Cafe Furaibo
2907 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-472-7017
“Finally, a cozy Japanese sushi restaurant with incredible food that rivals (or beats) the more well-known sushi joints in the city. The best part is that you don’t have to pay an exorbitant amount of cash.”
–Ken M.
“The maki are creative and delicious, the fish is fresh and the non-sushi menu items are amazing. Try the agedashi tofu or the hibachi scallops.”
–Elizabeth M.
Rockit
22 W. Hubbard St.
312-645-6000
“This place rocks! Finally a place that’s not a dive bar where I can hear some good ol’ rock music!”
–Brad S.
“My new favorite place in the city. The reason? A wonderful dinner downstairs; then upstairs for the buzz of a really fine, busy and energetic bar crowd.”
–Grace W.
“More like a bomb than a rocket! If you’re not particular about what you drink and don’t mind being kicked off of the pool tables after a couple of games, this place is for you.”
–K.W.
Improv Kitchen
3419 N. Clark St.
773-868-6423
“What a blast! Hilarious show, great food and the coolest environment I’ve seen in Chicago.”
–John A.
“We went on opening weekend. Maybe they didn’t have their act together yet, but the only part of Improv Kitchen they got right was the kitchen part. The food was the only thing worth returning for–if you can take it to go! It’s a little too strange that they take your order through the TV. I thought improv was supposed to be funny, but I didn’t laugh once.”
–Kelly
Acqualina
4363 N. Lincoln Ave.
773-770-4363
“I really liked this place–simple and understated, yet quality food in a cool ambiance.”
–Kelly
“The food is, at best, average. So is the decor. Kind of a disappointment considering how cool Tizi is.”
–Connie
Le Lan
749 N. Clark St.
312-280-9100
“This is one of the coolest restaurants I have ever been to–the decor is amazing and contemporary. The food and service were fabulous, [but] a bit pricey for my budget.”
–Brooke
de cero
814 W. Randolph St.
312-455-8114
“Fabulous, reasonably priced food with a fun ambiance. The tacos are very authentic with fresh homemade corn tortillas. Favorites are the tomatillo pork and chipotle chicken.”
–Lauren W.
Vintage Wine Bar
1942 W. Division St.
773-772-3400
“Highly recommended for a quick glass of wine. Boones is the bomb! Service is excellent. What a team!”
–S.V.
Skylight Bar & Grille
2824 N. Ashland Ave.
773-883-7297
“Skylight has it mastered. The old-school front bar is low key and relaxing, the ultra-cool back lounge is hip and edgy. Not often you find a bar that can do both.”
–Matt C.
