 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60629

Azulina N. writes: Previous to last night, I'd only ordered pizza from Palermo's and had never eaten in the restaurant.  We finally changed that last night, and I don't know what took me so long.  The facade can appear creepy, since it has no windows, nor do the double…

K Paige Salon
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

956 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Rachel H. writes: On Martha's recommendations and also based on the many awesome haircuts she's had, I decided to check out K. Paige, and more specifically Dottie, for myself.  This was the first time in years I've gone into a salon without a photo for reference…

Hi Tea
Neighborhood: South Loop

14 E 11th
Chicago, IL 60605

Andy P. writes: FINALLY! A tea house that gets it right and then some. My peers and I have been waiting for this place to open. The owners kept saying 'two weeks...two weeks'...well, three months later the two weeks were up and they finally opened the doors. I went…

China Doll Body Adornment

7346 Calumet Ave
Hammond, IN 46324

Jennifer D. writes: Super awesome 100%

Intelligentsia Millennium Park
Neighborhood: The Loop

53 E Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601

Michelle B. writes: I saw Intelligentsia beans in a few Seattle coffee shops so I knew I had to give them a shot when I came into town. Even if it meant walking into the wind the whole way there.

The cafe itself was a bit disappointing - I was looking forward to enjoying…

Trim
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2503 North Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Amalie S. writes: Can I give it twelve stars? Thirty-eight? Four smabillion? I literally created a Yelp account for the sole purpose of raving about this place. Not only did they get me in just before Valentine's day, they were fast, clean, cheap, (moderately)…

Muse Cafe
Neighborhood: Noble Square, River West

817 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Sarah P. writes: I went here the other day on a recommendation of a very reliable friend and once again he did not let me down.  I went in the afternoon and the place was relatively slow.  I just want to have some coffee and chill as I have been exhausted from the…

Sara Jane
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1343 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Andrea R. writes: You know those days when you just hate everything in your closet? I've been having a lot of them lately.  As I was staring at all the clothes in my closet this morning that are "so last year" I remembered the $50 coupon (off a purchase of $200) that…

The Globe Pub
Neighborhood: North Center

1934 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Rob L. writes: Part of me regrets writing this. Not because this is a bad bar or a OK bar, but because I just moved in to the area and I want to make this MY bar. I want this bar to do well, I just don't want to share.I can walk out my front door and look across…

Oggi Trattoria E Cafe
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Noble Square

1378 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

John B. writes: I am sad that Oggi is so far from my house. Or maybe I should be happy, because if I lived closer, I would eat here more often, and be fatter than I am.

As soon as I walked in, I knew this was the place for me. Very cute and cozy cafe setting, comfy…

El Taco Veloz
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1745 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Mark S. writes: In a hungover state and chicken and waffles may make you run for a bucket, try the carne en su jugo (Awesome beefy soup) at el taco veloz.

This soup has the panacea for the bottle flu wrapped up in its broth.

Avocado -- Check
Pinto beans -- Check
Bacon…

iGo
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

2125 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Paige W. writes: It's been a long time since I owned a car, so I have to keep telling myself that it's SO cost-effective to be in this program. You don't pay for insurance. You don't pay for tune-ups. You don't pay for full tanks of gas. You don't even have to WASH…

Bongo Room
Neighborhood: South Loop

1152 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

Ed L. writes: Oh my!! This place is great! If you want HUGE portions of either breakfast or lunch, this is the place to go. I recently visited  Chicago and a friend of mine recommended I try it... Good call!  It was a Sunday morning and my cousins and I hiked our…

Buona Terra
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2535 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Edward H. writes: My date and I made it for their Thursday prix-fixe and made complete pigs of ourselves (well... at least I did).  Three course dinner for a mere $19.95?  How can you lose!

We started the night right off with a nice bottle of wine.  That went quite…

PAWS Chicago Lurie Family Spay-Neuter Clinic
Neighborhood: Little Village

3516 W 26th St
Chicago, IL 60623

Colleen C. writes: Fantastic organization.

Took my little black kitty here for a routine spay surgery, dropped her off early, picked her up later (albeit a more pissy kitty, doing just fine). The entire process was simple, the staff was helpful...organized, facility is…

Al Khayyam
Neighborhood: Albany Park

4738 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60686

Michael S. writes: Looking for lamb tongue? $4.99/lb.  

Veal breast? $1.99/lb.

Fresh Pita bread? they make it on site.

Spices: $2/jar twice the size of the stingy $7 bottles you buy at Jewel or Dominicks.

Want to see an annoyed Middle Eastern woman complain to the…

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

921 Pasquinelli Drive
Westmont, IL 60559

Maxxy C. writes: Why am I just now writing a review for my favorite restaurant???? This cajun-style restaurant is a must do!  Great seafood is served here. I discovered Papadeaux about 3 years ago and I have been to here more than any other restaurant. I love the…

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

919 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Andrea R. writes: I've been getting my hair cut at this salon for 7 years now and every experience has been fabulous (& I'm extremely picky when it comes to my hair!). The staff could not be more accommodating- they are constantly asking you if you need something to…

Gaslight Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2426 N Racine
Chicago, IL 60614

Kristin C. writes: I have officially fallen under the spell of Gaslight's "ladies night."  Although I go sans lady friends, Tuesday night here is the BEST deal around.  $5 salads and $5 glasses of wine?  How alluring!

Although there CAN be a wait, it's well worth it.…

The Pit Rib House

9430 S Roberts Rd
Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Erin B. writes: Yum Yum Yum!  I absolutely love the ribs from The Pit!  They rock!  Everything the comes with your order, potato, veggies and such are freshly made, and piping hot.  The BBQ sauce is laced with crack; I'm sure of it!

One of the reasons I really like…