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Just south of the Transportation Building, SRO pumps their music on the street. Their windows advertise Hot Dogs, Turkey Burgers, Falaffel, and the like. The inside feels like Wrigleyville, with...
Just south of the Transportation Building, SRO pumps their music on the street. Their windows advertise Hot Dogs, Turkey Burgers, Falaffel, and the like. The inside feels like Wrigleyville, with more framed baseball junk than you could shake a footlong at. The inside has a mildly 50's feel.
The service is just surly. Are they shaming you for ordering a hot dog? This wouldn't get to some people, but it rubbed me the wrong way. The food was fine -- one of the only places you can find a falaffel in the South Loop, which is what led me there in the first place.
Apparently some local athletes favor this place. Maybe the guy at the counter reminds them of their barking coach.
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I must say, this review probably will be biased due to the establishment's special place in my heart. I don't know what it is that got me about the smoky Gyros shop, but I found myself going there...
I must say, this review probably will be biased due to the establishment's special place in my heart. I don't know what it is that got me about the smoky Gyros shop, but I found myself going there more and more. And not even for the gyros -- they weren't /that/ great.
What I saw in The Burnham was a great sort of working-class vibe. The dining area, I'm guessing, is furnished by the former furniture of the Chicago Hilton & Towers. They're scattered around a big TV. Occupying these tables is a great, unassuming crowd -- many just nurse a beer and smoke. You can buy a tallboy from the case and drink it down in one of the chillest places in the South Loop.
It's a bar, deli, and convenience store rolled into one. Huge selection of candy. Good food -- I call it a Gyros shop, but I think I eat the Spinach Pie more. And they make the most wonderful breakfast -- in the morning, just ask for a Breakfast Bagel with ham. Incredible.
A Columbia student's second home. Support the funky Greek owners with all you've got, and take in the madcap crowd.
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Our class went here after a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was on an upper floor of a swank shopping establishment. Baisi was full of eye-candy, but looking about at other dishes, I...
Our class went here after a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art. It was on an upper floor of a swank shopping establishment. Baisi was full of eye-candy, but looking about at other dishes, I saw that at its core, it was just average Thai. I had a mediocre Tom Yum, and a bland Red Snapper Sashimi off the sushi menu.
The restaurant was very pretty, and the service was incredibly courteous and friendly. But the food just wasn't that great.
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Gourmand helps establish the swank of today's Printer's Row. They whip up a mean host of drinks -- their hot specialty drinks are welcome on a frosty night. (I'm told the cider is excellent.) The...
Gourmand helps establish the swank of today's Printer's Row. They whip up a mean host of drinks -- their hot specialty drinks are welcome on a frosty night. (I'm told the cider is excellent.) The dark interior swings at funky, but misses. Still, the seating arrangements are nice.
Gourmand is very much a part of the community. There's a big bulletin board, and plenty of local reading material. It also very busily hosts open mics on Thursdays, usually with impressive turnout.
As great as the premise is, Gourmand falls flat in service and price. Like the Bourgeois Pig, the food menu needs great simplification. Their coffee selection could be easily trimmed too without losing the exciting specialty drinks. Though the entrees are fresh and quite good, the prices are outrageous. If you're feeling peckish, stick with something from the bakery to get a sample of the food quality without painfully plunking down that ten. Try the cookies -- you forget about cookies. The service is also pretty surly -- they rush you along, expecting you to instantly select from their excessive menu.
Worth checking out for a coffee, a cookie, and an open mic, but not for lunch or friendly service.
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The ads make it out to be funkier than it is. Somewhat austere and introspective, in the face of the naked-people-crawling-out-of-a-head promo. The dining space can get pretty packed, but the...
The ads make it out to be funkier than it is. Somewhat austere and introspective, in the face of the naked-people-crawling-out-of-a-head promo. The dining space can get pretty packed, but the atmosphere is generally very nice, and well-decorated. I'd pick a quieter time to go, when the chatter factor is down.
The theme is Argentinian, so /go beef./ Great big steaks served up "Milanesa" (breaded) with exotic trimmings and cheese. On the cheaper side are the empanadas -- some eight varieties of the pastry with all sorts of filling. Any entree can be boosted by the awesome sauces sitting on the table -- chimichurri and salsa verde. All great selections -- enjoy them with a pitcher of sangría.
3 1/2 stars.
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A cozy dining space off Fullerton, the Gallery Cafe boasts lists of subs and lots of coffee drinks. An out-of-the way spot to grab a bite -- the TV yaps on across the knickknack lined room. ...
A cozy dining space off Fullerton, the Gallery Cafe boasts lists of subs and lots of coffee drinks. An out-of-the way spot to grab a bite -- the TV yaps on across the knickknack lined room. There's never been anyone else eating either time I've gone in, making it come off a bit mopey and dull.
Don't miss out on the Italian Sub here. You wouldn't expect such zest out of the drab little eating space, but it's very tasty and not too expensive.
Good subs. No atmosphere, but I wouldn't really come looking for any. Try it solo.
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24 hours and steps from the Western Blue Line Stop (O'Hare Branch), this is a lively joint to yak it up over chips, salsa, and cerveza. Very busy every time I've gone in. Arturo's features the...
24 hours and steps from the Western Blue Line Stop (O'Hare Branch), this is a lively joint to yak it up over chips, salsa, and cerveza. Very busy every time I've gone in. Arturo's features the standard tacos, burritos, and tortas, but I've been more intrigued by the dinner platters such as Lomo en Chile de Arbol. Also features a good seafood menu.
Lots of chatter and a grill that never cools off. My favorite time to enjoy Arturo's is on a weekend afternoon, with a pitcher of beer. Definitely worth your time.
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This funky greasy-wok feels right at home, with its bright yellow booths and big menu full of favorites. The food took me over the edge. I ordered the Mushroom Fried Rice and, a couple of packs of...
This funky greasy-wok feels right at home, with its bright yellow booths and big menu full of favorites. The food took me over the edge. I ordered the Mushroom Fried Rice and, a couple of packs of hot mustard later, I was eating the best fried rice in Chicago. Easy on the wallet too. Honestly -- give the fried rice a try (mushroom if you like it), and see what I mean.
Just great Chinese on the South Side.
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Sold on the slices alone. Fabulous pizza in the greatest neighborhood in Chicago. Judging from the menu, it could be any urban pizza joint, but it holds a special place in my heart. It's the...
Sold on the slices alone. Fabulous pizza in the greatest neighborhood in Chicago. Judging from the menu, it could be any urban pizza joint, but it holds a special place in my heart. It's the perfect type of place to walk in, and two bucks later, walk out munching through a big slice straight from the clam shell. Great for delivery too, if you live nearby.
What else can I say? Don't pass it by.
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Yang
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28 E Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60605
(312) 986-1688
As great as spicy, greasy American Chinese food sounds after class, I always find myself walking away from Yang unimpressed. The tucked-away, smelly restaurant near the Roosevelt El boasts its...
As great as spicy, greasy American Chinese food sounds after class, I always find myself walking away from Yang unimpressed. The tucked-away, smelly restaurant near the Roosevelt El boasts its Tribune Review, giving it three stars and suggesting patrons stick to the essentials. It's hard to mess up a Crab Rangoon, but the Sweet & Sour Chicken was the kind with the tub of red sauce separate from the dry chicken nuggets.
I did enjoy the Chow Fun (wide noodles), but it was the most expensive thing on the menu, and didn't lead me on to explore the rest. I'm glad some standard Chinese is in the neighborhood, but they could do much better. Passable.
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